Well time has come to really get a new module, the Dmpro is kinda boring to have so its time to get the real deal. I have played the Td-10 on the roland kit at a local store for some time now and im very very impressed(of course)! But how does the TD-8 sound and act, are they similar? Other then price do I still get the same features and options. I really like the fact you can play music along with it, that has always been a plus in getting to be a better drummer. Does it make sense to pay more for the TD-10 when the TD-8 is similar? Well please everyone fire your experinces, opinions, ideas, even your flames about each of them, everything you can possibly tell me about both to make up my final decision. In case you wonder i do have a pintech kit. Thanks Alot ! Ed
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Re: TD-8 or TD-10, which to buy?!?!
Yep. So did I ... for about the first week (maybe less). The internal tunes are kind of cheesey, are way too short, and most don't loop very well. I think you'd be much happier with the 10 if you can afford it. Still, the 8 is a great brain - I'm quite pleased with mine! Would I trade it for a 10? Does a bear... well, you know.Originally posted by brutal7
I really like the fact you can play music along with it, that has always been a plus in getting to be a better drummer.
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First: there are many posts about this subject, but unfortunately not all posts came with the last bulletin board migration, so here's my opinion:
If you like to tweak sounds and you NEED the effects, then buy the TD-10. Realize that you need another $ 249 for an expansion card with decent sounds. The advantage of expansion isn't relevant since there is no further expansion on the TD-10.
Oh, and it has two more outputs than the TD-8 (?)
The decent sounds from the TD-10 expansion board are already present in the TD-8, which costs a few hundred bucks less. But doesn't have the effects. It has some nice room settings, though. And getting effects from a separate unit in general is the better way to go.
It's all up to you.RobertComment
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How many inputs in general can it take (maximum) on both modules? I know the DMPRO has 16 and I use about 14 triggers (I have a big kit and 15/16 are for hi-hat use only). I also read about the diffrence between them and it seems the TD-8 has more sounds in general, I dont need many effects really, I never messed with them much on the DMPRO, I like some reverb but in general I like to have a nice realistic sounding drums, my main focus is a great metal kit, but I like to use other kits for the proper music style as well(jazz, blues...etc) Which module do you own Puttenvr?Originally posted by puttenvr
First: there are many posts about this subject, but unfortunately not all posts came with the last bulletin board migration, so here's my opinion:
If you like to tweak sounds and you NEED the effects, then buy the TD-10. Realize that you need another $ 249 for an expansion card with decent sounds. The advantage of expansion isn't relevant since there is no further expansion on the TD-10.
Oh, and it has two more outputs than the TD-8 (?)
The decent sounds from the TD-10 expansion board are already present in the TD-8, which costs a few hundred bucks less. But doesn't have the effects. It has some nice room settings, though. And getting effects from a separate unit in general is the better way to go.
It's all up to you.Comment
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The TD-8 has master and aux outputs. I believe the TD-10 has more. The TD-8 has 4 sliders for mixing (a shift button is used to simulate 8). I think the TD-10 has 8 individual sliders. The TD-8 has the onboard sequencer and pre-recorded songs. I don't think the TD-10 has that.
I bought the TD-8 on Ebay for $550 and it has been upgraded to v1.10. It has been a good module.I'm a drummer. I don't play the timpani! Hire a percussionist!!!Comment
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I agree with the two module setup. I also own a nother drum set that includes a TD-6 and a DrumKat. I could use both modules to assemble a megaset.I'm a drummer. I don't play the timpani! Hire a percussionist!!!Comment
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Thought about a TD-6?Originally posted by brutal7
...and it seems the TD-8 has more sounds in general, I dont need many effects really, I never messed with them much on the DMPRO, I like some reverb but in general I like to have a nice realistic sounding drums, my main focus is a great metal kit, but I like to use other kits for the proper music style as well(jazz, blues...etc) ...Comment
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Re: TD-8 or TD-10, which to buy?!?!
Ed,Originally posted by brutal7
Well time has come to really get a new module, the Dmpro is kinda boring to have so its time to get the real deal.
I'd be interested in hearing about your experience with the DM Pro since I've toyed with picking one up. You mentioned that it was "kinda boring." Can you be more specific? What is it about the Roland modules that make them more appealing than the DM Pro?Comment
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What do you mean by user patterns? I'm a bit new at this, but the TD-6 has 1024 sounds you can mix and match, and up to 100 user songs that you can record. I'm not sure if you can add your own sounds (I don't know how, if you can), but you can tweak existing sounds, a bit.Originally posted by Harlock
That is why I now come to the TD-6...
The only statement against that module, would be the fact that there are no user patterns available.
It is, but it also does a pretty good job when playing out live, and I've used it for a dozen shows, so far, with nothing but great positive feedback.I think the TD-6 is the perfect module for a home practice/rehearsal/fun module. Don't really think you need much more if that's what you're going to use it for.
I agree with that!Again... buy the module that best suits your needs.
Also, buy the pads that best suits your needs.
I don't especially think that Roland did that great a job on putting their turnkey kits together. Thay're just perfectly targetted for certain markets. But I tend to think that none fits in averagages and norms.
Buy what best suits you, and not necessaraly what people in corporate offices in Japan decided what would be best for them for you to buyLast edited by Rythmstik; 07-16-02, 07:27 PM.Comment
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Minor correction
Harlock mentions that the the TD8 only has positional sensing on the snare drum but I'm pretty sure you can opt to switch p.s. on for the toms too by editing your trigger bank.Comment
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Cross stick and rim sensitivity are disabled for all triggers except #3. Would that have been where to adjust positional sensing?Comment
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I'll check my manual later and report back on the p.s. thing. I think it's where you select the pad type in the trigger bank. The setting for the PD80/PD80R can have an A or a B after it which enables/disables the ps.
I may be wrong though - I'll check ......Comment
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Ah ....
Thanks for putting me straight on that and sorry for muddying the waters.Comment
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Brutal7,
If you are playing live, the 4 outs on the td-8 will limit your mixing capabilities. Even still, I like it better than the 10.Comment
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C'mon mate - it's really quite simple
The TD-8 is only eight man - it's only an eight. But the TD-10, mate, it goes all the way to ten! Do you see the difference? You don't do you?
Say you're playing a gig, and you really want to let it rip, OK? Well, with the TD-8 - that's all there is, there is no more, is there?
I mean, you want more, to really express your inner, you know, and you're already at eight, but you want more, but like you are already at eight. I mean, there is no more, is there?
But with the TD-10.........
Immensely powerful yet with a liquid cat-quick eleganceComment
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