Feeling the Delay: Latency and its impact on electronic drumming
In the world of electronic drumming, few topics generate as much heated discussion — and player frustration — as latency. It’s the invisible gremlin that can turn a tight groove into a sluggish mess. But what exactly is latency, and why does it matter? What is Latency? In simple terms, latency is the time delay between hitting a drum pad and hearing the resulting sound. It’s usually measured in milliseconds (ms), and while a few milliseconds may seem trivial, drummers — especially those with a good sense of timing — can feel the difference. Too much latency can make playing feel disconnected and unnatural. Latency in acoustic vs. electronic drums Even acoustic drums have latency because sound takes time to […]