Darren talks about his Roland HD-1 electronic drum kit and mapping acoustic drum samples to an electronic kit (for more info, visit www.drumcast.tv/midi). He also responds to questions about electronic drum accessories and independence from Lake in Michigan.
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Hey Darren,
Thanks for another great lesson!!. Wow! Those drums sound great! I never thought I would want electronic drums but after watching this lesson, I think I want some. (My acoustic drums don't sound near as good as yours so I wouldn't sample mine ;-) )
PS: I tuned (or tried to tune my toms in descending 4ths d, a, e, b with the resonant head higher than the beater. The drums sounded great on the floor but when I put them back on the kit. I was disappointed in the sound. My heads are nearly two years old (and factory - Gretsch) Maybe time to change them out!
cheers, ed
Re: Electronic drums
Thanks, Ed! Yea, I was suprised myself how well the kit worked with the samples. Things have come a long way in the area of electronic drums in the last 10 years. Thanks!