New pics just added of the upgraded layout of the Otaconrageous kit

[sam(otacon28)]

I figured I'd start a new thread and add some updated pics I just took today of my layout with the recent add on's that I just did on my Blastech kit over the weekend ( or as Wes has nicknamed it the " Otaconrageous kit " :D )


If this should have been just added to my other posted thread then I can repost it there or this can be moved if needed .


I spent some time over the weekend also re-working the overall layout to fit these new additions in . I think everything turned out really good , now all I have to do is spend some time running the cables again and it's ready to rock !

Thanks for all the kind words so far and I hope you enjoy the pics of my latest configuration of my kit .


Blastech upgraded kit ( September 2009 ) " Drivers Side " overview

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Upgraded module area with accessory 10" Tom added overview

{ I got this inspiration for placement on this tom from looking at Wes's P2 kit }

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Blastech kit expanded overview angled in from leftside

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Hardware side mounting of right side of Blastech kit .

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Right side of kit Re-worked with additional triggers added

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Center overview pic of 3 upper toms

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Looking down overview of 3 upper toms

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" ANIMAL " likes my Blastech drums too !

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Updated specs : ( And I begin to take a deep breath )

Drums :
8 Pc.
Blastech custom built set with Keller VSS Maple shells

Snares :
12x6 [dual zone] snare
10x6 rack tom ( for secondary snare )

Upper toms :
8x6 rack tom ( new addition )
10x6 rack tom ( new addition )
12x6 rack tom

Floor toms :
12x6 floor tom
14x6 floor tom

Bass drum :
12x20 kick

Drum Modules ( all drum rack mounted ) :
ddrum4SE with version 1.
5 O/S & custom hardcase
ddrum3 Turbo module version 2.17 O/S
Yamaha DTX with version 2.
0 O/S & custom hardcase

Additional trigger pads :
7 ) ddrum cast precision cymbals
2 ) ddrum cast Hihat controllers
2 ) ddrum tube trigger poles ( new addition )
2 ) Hart/Alesis series ten cymbal wedges
5 ) Hart Hammer trigger units
1 ) 10" Pintech electronic splash cymbal
2 ) 14" Pintech electronic crash cymbals

Hardware & trimmings :
1 ddrum4SE powder coat ( Black ) rack system customized with additional clamps , tubing , mounting hardware , & matching black rack mounted snare stand
Roc~n~Soc drum throne with backrest
Tama Powerglide double pedal
Gibraltar remote hihat stand ( rack mounted )
Yamaha HH65 foot controller ( editing pedal )
Pintech Gig HH foot controller ( 2nd. hihat controller pedal )
Hart dynamics ddrum4 convertor box for 2nd. ddrum HHAT controller
Promark Hot rods & Xcel " Speedstick " series drumsticks



sam(otacon28)

[Hellfire]

That's it! I nominate your kit for EDRUM KIT OF THE YEAR award.:D If there was one.

Looks great Sam!

[WildWes]

"Wes has nicknamed it the " Otaconrageous kit "

It's just a thought Sam. Alvis is actually very good at coming up with the right name for kits - it's just one of many gifts he possess's. hahahaha

That kit just keeps going and going Sam. I'm thinking for additional drums/pads/cymbals....you'll need to go upward. Just amazing. Have you discovered yet how quickly a 10' cable runs out of cable before reaching the module - hahaha. I've actually purchased 12'/15' cables for my kit.

[CaTaPulT]

Hi Sam.
Excellent job with your kit, looking real good.
Man, that's a lot of stuff to hit! LOL :)
As Wes mentioned, you gotta be running some pretty long cable at some places! LOL :)
Take care

Regards: >>>> Jack <<<<

[sam(otacon28)]

That's it! I nominate your kit for EDRUM KIT OF THE YEAR award.:D If there was one.

Looks great Sam!

:D Thanks Phil . I'm really stoked with the way things turned out with it . It was alot of work and buying some longer cables , but it's my little piece of happiness ( well maybe not so little :eek: )


"Wes has nicknamed it the " Otaconrageous kit "

It's just a thought Sam. Alvis is actually very good at coming up with the right name for kits - it's just one of many gifts he possess's. hahahaha

That kit just keeps going and going Sam. I'm thinking for additional drums/pads/cymbals....you'll need to go upward. Just amazing. Have you discovered yet how quickly a 10' cable runs out of cable before reaching the module - hahaha. I've actually purchased 12'/15' cables for my kit.

I actually have the makings of 2 other kits too :) ( a ddrum & a Pintech )

Yeah I actually went out this morning and bought some longer cables . I had a feeling that I was gonna have several that wouldn't make the distance . It's amazing how when you start running a longer cable how fast you can run out of it weaving around the drum rack .

Hi Sam.
Excellent job with your kit, looking real good.
Man, that's a lot of stuff to hit! LOL :)
As Wes mentioned, you gotta be running some pretty long cable at some places! LOL :)
Take care

Regards: >>>> Jack <<<<

Thanks Jack ,


Yeah if I get bored with this kit anytime soon I really should get my head examined . I picked up some 15' and 20' XLR cables this morning for the far side ddrum stuff , and few 15 foot 1/4" cables for the Blastech floors .


I should qualify for a apprentice wiring degree after getting this kit all hooked up ;) .


sam(otacon28)

[WildWes]

"I actually have the makings of 2 other kits too ( a ddrum & a Pintech )"

I hear you Sam. I still have these drums sitting in my family room (GAS is a Bitach):O

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/WildWes_2007/Blue-frontJun2009.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r85/WildWes_2007/P-tomssidetop.jpg

[CaTaPulT]

Hi Wes.
On that Pearl kit, is there any stampings on/in it as to the year it was built?
In 1977, I had bought a brand new Pearl Wood/Fiberglass kit, the finish was gloss black, but the inside of the drums had a white fiberglass, the fiberglass in your Pearls is transparent.
I know my Pearl drums were quite heavy to lift, between the wood and the fiberglass, but man oh man, they sure sounded sweet! :)
Take care

Regards: >>>> Jack <<<<

[jesses]

Wow, huge set :) I'd love to check out a ddrum-brain, they are very rare and expensive. I tried to get ddrum 3 turbo brain für the major part of my drum but couldn't get one acceptable priced. Very cool, the pads look noble.

[sam(otacon28)]

Wow, huge set :) I'd love to check out a ddrum-brain, they are very rare and expensive. I tried to get ddrum 3 turbo brain für the major part of my drum but couldn't get one acceptable priced. Very cool, the pads look noble.


Yeah they can get a bit pricey ( especially the ddrum3 ) pretty much like alot of other premium higher end modules . I'm learning more and more about the ddrum3 module as I dig into it more and wow the technology level that is inside of it for the ERA that it came from is really mind blowing at times . The ddrumSE4 module has alot of great features too and the samples on it are very high quality . I still can't get over the quality of the cymbal samples in particular .


sam(otacon28)

[Scorch Whammin]

I'm learning more and more about the ddrum3 module as I dig into it more and wow the technology level that is inside of it for the ERA that it came from is really mind blowing at times. The ddrumSE4 module has alot of great features too and the samples on it are very high quality.
sam(otacon28)

Sam...is one better than the other?....my initial thought would be that the SE4 would be...but from your comments, it sounds like the 3 may be better.:)

[sam(otacon28)]

Sam...is one better than the other?....my initial thought would be that the SE4 would be...but from your comments, it sounds like the 3 may be better.:)

Scott ,

I wouldn't really say better but a good bit more expanded of the 2 would be the ddrum3 module . There's alot of advanced features in it that weren't carried on in the ddrum4 modules ( standard & SE versions ) not sure why they did that but I'm thinking to cut the overall retail price down to the consumer for it . I'm not all saying that the ddrum4 module is a stripped down version of the 3 but let's just say it weighs in lighter in the advanced features and sound samples than the ddrum3 does . There's a bit of sampling capabilites and abilities in particular within the ddrum3 that the ddrum4 modules don't have . I'm still learning more things about this module as I explore it more but it's becoming very easy to see why this module is commonly referred to as ddrum's flagship module and why people seem to hang on to them . Hearing the samples in this module first hand by owning one It's just amazing the quality and attention to realistic detail that was involved in putting these samples together for it . I really like the various features in both of the ddrum modules on my kit and they work really well together . They're both offer alot of quality for the money in my book .



sam(otacon28)