56BelAir
01-19-2009, 12:47 AM
Hello everyone. I am hoping to get some direction from this group in my persuit for electronic drumming. Currently I have a Ludwig Rockers, Yamaha Maple Absolute and a DP Series. I also have an Alesis DM5 with some PD-7 pads and and SPD-S.
I used a DDrum trigger for my first time live on Thursday with my DM5 and my band was impressed. I didn't need a mic on the kick for the venue. For a PA I am using a Peavy keyboard combo amp, I think the woofer might be a 12" or 15". The amp is mid-size guitar amp, too big to lug around. I am considering using triggers more frequently and possiby electric drums.
As I persue this avenue I'm searching for a lighter amp that can handle full range drum sounds, perhaps a Roland KC-150. I might even upgrade my drum module to get a better library. I'd like to take advantage of my dual zone PD-7pads but the DM-5 won't accomodate that.
All in all, I have read several articles on DIY electronic drums using wood shells, roto-tom's with Piezo's mesh heads. Looking at my DDrum trigger, it doesn't look like there is much to the trigger except for the fancy red mount.
I am not looking for direction too much on what brain module to go with. I'm interested in the DIY info on building wood or roto-type drum's with mesh heads. I don't want to get into cutting shell's in half either.
I would appreciate any links, or direction anyone might have
Paul
Parker, CO
I used a DDrum trigger for my first time live on Thursday with my DM5 and my band was impressed. I didn't need a mic on the kick for the venue. For a PA I am using a Peavy keyboard combo amp, I think the woofer might be a 12" or 15". The amp is mid-size guitar amp, too big to lug around. I am considering using triggers more frequently and possiby electric drums.
As I persue this avenue I'm searching for a lighter amp that can handle full range drum sounds, perhaps a Roland KC-150. I might even upgrade my drum module to get a better library. I'd like to take advantage of my dual zone PD-7pads but the DM-5 won't accomodate that.
All in all, I have read several articles on DIY electronic drums using wood shells, roto-tom's with Piezo's mesh heads. Looking at my DDrum trigger, it doesn't look like there is much to the trigger except for the fancy red mount.
I am not looking for direction too much on what brain module to go with. I'm interested in the DIY info on building wood or roto-type drum's with mesh heads. I don't want to get into cutting shell's in half either.
I would appreciate any links, or direction anyone might have
Paul
Parker, CO