Yamaha DTXplorer 5-piece Electronic Drum Kit
Posted on | March 16, 2010 | No Comments
The Yamaha DTXplorer 5-piece Electronic Drum Kit, from the world famous Yamaha family, is now on the market. Yamaha has produced several fantastic electronic drum kits in the DTX line and the DTXplorer is a welcome addition to the collection. The 5-piece kit includes a frame, 2 cymbal pads, four drum pads, one hi hat pad, bass drum pad, one hi-hat control panel, a bass drum pedal, and a ‘brain’ or control center.
The DTXplorer lets you create any sound you desire. As soon as you buy your electronic drum set follow the easy to assemble instructions and jump right in using the any of the 32 pre-set drum settings. The set has 214 drum and percussion sounds. It even has 10 unique drum user kits that allow drummers to use any of the pre-set sounds to custom build their own kit. Pre-programmed songs let you play like a superstar. You can mute the drum tracks from the pre-recorded songs and play them yourself.
You Have to Start Somewhere!
The DTXplorer is a great choice for beginning drummers. It offers teaching modes and a metronome that you can program. The metronome will play different time signatures while a groove check will let you know if you are on beat, ahead of the beat, or behind the beat. Yamaha’s own rhythm gate mode mutes sound from any hit that is not on beat.
A big concern with any electronic drum kit is feeling. Does the kit feel real? Yamaha does a great job of mimicking the feel of an acoustic drum set. The pads have good bounce and feel. The reaction time of the pads is the best of any electronic set on the market. They can support super fast stokes without losing any hits.
Rockin’ Time
Once you set up your DTXplorer kit you can adjust the bass drum pad. The sensitivity adjustment lets you determine how hard you need to strike the pad for a response. The pedal is a sturdy FP-6110 single beater with a spring adjusted for double strokes. The pad is well-built and can withstand all the ‘rockin’ you dish out and not show wear and tear.
The control center or the ‘brain’ of the DTXplorer is highly user friendly. It looks easy and it is easy. However, there are more options inside the brain than you will ever use – even advanced drummers would be hard-pressed to use all the fantastic options Yamaha includes with this model. For example, you can adjust the specific sound of a cymbal or the overall timbre with the push of a button.
The brain is where you will find the pre-set tracks to play along with and the modeling tone module that offers 214 drum and percussion sounds. You can also plug your mp3 player into the brain’s headphone slot to play along to other music.
No Time Like the Present
Do you want to play drums this weekend? Order the DTXplorer drum kit and get ready to have some fun. The DTXplorer is lightweight and flexible which keeps shipping costs down making the kit even more affordable.
Overall, the Yamaha DTXplorer 5-piece Electronic Drum Kit is a great buy. It is affordable and the best kit in its price range on the market. Beginners will love the teaching capabilities and experienced drummers will appreciate the high-quality sound, the drum settings, and the sturdy but flexible design.
Rock Band 2 Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit
Posted on | August 29, 2009 | No Comments
If you like your gaming experience to be realistic then you need to have the kit to match. Whether you’re a serious drummer or a hopeful novice bashing on the drums on Rock Band 2, the Triple Cymbal Expansion Kit will help you to achieve some great drumming results. The three cymbals work with the existing Rock Band 2 drum kit and are designed to seamlessly blend in with the kit to create a more complete set up.
The kit is compatible with the Rock Band 2 drum kit and features a set of three cymbals that are easy to install and will soon be complementing your existing Rock Band 2 set-up. There’s a crash, ride and hi-hat cymbal and they’re all velocity sensitive, which makes for some really accurate drumming. The cymbals also have an adjustable height so you can set them up to suit your particular playing style.
This is a great piece of kit for anyone who enjoys the realism of the Rock Band 2 format and wants to take things one stage further. The addition of the Cymbal Expansion Kit to the existing drum kit means that your performance will be heightened and there will be a greater depth and range to the drumming.
If you’re into drumming then this seems like a great addition to the game as it can be taken even more seriously and used as genuine practice platform for drummers. It also has the added benefit of making the drum kit look more complete. In appearance terms the set up is more realistic with the addition of the cymbals and you’ll get your money’s worth in terms of the extra time you spend playing Rock Band 2. You’re likely to dedicate more practice time to the game once you get the full range of sounds that these cymbals can provide to the overall kit.
Roland TD9SX V-Tour Electronic Drum Kit
Posted on | August 22, 2009 | No Comments
If you know what you’re doing when it comes to drumming then you’re probably ready to invest in some top-quality kit. It’s all very well staring out on something a bit more economical but when you get serious about your drums you need to also get serious about the equipment you’re using. Although a decent electronic drum kit will require a pretty serious outlay, if you choose wisely you can have a piece of kit that will grow with your ambitions.
The Roland TD9SX V-Tour Electronic Drum Kit is packed full of incredible features and the sound quality makes it the perfect choice for anyone who needs to the back up of a good kit when they’re performing. As well as everything you’d expect from a Roland set-up, the TD9 has a large backlit display that features oversized controls for ease of use during your practice session or performance. There’s also a quick record and playback feature meaning you can get instant results and make any changes quickly and efficiently whilst doing a set. A USB means that you can add your own music to the settings and practice to the tunes of your choice, which adds greater versatility to the drumming experience.
Although this drum kit has a fairly big price tag, it also features plenty of extras and there’s so much versatility when it comes to adjusting the sound quality to very specific individual preferences that it does earn its keep. It’s the kind of kit that you can keep around for a long time and still find new ways of playing. Despite its many features and settings, the kit is easy to use and you can very quickly familiarise yourself with the settings and learn how to make the instrument work for you in order to improve you playing and style.
ThinkGeek Electronic Drum Kit T-shirt
Posted on | August 15, 2009 | No Comments
So, you’ve got the drum kit, the throne, the drumsticks and the beginner’s guide and you’re starting to feel like a real drummer. However, do you have the clothing to match the kit? Chances are you’ve overlooked your apparel, as you’ve been too busy practicing in the garage to worry about what clothes to wear. If that’s the case, then this ThinkGeek Electronic Drum Kit T-Shirt could be the answer to all your clothing worries.
If you practice on your own and haven’t yet joined a band then this T-Shirt is a great way to let the world know about your passion. However, it doesn’t end there. This T-Shirt is a real drum kit. Rather than simply displaying a picture of a drum kit, ThinkGeek have managed to produce a playable kit on the front. So, it might just look like a printed kit, but this kit really plays. There are seven different drum sounds and you just tap on each one to create the noise. It works by using a built-in speaker but it doesn’t make the T-Shirt heavy or cumbersome.
So, now you can really impress your friends and show off all that hard work that’s been going in the garage. You can play your drums on the move, or let other people take a turn. There’s no longer any need to be bored at the bus stop or train station, you can just play your drum kit T-shirt to pass the time.
This T-shirt would also make a great present for a drummer. When they open it, they’ll think they just got a great looking T-shirt with a drum kit logo on. Watch their face when they realise they can play actual drums on the T-shirt and really make their day. Kids and adults alike will really appreciate this as a present.
Desktop Finger Drums Kit
Posted on | August 6, 2009 | No Comments
Have you ever fancied yourself as a bit of musician but never had the opportunity to try out your talents? Well, if so, then the Desktop Finger Drums Kit should be on your birthday list. It is indeed small enough to fit on your desktop and whether that means at home or at work, that depends on how well you get on with your family or work colleagues.
The attractive design means that it looks good in its own right before you even think about the functionality. With a vibrant purple colour and a decidedly retro drum kit appearance, it would brighten up any desk or worktop space. The whole kit is just seven inches wide and five inches tall, so it’s very compact. The drum kit requires batteries but you get three included so it’s all ready to play once you’ve opened the box. Your fingers are the drumsticks and you will be able to get a feel for being a drummer without any of the noise or space issues that real drummers have to deal with when they’re buying a drum kit or practicing.
This drum kit is something that the whole family can enjoy as it appeals to children as much as adults. In fact, it’s perfect for tiny fingers and can be a good start for kids to learn the basics of creating a beat and rhythm. Alternatively, it would make a good gift for colleagues or any music loving friends who fancy tapping out a few beats while they sit at their desk.
For anyone who thinks they’re a natural drummer, the kit has a record and playback facility so you can find out once and for all if a career in the music industry is for you. You’ll have hours of fun with this quirky little drum kit.
Roland TD-9KX
Posted on | August 1, 2009 | No Comments
Like most musicians, you want to express your creativity and individuality. As a drummer, it can be limited by the kit you use. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
Electronic drum kits now have the ability to expand the limits of expression with new sounds and unlimited expressions of those sounds. The days of the same sound coming from your drums are over.
Roland is a leader in the electronic drum kit industry, and their new TD-9KX with the new TD-9 sound module is setting a new standard. Loaded with fresh sounds offering a deeper level of expression, the new sound module combined with advanced triggering technology is set to become the benchmark for electronic drum kits with drummers worldwide.
The TD-9KX and it’s new TD-9 sound engine provides hundreds of new sounds, real-audio songs and patterns to infinitely increase the diversity of your playing. The high-quality components include mesh head snare and tom pads that include rim triggering, as well as a 3-way triggering ride cymbal.
And when it comes to set-up and tear-down, the TD-9KX features a newly designed drum stand with ball-clamps for the snare and cymbal arms as well as a new mount for the hi-hat that offers the ultimate in flexibility. Space is not an issue with electronic drum kits, as they take the minimum of room. Add in the ease of transporting, sturdy four-leg design, and flexible component placement, and you have the ultimate drum kit.
Roland is known for its quality, and they don’t skimp on the TD-9KX, including a scope function with graphical LCD display, a USB host for audio-file (.WAV) playback, and easy pad connections thanks to a special cable.
Don’t limit your creativity with just any drum set. Get into a Roland TD-9KX and see just how far your creativity can go with this expressive electronic drum kit.
Kanye West Drum Kit – Demo
Posted on | July 28, 2009 | No Comments
Every musician looks up to his or her musical idols and drummers are no exception. Whilst its obviously vital that emerging drummers create their own unique sound and pursue the style of drumming that they feel confident with, it’s also good to have some points of reference. Drumming can be a lonely world when you’re just starting and backing tracks, voices and loops are all essential for gaining a perspective on your music and learning how the drums fit into the whole picture.
Whilst you might have perfected your instrument to a certain level, there’s only so far you can go on your own and it’s important to listen to many styles of music to learn more about drumming in different genres.
There are many demos available to download and you can pretty much pick your artist and then download the drumming loops and demo use in your practice session. If you’re a Kanye West fan, then it’s possible to get some inside info on the drum loops he uses. You can download this specific demo, or you might decide to buy the whole 80+ Hip Hop Drum Loops and Producer Drums download, that’s produced by Drum Sound Library.
You can build up your repertoire of styles and genres whilst remaining true to your own personal preferences and instincts. It can only make you a better drummer in the end.
Digital Reference DR-DRM7 7-Piece Drum Microphone Kit with Case
Posted on | July 21, 2009 | No Comments
When things get a bit more serious and the drums are taking over your life then your kit needs to start reflecting this. Perhaps drum microphones weren’t top priority when you were just pottering about in the garage with your drum kit. However, once you join a band or start playing gigs then you need to up your game and choosing products that really enhance your playing.
The Digital Reference DR-DRM7 drum microphone kit has got it all when it comes to drum microphone technology and extras. The seven-piece kit features four DR-STX1 snare/tom microphones, two DR-HX1 condenser microphones and one DR-KX1 kick drum microphone, so pretty much everything the pro drummer might need when it comes to getting the message across to the audience. The kit also includes snare/tom microphone mounts, two microphone clips, and a durable carrying case with foam insert. This is particular useful when it comes to gigging, as it means the microphones will be kept out of harm’s way and dust-free in their own specially moulded case. With the amount of knocks and bashes that music equipment endures, it’s really important to keep your kit as protected as possible.
The microphone mounts feature secure versatile positioning and secure rim mounting so you can tailor them to fit your particular kit requirements. The durable, all-metal construction of the microphones themselves should help to protect them from the wear and tear of stage life.
Roland TD-9K
Posted on | July 14, 2009 | No Comments
For many drummers, deciding on the best drum set can be an overwhelming decision. We all want the biggest and baddest set, but the reality is few of us can afford that. In addition, we rarely have the space for a monster set, let alone a regular size traditional set. And when it comes time to move all that gear to go jam with the band it can be downright frustrating.
Things can be different thanks to the technological advancements happening in the electronic drum kit industry. Electronic drum kits have been around a while, but recent advances have made these once gimmicky devices the popular choice from professionals and casual drummers alike.
Roland, a leader in the electronic drum kit industry offers an incredibly low-priced entry-level kit that has all the advanced features a drummer could need. The Roland TD-9K is a state-of-the-art electronic V-Drum kit with a cost-effective price.
The TD-9K has many of the features and benefits of other sets, but at a more affordable price for the beginner or those on a tight budget. This electronic kit features the advanced TD-9 module with hundreds of new sounds, real-audio songs and patterns. In addition it has a quick record/quick play function.
The features of the TD-9K set the standard for comparably priced kits, including a large backlit LCD display and a USB host for audio-file (.WAV) playback. With user-friendly controls and an icon-based user interface, making custom kits and editing sounds becomes fast and easy.
Don’t let the fear of price or the lack of space keep you from having a top-quality drum kit. Electronic drum kits offer quality sound and diversity to your drum playing. The Roland TD-9K is the answer to affordable, high-quality electronic drum kits that won’t take up too much space, are easy to transport, and will provide hours of creativity. Get your TD-9K today and hear what you have been missing.
OSP DD-502 MKII Digital Drum Set/Kit + Throne/Headphone
Posted on | July 14, 2009 | No Comments
If you’re just starting out as a drummer and want to buy the complete package then this could be the kit for you. It’s a conundrum when it comes to drumming as good kit can cost a lot of money and it’s not money you want to be wasting if can’t keep up with the drumming as often as you like. This kit could be the answer. It doesn’t cost a fortune and yet the features and sound quality mean you can get the results you need and take things up from the beginner level quite quickly. It’s packed with extras to take the hassle out of shopping when you buy your first kit.
The kit has been put together with everything you need to get going and it saves lots of shopping around for all the extras, which can be both time consuming and costly. So, here you have the OSP DD-502 MKII Digital drum set, which in itself is a great buy. There’s a digital controller module, all the drums you need to start you off, as well as an impressive array of sounds and pre-sets.
However, that’s not all. If you buy this particular set-up you also get a deluxe DT-500 drummer’s throne as part of the price and a pair of HP-535 studio headphones. This part in particular is bound to impress your family or friends who would otherwise be privy to all your drumming practice. With drumsticks also included, you’ve pretty much got everything you need to get going.
It’s a great kit for the keen beginner but the quality means that more seasoned drummers looking for a spare or second set might be tempted to buy this as well. Having the extras included makes it a really competitive price and you should save a fortune by not having to buy your throne and headphones separately.
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