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 agree with Tvad. Electronic drums are convenient, flexible and sound awesome but they are still only a pale shadow of the real thing. But hey, it allows you to practice at all hours of the day and night and it makes it easy to make a great sounding amateur recording - so I'm all for V-drums! (Recording acoustic drums well is a real PITA)

You'll also benefit from hanging out in the V-drums.com forums and learn all the little tricks (unapproved mods) to get the most out of whatever brain & extras you decide on. There are hi-hat foot pedal and CY ride trigger mods that you may need to get the best sensitivity and feel out of your kit - nothing that you can't fix with a bit of felt, plastic and duct tape!

shadorne April 13, 2009 14:50

I have the Roland TD-9 with all mesh pads and love it. You can see the kit on my virtual system. I was lucky enough to get one of the firsts of these new kits brought into Canada (March 2008). I'd recommend V Expressions as a good source to get ready made great sounding kits. I love the versatility of V-drums - at the touch of a button you can have a totally different sound. They are not quite as dynamic sounding as a real acoustic kit but are extremely useful for practicing quietly.

shadorne April 12, 2009 11:01