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For the sake of this thread, I would request that positive constructive posts be posted by VDrums lovers regarding their reaction and intended use of the new VDrum products.
I've held my tounge for a long time while reading all the posts about how "Roland 'ripped' me off, this or that system is better, I don't have the latest or greatest newest item, etc, etc". Lets get a grip gang - everything depreciates, everything changes, one size does not fit all - that's life. Unless someone held a gun to your head, you should have been able to make an informed and educated decision regarding your VDrum expenditure. Heck, my $4200 Pearl acoustic set is only worth $1800, and that's assuming I can get someone to buy it. The Roland resale value continues to be very good (just look at eBay for TD-7's sales as an example).
My VDrums are an investment in my mental health, quality of life, physical gratification, joy of music and personal pride. They are not, and never will be, an expenditure. Thinking in terms of $$ only means you are looking backwards, instead of forward. Waiting 18 months for the price to drop a couple hundred, or the next 'newest' thing to come out would equate to years off my life, ruined family and personal relationships, and lost opportunities. How can one put a price on those benefits?
Thank you for allowing my 2 cents on that issue.
Now regarding the new Roland products.
I find it very exciting that Roland continues to move ahead with the VDrum line. I had been looking to upgrade my cymbals anyway (more money than brains), and I for one am excited about trying the new VCymbals as I suffer from occasional tendenitious. It would appear that Roland has been listening to many of our issues.
Everyone wanted color options - well the new red and purple are here. Let's rejoice! I however am very happy with my white kit, and have no need to change.
The newer TDW-1 has yet to be proven, but again, I'm still discovering the potential of my original TDW-1. A great deal for the new users, but no big problem if I don't have it.
The used market will open up for older VDrums, and the availablity of add on's at a cheap price is exciting to me.
My VDrum goals for 2001 (wife willing), is to get a new sound system (G2' or SRM450, or the new Yamaha's???), get a used HPD-15, and upgrade at least my HH pad. The rest of the kit is doing exactly what I paid for, and continues to exceed my expectations. Life, and VDrumming, is only going to get better from here on out.
Thanks Roland!
I've held my tounge for a long time while reading all the posts about how "Roland 'ripped' me off, this or that system is better, I don't have the latest or greatest newest item, etc, etc". Lets get a grip gang - everything depreciates, everything changes, one size does not fit all - that's life. Unless someone held a gun to your head, you should have been able to make an informed and educated decision regarding your VDrum expenditure. Heck, my $4200 Pearl acoustic set is only worth $1800, and that's assuming I can get someone to buy it. The Roland resale value continues to be very good (just look at eBay for TD-7's sales as an example).
My VDrums are an investment in my mental health, quality of life, physical gratification, joy of music and personal pride. They are not, and never will be, an expenditure. Thinking in terms of $$ only means you are looking backwards, instead of forward. Waiting 18 months for the price to drop a couple hundred, or the next 'newest' thing to come out would equate to years off my life, ruined family and personal relationships, and lost opportunities. How can one put a price on those benefits?
Thank you for allowing my 2 cents on that issue.
Now regarding the new Roland products.
I find it very exciting that Roland continues to move ahead with the VDrum line. I had been looking to upgrade my cymbals anyway (more money than brains), and I for one am excited about trying the new VCymbals as I suffer from occasional tendenitious. It would appear that Roland has been listening to many of our issues.
Everyone wanted color options - well the new red and purple are here. Let's rejoice! I however am very happy with my white kit, and have no need to change.
The newer TDW-1 has yet to be proven, but again, I'm still discovering the potential of my original TDW-1. A great deal for the new users, but no big problem if I don't have it.
The used market will open up for older VDrums, and the availablity of add on's at a cheap price is exciting to me.
My VDrum goals for 2001 (wife willing), is to get a new sound system (G2' or SRM450, or the new Yamaha's???), get a used HPD-15, and upgrade at least my HH pad. The rest of the kit is doing exactly what I paid for, and continues to exceed my expectations. Life, and VDrumming, is only going to get better from here on out.
Thanks Roland!
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. I just got caught up in the "Hey I just bought this six months ago and now it's passe" thing. I really am very satisfied with my Roland equipment and now am anticipating the upgrade, might really make a huge difference to the aftermarket ecymbal triggering. The v-cymbals do look to be the holy grail to the pd7 and 9 users here, more than was asked for!!!! Lets hope for never ending upgrades for the eternal TD-10.
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