“I recently purchased the Pulse and it has been very disappointing! I’m not saying that it is a bad product but I guess it just doesn’t work for me. It may be because as a drummer, I’m always moving, but I find it very difficult to feel the pulse. I have tried different settings and different locations (wrist, arm, ankle) and it just doesn’t help. I find myself focused more on trying to feel the pulse than keeping the time which messes me up more. I’m now glad that I didn’t spend the extra money for the core which I almost did. It’s back to an earbud with a metronome app.”
“It seems like a nice invention at first glance, but I didn't buy it because I play the violin and I know that in order to achieve a good sound, the muscles in your arms, wrists and hands have to be relaxed and loose. The vibrations from the metronome on your arm or wrist would cause the muscles in your whole body to tense up due to the (unexpected) buzz, causing an uneven sound from both the left and the right arm, wrist and hand.
I suppose it could work better for other instruments but if thought through, I don't think it is the right thing for violinists.”
“The Core is well made, but it's primary function as a metronome is lacking for drummers. It's very easy to lose the little buzzes, even on the highest setting, when doing fills and playing aggressively.
What's worse, I returned it to Sounbrenner and they STILL havent reimbursed me after a month!
Soundbrenner screwed up the shipping to me in the very beginning. I had to let Soundbrenner know the Core was stuck at an UPS drop-off location because Soundbrenner neglected something.
Soundbrenner doesn't seem to be very organized or customer-centric.”
“At the highest setting the pulse does not offer a vibration that can be felt over drumming. This may work well for a quiter less active instrument.
When i contacted customer service for a return they wouldn't cover shipping or taxes. Not great customer service.”
