What do you guys think? Is it worth spending the extra for the td-25k or just go for the td-11kv and upgrade whenever I can? Or is it worth waiting for a completely new mid-range kit developed by Roland? Or even a Yamaha? I have no drumming experience whatsoever. I am going to take lessons starting October, so I might wait until then before buying a kit.
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Worth waiting for Roland ?? LMAO !!! Maybe at one time it would have been but not in this day and age, things seem to be going backwards.................Yamaha M-12
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The TD11 is a good intro kit. So is the 502 series from Yamaha.
You have time before your lessons, so try to go to a shop that carries them both and play around the two kits.
One has mesh (Roland) and the other has silicon pads (Yamaha). Feel which one you prefer.
I don't think Roland nor Yamaha will introduce any new kits soon... and whenever it happens, it's not going to be revolutionary and so much better than the current lineup.DTX700, eDRUMin 4+10, A2E Dixon kit, Yamaha cymbals, FSR HH
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Yamaha DTX 750...Comment
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DTX700, eDRUMin 4+10, A2E Dixon kit, Yamaha cymbals, FSR HH
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Yeah, if looking at the Yamaha equivalent, it would have to be one of the 3 variations of kits built around the DTX502. The DTX562K would be perfect.
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Go for the TD-11KS. Saves you $600. I've been thoroughly enjoying mine.
Just added an extra used tom & used cymbal + hardware for ~ $120 shipped from ebay.
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Hello I am new to this website but I am not new to V-DRUMS I have owned the TD-11KV but I upgraded to the TD-30K If you are sticking with drums get the td 30 used trust me!
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Or wait to see what NFUZD will be alike in flesh. See this thread.
Their conversion kit is supposed to be selling for ~$1600.
You can get a cheap/used a-drums to serve as stand for the pads.
If what they promote comes out at least partially true, you will have something very closely matching an a-kit, at least size-wise - very important for drum lessons so you gain real muscle memory while practicing etc.
But only IF it turns out to be something good.
Still, there is a chance and since you got the time, you can consider to wait and see.
Also spend the time to look around and read some more so you finally make an informed purchase.
I would even say, start the lessons and gain some abilities (initially a practice pad will be all that you will need anyway) so you are able to go and play in person various kits and know what suits you and what does not.
It is very easy to outgrow a limited piece of an e-kit, believe me, been there And then you lose money trying to swap/upgrade etc...
Last edited by pumpal; 08-08-15, 05:24 AM.Comment
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I would buy a snare stand for your practice pad and a throne. You will be practicing with proper posture and you will need a throne for your kit anyways. Start busting on those rudiments one at a time and you will have a head start on your lessons. Good Luck!Comment
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Won't work like that. For the 2box, the cymbals need their piezos to be under the bell area for the bell zone to trigger properly and this is not the case with Roland's CYs (I think). So you will need to mod/change the cymbals. And for the HH you will need the Jman's (stealthdrums.com) conversion module to go under your pedal.
TD-15KV is not a bad choice. It will give you 2" extra playable surface on the toms and an extra input so you can later add a third cymbal and a bigger snare and move the original snare as forth tom. The HH on a real stand is also something you would want, though you will have to additionally purchase it (the stand).
Have you ever considered going the DIY/A2E path ? I did some math a month or so ago and rough calculation showed that everything for converting a 5 piece a-kit to an e-kit, using top notch 3ply heads and rim silencer from Drum-tec, Triggera and/or Quartz triggers, 3 Yamaha cymbals and an used VH11 & TD11 from ebay would roughly cost ~EUR1500. Add an used or an entry level A-kit (without cymbals) for ~EUR200-300 and you will still be under EUR2000 and will have a real sized set that as an added bonus you can some day convert back to an A-kit if you want!
Think about that!Last edited by pumpal; 08-09-15, 02:54 PM.Comment
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pumpal Oh didn't knew there is some modding to be done with the 2Box - Roland combo! Thank you I will stick with the roland module and buy the VEX that everyone is so positive about.
I guess you mean these conversion pads? ( http://www.drum-tec.de/trigger-conve...kits-c-96.html) Which one would you recommend?
So the only thing I have to do then is:
1. Buy an A-kit (used) (no cymbals)
2. Buy E-Cymbals (Yamaha/Roland)
3. Buy Cymbal/HH stands
4. Buy one conversion kit ( here?: http://www.drum-tec.de/trigger-conve...kits-c-96.html)
5. Buy a drum module preferably 2box or td-11 with VEX.
You have to know though that I have no drumming experience at all. Is this doable?
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