New Respect for Electronic Kits

[SabianKnight]

Yes I said it.... I have got new respect for electronic kits, NOw that I have endeavored to really learn how to use them!

I have been playing the new Yamaha DTXTREME IIS for about 6 months at a church. I thought that it was a good product BUT I was n't getting what I thought it could do.

I recently watch Akira Jimbo's VHS: PULSE and DVD: Wasabi Vol 2 of Tony Verderosa'ss video on live Electronic/DJ DRumming or whatever it's called... and it made me really want to buckle down. Seeing a clip of this British guy online on DTXPERIENCE.com did it though. I downloaded the PDF info and tried on the church kit and it totally changed the performance.

I was able to get rid of a lot of the crosstalk causing one of the crashes to cut out. As well add a variey of percussion pieces to the user kit to customize it. I got it to feel and play like a real kit.

Man I was playing the congas, chimes, triangle, splash, china, I even put  a cymbal roll on a tom hoop... All on one kit!

All this to say... These NEW electronic kits have got something to offer the diligent. Check these guys I mentioned earlier out and get inspired. There is no replacing the acoustic kit but I see some electronic additions coming.

[Uziono]

I agree, electronics have come a very long way  I have a Pearl birch masters kit at the house that I really enjoy but they  have not been out of the cases in like 3yrs.  My Roland V-drum kit gives me everything that I need and then some.

[Eccentric-Rhythm]

If I ever had to head that way, Yamaha without a doubt would be the way to go. I have played every Electric kit and the DTXTREME IIS is by far my fav. The pads are larger than others, and they have a more realistic feel to them...and the ability to change your sound right at the pad, just by turning the dial...that is getting more realistic than anything.

BUT.....I still love the real thing a little bit more...

God Bless.

[youngjboy]

I play a yamaha DTExtremme II and it comes in handy.  I would love to have an accoustic kit in my apartment, but electronic keeps the neighbors off my back.

[youngjboy]

Oops, meant to say DTxpressII