cowboyplayindrummer Says Re: Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 - 9:21 AM

I may catch slack for this comment, but I was the kind of guy that tuned his drums high, mid and low lol. I wish you lived closer Kyle, then we could jam ;)

cowboyplayindrummer Says Re: Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 - 9:21 AM

....my neighbors might be cross having two drummists going at it however lol.

visioncrys Says Re: Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - 8:04 PM

Hey guys. Thanks for all the input it's a big help :) drumfreak I'll be in touch about that mesh set for 750

Barefoot Says Re: Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 - 9:43 PM

Drumfreak had superb advice for another "newbie" just starting out on the drums. Check out the thread at "http://www.drummerconnection.com/community/44638-new-scene#comment-9110"

As for going with e-drums or acoustic, there is no doubt a zillion good defenses for each camp. Here's my pitch for e-drums.

I still have my Ludwig kit from my youth (20's) but I haven't played it for over 20 years. The main reason I stopped was because of the very dilemma you mentioned. Its simply not practical for me because neighbors live so close they could not possibly ignore them if I was playing. I live in a typical "tract home" in a typical residential neighborhood and acoustics would still be too loud to remain on good terms with neighbors. So unless you have an EXCEPTIONALLY sound proofed apartment, it will disturb your neighbors for sure.

Just over a year ago I got a set of e-drums and that has been the biggest source of fun since I played my acoustics in college. With electronic drums, I control the volume that comes through my headphones. So to me it sounds like Im in studio. To the neighbors, they have no idea I even play the drums. To someone in the house, closing the door is all thats needed to watch TV in peace in the other room. My e-drums all have rubber coated surfaces, so it sounds like your rubber practice pads to anyone in the room.

I am blown away by the sound quality. All the sounds produce by the electronic module are actually digitally recorded samples of acoustic drums.

Being electronic, I have a HUGE selection of sounds to choose from for assigning to any pad. And I have a HUGE number of customizable parameters and combinations that are not possible to achieve with acoustic drums. I could never afford acoustic equivalents for all the different sounds available to me with my e-drums.

E-drums are much easier to record due to the electronic signal processing built in. It essentially the same as recording an electric guitar by plugging in a cord to a recording device (like your typical PC).

As a matter of physics, no electronic drums can ever sound as perfect or natural as the sound of LIVE acoustic drums. But I think they sound virtually as good as RECORDED acoustic drums (since thats really what they are). In my opinion, they have at least 95% of the fidelity of professionally RECORDED acoustic drums.

I would love to have the ability to set up my Ludwigs. But even if I could, I would still keep my e-drums right next to them. Its only because of e-drums that was able to get back into playing at all. And having experienced the e-drum technology, I couldn't give up the options and controls they provide.

Whether you're interested in acoustics or e-drums, I STRONGLY urge you NOT to rush out and buy anything without doing your homework. There are TONS of choices and each has benefits and limitations. Since you live in an apartment, Im presuming you dont have tons of money, so you want to make informed choices based on criteria that matters to YOU.

I think your enthusiasm will make the biggest difference in your learning and enjoyment if you can keep it going. Make time to scour this site for the expertise that others have made available. Practice. Have fun!

drumfreak Says Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 - 7:59 PM

Hey there buddy, I would recommend looking into Electronic drums if you really want to play at home and practice quite a bit.. Especially in the Apartment setting! Electronic kits are very quiet, you'll here some thumping but nothing like a real drumset. I'm sure you can get away with it.

As well, electronic kits have metronomes built in, playalongs that you can slow down and speed up, etc. So, essentially, this turns out to be the ultimate practice machine.

We at DrummerConnection.com are selling two Roland TD-20 - the Uber Roland Vdrum kits for $3,000 each. These are the mega sets that usually cost around $5,500 in the stores, etc. We used them to shoot drum lessons on, and other than some minor wear and tear they are in excellent condition.

Also, I have a Roland TD-6 Mesh Head Kit that has everything you need except a drum throne and a kick pedal to play. I'm going to let that one go for $750 which is incredibly cheap. Great shape on that one as well.

Contact me if you are interested in purchasing any of these kits so we can get you more details.

Thanks!
//drumfreak

ZeAaron Says Re: Vision Here. Please Read !! Thanks in Advance

Submitted On: Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 - 6:55 PM

i bought a DW go anywhere practice kit for 140 dollars, and its perfect!