I figured I'd do that too, and also having a tablet on hand means I could learn via youtube lessons and the like whilst actually sitting at the kit and playing along, rather than jumping back and forth to a PC. Just how silent are the muffler pads on a kit like the Traveler though?
Electronic drum kits - discussion
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hiraethified
I'd imagine that they're quieter than the rubber pads on most electronic kits.
junglevip
Marijuana leads to heron
Playing along to records is one of the best ways to learn but software tuition these days has a place. I use earmaster pro for sight reading, its very good. I was also recommended Transcribe(software) by Siimon Purcell from the Guild Hall. All the old jazz players learned from the record (so I was told) same with the rock players from the 70's
junglevip
Marijuana leads to heron
Cos I is a name dropper
http://simonpurcell.wordpress.com/
This chap told me about the 70's rockers
Steve Yates from Scat Opera. Hey Ed, I wonder if you have ever come across them/him?
http://simonpurcell.wordpress.com/
This chap told me about the 70's rockers
Steve Yates from Scat Opera. Hey Ed, I wonder if you have ever come across them/him?
Just wanted to say that I went for the Pearl Rhythm Traveler in the end and so far it's been great. Bought an extra crash stand though as it felt kind of lacking without it! My only quibble is with the muffle pads on the hi-hat- while the drums feel good, the hi-hat really lacks the sort of 'zip' you get playing on bare metal. Can anyone recommend better pads I could try that would be more responsive, or is it just something you need to learn to play with?
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hiraethified
I've never been a fan of full electronic kits, but this lockdown has compelled me to invest in some so I can at least record ideas for the band's next album rather than attempt to mic up an acoustically dampened kit or go through the tedium of programming beats on a compute .
I spent the last couple of days looking around for something affordable but good enough to take on stage - if I absolutely have to - and was surprised by how much they've improved in recent years.
I mulled over the Alesis Nitro Mesh but went for the Yamaha DTX402K at around £300 which has some really clever, smartphone-powered interactive features to help you practice. Some are silly but they look kinda fun but importantly, the drum sounds are excellent. The whole kit system is upgradeable too which is handy.
I'll report back when it arrives!
I spent the last couple of days looking around for something affordable but good enough to take on stage - if I absolutely have to - and was surprised by how much they've improved in recent years.
I mulled over the Alesis Nitro Mesh but went for the Yamaha DTX402K at around £300 which has some really clever, smartphone-powered interactive features to help you practice. Some are silly but they look kinda fun but importantly, the drum sounds are excellent. The whole kit system is upgradeable too which is handy.
I'll report back when it arrives!
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
E drums really have come on loads recently, both in the quality of the sounds and the playing feel...
I'd love to be able to play drums. Got some good drum libraries, Slate drums recently on sale. I quite enjoy just tapping away on the keyboard, trying to drum along with records. 
But yeah is well tedious to record and tweek them. I might next year if I ever properly finish some worthy stuff, try recruiting a real drummer to do the tracking their end.
But yeah is well tedious to record and tweek them. I might next year if I ever properly finish some worthy stuff, try recruiting a real drummer to do the tracking their end.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
At the top end, yes. Their TD-50 set is as good as they get. But when it costs over six grand you'd bloody well hope so
At less wallet busting prices both Yamaha and Alesis seem to be well regarded.
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hiraethified
I bought an Alesis sample pad for the Japan tour and it proved to be quite flaky, occasionally not registering hits. I've seen quite a few reports of others having the same problem too, so went for the Yamaha.At the top end, yes. Their TD-50 set is as good as they get. But when it costs over six grand you'd bloody well hope so
At less wallet busting prices both Yamaha and Alesis seem to be well regarded.
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