Hi Shadorne. (Sorry 'bout messing up spelling your name last post.)

Quiet practice is ben'y for sure but I've already got a small pad kit for at home practice. I've got a set of Shure SE110 Ear buds too - Those will be nice to use with the TDs.

I'll have to check out the V forum. Thanks for the tip!

Hey Grant.

One of the aspects of the electronic kit....
What found after going briefly to an acoustic set...

Yep - Although I will set these up similar to my acoustic kit. Really don't have an issue or need about getting a more compact playing space. I use the distance between stuff to kinda set up a feel or allow myself to time to 'breath' the groove. You might be able to "dance" faster in a smaller, more compact space but you can "dance" with more freedom and efficiency when you have the appropriate space. I really look for a kit set up to be more about promoting facility rather than so much quickness or even speed. If the facility is right for a given playing style, speed and quickness kind of take care of themselves. Does that make sense?

I do love the fact that I won't need a rodie team to haul the TDs. Not that I've had a rodie but it gets real old hauling, setting up, tearing down and hauling the acoustic kit or some variation of it.

Chirps,

Robert

ridgestreetaudio April 13, 2009 15:08

Cool Shadrone! Didn't realize your played.

I know exactly what you're saying Grant and I know there will be some regret. I wrestled with this for over a year. Wished I could keep both but I can't.

I've actually played the 20 on several occasions so I understand about the trade offs. In my situation it's like six of one and half dozen of another. If my situation was strictly based on what I want I'd stick with the acoustic kit for sure. And I'd have to add that 42" concert bass - I just think that would be so cool to have and there's been plenty of times where I could have used it to great affect.

But, it's more practical to consider what I need instead of want. TD-20 fits that bill very well.

LOL!...I see some of the retail stores on YouTube (and maybe on one of Roland's demo's) who are promoting these to sell. In some of these, one of their MAIN selling points is, with the expansion board, you have over 10,000 different kits to choose from!" I'm thinkin' "...Yea, right! I'm gonna run right out and buy one of these because I need 10,000 drum kits! and I have a frantic obsessive need to school Bozzio." LOL! In one respect kinda reminds me of THIS. Funny stuff.

Cheers!

Robert

ridgestreetaudio April 13, 2009 01:24