#winning Digital Drum Sticks

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I found that these drum samples sounded much better than either Alesis drum modules and had a much greater dynamic control when playing. The TD-17 drum module has Prismatic Sound modeling

You shouldn’t have to install any additional drivers and you should be good to go with recording right away. We found that the sounds and editing features don’t really stand up to other kits of this style, but then it also comes in at between half/a quarter of the price. The built-in sounds are just fine for practice, especially if you spend some time tweaking with the trigger settings and built-in EQ. Once the MIDI is into the computer, it’s likely to be edited further, so there’s really no point in spending a fortune if all your using is MIDI data. The new Strike SE eliminates the bottom hat and features changes to the clutch mechanism. From my understanding, it plays much nicer than my kit does— though I have no direct experience playing the SE. Overall thoughts The drum sound module will not matter at all, as you should already have your own drum VST plugins or acoustic drum sample libraries.

About Electronic Drum Kits

Gigging with an electronic drum set would be best for someone who wants to change drum sounds often, or someone that uses a lot of pre-recorded samples. There are also certain styles of music such as hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass and jungle, that benefit from electronic drum sounds and samples - and for these styles, an electronic drum set would be ideal. The Roland V-drum pads feel much nicer, though could be a little bit larger like we see on the more expensive Roland V-drum models. I/O on the TD-17 drum module Depending on the type of pad, the predominant functions can be vastly different. Before investing it’s important to know the subtleties between the pads on offer, so you can accurately choose which best suits your needs. Generally speaking there are sample pads, percussion pads and drum synthesizers, all usually listed under the term ‘drum pad’ or ‘multipad’, so let’s take a closer look. What is a sample pad? Who doesn’t want to have more sample libraries inside their module? This is a huge feature, one I haven’t tested myself because it seems a little overly complicated, but still a plus. I typically prefer to connect my module to my MacBook and use EZDrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3—two drum libraries that vastly outshine the samples provided in the TD-50X. Extremely Flexible I/O

More and more recording studios and producers are using “programmed drums” on modern records via MIDI, as we were speaking above. Connectivity: How easy is it to connect pads to the module? Is there an opportunity for expansion with more pads? Is there also USB/MIDI connectivity for recording? The cymbals could use a major overhaul. The Command Mesh offers a 10″ dual-zone snare drum pad, three dual-zone drum pads, three cymbals, two pedals, a bass drum pad, and a drum module.

The module includes 100+ sounds and 30 play-along songs. I need to stress — this e kit is super basicbut extremely affordable. Included as well are 40 free drum lessons from Melodics for newer players. Update: the new firmware has not completely fixed the issue, but it is better. The hi-hat edge still gives me quite a bit of problems.

They have similar functions and use, but feel is completely different. There are three primary reasons for buying an e drum kit: practicing, performing live, and recording. The TD-50X module itself is the latest and best module in the V-Drums line-up. It plays host to over 900 sounds which utilise Roland's Prismatic Sound Modelling engine and way more editing parameters to help you fine-tune the sound to your liking. It’s also possible to import your own samples via SD card. These can be allocated as a primary sample, triggered by a chosen source, or blended with other samples using the new ‘sub-instrument’ menu. With the Alesis Nitro MAX being so affordable, it’s no wonder why it’s one of the top-selling electronic drum sets online. This kit is perfect for a beginning young child or for an experienced drummer looking for a cheap way to practice on the quiet. Overall sound of the Alesis Nitro MAX Elsewhere in the beginner market, Alesis just announced a potential contender to the Nitro Mesh throne. The Alesis Nitro Max is another budget-friendly all-mesh kit, that boasts a sleek new module that features 32 drum kits from BFD, the leading drum sample library for Mac or PC. We cannot wait to get out hands-on one. Sounds are usually where cheaper kits suffer, so this one could be a game-changer. They aren’t bad kits, but for a live show, I would strive for a higher quality drum sound, both to satisfy me as a player and the audience. And the Nitro is a very small electric drum kit—you’re not going to wow anyone with that stage presence.You can easily switch through presets using the rotary knob located in the middle of the drum module. There are a few ways you can go about it - but the easiest and most efficient way is a USB cable - which is often supplied with your kit - from your e-kit straight into your computer. One thing to note, however, is that you’ll need a DAW to record your e-kit this way. The onboard sampler gives you the ability to sample any sound in real-time on the way in and route to any trigger you like. Eight direct outs for recording or live use Most low-end drum modules only offer the ability to get a stereo output of a recording directly from the module. A nice feature. MIDI and USB connections

The Alesis Strike Sound Module is fantastic when considering their other kits. This module is in another league. Alesis Strike Drum ModuleRoland's latest addition to the V-Drums family is a hugely compelling offering if you're just starting out. It features a Roland dual-ply mesh head on the snare pad, neat and responsive bass drum and hi-hat controller pedals, and studio-quality sounds that are some of the best we’ve heard at this price point.