# Mobile Rig: Beta Version 0.9 **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 4, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859 "2026-04-04T16:46:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sussillo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/sussillo/32/923_2.png) [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859/1 "2026-04-04T16:46:00Z")
Ok, I’ve made major progress on my 2 Xjam mobile rig. The addition of Bluetooth MIDI hosts+batteries (in my pockets), and a far more stable surface. Now the device plays as I want it to play, although there’s still work to be done in making the rig a bit nicer, visually. This felt like something I could get good at, and play as I wish in a live band setup. The only limitations are those of my own ability. -David Here’s a short video of me jamming: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/questforgroove/original/1X/f581aec20b6d570d0643abc292843effc49e7bed.jpeg "HotRS2") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVwYLXLF-YU) Here’s a short video of me explaining the rig: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/questforgroove/original/1X/303ddcd57bd173765e6485b67f486b45c56ed7df.jpeg "HotRS Explanation") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRM9Vai2NQc) Here’s a pic of the materials (the black underneath are velcro thigh supports (two velcro’d together), plus a large, extremely strong plastic tray. There are two batteries, and two MIDI Bluetooth hosts. The laptop connects to both of them, no problem. I run everything through Ableton. I’m using two xjams, and they are laid very similarly to the FGDP layout: symmetric (but obviously hands separated), with toms underneath the snares, and bass below that. ![IMG_2617](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/questforgroove/original/1X/269e0e7dc55800dd8188f06d6944ff46f62615f8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Robert\_Mathijs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/robert_mathijs/32/335_2.png) [@Robert\_Mathijs](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Robert_Mathijs)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859/2 "2026-04-05T13:09:38Z")
Ha! yeah! a real drummer could not even move around like that!!! ---
**Author:** ![Robert\_Mathijs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/robert_mathijs/32/335_2.png) [@Robert\_Mathijs](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Robert_Mathijs)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859/3 "2026-04-05T13:11:17Z")
Also, having the pads on the top of your legs like that, with your arms hanging down is clearly a nice ergonomical setup. For me it would not be practical teaching but honestly… i might prefer this over a desk for just grooving and playing. ---
**Author:** ![Sussillo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/sussillo/32/923_2.png) [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859/4 "2026-04-06T04:07:55Z")
That’s exactly right. It’s meant to be more ergonomic, more fun!, and mobile. So you can play with people or just jam out. If a passage is more difficult, one can always stand still and focus (just like guitar players do for a solo, etc.). For my money, I hate playing at a desk, and notice my wrists fatiguing pretty quickly, whereas, if I’m playing all slacked-out on the couch, then my hands and arms are mostly resting. This mobile rig simulates that. -D