The Zendrum ZDS Shifter
The ZDS Shifter and Darin Kadrioski In my last two blogs, I looked at incorporating the Boss RC-300 Loop Station and the Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller into my Zendrum EXP set-ups. Each have been baptized by fire in recent live performances with both Facing East and the Deep Energy Orchestra respectively. It was now time to look toward my own groups and solo performances. Enter the ZDS Shifter, the latest innovation by drummer, and programmer Darin Kadrioski. Most of us Zendrummers are already familiar with his apps for the the Zendrum; ZenEdit, his online editor for the Zendrum StompBlock, and Restomp. The ZDS Shifter, allows Zendrummers to change the MIDI notes and configuration of the Zendrum triggers with the touch of a footswitch. Like the StompBlock, the Shifter powers the Zendrum, and also features a USB port and mute function. Why was the Shifter important to me? Well, with the Boss RC-300 looper now in my arsenal, I really wanted to be able to seamlessly switch be