Thanks for this video! I have been looking for an electronic set for my kids. I have a Tama acoustic set, but I need something they can practice quietly on. The titan 50 looks nice especially with the expansion set that gives an extra tom on cymbal, but based on this video I think I'm going to go with the Titan 50 with expansion set.
I thought sd600 had less machine gun than Titan 50. All reviews I saw from SD600 especially the tons sounds so natural but I never ever had a Simmons drums. I’m seriously thinking about to try Simmons drums. I had Roland, yamaha, Alesis strike and now I have a hybrid kit with Alesis strike module, 2box Drumit 3 module and Roland pads. I love your RUclips channel. Thanks!
I have them both. The 600 was reworked to cut out on machine gunning buy so too is the Titan 50. I really do like the sounds on the 600 but I think they upped their game on the Titan 50. I’ve gotten early access to a Titan Pack and it sounds really good! I think they’ve made a really nice move with the Titan 50.
I wouldn't switch to Simmons drums, considering you've already had Roland and Yamaha drums. I think it would be a let down. I have a Simmons SD600 and honestly, it's a HUGE disappointment!! As you mentioned, the tom sounds are excellent, and the mesh heads are a fine feature too. But that's about it for the positive aspects. The triggers are missing too many hits (especially hi-hat, cymbals and bass drum), the module sounds for cymbals and snare all suck, the overall volume is way too low, the cymbals are too sturdy,... I didn't expect a high end kit for 500$, but still... Wouldn't recommend it to anyone and I won't consider bying another model from Simmons. Roland or Yamaha will be my next kit for sure!! Just my two cents.
😂 I have them both with the Expansion Kits…. 🤦🏽♂️I still have struggle picking one without saying what I said in the video. I give the Titan 50 the edge because of the up coming Titan Packs. I would suggest ordering.
I pretty much made my mind up last night to where, I see many drum ads ,Alesis, simmons this & that, Roland etc .... I dont even waste a second looking at them. My mind is made up Titan 50 .... NOW ITS A WAITING GAME for the money to buy them.
@@sergioandresrodriguezcor-nf6mk I love my Titan 50, I bought mine just before the Titan 70 came out, I'd buy the T70, I'm gonna get one later on, but as for the T50, it's a good choice 👍🏼
not sure if you will get back to this comment as its been 3 months since you posted this video but, i sat down at an Alesis Nitro display kit as it was the only e-kit on display. i went to check out the Titan 50. Guitar center folks were a bit busy and i never got a chance to talk with anybody. anyway since i made a short story long (sorry) the Alesis kit seemed very low to me and im only 5'5", was wondering if the titan frame allowed for a little bit higher set up? also wanted to say i enjoy and appreciate your insightful videos. thank you.
Unfortunately, your GC experience is common. Either nothing is on display except Alesis and Roland or when they Simmons brands are they’re set up improperly or hooked up to blown out amplifiers. However, the Titan 50 isn’t really taller. I had to let my seat down to feel comfortable in front of it. It only took a minute for me to adjust to that height. Also, thanks for watching my videos.
Great videos brotha question I m looking to use these in the studio and have them trigger the midi in daw using either steven slate drums or get good drums have you used either of these kits for that purpose? If so which one worked better?
You can use any e-drum to trigger you DAW. I only use my SD1250 because they are more like a real drum. If these are your choices I’d go Titan 50 because you still have more options.
Hello, can you use SD600 toms/cymbals in Titan 50? Is the extra input in Titan 50 compatible with dual zone toms? The hardware compatible also? Thanks!
@@KeithronPowell Thanks, so they are compatible but the dual zone won't work if connected in tom 4 input (into Titan 50)? But it could be used elsewhere right? In other video you mentioned Titan 50 supports dual zone toms although they only include double zone snare, thanks.
@@jpguzman9819 it immediately becomes single zone…. Now you may get luck and the dual will work but… it should just be single. No matter what channel it’s in
Love your videos. I just got the Donner DED-200 upgrade model before I saw this video. Should I return it for the Simmons? thanks. I paid $350 for the Donner
I haven’t played on the Donner but of course I know of them. It looks like a mixture of Roland and Alesis. At $300 it’s a steal! It’s $613 on their website. I do like the cross stick that it can do. I know the Titan has new tricks for practice and even recording that no one is doing. If the budget is the issue I’d stay with the Donner but if you want the latest and greatest… get the Titan.
What I would really like too see is if the 18" lemon 3 zone ride off of Amazon will work with the titan 50 they work with alesis and Roland and have 2 inputs ride 1 and 2🧐......I was wondering when u split the toms with a splitter instead of running it to another Tom to use as a crash run the cable to the second input on the lemon?
I really wanted the Alexis strike pro se but it is way to expensive. I am thankful for your page of you going through the Simmons drums and have been now been thinking of getting a Simmons. The only problem I have is the bass drum size of these. I am thinking about one of these or most likely the sd1250 and was wondering if any of these have any options of bigger bass drums? Or can you use a bigger bass drum from another electronic set
@@KeithronPowell Thank you, I am almost 100% on getting the Simmons SD1250. I like the bigger size of the kit and the price compared to the Alesis Strike Pro SE
Is the kick drum louder acoustically in the Titan 50? Like, for someone downstairs hearing the physical beating (not what’s coming through the headphones)?? Seems like it’s not the mesh that the 600 has
It’s where the drum plays the same sound over and over when playing or hitting multiple times… a natural or acoustic drum will have changes in sound because it’s impossible to strike it exactly the same every time. Many e-drums struggle to capture that natural nuance. Truth is, in my opinion, too many people make too big a deal of it. The average listener won’t even notice.
As a newbie drummer and with my recent purchase of the Titan 50 (thanks to your influence) is there anyway to practice or simulate a hi-hat stepped sound? Or is this just a limitation of lower end e-drums?
@@KeithronPowell I would like to incorporate more left foot action into my practice sessions and find that I am only able to produce a closed hi hat sound by stepping on the pedal while striking the hi hat and an open sound by releasing the pedal while striking the hi hat. Since, physically the Titan 50 only has one hi hat cymbal, compared to an acoustic where there is a top and bottom, the two can come together when stepping on the pedal to produce a sound (without striking the cymbal). Can this sound be produced electronically (via some setting) by the Titan 50 by simply stepping and releasing on the hi hat pedal without striking the hi hat? If this is not possible with the Titan 50 do have any work around suggestions without the need to purchase an acoustic hi hat pedal system? Thank you for taking the time to consider my question.
@@ddsllc4290 I got ya now. Just the normal step on it to close it sound. I constantly step on it to keep a meter when I play and it works. I’ve never paid attention to see if there is a difference in the sound. I’ll have to check
@@KeithronPowell when i play a single note it works fine but when I double it on the right foot, the first Note is silent and the second comes through the headphones.
@@KeithronPowell I moved the beater around side to side and up and down, and it was the same. I changed kits and still the same. It didn’t do this when I first got it, which was a week ago.
@@darryljones9049 I had issues with my prerelease model. I’d suggest going to the store to see what they say. I wanna let someone know that there is a problem. I’m not suggesting that I can help get something done but if it’s possible I’ll let you know.
That’s my next video…. Let me say this… my studio where I make my music has the 1250 connected and I have no intension of disconnecting it. I think the Titan is amazing but it has limitations that the 1250 doesn’t. At the same time the Titan has abilities the 1250 doesn’t. The thing is the 1250 is more like an acoustic set in feel and ability and that, to me, makes it better overall.
Thanks, you talked me off the fence....Merry Christmas to me, I just pulled the trigger on the Titan
😂
I’m interested in this kit… what is your experience after a year of use?
Wow this video came perfectly
👍🏽
set sounds great. thanks for your opinion. great comparison.
You’re welcome
Thanks for this video! I have been looking for an electronic set for my kids. I have a Tama acoustic set, but I need something they can practice quietly on. The titan 50 looks nice especially with the expansion set that gives an extra tom on cymbal, but based on this video I think I'm going to go with the Titan 50 with expansion set.
Great choice… congrats let me know how long it takes you to let them have a chance on it 😂
I thought sd600 had less machine gun than Titan 50. All reviews I saw from SD600 especially the tons sounds so natural but I never ever had a Simmons drums. I’m seriously thinking about to try Simmons drums. I had Roland, yamaha, Alesis strike and now I have a hybrid kit with Alesis strike module, 2box Drumit 3 module and Roland pads. I love your RUclips channel. Thanks!
I have them both. The 600 was reworked to cut out on machine gunning buy so too is the Titan 50. I really do like the sounds on the 600 but I think they upped their game on the Titan 50. I’ve gotten early access to a Titan Pack and it sounds really good! I think they’ve made a really nice move with the Titan 50.
I wouldn't switch to Simmons drums, considering you've already had Roland and Yamaha drums. I think it would be a let down. I have a Simmons SD600 and honestly, it's a HUGE disappointment!! As you mentioned, the tom sounds are excellent, and the mesh heads are a fine feature too. But that's about it for the positive aspects. The triggers are missing too many hits (especially hi-hat, cymbals and bass drum), the module sounds for cymbals and snare all suck, the overall volume is way too low, the cymbals are too sturdy,... I didn't expect a high end kit for 500$, but still...
Wouldn't recommend it to anyone and I won't consider bying another model from Simmons. Roland or Yamaha will be my next kit for sure!! Just my two cents.
@KeithronPowell
The Bluetooth on TITAN 70 is very bad quality. I have to connect my phone via a cord. Otherwise sound quality is horrible.
Answered this already
Get the Titan 70 it's way better then the Titan 50. But the Titan 70 does cost $350 more
True
If you had to pick titan 50 vs the extended sd600, would that give the 600 an edge? The titan 50 expanded seems to be out of stock anywhere i look
😂 I have them both with the Expansion Kits…. 🤦🏽♂️I still have struggle picking one without saying what I said in the video. I give the Titan 50 the edge because of the up coming Titan Packs. I would suggest ordering.
I pretty much made my mind up last night to where, I see many drum ads ,Alesis, simmons this & that, Roland etc .... I dont even waste a second looking at them. My mind is made up Titan 50 .... NOW ITS A WAITING GAME for the money to buy them.
Awesome
Thank you Keith, you helped me make my decision, Titan 50 it is 👍🏼
Awesome! I’m editing a video now… click that bell 🛎️ so you get notified
@@KeithronPowell on it 👍🏼, thank you Sir.
What is your experience with this kit many months after? I wanna purchase it but I want to know what about the quality and durability
@@sergioandresrodriguezcor-nf6mk I love my Titan 50, I bought mine just before the Titan 70 came out, I'd buy the T70,
I'm gonna get one later on, but as for the T50, it's a good choice 👍🏼
thank you!
You're welcome!
not sure if you will get back to this comment as its been 3 months since you posted this video but, i sat down at an Alesis Nitro display kit as it was the only e-kit on display. i went to check out the Titan 50. Guitar center folks were a bit busy and i never got a chance to talk with anybody. anyway since i made a short story long (sorry) the Alesis kit seemed very low to me and im only 5'5", was wondering if the titan frame allowed for a little bit higher set up? also wanted to say i enjoy and appreciate your insightful videos. thank you.
Unfortunately, your GC experience is common. Either nothing is on display except Alesis and Roland or when they Simmons brands are they’re set up improperly or hooked up to blown out amplifiers. However, the Titan 50 isn’t really taller. I had to let my seat down to feel comfortable in front of it. It only took a minute for me to adjust to that height. Also, thanks for watching my videos.
Great videos brotha question I m looking to use these in the studio and have them trigger the midi in daw using either steven slate drums or get good drums have you used either of these kits for that purpose? If so which one worked better?
You can use any e-drum to trigger you DAW. I only use my SD1250 because they are more like a real drum. If these are your choices I’d go Titan 50 because you still have more options.
Hello, can you use SD600 toms/cymbals in Titan 50? Is the extra input in Titan 50 compatible with dual zone toms? The hardware compatible also? Thanks!
Yes you can buy it will not be dual zone.
@@KeithronPowell Thanks, so they are compatible but the dual zone won't work if connected in tom 4 input (into Titan 50)? But it could be used elsewhere right? In other video you mentioned Titan 50 supports dual zone toms although they only include double zone snare, thanks.
@@jpguzman9819 it immediately becomes single zone…. Now you may get luck and the dual will work but… it should just be single. No matter what channel it’s in
@@KeithronPowellAlright, thanks.
Can you do a video with you testing out a SD600 dual zone tom on the Titan 50? Theoretically it should work right?
Love your videos. I just got the Donner DED-200 upgrade model before I saw this video. Should I return it for the Simmons? thanks. I paid $350 for the Donner
I haven’t played on the Donner but of course I know of them. It looks like a mixture of Roland and Alesis. At $300 it’s a steal! It’s $613 on their website. I do like the cross stick that it can do. I know the Titan has new tricks for practice and even recording that no one is doing. If the budget is the issue I’d stay with the Donner but if you want the latest and greatest… get the Titan.
What I would really like too see is if the 18" lemon 3 zone ride off of Amazon will work with the titan 50 they work with alesis and Roland and have 2 inputs ride 1 and 2🧐......I was wondering when u split the toms with a splitter instead of running it to another Tom to use as a crash run the cable to the second input on the lemon?
Editing video right now discussing that very situation (not same products). I’m releasing it tonight as soon as it’s finished.
@@KeithronPowell excited to see what your input is keep up the videos my man🤘🏻🤘🏻🥁
Im getting the Titan 50 with DA2112 for $699
Awesome
I really wanted the Alexis strike pro se but it is way to expensive. I am thankful for your page of you going through the Simmons drums and have been now been thinking of getting a Simmons. The only problem I have is the bass drum size of these. I am thinking about one of these or most likely the sd1250 and was wondering if any of these have any options of bigger bass drums? Or can you use a bigger bass drum from another electronic set
You can use another drum from a different kit BUT…. You don’t need to. All of them are large enough for double bass.
@@KeithronPowell Thank you, I am almost 100% on getting the Simmons SD1250. I like the bigger size of the kit and the price compared to the Alesis Strike Pro SE
Is the kick drum louder acoustically in the Titan 50? Like, for someone downstairs hearing the physical beating (not what’s coming through the headphones)?? Seems like it’s not the mesh that the 600 has
No it’s not..
I just got Simmons Titan 50, new from the store. The kick pedal is squeaking very bad. What should I do?
Put some oil on it… WD40
No no no you can't do that. Lol you have to pick one 🤣
😂😂😂😂 I tried… at the end I did but…. I still have problems with my choice!
I play lefty would that be a problem?
Nope
what the heck is machine gun???
It’s where the drum plays the same sound over and over when playing or hitting multiple times… a natural or acoustic drum will have changes in sound because it’s impossible to strike it exactly the same every time. Many e-drums struggle to capture that natural nuance. Truth is, in my opinion, too many people make too big a deal of it. The average listener won’t even notice.
ah , ok. sorta ....robotic vs natural@@KeithronPowell
As a newbie drummer and with my recent purchase of the Titan 50 (thanks to your influence) is there anyway to practice or simulate a hi-hat stepped sound? Or is this just a limitation of lower end e-drums?
Hi hat step sound? Can you explain what you mean? Im not sure how to answer
@@KeithronPowell I would like to incorporate more left foot action into my practice sessions and find that I am only able to produce a closed hi hat sound by stepping on the pedal while striking the hi hat and an open sound by releasing the pedal while striking the hi hat. Since, physically the Titan 50 only has one hi hat cymbal, compared to an acoustic where there is a top and bottom, the two can come together when stepping on the pedal to produce a sound (without striking the cymbal). Can this sound be produced electronically (via some setting) by the Titan 50 by simply stepping and releasing on the hi hat pedal without striking the hi hat? If this is not possible with the Titan 50 do have any work around suggestions without the need to purchase an acoustic hi hat pedal system? Thank you for taking the time to consider my question.
@@ddsllc4290 I got ya now. Just the normal step on it to close it sound. I constantly step on it to keep a meter when I play and it works. I’ve never paid attention to see if there is a difference in the sound. I’ll have to check
Anyone have issues with the bass pad on the titan 50? Individual hits are good but doubles don’t work well.
Can you explain more? I’ll pass the info along to my contacts.
@@KeithronPowell when i play a single note it works fine but when I double it on the right foot, the first
Note is silent and the second comes through the headphones.
@@KeithronPowell I moved the beater around side to side and up and down, and it was the same. I changed kits and still the same. It didn’t do this when I first got it, which was a week ago.
@@darryljones9049 I had issues with my prerelease model. I’d suggest going to the store to see what they say. I wanna let someone know that there is a problem. I’m not suggesting that I can help get something done but if it’s possible I’ll let you know.
get a double pedal
Why do you call the drum RACK, a drum cage?!
Because I’ve heard it said either way. For over 30 years.
I just wasted 10 minutes of my life
Thanks for watching
Is the Titan 50 better than the more expensive 1250?
That’s my next video…. Let me say this… my studio where I make my music has the 1250 connected and I have no intension of disconnecting it. I think the Titan is amazing but it has limitations that the 1250 doesn’t. At the same time the Titan has abilities the 1250 doesn’t. The thing is the 1250 is more like an acoustic set in feel and ability and that, to me, makes it better overall.