Tama TRUE TOUCH TRAINING KIT AAD SNARE PAD

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

With the True Touch AAD, TAMA targets drummers who want to regain, on a practice pad, the responsiveness and sound cues of an acoustic snare drum. This model positions itself as a "technical" solution in the pad universe, emphasizing dynamics, articulation, and precision rather than just serving as a silent practice tool.

Who This Snare Pad Is For

The True Touch AAD practice pad is aimed at beginner drummers who want to build solid foundations (stick grip, consistency, stroke control) as well as intermediate and advanced musicians working on ghost notes, accents, rolls, rimshots, and cross stick with sensations close to a real drum shell. It suits all styles where the snare is expressive and nuanced: rock, pop, funk, jazz, fusion, metal (speed and endurance training), marching, and modern orchestral snare.

Features and Innovations

The highlight of the True Touch AAD is its hidden sound system inside the pad. Unlike a completely silent pad, this "sound feedback" provides an immediate and dynamic response: you can clearly perceive differences in force, which helps stabilize rebound height, control accents, and regularize flow. Its multilayer design, combining solid base materials and multilayer foam, promotes a stable feel and consistent touch across the entire striking surface. Finally, the raised upper hoop replicates the ergonomics of a real snare hoop to practice edge techniques (rimshot, cross stick) with natural support.

Sound

On a practice pad, the "sound" is not that of a wooden shell (maple, birch, mahogany), but it remains essential for progress. Here, the True Touch AAD incorporates an internal sound system that generates a snare sound with immediate and dynamic response : the more delicately you play, the more you hear your nuances, encouraging precise work on ghost notes and crescendos.

The 2-ply mesh head provides a realistic stick response and can be tuned from low to mid and high to "adapt" the feel: tighter tuning favors quick rebound and sharp attack; looser tuning allows working on low rebound control, consistency, and stroke depth. All materials and the overall design aim for a rebound quality close to a snare drum, with a homogeneous touch to practice for long periods without losing your cues.