ThePedalGuy Presents the Digitech SDRUM Strummable Drums Pedal Quick Start Video

[@ThePedalGuy]

Watch all of my SDRUM Content here kzbin.info/aero/PLCMmbpmAa8cgFwAYckNhYAqTuHYTfbvvZ

[@Boris_Chang]

Finally someone actually shows how to connect it, and how to control it, and not just show off their chops. Thank you!😊

[@mikeflores625]

Excellent tutorial you helped me understand the pedal Way better by teaching how to use it in a simple straightforward manner, great job and thank you very much for taking the time to do this. You rock my friend!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This is the only demo I have found that makes the Sdrum seem intuitive. Thanks SO much.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad you got something out of it! :-)

[@mojo678]

This tutorial helps alot. I'm looking for an alternative for a drum machine and this is Great sounding ! Such a interesting piece of equipment

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@alexmurphy5289]

I’ve had the Jamman Solo XT for about 7 years now and I adore it as a looper. I just bought the Sdrum and your videos are super helpful. Thank you!!

[@ThePedalGuy]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@GoldtriggerDude]

Best demo on KZbin. Thanks for doing this!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ernest thank you very much!

[@batikman]

It seems that the SDRUM is back! Digitech lists it on their web page again!!! Maybe there is hope for a firmware upgrade. Here's my wish list: I would like to be able to set an explicit tempo in BPM and to get rid of the annoying random kick and snare hits, at least in simple mode. My third wish would be to be able to adjust the volume of the snare and kick, independent of the rest of the components. Jamsync/clock IN wouldn't be bad either.

[@theScozone]

Super helpful! Now I 'get it' much better than any other manual or video! Thanks.. :-)

[@ThePedalGuy]

Martin Sconduto you’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@rjknourek]

Nicely done.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@brentharms4628]

I appreciate the tutorial here. I own a SDRUM. After purchasing it though, Im just not impressed with the sound it produces. My BeatBuddy sounds much better, and way more authentic. I like the idea of a strummable pedal though. Thanks for making the video!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Brent Harms thanks for the kind words.

[@sandonwixom9156]

Question on the sound quality. Are you running the drum sound through your amp or out to a PA speaker? Just curious as I am looking at this pedal to run through a PA.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sandon Wixom in this case we ran it through our mixer.

[@sandonwixom9156]

@@ThePedalGuy Oh sorry, I meant for Brent Harms case as he wan't happy. But thanks for info. :)

[@brentharms4628]

Sorry, just saw these replies. I dont use the SDRUM through an amp into a P.A. I ran in into my mixing console in my studio, from there, an EQ, into my Focusrite interface. I dont perform with any drum machine, only live drums for me if any, sometimes I do solo guitar shows. I record demos, and occasionally a track with a drum machine. I dont care for the SDRUM though. Im a rock and blues guy, there doesn't seem to be anything usable in there for me. My Trio is better, but neither compare to my BeatBuddy. For me it's got the best sounds. I just bought the Premium Library as well, and it's got everything Id ever need and more. Im not knocking anything, or unit. We all have different needs and tastes. The pedals here are like comparing oranges to apples. Best of luck to you all.

[@happykool6102]

Thank you so much for your demonstration video. It is really helpful for people who are new like me. I bought this drum pad before because I did not know how to set it up. Once again thanks alot for your clearly explained and instructive video. Easy to follow and understand. God bless

[@ThePedalGuy]

Appreciate the kind words

[@michaelb.42112]

Thanks God for KZbin !! I'd have NO clue as how to work this pedal if I had to learn it on my own. How did I survive the 80's ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

LOL. Glad to help

[@KenRubenstein]

on a side note....picked up the Pigtronix Infinity pedal a few weeks ago.....arguably the greatest looper pedal I've ever seen.....spits out midiclock and recognizes/responds to midi commands.....a stunning piece of engineering. I'm unsure at to whether or not you've worked with it...

[@ThePedalGuy]

I have not. I'll have to look into that one Ken. Thanks for the tip.

[@evanstrother9137]

Thanks man!

[@ThePedalGuy]

You bet

[@vladimirverline8251]

The best!!!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thx

[@timmarrier]

5:00 - sounds like justify my love by madonna

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sweet

[@deepwaterjohnrask6980]

Great Video thank you for all the time and effort you put into this. It looks like the Trio and SDRUM are both on my wish list. Side note: I love your T-Shirt but I had to replay the video a few times because I found myself trying to read it! It's best to present an information video wearing a solid color shirt. You helped me so I'm offering some free advice. OR you can start the video and take a second and show off your T-Shirt and tell us what it says and move on. I'm just an old Guy with ADD! Thank You!!

[@ThePedalGuy]

LOL. Thanks for the feedback.

[@GoldtriggerDude]

Great tutorial. Best one on KZbin.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ernest thank you very much!

[@javierf55]

I have it together with the JamMan SOLO XT, works so well, however, I haven't been able to make a 6/8 12/8 BPM which is so useful for Blues.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hmmm

[@stevehunter1972]

Try using the Sdrum with Boss SL2 now that gives some awesome sounds

[@ThePedalGuy]

Good idea

[@RealKevM]

Really helpful video, thank you

[@andreaskarlsson9539]

Great review! Is it possible to save your settings? Thanks

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

I just wish that digitech would sit down with singular sound and pay the money because between the two technologies there is the product that we all want. Build/play your own rhythms on the fly with a looper that can sync with other looping tools so the song stays tight for live work then have alongside it loadable songs so you can build a set ... all with drum sounds that sound like drums.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Good feedback!

[@ianjohnson4987]

Really good tutorial- thank you and well done

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@jswear2077]

Very helpful! Thank you. Is this Pete Thorn? Sounds just like him.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks. Not Pete but I’ll take that as a compliment

[@leswhite3524]

Love the T-shirt. So I bought one last year. Haven't messed with it in a minute. How do I go straight to "learn" mode on the fly? I don't want to do a factory reset. Am I in the middle of programming it and the pedal and I don't understand one another?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Lol. Thanks

[@tommyaudio]

can u save presets and go back to them to perform songs that already arranged, and get the same results every time?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes you can save multiple songs

[@tommyaudio]

@@ThePedalGuy thanx for the fast reply, wow! i'm thinking of getting this to do solo shows of pre written songs, and if it can save stuff it just might do the trick! thanx for your vids!

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@tommyaudio sure thing. We should be getting the SDRUM back in stock soon.

[@efrdman2008]

Just got my Sdrum in the mail. Why is it that when I clear a song, if goes straight to listening? I'm trying to clear a song, but then just play the guitar, seems the pedal gets stuck listening for new input once I clear the memory.

[@mindfever6285]

same here its ridiculous

[@Pilts82]

Is there any way to skip.the bridge and go back to verse?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes, If you use a FS3X footswitch in Direct Part Mode.

[@jreid641]

Good video

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thank you.

[@sweetburgundymusic]

thanks for all the good info. Is there a way to retrieve a stored song with the foot pedal or do you have to push the song button manually each time to pick the stored song.

[@evanstrother9137]

Question? Do you have to depress the calibrate button each time you want to make a new strum-type beat?

[@ThePedalGuy]

For each part of a song, yes.

[@su4691]

Whats the " Chorus like " effect you have on your guitar toward the end ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sorry I honestly don't remember.

[@su4691]

@@ThePedalGuy Thank you for taking time to reply anyway !

[@sdriza]

So easy!

[@oldpunker885]

Awesome vid. Would this sound okay through a guitar amp? Not the one I plug my guitar in. I was thinking of using a second one. Thanks.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sure that should work fine

[@gastonbordelois5416]

how do you turn the pedal off? just by removing the 9v?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes. Or use a power strip with a switch

[@Chancholoraq]

Did you put the pedal on a green screen for that effect?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes

[@kageronyc]

Thank you for the video . . ? about Tempo . . . If you program your 3 parts and save it as a song, does it save the tempo as well? Or do you have to manually adjust the tempo from song to song?

[@anthonykenny1320]

It would be great if all those functions could be operated with foot switches also pretty amazing no foot switch tap tempo

[@ThePedalGuy]

You can get a FS3X for more footswitches kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnVnWynjN1grs0

[@69novaguy91]

Hello there , I am wondering if the cymbal crash is the only way to end a song? & Cheers on your SDRUM video tutorial series I had just picked one up and your vids helped me figure this machine out and use in my Original project ! Cheers from Canada, Ontario

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks. Not that I’m aware of but it’s been a while since I used the SDRUM

[@Racer_man]

Hello. I like this device,but I want to know maybe you can recommend other more interesting device? Because price is not a cheap

[@kathleendeblieck7727]

Hello , where do I put this in my pedal chain??Thanks

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the question. Probably towards the end of your chain would be fine.

[@kathleendeblieck7727]

@@ThePedalGuy Thanks a lot , really good and useful video's, signed up to your channel, it's gone a be useful for an old guy like me ( posted via my daughters log in oops)

[@hughmckenzie976]

Chet style, just starting using the sdrum might might need a little help. . .

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ok

[@Projeto15]

Hi ThePedalGuy! I bought one used sdrum and I have two questions, maybe you could help me :) 1) how do I create a beat, using only the verse, and when I click on the switch it only creates a quick drop to return to the verse, instead of going into chorus? 2) How do I change from play to learn functions? To be able to re-do all my beats? Thanks for sharing this guide.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi. Thanks for the questions. I would watch the entire series of SDRUM videos that we created as they will likely answer all of your questions.

[@angelog.spicolaiii8021]

Can this thing be used with an electric piano like a Rhodes or even a synth for that matter just wonderin'¿thanx dude

Hi, thnx for great video. Asked other video page too, gonna ask here too. is it possible to play it strummin guitar easily, any latency or technical problems? Your idea pls?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi. Not sure what you mean about latency. There really isn't any.

[@jdnolin3418]

Can we switch back to verse or does the bridge have to automatically be in third every song?

[@MrSteveMy]

Hi, great vid. Q= can it store drum sequences for multiple songs?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes you can store numerous songs on the SDRUM. However you still need to switch between the three parts per song manually.

[@jaredgreiff4674]

Almost nothing that you're doing matches up to what happens on my SDrum when I do the same thing. Does anyone know of a video or manual that is for someone who has literally never used this pedal before?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Jared Greiff hi. Could you be a bit more specific? I’d like to see if I can point you in the right direction but need more info.

[@jaredgreiff4674]

@@ThePedalGuy Hi, so for starters, when I hit the middle foot switch button, it doesn't put me into "learn" mode, it just plays a beat that the guy who had this pedal before me must have made. I can't figure out how to clear everything so that I can just start new with nothing in the verse, chorus, or bridge banks. Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@jaredgreiff4674 Ok, so what you need to do here is do a factory reset. 1. Unplug the power adapter from the SDRUM. 2. Press and hold the KICK pad, SNARE pad, and ALT (GROOVE/KIT) button, and then plug in the power adapter. 3. Wait for the LEDs to begin circling the HATS/RIDES encoder, then release the buttons. 4. When the LEDs surrounding the HATS/RIDES encoder begin flashing amber, press the HATS/RIDES encoder and wait for the factory reset to complete. The HATS/RIDES LEDs will cycle red, then amber, then green during the reset, and once complete, the SDRUM will return to normal operation. NOTE: If the HATS/RIDES encoder is not pressed, the operation will time out and the factory reset will be cancelled. Pressing any button other than the HATS/RIDES encoder will also cancel the factory reset.

[@pandanjagi]

Is there a problem with the SDrum ? You never see or hear somebody playing faster than 120 BPM? Can the Sdrum go for a faster beat like a song of The Exploited Fight Back ? Or the SDrum mess like the Trio? I had the trio years ago, and impossible to have a fast beat ,totally mess.the hats and rides totally mess on fast beats

[@ThePedalGuy]

Shouldn’t be a problem. Plus you can adjust the tempo.

[@jeffbrokenshire1432]

Hey Pedal guy, I have several pedals but I can’t seem to figure out how to make them all work together, any chance of sending you a list of what I want to use and get some I sight off of you?

[@ThePedalGuy]

If you send me a quick video question [e-mail] I’ll do a video response. How about that?

[@jeffbrokenshire1432]

I will definitely do that! Thanks much!!

[@musik4life24]

Hey Pedalguy, are the drums from thw sDrum better than the Trio+. So i want to make simple verse/Refrain/Pre to justhave a little Demo to not forget what Songs i have in my head. Would the trio+ be the better Option or a Sdrum with a Jamman. Thx for reply. Good Videos!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the questions. You could get the job done either way. With the Trio you get the added benefit of a bass part. If that’s not important to you then the SDRUM and JamMan might be just fine. Hope that helps.

[@thelostbassist450]

Does it work with bass?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes absolutely.

[@efrdman2008]

Sorry for so many questions! Is it possible to enable silentclear without the count in? Out of all the knobs on and buttons on this thing, I would have imaged digitech could have separated those two features.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Have a look on page 27 of the manual.

[@efrdman2008]

@@ThePedalGuy Thanks for the reply! I checked page 27, but those instructions are for turning on Silentclear and the countin together. I'm trying to turn on Silentclear, but also NOT have count in. (if that's possible at least) Thanks again! Throwing a subscribe your way.

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@efrdman2008 thanks for clarifying. When Silentclear is enabled, you get the count in by default. I can't see a way to separate them.

[@efrdman2008]

@@ThePedalGuy thanks! The only issue I'm dealing with now is that even with 8 bars being counted, it's doubling my tempo for simple beats. I'm sure it's a timing thing, but it's frustrating because it seems so arbitrary for which tempo it picks up on. I'll keep playing with it though

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@efrdman2008 the timing does take practice. Give it time, you'll get it.

[@johnmcminn8288]

Very good tutorial, as usual. I'm wondering if the "Verse" 'Chorus" can be programmed to play a certain amount of times then change back and fourth, like the TRIO+, Great tutorial on "Sequncing,The Trio+" Btw

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the question. Unfortunately the SDRUM doesn’t work that way. You need to change between song parts manually.

[@johnmcminn8288]

@@ThePedalGuy Ok, Thanks, Pedal Guy, that is still easier than programming an old school Aliesis Drum Machine !

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@johnmcminn8288 Very True!

[@harveycan5820]

@@johnmcminn8288 I could never get the AR 16 to learn and store a song. I had to pick a pattern, the do all the fills manually and record the whole track in one performance. I followed the directions in the manual but it never worked. Maybe it was defective. But - - I enjoyed mastering the part and playing it through. I think it helped to give the drums a very "live" feel in my demos. For being played by a guitar player! Lol

[@KenRubenstein]

so it musically interprets the input in terms of meter?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the question. Yes, it interprets the kick and snare from the low strings and high strings respectively.

[@KenRubenstein]

@@ThePedalGuy so just to be clear....if I input a line in 11/8 or something, it will metrically interpret as such?

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@KenRubenstein Odd time signatures...well, you might want to double check the manual on that.

[@KenRubenstein]

@@ThePedalGuy thanks so much and keep up the very good work, my friend.

[@persiaguitar]

Is this better than Trio?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi. Not really the same thing. The TRIO+ is drums, bass, and looper. SDRUM is just drums.

[@yoangamaliel7944]

can Sdrum used with TC Electronic Ditto Looper ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for your question. Not that I’m aware of.

[@yoangamaliel7944]

@@ThePedalGuy why it can't ? So, Sdrum work with looper from Digiteh only, isn' it ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yoan Gamaliel the SDRUM has a JamSync output so it can be connected to pedals that accept midi clock so long as you have the right cable. DigiTech doesn’t make that particular cable but there a manufacturer in Europe that makes it as I recall.

[@yoangamaliel7944]

@@ThePedalGuy thank u for the explanation

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yoan Gamaliel no problem.

[@saddestchord7622]

What I hate about this pedal is that the lights are so bright I cannot see the writing around the knobs. I just got it and I'm unfamiliar with it. Very frustrating. What in the world made them think it was a good idea to paint it white with pale gray lettering, then put LEDs in it that are as bright as the sun?

[@ThePedalGuy]

thanks for the feedback.

[@harveycan5820]

@@ThePedalGuy Cop out answer. Don't want to bite the hand that feeds you, eh? Sounds like he has a good point!

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@harveycan5820 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mest1589]

What's the order in the effects chain for the Sdrum if you only a guitar amp? Would the drums get a delay or distorted sound if you have those pedals on

[@ThePedalGuy]

halo1589 thanks for your question. It’s a pretty lengthy answer but here’s the exact text from the owners manual from digitech. This is when you use the amp out only on the SDRUM A mono mix of the guitar and drum signal will be sent to the AMP OUT jack. Complementary equalization will be applied to the drum signal to make it sound better when played through a guitar amp. NOTE: When using a guitar amp to play the drums from the SDRUM, set the amp to run as cleanly as possible in order to avoid distorting the drums. The drums are pre-EQ'd to sound best through a clean amp with "flat" EQ settings. If using guitar effects and/or a looper, they should be placed before the SDRUM when using only the AMP OUT jack.

[@pattaylor326]

@@ThePedalGuy but cant you get get the drums to be clean if you put the sdrum in the loop, i.e. post preamp/post gain?....like if i want to play a stoner metal track and i have my fuzz in the input and put the s drum in the loop wont i get the preamp drive and clean sdrum?

[@heerollie447]

Hi, how do i hook up the sdrum to a zoom g5n?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the question. The mono output of the zoom would go to the input of the SDRUM. Simple and easy.

[@heerollie447]

@@ThePedalGuy Thank you so much for your time 🙏 ill try that soon as I get of from work. thanks!!!

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@heerollie447 Sure thing. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already

[@michaelpal7641]

This device popped up on one of my feeds. "Yawn" Another 300 dollar pedal disguised as a Looper and a drum machine. Will explore this device further-Video was helpful in at least causing me to look into this device more, but my first question is: If you create a complete song-Let's choose "All Along The Watchtower"-All of your beats (Verse, Chorus etc.) are saved Correct?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Everything is saved with the song

[@michaelpal7641]

@@ThePedalGuy Thank you Sir!! Now the real test comes in trying to figure out how this would attach to a Quad Cortex out to a Laney LFR 112

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@michaelpal7641 that should be an easy connection

[@GaylordBonnafous]

Is it possible to use it for home studio recording (demos)?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Absolutely yes

[@jimmyyu3996]

How to off fill in

[@ThePedalGuy]

Watch all of the SDRUM videos. Your question will be answered.

[@brianpost8827]

is digitech still in business ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Brian Post yes

[@UmVtCg]

Not in the looper business, everything they offer feels outdated too me.

[@ruggeroromano6028]

Just a question ... If i already have a trio+ should I buy a sdrum ???? Thank you for all your precious suggetsions and your passion in sharing your experience !!! (RR form Italy)

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi Ruggero. Thanks for your question. There's really no need as you won't be able to sync them up. The TRIO is a standalone product.

[@ruggeroromano6028]

@@ThePedalGuy Thank you so much ! Keep on going with the great videos your making ! Just one more quetsion about TRIO * : I noted that using a amp teh volume of guitar is very low compared with the Trio+ volume. I guess taht I have to keep the 2 exuits separate sending the trio+ at the mixer and the guitar t othe amp or to a separate channel on the same mixer ... Any suggetsions ??

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@ruggeroromano6028 Thanks for the kind words. Yes, ideally you would want to go from the TRIO to a mixer or PA for the drums&bass and a separate output to the amp for the guitar.

[@ruggeroromano6028]

@@ThePedalGuy thanks you so much !!!

[@kingrobert1st]

The peddle peddlers peddling peddles again!

[@gammaraygem]

Just found this channel. Lost all my gear in a fire a few years back and trying to get some new gear together. Looking for a stompbox to practice with. Can this go into a Marshall DSL20CR ? (which i am looking to buy).If i use gain it will distort the drums like hell i guess? Thats a problem i had with my old stuff, plus, my Boss DR660 did not have a footswitch to STOP.

[@ThePedalGuy]

n thanks for the question. If you use the gain on your amp to distort it will distort the drums.

[@gammaraygem]

@@ThePedalGuy thank you for the swift response ! So if a review or specifications say a drum pedal can go in a pedal board, does that still cause the same problem when i want to use the gain channel? I play blues and rock.Guitar. Sorry, maybe i sound stupid, but i was out of the electric thing for a while and still catching up with the newest tech. I cant afford an extra amp just for drumsounds right now. Digitech trio looks interesting.

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@gammaraygem Not a problem. That's correct as to your question. You want to keep the amp clean ideally to get the best results. You could route the drum/Mixer output of the SDRUM to a 2nd channel on your amp if it has one. As long as the amp is clean, it will sound fine.

[@gammaraygem]

@@ThePedalGuy Thank you !

[@Cr0zzAlpha]

Gonna be waiting the clone of this gadget..😂😂😂

[@Thomas-cw9ej]

Can it do more than Rolling Stones inspired covers?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Don Key lol. It can do whatever type of song you want to play.

[@UmVtCg]

Quick advice: Just save up and buy a beatbuddy. That product set the standard, it has 10 different versions for every drum sample. So every snare or kick gets a ranomized sample which makes it sound like a real drummer. Products like SDRUM and Boss RC-10R fail to live up to the Drumcomputer in pedal form standard set in 2014 by Singular Sound, which is a damn shame. Yes it's cheaper, which justifies the lower quality but Digitech offers no alternative that is of higher quality. So is this the best you can do Digitech?

[@brandoncostner7437]

2:15 is where it actually starts

[@BooBoo-mv9if]

It’s cute but no.....Many variables I could see a lot happening wrong on stage With it

[@ThePedalGuy]

Perhaps the BeatBuddy would be more up your alley

[@JeffHendricks]

Your voice audio is very muffled... makes it pretty hard to understand you without turning everything up. It's a cool pedal! Probably going to end up getting one of these to go with my Jamman.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Jeff Hendricks thanks for the feedback. We’ll look into adjusting that for future videos.

[@mindfever6285]

this pedal is ridiculously complex to use. Going from learning to playing is just hell

[@ThePedalGuy]

Try the BeatBuddy

[@Robeuten]

Sounds like an Alesis drum machine I once owned... around 1993... sorry, but my ears bleed!

[@carlosbalseca1709]

In case you are performing a show of 20 songs, each time to begin a song you have to create the pattern ? No sense

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ok…

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Do us all a big favor and stop with the cheesy sub sales bit in front of every video. If people like you, they will subscribe to your channel. It’s that simple. Most people will respond negatively to your sales pitch period, and NOT become a sub.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ok….🤷‍♂️

[@lebojay]

It’s called a “call to action,” and decades of marketing research says they work.

[@kevinblakely4384]

Amazing!! Does this work on Acoustic Guitars with PickUps? Thanks

[@ThePedalGuy]

Shouldn’t be a problem