Any Drummers in Here?

Kornholio

Kornholio

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I used to be a drummer back in high school and actually marched in the drum corps and played with a jazz band for a few years. However, after high school I decided to stick with stringed instruments instead since they, and their amplification equipment, are far easier to move around. That being said, we recently moved into a place that has a much larger bedroom that's begging for a drum kit but, due to the fact that I'm much older than a teenager now, I'm looking at getting an electric kit instead so I can just jam with headphones on and not piss off Kelly or my neighbors.

I've pretty much been focused on Roland kits and they seem to be reviewed as "the best". I'm curious what those of you that own a set feel like as well as any other relevant drummer input in regards to purchasing an electronic kit. :thumbup
 
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TylerW

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I'm a very latent drummer, but I still identify as such. Used to play in bands in high school and college, as well as playing in orchestral groups as well. Also spent some time with the San Francisco Taiko Dojo.

I dropped off with regular playing when living in SF for the exact reasons you describe: not wanting to piss off the neighbors. Was looking to get an electronic kit, but now that I live in the hinterlands of new York, I'm just gonna set up the kit in my basement where I make all manner of other rude noises with power tools.

That said I'm still interested in electronic kits because I'm interested in hacking them to get new sounds out.
 
budgie45

budgie45

panty sniffer
Check Facebook sales,
I think I seen some electric drum sets on their pretty cheap,since everyone is moving at the minute

Kornholio said:
I used to be a drummer back in high school and actually marched in the drum corps and played with a jazz band for a few years. However, after high school I decided to stick with stringed instruments instead since they, and their amplification equipment, are far easier to move around. That being said, we recently moved into a place that has a much larger bedroom that's begging for a drum kit but, due to the fact that I'm much older than a teenager now, I'm looking at getting an electric kit instead so I can just jam with headphones on and not piss off Kelly or my neighbors.

I've pretty much been focused on Roland kits and they seem to be reviewed as "the best". I'm curious what those of you that own a set feel like as well as any other relevant drummer input in regards to purchasing an electronic kit. :thumbup
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Kornholio

Kornholio

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Oh definitely! I've been watching all the typical used sales locations, but I'm just not certain what would be the best buy for me. I'm hoping someone has some direct experience with the latest generation of Roland V-Drum kits.
 
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TylerW

Agitator
I don't know whether I should be proud or sad that I still have the pearl export series drum kit I received as a graduation present from the 8th grade.

I am proud that my full cymbal kit is all Zildjian.
 
wannabe

wannabe

"Insignificant Other"
What are you looking to do with the kit? Record, play with a band, or just fuck around at home like you do with your guitar? Obviously, we all want a Roland TD50 just because we can, but is that something you need? For fucking around at home, there are a lot of cheaper brands available now that will do the job. Just spend a bit extra on a good set of pedals. Maybe kick down for that double bass pedal that you’ve always wanted to learn how to use.

Like you, I played drums through high school and college. My neighbors liked me a lot better when I switched to a Roland TD3 kit. The feel is similar except for the cymbals. They are a good compromise because you can play at 2AM without the police showing up at your door.

I sold my kit a long time ago, and you’re definitely smart being patient looking for a used set. Until then, dust off your sticks and practice pad and get frustrated at what you allowed to happen to your chops all these years while you ducked around with your guitar. :teeth

I’ve tried going back to playing drums, but the memory of where my drum chops used to be is too strong. I can’t handle starting over anymore.
 
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wannabe

wannabe

"Insignificant Other"
Oh, by the way, spend a little more for the kit with drum heads. Now that you’re getting old, they’re easier on you than playing on rubber pads all the time.
 
Kornholio

Kornholio

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wannabe said:
What are you looking to do with the kit? Record, play with a band, or just fuck around at home like you do with your guitar? Obviously, we all want a Roland TD50 just because we can, but is that something you need? For fucking around at home, there are a lot of cheaper brands available now that will do the job. Just spend a bit extra on a good set of pedals. Maybe kick down for that double bass pedal that you’ve always wanted to learn how to use.

Like you, I played drums through high school and college. My neighbors liked me a lot better when I switched to a Roland TD3 kit. The feel is similar except for the cymbals. They are a good compromise because you can play at 2AM without the police showing up at your door.

I sold my kit a long time ago, and you’re definitely smart being patient looking for a used set. Until then, dust off your sticks and practice pad and get frustrated at what you allowed to happen to your chops all these years while you ducked around with your guitar. :teeth

I’ve tried going back to playing drums, but the memory of where my drum chops used to be is too strong. I can’t handle starting over anymore.
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What's up, Aris! Haven't seen you around in a minute! :laughing

I'm just looking to have something to play on for kicks at home. And as far as kits go, I wouldn't buy a TD-50. Not a chance. I was looking at a TD-1DMKX on the low end...

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland...dditional-Larger-Ride-Cymbal-1500000299322.gc

Or perhaps a TD-17KL which only has the V-Drum snare but has the better-rated kick drum setup and cymbals

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland/TD-17KL-V-Drums-Electronic-Drum-Set-1500000215800.gc

Or the TD-17KLV which is the total package...

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland/TD-17KV-V-Drums-Electronic-Drum-Set-1500000215803.gc

wannabe said:
Oh, by the way, spend a little more for the kit with drum heads. Now that you’re getting old, they’re easier on you than playing on rubber pads all the time.
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Agreed 100%
 
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metalmaster

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I went thru this last year, after talking to my cousin who is a life long drummer we decided a Roland td17 would be more than enough kit
just make sure you get the kvx with the actual HI hat stand
 
Kornholio

Kornholio

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metalmaster said:
I went thru this last year, after talking to my cousin who is a life long drummer we decided a Roland td17 would be more than enough kit
just make sure you get the kvx with the actual HI hat stand
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I was looking at that...are the latest non-stand pedal setups really that bad? The reviews seem to be more derogatory on the rack-mounted bass kick pads than the rack-mounted high-hat setups. :dunno
 
Kornholio

Kornholio

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So basically this...

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland/TD-17KVX-V-Drums-Electronic-Drum-Set-1500000215804.gc

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metalmaster

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:laughingIt might all be in my head, I wanted the td50 but after talking it over I decided this would work. I play it about 20 minutes a week.
left me more money for machine tools:laughing
 
Kornholio

Kornholio

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Yeah, the TD-50 looks a lot nicer, but I honestly know better...I don't need all that. If it weren't for the handful of bad reviews on the bass drum trigger pad causing excessive vibration in the rack which leads to other pads inadvertently getting triggered, I would've just pulled the trigger on the TD-1DMKX already. :laughing
 
wannabe

wannabe

"Insignificant Other"
Kornholio said:
What's up, Aris! Haven't seen you around in a minute! :laughing
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Yeah, I kinda fell off the social planet when I killed my FB account. These days, I only seem to catch up with people at funerals. :(

I’ve been meaning to shoot you a message. I recently found a somewhat decent alternative to the McRib. I just had a bbq rib sandwich at Subway. If you get it with extra bbq sauce and extra onions, it tastes a heck of a lot like a McRib.
 
JakesKTM

JakesKTM

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Kornholio said:
I used to be a drummer back in high school and actually marched in the drum corps and played with a jazz band for a few years. However, after high school I decided to stick with stringed instruments instead since they, and their amplification equipment, are far easier to move around. That being said, we recently moved into a place that has a much larger bedroom that's begging for a drum kit but, due to the fact that I'm much older than a teenager now, I'm looking at getting an electric kit instead so I can just jam with headphones on and not piss off Kelly or my neighbors.

I've pretty much been focused on Roland kits and they seem to be reviewed as "the best". I'm curious what those of you that own a set feel like as well as any other relevant drummer input in regards to purchasing an electronic kit. :thumbup
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Roland V Drums... that is the industry standard. They aren't cheap - source a used kit. Not a replacement for acoustic drums.

Feel is the best as far as electronic kits, but the bounce is too easy IMO. So much so, that when you go back to acoustic its akin to coming from the gravity of the moon back to the gravity of earth, not that I would know but that's how I always equated it.

Build a soundproof room for $100-$300 and spend the money on a good acoustic kit. My .02
 
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