New member wants suggestions [Heads/Module/Pads for A to E conversion]

[SJT]

Hello

I just signed up to the forum, I'm a 33 year old drummer, who has been playing for 21 years now.

I used to own a rubber pad TD6 kit, which I enjoyed but stopped using and eventually sold. I am putting together another electronic kit.

I am curious about your advice on some gear I'm planning to purchase, and how well this stuff would work together.
It's an A to E conversion using the following heads:

HART KONTROL SCREEN MAGNUM HEADs for snare and tom's
PEARL MESH TOM HEAD FOR RHYTHM TRAVELER 20in for the kick


I know the pearl heads are supposed to be cheap, but it's the only 20" I could find for the kick drum I want to use, so I figured I'd give it a chance.


I'm planning on using the $200 red Ddrum triggers with the XLR connections. Anyone use these with the Hart heads, A to E?


for the brain, I'm either thinking TD-20 or TD-12. Not certain yet, but I would appreciate any advice.

and I'm not certain about cymbal pads yet, but I'm thinking of starting out with this hi hat pad

http://www.musiciansnearyou.com/Hi-Hat-Kt-4-sale.html

Has anyone tried it out?

I appreciate your forum and any advice you have to offer.

[pasta]

Here's a module comparison (minus the newest Td-9). Make sure it'll have enough inputs for the number of drums/pads you'll want to have.

I'm very happy with my TD-12 and Hart kit. Sorry, I don't know anything about this hi hat conversion kit but a search of the DIY threads may get you more info.

Welcome.

ETA: http://www.vdrums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41222

[Ruffneck]

For more options on mesh heads take a look here

And welcome to the forum!

/Kari

[csnow]

Why that high hat? It looks rather primitive and I dont like the wiring on top.

[vjboc]

I had bad luck with the pearls. I would use the Harts. I agree with CS about the Hi Hat.
Take a look on ebay. There are alot of different priced Hi Hats. Good luck.

[Fullback32]

The Hart Magnums are really good; the best mesh out there in my opinion (which really doesn't mean anything). You will like them. Durable yet have an excellent feel. They don't make a 20" head (8, 10, 12 13, 14, 16 and 22 only), so I don't know what other alternatives are out there other than Pearl.

Won't talk too much about the triggers as I don't know much about them, but I've heard good things about those red ones.

TD-12 or 20? Simple, if you can afford the 20...get it. Rule of thumb, buy the best module you can afford.