Zildjian A Custom 4 Pack Bonus Box Set Review

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(More customer reviews)these cymbals were my dream cymbals. Finally I have the chance to buy them and so excited and they got here and first the thing i notice was the factory seal had been broken on a new item. Then open them up and scratches everywhere. A custom great job, amazon awful job. I would encourage every drummer to have A customs but i would encourage you to buy them from somewhere else then amazon. Go with musicians friend.

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This Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Package is a value-packed set of pro-quality, pitch-matched cymbals—A Customs—with a gig bag! A Custom cymbals provide volume without compromising sound quality. Developed with help from Vinnie Colaiuta, A Custom cymbals are made using radical rotary hammering techniques, thin weights, and a striking, brilliant finish for crisp, sweet, sophisticated sound. The Zildjian A Custom Bonus Cymbal Pack includes: 14" A Custom hi-hats 16" A Custom crash 20" A Custom medium ride Free 18" A Custom crash Free gig bag A Custom Hi-hat Cymbal Set They offer a light, crisp, subtle sound that is very colorful. They provide delicate stick sound with clean "chick." A Custom Crash Cymbals These crashes are natural and bright with great overtones. They deliver the modern, sophisticated sound you expect from the world leader in cymbal manufacturing. A Custom Medium Ride Cymbal Applicable for any style of music, Zildjian's A Custom Ride Cymbal enables you to articulate stick sound with a balanced wash. It also delivers cutting bell tones.

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CB Drums JRX55 Junior 5-Piece Kit Package (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The only complaint I have is that it didn't come with very good directions for setting up.

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Set includes: * 4 x 12" Wood Shell Snare drum * 6 x 8" Tom * 6 x 10" Tom * 16" Bass Drum * 10 x 13" Floor Tom * 10" Hi Hats with stand * 10" Crash Cymbal * Junior Drum Throne * Junior Drum Sticks

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ddrum Diablo 5-Piece Drum Set, Red Shell with Black Hardware, Includes Hardware Pack (Cymbals Not Included) Review

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(More customer reviews)Honestly this drums set is the best set i have ever personall;y played. It sounds amazing an looks beautiful. Im so happy i decided to get this set because its the best thing i have ever spent money on in my life. But got to play them for 2weeks and 4 drums cracked. pissed me off alot but they compansated for it by sending me a new one. Thank you Total Music Sorce.

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ddrum Diablo kits have accented hardware colors over a solid shell color

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Ludwig Junior 5 Piece Drum Set with Cymbals (Wine Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to say how impressed I am. This is not a "toy" kit. This is a real drum kit. It just happens to be small enough for children to play. I have been a drummer for 25 years and this kit is of the same quality as most of the kits I have ever played. Although I had no trouble setting it up I can understand that many people would like to have assembly instructions. I imagine many people who buy this kit for their child will not be drummers themselves and may not have put together other kits in their life. If you are buying this for your child and you are not familiar with drum kit assembly I recommend putting this together the night before you plan to give it to them, after they go to bed. It took me about an hour to put it together and I knew what I was doing.
With proper tuning these drums sound like a pro kit. It probably won't matter to your child at first, but when they start getting the hang of it you may want to look into how to properly tune drums. The internet has countless sites offering opinions on this subject. Do your homework then teach your child how to tune the drums for themselves.
The cymbal quality is the only thing about this set that is not pro quality. However, for the price, they will be fine as starter cymbals. You can't really expect pro cymbals as well for a total package price of $300. You could easily spend that much on cymbals alone.
We bought this kit for my son's third birthday. He can reach the pedals (which he cannot do on my full size set) and he has been having a blast acting like a little rock star. I'm sure this kit will be all he needs until he is big enough for a full size kit (if he sticks with it of course).

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The Ludwig LJR106 Junior Drum Set is an affordable way to start 'em out early! The LJR1064 features bold new color options and comes complete with a throne and hi-hat stand. When Ludwig says complete, they mean it! This set also comes with the cymbals pictured, a bass drum pedal and all heads. Ludwig Drums There's a reason the world's best drummers are playing Ludwig drums. Because for 90 years, Ludwig has designed and crafted their drum kits and components with both eyes on quality, and both ears on sound. The Ludwig sound is inimitable. The look? To say they look good is simply an understatement. But that beauty is more than skin deep. Ludwig knows that along with your music comes a long series of setups, performances, tear downs and moves. So they build their kits to keep looking and sounding good, gig after gig after gig. Ludwig kits have been carefully selected to give you that legendary Ludwig look and sound, matched to your musical tastes, your skill level and - importantly - your budget. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Ludwig products.

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Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center Review

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(More customer reviews)My first impressions on the newest and smallest MPC in Akais great lineup of sampler/beat machine was thatit just HAD to be a lesser equiped version of those higher numbered MPC. WRONG!!!. I've used all MPCs and can say that I am pretty skilled with the MPC-60, 60 II, 2000, 200xl, and 3000 and just begining to peak at what the MPC4000 can truly do (it is in a whole different level and not at all for the novice).
The MPC1000, in my opinion is the best of the lot (not including the MPC4000). It doesn't have the warm sound that the MPC-60/60 II has but overall it can do anything that you want it to do. It does everything that a 2000/2000xl can do. It may have a smaller number of outputs but that is not that big of a deal if you know what you are doing.
Armed with a computer (as most of us are) the MPC1000 is extremely capable of accomplising any task that its big brothers can. In fact it handles many things better than those costing much more.
The MPC1000 is set up more like an MPC4000 and will aid those who hope to step up to using the big boy. Starting with a 2000 or 3000 will hinder you, in that some of those things you will do on those machines you will have to re-learn how to do those same things on the 4000 (once you pay the big bucks to make that move).
Don't be put off by it's tiny size. Max out it's memory, get a big compact flash card (it canhandle up to a 2 gig card, WOW) and this little box will STOMP the 2000 and 3000, even the 60 (remember those aren't made anymore and are quit old).
This thing KICKS.

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Inheriting all the essential MPC series features, the Akai MPC1000 complements its larger siblings while also providing a powerful Music Production Center on its own. It features 32-voice stereo sampling, 64-track sequencing, and 16 velocity, and pressure-sensitive MPC pads--all in an affordable and compact package that weighs just 7.6 pounds. The MPC1000 is small, rugged and incredibly portable for an easy fit into a backpack or laptop bag for the traveling producer.
It comes with 16 MB of onboard memory (expandable up to 128 MB), and you can further enhance your storage with optional standard Compact Flash memory cards (up to 2 GB in size). A preloaded CF card with popular Akai Pro samples is included to get you going. When connected to a Mac or PC via its built-in USB port, you can simply drag and drop data between the computer and MPC1000's CF card.
Key Features
Pattern-based and linear 64-track sequencer with 32 MIDI channels
32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128 MB RAM
Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming
16-level pad function maps one sound to all pads with varied level, tuning, attack, decay or filter per pad
Two Q-link sliders for real-time performance control
Built-in Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
Standard WAV files samples and MIDI-file sequences
Analog and digital I/Os, headphone output and two MIDI In/Out
Internal sounds in flash
Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
Four-pole filters (two two-pole filters) filtering for each of the 32 voices
Two on-board effects processors plus main-output effect processor, all which can be used simultaneously
Outputs can be re-sampled

Specifications
Storage: Compact Flash: Type-II, support up to 2 GB card
Hard Drive (optional - req. HDM-10): any standard IDE 2.5-inch hard drive
Memory: 16 MB installed (Can be expanded to 128 MB with EXM-128)
Analog Input/Output:
(2) Balanced 1/4-inch Inputs
(6) Unbalanced 1/4-inch Outputs [Stereo L/R + 4 Assignable Outs]
(1) Headphone Output

Digital Input/Output:
(1) Coaxial S/PDIF Input [RCA]
(1) Coaxial S/PDIF Output [RCA]

MIDI Input/Output:
(2) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]
(2) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]

Other Input/Output:
(2) 1/4-inch Footswitch
(1) USB [Slave only]

Levels:
Analog Input = +10dBu
Analog Output = +17dBu [Stereo & Assignable Outs]

Sampler Resolution: 16bit/44.1kHz
Sampler Recording Time:
136 seconds [16 MB/MONO]
24 minutes 28 seconds [128 MB/MONO]

Sequencer Details:
100,000 notes resolving at 96ppq
99 Sequences with total 64 tracks per seq
20 Songs with total 250 steps per song

Pad Details:
16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
4 Pad Banks [A, B, C, D]

Synchronization: MIDI Clock only
Power Options:
100v - 240v
50/60Hz
19W

Dimensions: 13 x 2.97 x 8.98 inches (WxHxD)
Weight (net): 7.6 pounds
Data Compatibility:
MPC1000 -- SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC2000/2000XL -- SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
MPC2500 -- SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC4000 -- SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, AKP (DRUM program only...No Keygroups. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
MPC3000 -- SND (THRU Computer)
Z4/Z8 -- WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
S5000/6000 -- WAV only (THRU Computer)
S1000/3000 -- No compatibility

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ddrum Dios M-Series DS MP 20 5-Piece Drum Kit , Red Cherry Sparkle (Cymbals Not included) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been to hell and back trying to buy this beautiful set. Very long story short, my many thanks to Michelle, a customer service rep who went way beyond what anyone at Amazon was doing. This wonderful woman stuck with solving my problem(s) and followed up with a very happy ending. She deserves a merit pay increase at the very least. This is truly a great drum set at a great sale price. Buy it when it comes on sale again and trust Amazon has fixed their shipping problems.

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It began in 1983 with the development of a radical electronic drum design incorporating traditional drum heads and high sensitivity piezo triggers. Re-thinking the way electronic percussion was sampled, triggered, and played, Ddrum allowed players to access a universe of sonic possibilities. Ddrum's unique designs set a benchmark for innovation when our trademark red Acoustic Pro Drum Triggers were introduced.

The Ddrum Team has taken their passion for the perfect drum kit to the next level by re-thinking the acoustic drum set, creating instruments that truly shatter the mold of conventionality, and bridging the gap between craftsman and connoisseur.

Pound out a pro-sounding rhythm with this ddrum Dios M-Series 5-piece drum kit in olive sparkle (model DS MP 20), which offers a rich aural texture thanks to its 100 percent North American Maple shells. It comes with a bass drum, snare drum, tom tom, and two floor tom; hardware and cymbals are not included in this package. They feature a hand-stained inner shell that creates a smooth conduit for vibration and sound to travel through and a glass-like finish on the exterior. Other features include ddrum's custom bullet lug design and 2.3mm triple flanged hoops.

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Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, the previous review from July 2010 sounds like a person unaware of what they were getting into. This is an entry level e-kit, but has features and stability of a higher end kit. Pads have great rebound for being rubber (not hard plastic). The kit sounds are great and the adjustability and sensitivity of the pads are well beyond what I had expected. You can get very good ghost notes out of these as well as good powerful strokes due to the velocity sensitive pads. The pads that come with it are all single zone, but the snare can be upgraded to a 3 zone pad for about $70.00 and the cymbals can be upgraded to two zone pads for about $60.00. You also have the option of adding another pad (single zone) for an extra cymbal or tom. DONT expect this to replace an acoustic kit or be as good as a higher end roland, but do expect you get Yamaha quality in this kit, which is outstanding. Check out Musicians Friend and Guitar Center for nearly 100 reviews on this product. People love it and so do I!

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The DTXPLORER is a complete five-piece electronic drum kit with kick, snare, three toms, two cymbals, hi-hat pad and controller, plus a genuine Yamaha bass drum pedal that mounts on the included aluminum rack system.The rack can be folded with the pads, making it easy to move or store the kit when not in use.The internal sounds of the DTXPLORER feature kicks, snares, and toms actually recorded from Yamaha's famous acoustic drums.This gives you the ability to mix and match various sounds to create your own 'ultimate" Yamaha drum kit.The built in sequencer has 22 preset songs to jam along with, either as a full ensemble, or you can solo just the bass part.The AUX input lets you play along with any music from a connected CD or MP3 player, and the DTXPLORER includes our Groove Check and Rhythm Gate functions that turn good drummers into great drummers.

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DW Drum Workshop 5000 Series Delta III Accelerator Double Bass Drum Pedal with Case Review

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(More customer reviews)I was originally looking to purchase the new pearl demon pedal but as everybody on the planet knows we are in a recession and money is tight. 650 for the demon is a bit extravagant and fiscally unwise for me right now unless your Dennis Chambers and your recording with Santanna. The pedal is very smooth and built like a tank. I got this for live use at church services that at times lasts for hours and hours. right out of the case This pedal has executed flawlessly with little to no major adjustments. For the price and the quality DW has a made a wonderful durable pedal that will be with me for a long time. I love it! and I am very pleased with my purchase.

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The DW 5002AD3 Accelerator Chain-Drive Double Pedal features a host of refinements and upgrades to its original, performance-proven design. The legendary DW 5000 Series bass drum pedals have remained "The Drummer's Choice" and the standard of the industry for over a quarter century. The workhorse 5002AD3 features a strap drive with accelerator (offset cam). Other features include aluminum hex shafts, pedal plates, and linkages; dual/side-adjusting hoop clamps; 101 2-way beaters; and built-in spurs plus all the versatility, adjustability, and reliability that allows players to customize the feel and performance to fit the way they play.' Its patented Single Post Casting design provides ease of movement between the pedal and hi-hat, also allowing the pedals to be played independently or simultaneously.

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Rode NT5 Matched Pair of Instrument Condenser Microphones Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, I am an audio engineer in training, I recommend these pencil (cigar) condenser microphones to ANYONE. From live sound, to recording, to whatever. I only tried them on acoustic guitar (AB configuration) so far but they sound so warm and full. I've heard them on some drums as overheads and they sound pretty amazing, check out some videos on youtube. I bought them refurbished, but there's nothing wrong with them thankfully. Very little hiss. Plus, they get a 10 year warranty. Make sure you register BOTH microphones on rodemic.com since they have different serial numbers. Not sure what else to comment on other than these are great microphones at a great price. Can't go wrong with these in your microphone collection!

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The RODE NT5 is an amazing, 20Hz-20kHz condenser microphone with low noise specs and full frequency response. The NT5 is ideal for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances. The compact externally polarized microphone employs a 1/2 inch capsule and an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.Details include a heavy-duty cast metal body with a satin nickel finish and a cardioid polar pattern. The NT5 requires phantom power and includes a WS5 custom windscreen, RM5 stand mount and the ZP1 zip pouch. Available as a Matched Pair For applications that require a single or stereo X/Y mic setup, the RODE NT5 is an excellent choice. The NT5 matched pairs come supplied in a custom carry case with windshields and mounts. Rode NT5 Features Externally biased condenser Gold sputtered 1/2 inch capsule Heavy duty satin nickel plated body Surface mount circuitry Low noise Full frequency response AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Rode products.

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Akai MPC 500 MIDI Production System Sampler Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great product especialy for those wanting to make some hip hop or techno or whatever. Everything came in the box; mpc, ac adapter, manual, quick start, cf card, and latest version (1.31). The manual is great I have learned much in just a couple of days, though im still learning but its great. great price for what it is capable of.

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Sample and create music wherever inspiration strikes with the portable Akai MPC500 all-in-one Music Production Center. Whether you travel around the globe or across town, the MPC500 is the ultimate answer to your mobile production needs. It weight just under 3 pounds--a perfect fit for your backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase--and it can be powered for up to 4.5 hours on 6 AA batteries
The MPC500 combines a 48-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler, with 12 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. It comes standard with 16 MB of on-board memory and can be expanded up to 128 MB of RAM. When connected to a Mac or PC via its built-in USB port, you can simply drag and drop data between the computer and the MPC500's CF card.
Key Features
Battery powered (6 AAs) or wall powered (AC adapter included)
Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128 MB RAM
Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming
12-level function places one sound on all pads with progressive level or tuning per pad
Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences
Analog I/O, headphone output, MIDI I/O
Sounds included to get started quickly
Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
Low-pass filter with resonance per voice
On-board effects: two stereo effects and a master effect

Specifications
Storage: Compact Flash: Type-II, support up to 2 GB card
Memory: 16 MB installed (Can be expanded to 128 MB with EXM-128)
Analog Input/Output:
(2) Balanced 1/4-inch Inputs
(2) Unbalanced 1/4-inch Outputs
(1) Headphone Output

MIDI Input/Output:
(1) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]
(1) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]

Other Input/Output:
(1) USB [Slave only]

Levels:
Analog Input = +10dBu
Analog Output = +5dBu

Sampler Resolution: 16bit/44.1kHz
Sampler Recording Time:
136 seconds [16 MB/MONO]
24 minutes 28 seconds [128 MB/MONO]

Sequencer Details:
100,000 notes resolving at 96ppq
99 Sequences with total 64 tracks per seq
20 Songs with total 250 steps per song
24 "Active (loaded)" Programs max

Pad Details:
12 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
4 Pad Banks [A, B, C, D]

Power Options:
12V DC 500mA pin-negative power adapter (included)
(6) AA batteries [lasts about 4.5hrs continuous use w/backlight ON]

Dimensions: 10.5 x 1.73 x 6.89 inches (WxHxD)
Weight (net): 2.93 pounds
Data Compatibility:
MPC1000 -- SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC2000/2000XL -- SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
MPC2500 -- SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC4000 -- SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, AKP (DRUM program only...No Keygroups. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
MPC3000 -- SND (THRU Computer)
Z4/Z8 -- WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
S5000/6000 -- WAV only (THRU Computer)
S1000/3000 -- No compatibility

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Shure DMK57-52 Drum Microphone Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're doing live sound or a budget, or just starting to get into decent recording gear, this is definitely not a bad place to start. You can put an SM57 in front of just about anything and get a usable sound. A lot of people love them on snare's and guitar cabs, and get fantastic sounds from them. I'm sure you could get BETTER sound from other mics, but it's a very versatile mic, and is a great bang for your buck. It would never hurt to have 3 in your mic locker... especially if you're doing live sound. I haven't used mine live so I can't comment on the included rim mounts as I use stands in the studio, but they seem like they'd get the job done.
Given the choice, I'd probably prefer to own an AKG D112 over the Beta 52... but I couldn't pass up the price of this pack. I have both, and use them for different things, depending on the sound I want. I'm definitely not complaining about the Beta 52. I'm super happy with it, and it definitely has its place in the studio and venue. The Beta 52 is less expensive... especially if you buy it in this pack. So why limit yourself to one kick mic? Start with this pack, and if you feel like you need another mic down the road when you have extra cash, get a different one. The more the better. If your goal is to mic a drum kit on a budget, get these and a budget pair of small diaphragm condensers for overheads (MXL 603s perhaps), and you're set. If you know exactly what you want and don't mind spending a bit more, buy different mics. If you're on a budget (studio OR live), are just getting into the realm of decent gear and need a starting point, or happen to be searching for a few SM57's and a Beta 52, this is the package for you!

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The DMK57-52 Drum Mic Kit is a conveniently packaged selection of microphones and mounts, designed to offer a core package of microphones for recording and performing drummers at a great price. The Drum Mic Kit includes three SM57 microphones, one Beta 52A microphone, three A56D drum-mounting systems, and a durable carrying case.

Three SM57s The industry standard for snare drum, and a reliable and high-performing choice for toms, the Shure cardioid dynamic SM57 microphone features a contoured frequency response that cuts through the mix with exceptional impact, while reproducing sound accurately.
One Beta 52A Perfect for the kick drum, the supercardioid Beta 52A derives its low-end punch and sonic presence from a carefully tailored frequency response. Equipped with its own pneumatic shock mount, the Beta 52A is designed with an integral locking stand mount for quick-and-easy set up.
Three A56D Mounting Systems The A56D universal drum mounting system can be used to position microphones virtually anywhere--on drum rims, microphone stands, even cymbal stands. Designed with captive parts to prevent the loss of individual pieces, the A56D is small, secure, and can be used with any standard microphone, making it a great tool for both stage and studio environments.
Case IncludedA lightweight, durable carrying case is included, for taking your mics along to the next session.
What's in the Box Three SM57 Microphones, One Beta 52A Microphone, Three A56D Mounting Systems, Carrying Case

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Yamaha DD65 Digital Drum Pad (with Survival Kit) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an experienced guitarist, and I purchased this product as my second step into drumming (my first step was an acoustic snare). I am very happy with the results. The key benefits are:
1) The small footprint - it will take up minimal space in your practice room
2) The sound variety - many preset kits and custom sounds
3) Built in metronome - no need to buy a separate one and amplify it
4) Ability to practice quietly with headphones - run your MP3 though it and play along.
When I first started with garage bands, drumming meant that a lot of space was required and a practicing would be VERY LOUD. That is no longer the case in the electric drum era. I would recommend getting the real Yamaha foot pedals for the kick and high hat - sold separately.

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The Yamaha DD65 Digital Drum Kit was created for drummers of all ages and levels! This compact digital drum set features eight touch-sensitive pads, two drum pedals and AUX IN capability for playing along with an MP3 player. The DD65 also fits any snare stand and offers built-in ported speakers, Flash Memory for importing songs and USB connectivity. The DD65 has been faithfully designed from a drummer's point of view, with pads placed where drummers expect them to be, making it easier for experienced drummers to play the product and for beginners to make the transition to an acoustic kit. AC_FL_RunContent( 'codebase','http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,28,0','width','331','height','185','title','Yamaha DD65 Digital Drum Pad','src','http://www.americanmusical.com/itemfiles/flash/Yamaha_DD65/Yamaha_DD65','quality','high','pluginspage','http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash','movie','http://www.americanmusical.com/itemfiles/flash/Yamaha_DD65/Yamaha_DD65' ); //end AC code The DD65 is packed with over 200

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Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drums Review

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(More customer reviews)This kit is near-to-perfect for someone who finds their acoustic kit has become too loud, too big, too difficult to transport, and too time-consuming to set up.
If you are looking for something that is small with a small footprint that is light, portable, and that sounds good, this kit will fill the bill. I haven't been able to put the sticks down (geeze, now I know why I got away from playing for 15 years - it's as additive as crack cocaine).
The other reviews voice criticism and they are justified, depending on what you are looking for. Unlike the higher-end kits, you cannot select individual drums. The drums for any of the pre-programed ten kits, and the volume of those individual drums are "global," meaning you can turn the whole kit up or down, but not adjust the tune or volume of one drum vs. another.
The voices are sampled and really sound incredible, but if I could "have it my way," I would have the snare be a bit more sensitive (you can set the sensitivity, but again, it's "global" for all the drums in the kit), and would make the snare and cymbal louder in relation to the toms and kick.
The peddle system is ingenious, and works well. It took a little while to find a the sweet spot to allow me to do "Banham doubles," and it still is not as easy to do as it is with a true peddle, but it's close.
The other thing that I have seen on the more expensive kits that the HD1 does not have is the ability to be able to choke out cymbals with your hand.
If these thing are important to you, you might want to look at a more expensive kit. But those kits are bigger, heavier, and more time-consuming to set up. If the reason you wanted is primarily for portability (the greatest kit in the world that you won't take to friends' house to jam with will do you no good, right?) - or what this thing is, for how tiny it is, and for what it weighs (32 lbs), you can't beat it with a stick - well, actually you can, and I have been, a lot.
More information: Kit 1 has a nice acoustic sound, like a kit in an intimate setting. Kit 1A is a "jazz kit," the snare sound of which I like the best. The crash is a bit more splashy, and the ride sounds like it has rivets. The hat is really crisp and clean. The second tom becomes a cross-stick on a rim. Kit 2 sounds just like drums in a big empty hall. Kit 2A sounds the same as 2, but the hat peddle becomes a second kick (open hat) and the second tom become a cowbell. Kit 3 is a snare, crash, ride, hat, and three "island drums." Kit 3A is a snare, crash, ride, hat, and three percussion instruments of some kind or another. Forget about Kits 4 & 5 and their Alternates, unless you like Devo and dance music from the 80s.

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A New All-In-One Drum Kit for the MassesRoland's V-Drums are the most popular electronic drums in the world, but not everyone has the room or budget for a full V-Drums kit. Introducing the new Roland HD-1. It's forged from the same technology as its predecessors, but it's much simpler to use. It's also incredibly quiet, thanks to the newly designed kick beater, cushioned tom pads, and snare head. The HD-1 is also conveniently compact and stylish - perfect for every home, school, studio, etc. - and it's priced for the masses. Most of the HD-1's components are mounted on one stand for easy setup and transport, and for a clean look. Just take it out of the box and play.

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Alesis DM6 Kit Performance Electronic Drumset Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my Alesis DM6 drumset up and running for a couple days and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. Up until now any electronic drumset in the $500 range was nothing more than a toy. Because I know that Alesis knows how to make great electronic drumsets I was hoping that their experience making higher end kits would trickle down to this brand new DM6 line. It did. This drumset is fabulous when you consider the price point and, in fact, has no real competition that I could find.
Pros:
- Everything is included. I've looked at a lot of drumsets and many don't include everything you need like bass drum pedals and more. This has everything you need to play right our of the box, even a pair of drum sticks. OK, a couple things not included you will need and that's a set of headphones and a throne (chair) to sit on.
- Sturdy, well made components. The natural rubber drum heads are quiet but have a very good feel and rebound to them. The rubber cymbals are not as quiet as the drum heads but do what they are supposed to do very nicely. All metal hi-hat and bass pedals. Wide diameter aluminum frame rails and compoents.
- Very realistic sounding drum samples.
- Dual zone snare. You can make the snare sound like a rimshot when you hit the rim. Or program it for a cowbell when you play "Don't Fear the Reaper". Or make it sound like any of the other drum sounds included.
- Ability to interface with your computer via USB. This opens up a world of options including MIDI and recording your performances on your favorite recording software. I don't know of any sub $500 kit of this quality that does that.
- MY FAVORITE THING is I just plug in my iPod into the DM6 module and I can play right along to my favorite songs.
- You can buy an ION Drum Rocker module (I was able to get one on eBay, not sold by Alesis) and use this kit for your Rockband drumset. You'll need 8 new cables too, so while there is extra expense, it's possible
Cons:
- Some kits, including mine, were delivered with firmware that was less than perfect. I, and others I have heard, would sometimes have problems with the snare drum triggering properly. I had to hit it harder than I thought I should to get it to trigger. A quick and easy firmware update totally fixed this problem but I know some people have problems updating thgings like this.
The Botton Line:
- Everything I've said in this review is under the caviat, "...for the price." If you are new to drumming this would be a great first set. But if you are and experienced drummer on a tight budget you will not be disappointed as long as you aren't expecting the DM6 to be a Roland Pro high end drum kit. The bottom line is this is the best $500 (street price) electronic drumset ever made.


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An excellent choice in electronic drum sets for price-conscious drummers and aspiring players, this Alesis DM6 Kit combines the compact DM6 drum-sound module with an electronic drum set with extremely realistic playing surfaces and rugged rack system. The DM6 drum module features a completely new sound-set with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion instruments as well as a sequencer with play-along tracks, metronome, recorder, mix-in jack for playing along with your iPod, and more.

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Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 Rhythm Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I read one of the negative reviews and at first was not going to buy this machine. Then I thought how much of a geek I can be and said what the heck. Glad I done that because this machine is incredible. It has every feature you can think of and it can do anything. Programming it was very easy if you read the manual and the preset beats are nice too. Funny thing happen when I was purchasing it, the salesmen said not many people buy these machines anymore, they buy the drum software instead. Well I guess I'm sticking to the basics...Great Drum Machine...

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The Boss DR-880 drum machine is a rhythm-programming powerhouse thats loaded with world-class drum, percussion, and bass sounds from Rolands famous SRX library. It also includes a stunning collection of original waveforms. You can get microscopic with the Boss DR-880, but you also have the option of taking the simple route with its three EZ Compose buttons, which allow original patterns to be constructed without note-by-note programming hassles. Patterns can be taken deeper with the Groove Modify feature, where various groove and triplet feels can be applied. Ghost notes and fills can also be added automatically.

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