Monthly Archives: November 2009

i have lost one of the leads to my electronic drumkit, where can i buy another one?

November 18, 2009
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it it the yamaha electronic drum kit this one: http://www.yamaha-europe.com/picture_archiv/products/10_Musical_instruments/drums/electronic_drums/dtxplorer/dtxplorer_high_jpg.jpg i think its an AC adapter and its the lead that plugs the drum kit into the mains. i can’t play the drum kit without it, does anyone know where i can buy another one? According to this: http://www.yamaha-europe.com/yamaha_europe/uk/10_musical_instruments/40_drums/40_electronic_drums/08_dtxplorer/10_no_series/10_dtxplorer/specs/index.html it runs off of 12...

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Are electronic drum pads as accurate as acoustic drum kits?

November 18, 2009
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In terms of strike and response, that is. Both are the same…Not much of a difference actually….If you want a silent drum training in your house and don’t want to disturb your neighbour,i suggest you to buy or use an electronic drum pads…If you want more professional training,you’d better go for acoustic drum…Strike and...

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How loud are the pads on an electronic drum kit?

November 18, 2009
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I was on YouTube and was watching this video of this guy playing his electronic drum kit without the drum sounds, and they were rather loud. I’m looking into buying an electronic drum kit because I live in an apartment and my neighbors have the biggest ears in the world and complain about everything....

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Can I add something to an electronic drums set?

November 18, 2009
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I am looking forward to buying a Roland TD-9 electronic drums kit. Would it be possible to add an extra drum to the whole set? But also , is there any great difference between the TD-9, the TD-12 ans the TD-20 model??? Please answer quickly! Thank you in advance! The most significant difference between...

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How much would shipping for an electronic drum kit (Yamaha DTXpress) be from the USA over to here, England?

November 18, 2009
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hell of a lot .

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How can I reduce the sound of my drumsicks hitting the rubber pads of my electronic drum kit?

November 17, 2009
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I’m no drummer, but I bet you’d just have to experiment with various soft things, mostly wrapped around the drumstick tips, and maybe some covering the drum trigger pads. Gauze, felt, maybe loosely-wrapped duct tape… Maybe you can find some really soft rubber/silicone about 1cm thick to place on the drums. You probably know...

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Electronic drum kits for beginners?

November 17, 2009
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I’ve just started drumming (and I mean ONLY JUST, like 4 lessons!). I have no intention of joining a band etc. It’s just something I’ve always wanted to try and I think it’ll be good to learn a new skill. I’m really enjoying it so far and I think it’s something I’ll stick at....

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Do Roland electronic drum triggers interchange with others, such as Simmons (Guitar Center) drumsets?

November 17, 2009
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For instance, I like the Roland snares. They have rimshot ability and a real drum springback feel superiior to rubber pads. Must you have a Roland ‘brain’ or can the trigger be used with other ‘brains’? I’m a Linn Drum (Gotta love Roger) girl myself but i don’t know the adaptability of Roland or...

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Is Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Kit any good?

November 17, 2009
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hello guys, I wanna get a electronic drum kit, which one is good and cheap?? is Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Kit good? I mainly use it for solo practising drum at home, because rite now I cant play at home with my drum kit because it is too loud. Any good advice? The Yamaha...

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Is buying electronic drum pads (rol spd-20) preferable to acoustic drum kit?

November 12, 2009
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An electronic drum set is lighter and easier to set up. You can record directly from the kit. However, it will never sound like an acoustic drum set. Acoustic drums gives the only "real" sound you want to hear. Digital drums can give you a few cool sound effects, however. If you are just...

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