Overall User Ratings

"If you're looking to replace a stage worth of percussion instruments in one reliable, easy to use box then this is the best unit"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
All the features are great on the unit. You have to buy external pads and triggers to use that feature. There is no sequencer, so I use a Yamaha QY-100 for that. There is no sampler, so I use a Roland SPD-S for that. I makes being both a quality percussion pad and a sound module look easy.

Quality:
Mostly plastic and rubber components. The plastic is fine for stray stick hits, but it needs a case for road transport. The company Beato makes a nylon one. A custom hard case wouldn't hurt either if you have the money.

Value:
If you're looking to replace a stage worth of percussion instruments in one reliable, easy to use box then this is the best unit on the market.

Desirability:
Unless you're using them every day... who wants to own a set of timpani, congos, steel drums, wind chimes, tubular bells, etc. Own this one unit and dial them in when you need them. I wanted it just so I didn't have to rent a storage unit somewhere!

Sound:
The sounds in the SPD-20 are top quality and there are so many of them! I use the SPD-20 for both a compact practice kit and recording at home. I sample sounds from the SPD-20 into my sampler to use during live shows. The sounds are more than adequate.

Support:
Never had a problem with it. The best support is no support needed.

Overall:
It doesn't have a sequencer or a sampler. They have software or hardware versions of both. I decided to get two dedicated hardware units to fill those gaps. If it was lost I would replace it.

"Add this to your acoustic set-up. It's unbelievable!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
Very easy to learn how to edit the sounds. And you can edit (change) everything imaginable about every sound. You must purchase the stand separately. It's a little pricy, but VERY solid and worth the money. I wish it had the ability to create loops and save to replay, but, that's for drum machines. There are 8 loops in this one, but, they are not too useful. That's not what this is for, however, as it is an electronic drum that will produce any drum sound you could possibly want.

Quality:
Built solid. You need a good case or bag to carry it out of the home or studio.

Value:
Costs a bit, but, worth it.

Desirability:
It's just a practical addition to my acoustic kit. No real "sex appeal". It's black and white. Nothing else needed.

Sound:
The most realistic electronic drum sounds I have ever heard. If you run this baby through your sound system and play it live, no one will be able to tell it's not real drums. I can sit for hours just listening to the 700 sounds in this thing.

Support:
No experience with this. I haven't had any problems requiring support yet.

Overall:
I don't expect to ever need another electronic drum. This piece of equipment gives me everything I could want to have to compliment my acoustic kit. If I wanted more than this, I'd buy some V-Drums and sell my acoustic kit.

"THE TRUTH ABOUT THE SPD-20."

Feature:
I DON'T CARE IF YOU BELIEVE OR NOT....ITS THE BEST.

Quality:
I DON'T CARE IF YOU BELIEVE OR NOT....ITS THE BEST.

Value:
ITS OK......

Desirability:
LISTEN DONT PLAY WITH WORDS THERE IS NO SEX APPEAL IN ANY MACHINE.LETS BE PRACTICAL I CAN PLAY THE INDIAN DRUMS "TABLA" PERFECTLY ON THIS MACHINE, AND IT SOUND ORIGINAL THATS IT.

Sound:
Listen i am a musician and a really professional one, i don't want to answer silly questions............... i know and i believe its the best in available drum kits there is nothing simply nothing close to the S P D 20, and mind you i don't play or repeat patterns i creat my own music and yes indian music one of the most difficult and most advance....So if you are wise enough to even know indian music i will not explain more Thanks.

Support:
I NEVER TRIED TO CONTACT... BECAUSE I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT.

Overall:
ITS EXCELLENT..... IN EVERY WAY...LIVE PERFORMANCES, STUDIO RECORDINGS,CREATING PATTERNS, THERE IS NO MATCH.