@KeithronPowell Thanks, Keithron! I'm starting off with low expectations of myself. I figure if I can hit one note during a song, then I'm making music. If I can hit 4 notes in a row, I'm making music. I'm working on the money beat as it will give me access to playing so many songs and variations of it expanding what I can play. Oh, I upgraded to the Titan 70 kit and hope it will be here in the next few days. I really appreciate your uploads.
just got myself a titan 50 i love it so much i used all your videos to see if it was the one for me im learning how to play the drums my friend and his dad are drummers and this set is really impressive because ive played there sets and the titan 50 is amazing 🤩
Aloha Keithron! Aw now y'done gone and did it! Started saving for a Titan 50, then decided on the 70, THEN found a rarely used expanded SD600 locally (YAY no shipping!) and thought, "What does Keithron say?" Imma pass on the used set, wait for the 70 to come back in stock--hopefully at a lower price (does Simmons do year-end sales?) so I can add a drum amp or two. See whatcha done did?!?!? I'd intended to just use headphones or IEMs, but there's sump'm 'bout the sound filling a room. Good thing I'm in the middle of a rain forest with few neighbours--HA! Mahalo for sharing your knowledge and passion!
Thanks for continuing to cover Simmons drums! I finally pulled the trigger, and ordered the Titan 50 to use as a practice/fun set for home. I’m happy with the number of toms, but I would like to add an additional cymbal so I can have two crashes, and a ride. Is there a two-zone cymbal that you would recommend, that is compatible with this set? I would like to have an actual bell for the ride. Thanks!
@@KeithronPowell Does Simmons sell an expansion kit that includes a two-zone cymbal? I guess I could get an extra two-zone snare and use it as a cymbal. Thanks!
Got the Titan 70 a while back due to your vids...Amazing kit for the money if ya know what you are doing it is bad ass! Thanks! Where is the link to the beta android Simmons 2 app?
Great video! Loving your reviews as I'm in the market for my 9 yr old. Titan 20 looks like the way to go. Question: Is the Titan 20 collapsible at all when not in use? Maybe with some effort it could be tucked into a corner of the room? Just hoping...
Hello sir question regarding the sd1250 drum kit. If i use a midi splitter cable for one of the cymbal in inputs, will it possibly allow me to connect an additional cymbal to kit using this method ? I am aware that the module comes with no extra inputs, so i an wondering if this will work. 🤔
I’m looking at my first electronic kit. I’ve been playing drums for 25+years. I love the sound and look of the Titan 70, so really considering that. However, do you think Simmons will be kicking things up a notch with a SD1250 replacement? Maybe Titan 100?! Just asking as I would love the bigger Toms and snare but the fast editing in an app makes the Titan series so tempting! Would love your opinion!
maybe its just my ears, or my imagination ....... But To my ears ........ The Simmons 50 sounds more good & like real drums than my freinds 2400 Roland set. His even have sort of an over produced kind of Edrum sound, thats after going thru every setting. Yet the simmons 50, every video Ive watched tells me Thats the sound I want.
The goal of an e-drum is to first mimic the acoustic drum. Simmons does a better job at that than Alesis. I’ve said in a few videos that the Alesis is over produced and over saturated to the point of remaining fake sounding.
I’m interested in a fesley $700 kit but worried about future upgrades. So guitar center is selling a used demo Alexis strata prime for a thousand dollars off at $2500. Tempting ey?
In your quest to answer questions I’d be happy to add a real smart set up suggestion to anyone buying Simmons or any other edrum kit that has an arm and bracket to hold the snare. I have a set up that will make the rack as a whole much much stiffer and more sturdy while also curing the bouncing snare so many inexpensive kits share.. it’s cool and I’d be happy to send you pics if you are interested.
@@KeithronPowell well here’s the answer.. I bought a cheap 10” snare stand too… worked great but after a time it scoots away from its spot.. so I set the snare up on the rack arm as it should be and got it the right height then put the snare stand underneath the snare and tightened it up. It’s real simple but what happens is the stand keeps the rack fro moving and the rack keeps the snare in place.. try it… you’ll think you’re playing a set of high dollar Roland’s it’s so stiff..
thanks keithron , I'm new to the drum world at my place of work they have a music room with all the good and expensive equipment i.e (TD-17 V-Drums) , but at home different story, time for me to get my own beginner kit , alesis nitro max or titan 50, price range is the same +/- $20 bucks in canada, i don't care about brands best value or dollar is key for me so i think titan 50 is the better product ( your comp video) , i think the add learning addons make a good point for the alesis ( beginner view) ,but for me the kick drum with the better double bass possibility on the 50 is the point that counts on my books.
I just want the Titan 50 and go to the website & get the good stuff & delete the unusuable crap off the device. You mentioned in another video Simmons was going to have drum kits/sounds on the site you can get for free I hope , ... It will be my first brand new drums,ever & Im 59 & I LOVE the look of them. ...... Im also going to Cut the last frame on the far right(sitting facing them) & cut off about a foot, move the knuckle onto the good bar & attach the leg, Id move my symbol onto the upper bar & pull in the last tom a bit . Already have it worked out in my head. Yes its needed for support, but I wanna downsize slightly, take up a little less floor space & stability is no problem, I would have this Titan 50 arriving Tomorrow if only "Affirm" on amazon had not required my S.S. number to get approved. I';ll give a lotta info to get approved, but .........Not that.
You won’t be able to delete stuff but I think once you get it and give it a try you’ll see what’s what. The drum is solid and perfect for practicing and having fun which is 95% of the audience.
bummer. Delete Option would be oh so useful lol. ....The Edrum content menu............meaning all the drum sounds ........ Is like cableTV . 80 channels of crap , but 6 channels that are just awesome@@KeithronPowell
After about 20 years, I wanna get back into playing. I was looking at the Titan 50 but just found a barely used SD600 kit for $250. What features would I be losing if I go with the SD600?
@Keithron Powell Do you also have a huge BG noise all the time? no matter what the Volume on those Simmons DA2112? All the time. People are saying it does not have enough sound, that is mostly not true, it depends on your drum head kit volume and different kits different volume. I have Titan 70 I was hopeful this Simmons DA2112 would be best. But nope :( I can't figure out how to lower BG noise... everything is LOW and it has that noise, if I adjust EQ it's even noisier :((((
Ok… if you’re plugging in two make sure to NOT plug in with all three prongs… get the adapter that removes the ground. I know it sounds crazy but… try it.
@@KeithronPowell I see your point. But even when everything is disconnected and all inputs are at 0. it has that BG noise. They sound fantastic I guess I'll keep them, but when I don't actually drum I hear it. :(. You don't have any noise at all? All clear?
I was going to get the sd1250 when they dropped the price down to $799 ( same as titan 70), but then they dropped the Titan 70 down to $650. Bought a throne and all was $700 for the whole setup Haven't set it up, but I am a noob bass player. We will see how this goes.
So from someone that used to play strictly acoustic sets, would you recommend the 1250 or the 70? Like how much smaller is the 70… I get the Tom sizes but cage size I suppose.
@@KeithronPowell Thanks for the reply ! I’ve been binge watching your videos trying to figure out which summons set to get. Considering the recent sales and the 70 being $649
Does using a single Simmons drum monitor support the stereo outputs of the kit, or do you have to have two for use of stereo values? Or will the sound amplify as mono?
Hi Keith, could you please create a video tutorial on the new Simmons Drums 2 app for android for the Titan 50? We just bought this electronic drums set for our 8 year old daughter who's learning how to play drums, but we don't understand how to use the different features available in the android app. Thanks.
I considered the Titan 70, it felt great but what I struggled with was how I felt like I was playing with a childs toy opposed to playing a full drumkit.
Thanks for the video. I just purchased the Titan 50 today and have been finding good reviews. I'm new to playing drums at 66.
Take ya time.. have fun and learn rudiments. The flash will come! Get the basics. The pocket is your friend.
@KeithronPowell Thanks, Keithron! I'm starting off with low expectations of myself. I figure if I can hit one note during a song, then I'm making music. If I can hit 4 notes in a row, I'm making music. I'm working on the money beat as it will give me access to playing so many songs and variations of it expanding what I can play. Oh, I upgraded to the Titan 70 kit and hope it will be here in the next few days. I really appreciate your uploads.
Thanks Keith for another great review with a ton of information
You’re welcome.
just got myself a titan 50 i love it so much i used all your videos to see if it was the one for me im learning how to play the drums my friend and his dad are drummers and this set is really impressive because ive played there sets and the titan 50 is amazing 🤩
Awesome
I agree with you about the Titan 100 when it comes out, needs an open and close hi hat.
We can dream
Simmons Drums 2 is available for Android now...
Nice to see a run down of the current line-up.
Thanks… I released a video in November when the new app came out mentioning it.
Aloha Keithron! Aw now y'done gone and did it! Started saving for a Titan 50, then decided on the 70, THEN found a rarely used expanded SD600 locally (YAY no shipping!) and thought, "What does Keithron say?" Imma pass on the used set, wait for the 70 to come back in stock--hopefully at a lower price (does Simmons do year-end sales?) so I can add a drum amp or two. See whatcha done did?!?!? I'd intended to just use headphones or IEMs, but there's sump'm 'bout the sound filling a room. Good thing I'm in the middle of a rain forest with few neighbours--HA! Mahalo for sharing your knowledge and passion!
😂😂😂 yeah get the new hotness! I’m not sure exactly how GC does sales but just grab it when ya can
Shout out to the 1250!
I hear you!
Thanks for continuing to cover Simmons drums! I finally pulled the trigger, and ordered the Titan 50 to use as a practice/fun set for home. I’m happy with the number of toms, but I would like to add an additional cymbal so I can have two crashes, and a ride. Is there a two-zone cymbal that you would recommend, that is compatible with this set? I would like to have an actual bell for the ride. Thanks!
I would suggest buying the expansion kit from Simmons… the truth is you can use any expansion kit.
@@KeithronPowell Does Simmons sell an expansion kit that includes a two-zone cymbal? I guess I could get an extra two-zone snare and use it as a cymbal. Thanks!
Got the Titan 70 a while back due to your vids...Amazing kit for the money if ya know what you are doing it is bad ass! Thanks! Where is the link to the beta android Simmons 2 app?
👍🏽
Great video! Loving your reviews as I'm in the market for my 9 yr old. Titan 20 looks like the way to go. Question: Is the Titan 20 collapsible at all when not in use? Maybe with some effort it could be tucked into a corner of the room? Just hoping...
Yes… you can take the toms and cymbals off and fold the cage. You don’t have to remove the cables
Hello sir question regarding the sd1250 drum kit. If i use a midi splitter cable for one of the cymbal in inputs, will it possibly allow me to connect an additional cymbal to kit using this method ? I am aware that the module comes with no extra inputs, so i an wondering if this will work. 🤔
As long as it’s making them mono to mono if I remember correctly. Just remember they won’t be dual zone anymore.
@KeithronPowell ahh really they will not be dualzone anymore ? Why is that ?
I’m looking at my first electronic kit. I’ve been playing drums for 25+years. I love the sound and look of the Titan 70, so really considering that. However, do you think Simmons will be kicking things up a notch with a SD1250 replacement? Maybe Titan 100?! Just asking as I would love the bigger Toms and snare but the fast editing in an app makes the Titan series so tempting! Would love your opinion!
I’ve asked and they won’t tell me anything. I even called it the Titan 100
@@KeithronPowellgood to know. Thank you sir
maybe its just my ears, or my imagination ....... But To my ears ........ The Simmons 50 sounds more good & like real drums than my freinds 2400 Roland set. His even have sort of an over produced kind of Edrum sound, thats after going thru every setting. Yet the simmons 50, every video Ive watched tells me Thats the sound I want.
The goal of an e-drum is to first mimic the acoustic drum. Simmons does a better job at that than Alesis. I’ve said in a few videos that the Alesis is over produced and over saturated to the point of remaining fake sounding.
Please make a video comparison on Titan 70 vs Roland V-Drum Kit Pedal - TD-07KX (Costco sells one for $1000 right now $400-OFF)
I don’t have the Roland so I can’t make that video.
I’m interested in a fesley $700 kit but worried about future upgrades. So guitar center is selling a used demo Alexis strata prime for a thousand dollars off at $2500. Tempting ey?
Not at all… that price scares me.
In your quest to answer questions I’d be happy to add a real smart set up suggestion to anyone buying Simmons or any other edrum kit that has an arm and bracket to hold the snare. I have a set up that will make the rack as a whole much much stiffer and more sturdy while also curing the bouncing snare so many inexpensive kits share.. it’s cool and I’d be happy to send you pics if you are interested.
Yall might wanna check him out. Honestly, I would get a snare stand if the movement was too much for me.
@@KeithronPowell well here’s the answer.. I bought a cheap 10” snare stand too… worked great but after a time it scoots away from its spot.. so I set the snare up on the rack arm as it should be and got it the right height then put the snare stand underneath the snare and tightened it up. It’s real simple but what happens is the stand keeps the rack fro moving and the rack keeps the snare in place.. try it… you’ll think you’re playing a set of high dollar Roland’s it’s so stiff..
Ordered titan 70 a da2112 and a 2110 but just seen in the manual that you can't link 2 speakers unless they're the same.
Yeah.. I was going to say you can’t…
thanks keithron , I'm new to the drum world at my place of work they have a music room with all the good and expensive equipment i.e (TD-17 V-Drums) , but at home different story, time for me to get my own beginner kit , alesis nitro max or titan 50, price range is the same +/- $20 bucks in canada, i don't care about brands best value or dollar is key for me so i think titan 50 is the better product ( your comp video) , i think the add learning addons make a good point for the alesis ( beginner view) ,but for me the kick drum with the better double bass possibility on the 50 is the point that counts on my books.
The learning possibilities I think are better on the Simmons… why? Free! The Alesis starts with a free trial and then……
I just want the Titan 50 and go to the website & get the good stuff & delete the unusuable crap off the device. You mentioned in another video Simmons was going to have drum kits/sounds on the site you can get for free I hope , ... It will be my first brand new drums,ever & Im 59 & I LOVE the look of them. ...... Im also going to Cut the last frame on the far right(sitting facing them) & cut off about a foot, move the knuckle onto the good bar & attach the leg, Id move my symbol onto the upper bar & pull in the last tom a bit . Already have it worked out in my head. Yes its needed for support, but I wanna downsize slightly, take up a little less floor space & stability is no problem, I would have this Titan 50 arriving Tomorrow if only "Affirm" on amazon had not required my S.S. number to get approved. I';ll give a lotta info to get approved, but .........Not that.
You won’t be able to delete stuff but I think once you get it and give it a try you’ll see what’s what. The drum is solid and perfect for practicing and having fun which is 95% of the audience.
bummer. Delete Option would be oh so useful lol. ....The Edrum content menu............meaning all the drum sounds ........ Is like cableTV . 80 channels of crap , but 6 channels that are just awesome@@KeithronPowell
After about 20 years, I wanna get back into playing. I was looking at the Titan 50 but just found a barely used SD600 kit for $250. What features would I be losing if I go with the SD600?
Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth MIDI, all new updated sounds, updated module, Titan Packs but… for $250 it’s worth not having it.
Can you plug the titan 20 into a mixing board instead of the Simmons speaker? I already have studio monitors.
Yes… you can plug any electronic drum into a sound board.
Sounds to me like 1250 with titan 70 module is the way to go😂
Someone gets it
I have an sd600, and I was wondering if the titan 70 and the 600 the same size?
@Keithron Powell Do you also have a huge BG noise all the time? no matter what the Volume on those Simmons DA2112? All the time. People are saying it does not have enough sound, that is mostly not true, it depends on your drum head kit volume and different kits different volume. I have Titan 70 I was hopeful this Simmons DA2112 would be best. But nope :( I can't figure out how to lower BG noise... everything is LOW and it has that noise, if I adjust EQ it's even noisier :((((
Ok… if you’re plugging in two make sure to NOT plug in with all three prongs… get the adapter that removes the ground. I know it sounds crazy but… try it.
@@KeithronPowell I see your point. But even when everything is disconnected and all inputs are at 0. it has that BG noise. They sound fantastic I guess I'll keep them, but when I don't actually drum I hear it. :(. You don't have any noise at all? All clear?
@@IvanBaas there is a small hiss… that’s typical for most PA speakers. But as soon as music comes through it goes away.
I was going to get the sd1250 when they dropped the price down to $799 ( same as titan 70), but then they dropped the Titan 70 down to $650. Bought a throne and all was $700 for the whole setup Haven't set it up, but I am a noob bass player. We will see how this goes.
That’s a deal
So from someone that used to play strictly acoustic sets, would you recommend the 1250 or the 70? Like how much smaller is the 70… I get the Tom sizes but cage size I suppose.
Titan 70 Got one and love it!
I have a 7 piece Pearl… been playing since I was 12…. I have the 1250 set up permanently in my studio for that reason. It’s close to the acoustic.
@@KeithronPowell Thanks for the reply ! I’ve been binge watching your videos trying to figure out which summons set to get. Considering the recent sales and the 70 being $649
How to ORDER TITAN 70???!!! im here in CANADA😔 I checked all stores here but they dont have it😔
Contact the closest store in America and ask about shipping
anybody has added double bass pedal to the 70? how does that work?
K guy… if you are not a paid supporter of Simmons… you sure are a guy they should be sending a check to.. you got everything they make in one room!!
😂😂
Nice
👍🏽
Does using a single Simmons drum monitor support the stereo outputs of the kit, or do you have to have two for use of stereo values? Or will the sound amplify as mono?
While you can plug it in… can only be mono
Hi Keith, could you please create a video tutorial on the new Simmons Drums 2 app for android for the Titan 50? We just bought this electronic drums set for our 8 year old daughter who's learning how to play drums, but we don't understand how to use the different features available in the android app. Thanks.
It’s coming…
Which is better for a 6 year old learning to play? 20 or 50?
20
I considered the Titan 70, it felt great but what I struggled with was how I felt like I was playing with a childs toy opposed to playing a full drumkit.
Check out the SD1250
Not my feelings at all.
It sounds like they should make an SD1270 lol.
I agree!
The Bluetooth on TITAN 70 is very bad quality. I have to connect my phone via a cord. Otherwise sound quality is horrible.
You either have the sound too loud a possibly a defective module. I’ve used it every way and had no issues.