Which one? [TD-9K or TD-12K]

[rexate]

Hi,

I'm new round here and guessed this would be the best place on the whole interweb to get some advice about the lovely Vdrums.


I am in the market for some V-Drums. Hope to be buying in a couple of months. Just got back from the LIMS/Drummer Live 08 show in London. The Roland demonstrator has put me in a pickle. I thought the TD12 was for me, but he reckons the TD9K(mesh heads) upgraded with the V11 hi-hat and a mesh bass drum would be better. His reasoning is that the TD9 module has better sounds out the box, is newer, easier to operate software and you can plug a USB stick straight in. My feeling is that the TD12 module looks much better (bombproof) and you can adjust volumes with faders. I am only going to use them at home, drumming is just a hobby for me, but it's taken me 32 years to find a hobby I enjoy, so spending cash on it isn't a big deal. With the extra bits on the TD9 costs will be close, but I would have an extra cymbal.
They wouldn't say at LIMS but I hope the TD 12 isn't going to be replaced soon, so maybe the upgraded TD9 is better? ho-hum... I defer to your greater knowledge and opinions V-Drum masters.

Craig

[Colquhoun]

Back a few months ago, I had a little over $3,000 set side for a v-drum kit. Just under the amount of a TD-12, but I needed a double-pedal, a new throne and an amp setup. What I ended up with was a TD9-SX, the PM-30 monitor, upgraded mesh kick drum (KD-120) and an extra CY-8 cymbal. That all came to about $3,300.
I figured that I would upgrade to a VH-11 someday, but I would give the CY-5 a chance. So far, it's ok.
I would have bought the TD-12 if I had the extra cash. But since I needed a few extras, that ran the cost up quite a bit. The TD-9 was for me. If you can swing the cost of the TD-12, I'm sure you'll be happy.

[Evy]

Hi,

I'm new round here and guessed this would be the best place on the whole interweb to get some advice about the lovely Vdrums.


I am in the market for some V-Drums. Hope to be buying in a couple of months. Just got back from the LIMS/Drummer Live 08 show in London. The Roland demonstrator has put me in a pickle. I thought the TD12 was for me, but he reckons the TD9K(mesh heads) upgraded with the V11 hi-hat and a mesh bass drum would be better. His reasoning is that the TD9 module has better sounds out the box, is newer, easier to operate software and you can plug a USB stick straight in. My feeling is that the TD12 module looks much better (bombproof) and you can adjust volumes with faders. I am only going to use them at home, drumming is just a hobby for me, but it's taken me 32 years to find a hobby I enjoy, so spending cash on it isn't a big deal. With the extra bits on the TD9 costs will be close, but I would have an extra cymbal.
They wouldn't say at LIMS but I hope the TD 12 isn't going to be replaced soon, so maybe the upgraded TD9 is better? ho-hum... I defer to your greater knowledge and opinions V-Drum masters.

Craig

The TD9-KX is simply great value for money over the 12, especially if it's just a hobby!

[PumaPhreak]

That does sound like a pickle to me. I say get both and give me the one you like least. Seriously, either ay is going to give you a great sounding kit. Good luck. Oh, and welcome aboard.

[foxx]

TD12 vs TD9SX

I had the same dilemma. Both kits offer so much compared to my little HD-1. It all came down to price, but I found a bargain on ebay and bought my TD-12 last month for about the price of the TD-9 at Sam Ash or Musiciansfriend.com. I couldn't be happier. I guess it's all a matter of what you really want and also price.

Drumming is just a hobby for me, too. It took me over 40 years to find my hobby, and I am just loving every minute of it. Good luck, whatever decision you make/made. Either way, you win!

[rexate]

Thanks for replies so far.

I also got a voucher at the local show. If you buy a TD12 before end of july you get an extra cymbal free. Post your td12 receipt to Roland with the voucher and they post you a cymbal.

So I think I can afford a TD12, main question then becomes are they going to release a new version of the TD12 soon? or like a TD13 with free groupies, and there's me sitting alone in my shed...

[Evy]

Thanks for replies so far.

I also got a voucher at the local show. If you buy a TD12 before end of july you get an extra cymbal free. Post your td12 receipt to Roland with the voucher and they post you a cymbal.

So I think I can afford a TD12, main question then becomes are they going to release a new version of the TD12 soon? or like a TD13 with free groupies, and there's me sitting alone in my shed...

Free groupies and a blinged out tour bus!! Not bad for 4 grand!

[XbambamX]

I just upgraded from a TD-9kx to a TD-12. I'd have to say I liked the "feel" of the TD-9 a little more. Maybe its just cause I was use to it...But the sound quality and expressive of the 12 is a huge difference from the 9. Plus there are a lot more editing features. If you can afford the 12, do it. But the 9 is an amazing kit. I'd say go to your local music store and give 'em both a try.

[Lakers_Fan_24]

Just bought a TD12 (2 weeks ago), anyone throwing away a voucher???


I purchased the TD12 over the 9SX because of the tweaking you can do. Having the faders at your finger tips is also a nice plus. I did like the pre installed kits on the 9 better, but last night I loaded some VEX packs and now the TD12 is alive. Either kit you can't go wrong, but I like to tweak, so the 12 was perfect for me.

Not sure if money is an issue, but I would imagine that the TD12 will be upgraded to the USB version. Not sure if that matters though.

[kiwicat]

I would lean more towards the TD9, considering it will be way more affordable to upgrade. Anyone recommend a good Roland amp to do justice to this puppy?

[StevenK]

main question then becomes are they going to release a new version of the TD12 soon? or like a TD13 with free groupies, and there's me sitting alone in my shed...

There will not be a replacement for TD-12 soon. The next generation flagship might be there in a bout 2 years (maybe earlier if 2box succeeds) - and another 1 - 2 years for a "reduced version".
Yes the TD-9 sounds are fresher - but I feel, the configurability is not very impressive. (Snare and hihat are far behind the TD-12!) Only if hidden features are on board VEX might give a dramatic change to it...
CU, Stephan

[Jimi]

I own a TD6V module, and was able to play on a TD9 for about an hour at Guitar Center a few days ago.

IMO the TD9 is somewhat of a glorified TD6...

Your ability to craft sound imaging on the TD12 is much greater, so I would go with the TD12 in comparison.....