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Post by Orange on Feb 14, 2010 14:11:27 GMT -5
Hey Crappers! Long time board reader and finally signed up ;D Anyway I was wondering what everybody's opinions were on using Roland e-drums at gigs? I much prefer electronic drums over acoustic drums, but has anybody used them live?  |
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Post by @TenaciousBe on Feb 14, 2010 15:32:53 GMT -5
I'm pretty old school, and the more this world keeps going all-digital and all-electronic, the more I start wishing it would get back to its natural roots. Depends what type of music you're doing though. If you have a lot of other electronic sounds, if you're on the hip-hop/techno branch, it might work. If you're trying to play rock with electronic drums.... just, no.
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Post by Orange on Feb 14, 2010 15:36:36 GMT -5
I'm pretty old school, and the more this world keeps going all-digital and all-electronic, the more I start wishing it would get back to its natural roots. Depends what type of music you're doing though. If you have a lot of other electronic sounds, if you're on the hip-hop/techno branch, it might work. If you're trying to play rock with electronic drums.... just, no. Ha Ha love your avatar! ;D Anyway yeah I do play rock, but e-drums have come a long way, especially Roland. I do hope e-drums become more accepted sooner than later, because they do have some advantages over acoustics (no need to mic, various kits etc.). |
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Post by Grendel on Feb 14, 2010 15:39:19 GMT -5
I used to have reservations against e drums, but I hung out with my bud and his garage band and heard the beats that his drummer laid down, and he could rock 'em. And this was some time ago so I'm assuming that they sound even better now.
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Post by Franchise on Feb 14, 2010 16:16:32 GMT -5
I prefer using an acoustic kit, but can see why some would prefer e-drums.
If it goes with the music you're playing, go for it. If you're a rocker like me, I'd still strongly recommend acoustic drums, but...
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Post by Ultimo Chocula on Feb 14, 2010 16:21:32 GMT -5
Neal Peart uses both acoustic and e-drums for performances and it sounds pretty cool because, well, he's Neal Peart.
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Post by Smokey McTrees on Feb 14, 2010 16:44:48 GMT -5
e-drums are cool...you can trigger samples and effects
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Post by Orange on Feb 14, 2010 18:21:44 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone who has replied so far! In case it helps I have a TD-4, so it's not a top of the line cost an arm and a leg Roland, but it's not a crappy one either.  |
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