Except using it as a practice aid, I also use it as a substitution of normal cajon. The pad is portable, I can bring it everywhere easily. Doing a busking with it may requires a microphone. However, when you are doing some soft pieces, it can completely handle that. Apart from that, all the rim, snare and bass sound are clear. Though the bass may not be as heavy as a normal cajon. The quality of the sound is good, I love the articulated sound. Worth buying.