05AUG 2025
EventsSMF 2025 Finger Drumming World Championship
I've had the honor of being invited as one of the three judges for the Sample Music Festival 2025 'Finger Drumming World Championship' in Berlin.
Latest Articles
Tutorials, reviews, and insights into the world of finger drumming.
29OCT 2023
Pad ControllerMidi Poly Grid – THE app for Finger Drumming with XpressPads
The Midi Poly Grid is an app for Finger Drumming and is a great starting point for you if you want to learn Finger Drumming.
15MAR 2020
ReviewsOne Year Finger Drumming Training Review
Vlad Crisu from The Joy Of Finger Drumming has just released is one year training result video... in blockbuster leght! Amazing...
19JUL 2019
VideosFinger Drumming Challenge (TJoFD)
The Finger Drumming Challenge is hosted The Joy of Finger Drumming and invites all XpressPads finger drummers to participate.
19JUL 2019
ReviewsThe Journey Of Becoming A Finger Drummer With XpressPads
On his YouTube Channel 'The Joy of Finger Drumming', Vlad Crisu documents his journey of becoming a finger drummer.
26FEB 2019
What Others Say About XpressPadsVlad Crisu: I look forward all day to the XpressPads time of the day
I have a small health condition which XpressPads has so far been unexpectedly improving.
14FEB 2019
What Others Say About XpressPadsHow the XpressPads Finger Drumming Technique helps Walter Logozar to better cope with PTSD
This is an email exchange that I had with Walter Logozar. I'm glad that Walter shared his experience with XpressPads as part of his therapy for PTSD.
24DEC 2018
Pad ControllerPresonus ATOM for Finger Drumming
Is the Presonus ATOM good for Finger Drumming? As long as it's not possible to change the MIDI note assignments for the pads, I'd say it's not.
13SEP 2018
What Others Say About XpressPadsSteve Berman: This to me is THE system, and by far the most intuitive.
Steve Berman: While there might be some other materials out there on pad drumming, this to me is THE system and by far the most intuitive
02SEP 2018
EventsFinger Drumming Round Table at SMF 2018 Berlin
Finger Drumming Round Table @ SMF 2018 in Berlin with David 'Fingers' Haynes, Clockwerk, XpressPads, Melodics, Tim Kroker and Andy Mac (AKAI)
16MAY 2018
What Others Say About XpressPadsRon Osborn: “This was what I had been looking for.”
Ron plays guitar and piano and was looking for something to help with his rhythmic ability. XpressPads Finger Drumming is what he had been looking for.
10JUN 2017
What Others Say About XpressPadsHabib Lesevic feels XpressPads has made him a better musician.
I personally own a few different programs/courses (Jeremy Ellis / Mad Zach), but Andreas' XpressPads Finger Drumming Course is on another level.
07NOV 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsMans-Martensson-learns-finger-drumming-on-his-iRig-Pads
I'm still in the Basics section and having a blast with an iRig Pads controller and DrumPerfect Pro, Alesis DMTouch and sometimes DrumJam.
02OCT 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsDale Robertson’s feedback about the XpressPads Complete Program
Andreas has put together the finest teaching available on finger drumming. It is so detailed and the progression is perfect.
16SEP 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsWhat Exceptional Multi-Instrumentalist Muk Sang Huang says about XpressPads
You can learn it step by step and – trust me – if you try the XpressPads technique, you’ll know that it is the best finger drumming product available.
06JUN 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsMiriade EP released by Almymve / Mosaik
Almymve's first EP named “Miriade” is out and the next will follow later this month. Almost everything in the songs is finger drummed in one way or another.
17APR 2016
Pad ControllerNovation Launchpad Pro for Finger Drumming
In this article I’ll take a closer look at how the Launchpad Pro can be used for finger drumming with the XpressPads finger drumming technique
07APR 2016
Pad ControllerTravis Rodgers: The XpressPads finger drumming method is really unique.
Hi Andreas, [XpressPads] truly is a unique method compared to the typical “monotonous” finger drumming and creates the ability to get a live drum feel with the pads. Though i’m just starting with this two hand method, it looks to be a real treat (and challenge). Maybe I’ll get up to your level one day, HA!...Continue reading »
26MAR 2016
Pad ControllerAbleton Push for Finger Drumming
Ableton Push is a dream for finger drummers because it has 64 velocity-sensitive pads. In this article you'll learn how to prepare it for finger drumming.
01MAR 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsnorisounds enjoys XpressPads on his Ableton Push 2
Also, things seem to work pretty good with Ableton Push 2. I am using a drum rack in Live and had to build my own kit with the mirrored pads.
03FEB 2016
Pad ControllerNovation Launchpad for Apps OTHER THAN Ableton Live
In 2015, the next generation of Novation Launchpad controllers entered the market, arguably adding both improvements and limitations.
25JAN 2016
What Others Say About XpressPadsLance Miller about his first steps using the XpressPads technique
I'm making very rapid progress, and playing much more complicated beats than I expected with such little practice.
30DEC 2015
ReviewsNI Abbey Road Drummer Review for Finger Drummers
The Abbey Road Drummer series attempts to cover a complete range of drum kit sounds, including styles and genres produced during the last couple of decades.
30DEC 2015
ReviewsNI Studio Drummer Review for Finger Drummers
“Studio Drummer” is Native Instruments’ 3-pack of general purpose acoustic virtual drum kits. Studio Drummer is an excellent product for finger drummers.
10DEC 2015
IntroductionThe Best Virtual Drum Sets for Finger Drumming
In this review you will learn which features make a good virtual drum set. In depth I take a look at the aspects that will help you make a good purchase.
16NOV 2015
What Others Say About XpressPadsXavii Lain about the XpressPads Complete Program
Xavii Lain sent this email giving feedback about the XpressPads Complete Program.
22OCT 2015
ReviewsNovation Circuit Test And Review (Video)
I have tested the Novation Circuit in depth. In this review I share my experience with the device and hope you'll understand what this groove box does.
01OCT 2015
ReviewsAddictive Drums 2 Review
Addictive Drums 2 is XLN Audio's flagship virtual drum module. In this review I explain how useful it is for finger drummers.
22SEP 2015
ReviewsEZdrummer 2 Review (Video)
EZdrummer 2 was announced in a wildly different way than any music production software product had ever been. Let's see how it works for finger drumming.
05SEP 2015
Pad ControllerAKAI MPD232 Test and Review (Video)
The AKAI MPD232 is the biggest pad controller of the all-new MPD2-series of AKAIs pad controllers. I have tested it in depth! Read more...
03SEP 2015
Pad ControllerAKAI MPD226 Test and Review (Video)
The AKAI MPD226 is the smallest pad controller of the all-new MPD2-series of AKAIs pad controllers. I have tested it in depth and am amazed!
03SEP 2015
Pad ControllerM-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Test And Review (Video)
The Trigger Finger Pro is a pad controller that comes with a set of additional features. In this review I share my view about this device.
21AUG 2015
ReviewsFL-Studio 12.1 offers new “HQ Drum Kits” for FPC for free (Video)
'HQ Drum Kits' comes as a free update with FL-Studio 12.1. In this review I test how 'HQ' these four drum kits for Funk, Jazz, Metal and Rock are.
27JUL 2015
Pad ControllerAKAI MPD218 Test and Review (Video)
The AKAI MPD218 is the smallest pad controller of the all-new MPD2-series of AKAIs pad controllers. I have tested it in depth and are amazed!
19JUN 2015
IntroductionThe Best Drum Machines For Finger Drumming (Video)
You are searching for the best drum machines for finger drumming? - This article will help you make up your mind.
15JAN 2015
IntroductionFinger Drumming Training
Importance of training Training is important if you want to make progress, and so is a certain amount of structure in your finger drumming training. Training structure helps you to stay disciplined. Ideally, your training plan should have different focuses and should highlight not more than three specific focus areas per training session. Make sure...
15JAN 2015
IntroductionThe big picture in mind
Floor concept This is a personal tip and it might be completely contrary to the method that you usually use to exercise and accomplish bigger tasks. In my opinion, this 'big picture' method can help you to stay focused while enjoying your training success bit by bit. Try to see your training program as some...
01JAN 2014
IntroductionPrerequisites: What do you need before you start?
A 16-Pad (4x4) Pad Controller or Hardware Drum Machine
01JAN 2014
IntroductionHandedness in finger drumming
For most people, one hand is more skillful and stronger than the other. It is probably the hand that you use to write. This imbalance is not a disadva...
01JAN 2014
IntroductionOrigin of the XpressPads finger drumming technique
Over fifteen years ago, I purchased my first pad controller. I bought it because I was sick of spending hours searching my MIDI drum loop libraries fo...
01JAN 2014
IntroductionPad Controller vs. Real Drums
Finger drumming on a pad controller is EASY and FUN!
01JAN 2014
IntroductionWhat is a pad controller?
For those who are completely new to the world of digital music-making, virtual drum kits, drum programming, or finger drumming: the typical pad controller is a notebook-sized hardware device...