The TP65S is one option for the snare upgrade. It looks like the basic rubber pads but has three zones. It's the cheapest upgrade option. You can also get the TP100 or TP120 pads, which are the...
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The TP65S is one option for the snare upgrade. It looks like the basic rubber pads but has three zones. It's the cheapest upgrade option. You can also get the TP100 or TP120 pads, which are the...
The XP pads (or TCS pads, same thing) work with ANY of the current DTX modules -- DTX500, DTX700, and DTX900. So, as scorch whammin pointed out, you could get a DTX500 for less than $300 if you...
Yamaha has stated that the new TCS pads will not work properly with previous modules. In fact, the "newer" modules are basically the same as the versions they are replacing, but with the added...
What module are you using? If you're using anything less than the current DTX modules then the newer Yamaha snares won't work properly for you. I believe the Roland snares will give you some trouble...
Good choice. You're going to be very happy with that TD-9.
All of the instructions should be right there on the Vexpressions website. If not, shoot them an email. I hear those guys are super nice and helpful.
The DTXplorer, in my opinion, is the best entry kit there is. It's cheap, has a great module, reliable hardware, and folds up for easy storage (perfect for a dorm or small apartment). A brand new...
Yes, you need a splitter. One that will split the stereo jacks into two mono jacks. If you look on the back of the module you'll see that certain inputs are labeled as "3/7" or something like that...
1) The TD-4 module has MIDI out. You can plug it straight into your computer and use whatever drumming software you'd like. The Alesis Trigger IO is so that you can use MIDI without having a drum...
Your best bet is to upgrade to Yamaha's other cymbals — PCY135, PCY155, etc. They are reliable, accurate, and have that real-cymbal swing. It's as good as it gets when it comes to eCymbals. Nothing...
If you're willing to spend $1,500 on the TD20 module then, as others have said, you may as well upgrade everything. In your situation I'd get myself a Roland TD9 kit and spend an extra $60 to load...
Alesis is better quality than Simmons in all aspects. That's not to say that Alesis is the best, but it's certainly better than Simmons. If those are the only two kits on your radar, go with Alesis.
SP hardware gets the job done for a cheap price. I own a few stands and they work well. There is a significant quality difference, though, between those and my Tama stands. The Tama stuff is more...
Never heard of either band so I can't give you an exact match for their sound but I know a few metalheads and Paiste Rude cymbals are always a popular choice. You should be able to track down used...
Many people assume the metal automatically determines the cymbal quality, which isn't entirely true. B8 is cheaper mainly because it's easier to make. Whether it sounds better or worse than anything...
I can't bring myself to pay full price for a cymbal someone else has already played. It doesn't matter how they were playing it, I just can't do it. If I were you I would ask the store to order me a...
All of the cymbal manufacturers have their own line of cymbal polish. They all work well but can require significant elbow grease depending on how dirty the cymbal is.
Whether or not the jump is worth it all depends on your ears. As quikstang2 stated, the XS20 are B20 bronze and the PST5 are B8. Many people automatically assume the type of metal determines the...
I own the XS20 Super Set (14" hats, 10" splash, 14-16-18" crashes, 20" ride) and they are great cymbals. I just wish I could've mix-and-match the set so I could get the traditional finish hats and...
It's more than just a combination of sounds from the module, the sounds have all been tweaked using Roland's COSM, which can make a drastic difference. I personally own a Yamaha kit but the folks at...
I don't own a TD-6 so I can't walk you through it, but check out the site. They provide all necessary instructions. And yes, you load it all into the module itself. It basically takes up the custom...
Do a Google search for VExpressions. Those guys make professional sounds that you can load into your module and they're not expensive. For example, they sell the Master 50 TD-6 pack (50 kits modeled...
If you're looking for a "realistic" hi-hat the RHH135 is pretty much your only option. Be aware though that it is a two-zone cymbal (bow and edge) and the DTXplorer only supports a single-zone hi-hat...
Yamaha has begun producing the PCY-100, which is a 10-inch 3-zone cymbal. You can find them for around $100. You probably don't need 3-zones, though, so you'd be paying $100 just for the cymbal...
The TD4 is indeed an entry-level kit, both in hardware and the module. Not saying that what you purchased isn't good, it just pales in comparison to Roland's top-of-the-line stuff. Even the mesh...