electric drum sets

[B Radd]

does anyone else dislike electric sets like me? the only thing i like about them is all the different drum sounds you can get, but digital sound can never sound as good as the natural sound a regular set gives

[Horus]

i think they're cool, maybe a bit overpriced but they are ideal for someone who lives in an area where noise matters. also the effects are a big selling point.

[B Radd]

i think they're cool, maybe a bit overpriced but they are ideal for someone who lives in an area where noise matters. also the effects are a big selling point.

yeah, thats what i like about them, the effects, but i just dont like digital sound.

[Horus]

each to his own.

[Leprechauns1021]

As Horus said, if noise is an issue, then they are perfect. But of course they arent going to sound as good as actual sets, but they are the next best thing.

[White]

I find the sounds you can get from them (like the sound effects) are the worst part, they are GREAT practice sets, I use to hate them cause I thought they would be horrible, but beleive me I was wrong, I love jamming on elec sets at the stores

[fishbulb]

I hate all of the cymbals, but if you have mesh drum heads those feel nice.

[Cheungman]

yea the cymbals to me feel like poo, but those mesh heads give really good feel.

Another pitch i think is that theres no tuning involved :D

[drumtilidie]

with electronic drums, dynamics aren't as important because the dynamic range isn't as big. You can touch the electronic drum as light as possible, to as hard as possible, and you aren't gonna hear a big enough volume distance.

The sounds get annoying too. I'm yet to find an electronic set with acoustic sounds that sound any good.

Only get electronic drums if you have no other options. I've got one, but since getting it, I've been wishing I hadn't. I'm getting an acoustic now.

[Mista Bob]

with electronic drums, dynamics aren't as important because the dynamic range isn't as big. You can touch the electronic drum as light as possible, to as hard as possible, and you aren't gonna hear a big enough volume distance.


Are you joking?

You must have some crack-pot e-kit.

[drumtilidie]

Are you joking?

You must have some crack-pot e-kit.

I've played them all, mesh pads from Roland's TD-20 and everything, the dynamcis range is nowhere near acoustics. Believe me, I know.

[Mista Bob]

Obviously not.
Not too long ago was playing on some mid-range Roland e-kit. Had no problem detecting something soft like a buzz roll, and its dynamic range was just fine.
And with high end ones, not only are the dynamics great, you can get some very realistic sounds on them.

Dynamic range obviously wont be as good as an acoustic. But its damn near close enough on any good e-kit.

[drumtilidie]

lol, I didn't mean there was no dynamic range, I just meant that the fact that midi runs on a 1 to 127 dynamic scale, you can't go beyond 127 or below 1. This is limiting for many beats, I like to play stuff by Tool but there is no way that any electronic drum could make tom beats sound like Tool. The dynamics just aren't right.

[Mista Bob]

Never thought you meant that.

http://www.hartdynamics.tv/video/QT_HS_VIDEO/drumsets/HART_PRO_6-4_TD12.html
Good video showing off an e-kit.

[drumtilidie]

sorry man, I suck at english. :thumb:

Yeah, I decided against hart dynamics because they're cymbals are like hitting frisbees...they're so loud. They're mesh pads are better than Rolands though, they don't feel so sponge-like.

[Damo]

I dont see whay drummers have this "us vs them" mentality.
I incorporate both acoustics and electronics, and they both benefit my overall sound.