Using sticks, mallets, and brushes - or played using traditional hand percussion techniques - transducers under the head excites the DSP engine with every strike, providing Wavedrum Black with a natural, musical response. Combined with hundreds of PCM samples, this technology allows Wavedrum Black to create unheard of sounds, or accurately represent unique percussion sounds from around the globe. 100 preset programs are provided, with space for 100 of your own. Live Mode stores your 12 favorites for quick access. Jam along to 100 loop phrases, or any external source - CD, MP3, etc. Add reverb and delay to any sound. Optional stand.