A drummer using using a keyboard dumpad for drum programming

[ColdRoomStudio]

At first glance its a great idea, but then you remember as a drummer you want to hit things that make a noise. Note: there’s the hitting part and the noise part. The aerodrums are fine in the noise department but the problem is the air bit: you don’t hit anything but air, and unless you stop the hit with your wrist, your sticks continue their journey through the air until they do connect with something, usually something which is not made to be hit. So your sticks don’t bounce back for the next hit and you end up with a sore wrist.
Nah, nice gimmick but not for me…

Yes, apparently this is a common objection. FWIW, my bro-in-law had no problems whatsoever, and he has been trained in traditional drum technique. In any case, here is the designer of Aerodrums with his reply to that objection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF8296Aai9k

[Cristina]

Wow, that seems pretty incredible! I know things aren’t usually as good as they appear to be in product demos, but it could be a great solution for recording.

[ColdRoomStudio]

Wow, that seems pretty incredible! I know things aren’t usually as good as they appear to be in product demos, but it could be a great solution for recording.

I can confirm that it works as advertised.

[Aef]

Yes Wow, I must admit it looks convincing. Time to try some of my own airplay?