Believe it or not, I have been searching for that perfect rock sound, but right now I have resorted back to my hard rubber Yanigasawa, pls excuse the spelling if incorrect. It seems to sound as good as my other metal ones which are a Berg Larson, Ney York Otto Link, and a SR Tech. I also am admitting I am a long shot from being pro but the yani mpc still has some bite and projection to it. It is also very easy to control. I will be in the market to try a metal Guardala or a V16 as soon as funds are available and as I improve I will keep using my Berg Larson but for now just want to sum up that the Yanigasawa is a great mpc