I’m a DM for a couple of groups in LA and I’ve been using a hybrid kit for over a decade. We’ve used this setup for Arena shows as well as clubs and backyard private events. Now with companies such as ddrum building full kits with acoustic shells and built-in triggers, and companies like Jobeky creating fantastic basket trigger systems, it’s easy to make the jump. I recently built a hybrid 6-piece kit with upgraded dual zone triggers and XLR outputs hardwired into each drum for less than a cheap acoustic kit.
That's fantastic! Hybrid kits are truly versatile, making them perfect for a lot of gigs, from arenas to intimate backyard events. Plus you can use mics and trigger samples to make your drums sound huge. Building a high-quality kit yourself is impressive, I should look into that!
I use the tm6 pro. It has a separate out for kick snare high Tom low Tom. They can be e qued at the main board. I run a monitor mix out and a line to the main. The TM6 was built for live performance. Use your own kit, save a lot of money. I think the sounds are as good if not better than the Roland tk50. You can even use live mics in conjunction with the TM6.
It works well, but watch out for feedback in the mics. I've only had an issue once, and it was a crash tone. I just adjusted the EQ in the wedge to fix it.
Been using edrums live since 1985. I think the only ones that have issue are newbies to edrums. It is similar to an acoustic guitarist picking up a les paul. Feels differentl,. plays different.
I agree. I think it is more about what you are use to using. You get accustomed to one and so the other seems weird. They are both great in different ways.
Do you pan kick and other drums? Also if you have a saved kit and brig it to show, can you adjust each individual drum during sound check if needed? And if so , how can I revert to my ordinals settings for home use?
I remember when the first Simmons kits hit the scene. A bunch of local bands had drummers who switched over and it really was a sonic and visual statement. Bless the 80's. Not the best decade of music, that will always be the 70s but a good decade nonetheless!! I still get triggered by triggers!!
You can get buy with two 15s, but to really feel the kit, you'll want a sub. We just did a smaller indoor gig with two 12s and one qsc 18 and it was passable, but I had to run the sub pretty hot. Ideally whatever set up, I'd want to run two subs and two tops.
I have an electric kit, a nux dm8. all these drummers moaning about the feel blah blah.... You are like my ex wife telling me getting into ketosis is like climbing mt everest so i try it and i am like....is that it..... is that all it was?!!? The dm8 is fun as ffffff to play.
The thing I'm starting to learn about human nature is some people really don't like change and don't want to learn more skills. It's sad really because E-kits are so good in many ways and so are acoustic kits. It doesn't have to be an either or thing. Both are fun!
the dm8 i have faders for all parts, i can assign any sound on board to any individual part and I think i can eq on board too, I wont let drummer use acoustic kits in my band, I can't stand them.
I’m a DM for a couple of groups in LA and I’ve been using a hybrid kit for over a decade. We’ve used this setup for Arena shows as well as clubs and backyard private events. Now with companies such as ddrum building full kits with acoustic shells and built-in triggers, and companies like Jobeky creating fantastic basket trigger systems, it’s easy to make the jump. I recently built a hybrid 6-piece kit with upgraded dual zone triggers and XLR outputs hardwired into each drum for less than a cheap acoustic kit.
That's fantastic! Hybrid kits are truly versatile, making them perfect for a lot of gigs, from arenas to intimate backyard events. Plus you can use mics and trigger samples to make your drums sound huge.
Building a high-quality kit yourself is impressive, I should look into that!
I use the tm6 pro. It has a separate out for kick snare high Tom low Tom. They can be e qued at the main board. I run a monitor mix out and a line to the main. The TM6 was built for live performance. Use your own kit, save a lot of money. I think the sounds are as good if not better than the Roland tk50. You can even use live mics in conjunction with the TM6.
still prefer hybrid route used td27 and vad506 and hi hats etc still don't track right vs other kits like the efnote
Thanks For The Effort, Brother!
I was wondering about putting a wedge drum monitor behind me.
It works well, but watch out for feedback in the mics. I've only had an issue once, and it was a crash tone. I just adjusted the EQ in the wedge to fix it.
Been using edrums live since 1985. I think the only ones that have issue are newbies to edrums. It is similar to an acoustic guitarist picking up a les paul. Feels differentl,. plays different.
I agree. I think it is more about what you are use to using. You get accustomed to one and so the other seems weird. They are both great in different ways.
I use my td-07kx to play live in small venues and it's spot on
I never thought I'd say it, but I love electric drums live.
Do you pan kick and other drums? Also if you have a saved kit and brig it to show, can you adjust each individual drum during sound check if needed? And if so , how can I revert to my ordinals settings for home use?
I remember when the first Simmons kits hit the scene. A bunch of local bands had drummers who switched over and it really was a sonic and visual statement. Bless the 80's. Not the best decade of music, that will always be the 70s but a good decade nonetheless!! I still get triggered by triggers!!
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For those small gigs what pa are you guys using? We have the same kit and are wondering if 2 15s would be enough or 2 12s and a 15 sub?
You can get buy with two 15s, but to really feel the kit, you'll want a sub.
We just did a smaller indoor gig with two 12s and one qsc 18 and it was passable, but I had to run the sub pretty hot. Ideally whatever set up, I'd want to run two subs and two tops.
I can rock a mean Wood Bell! Let me know when you need my services.
What band doesn't need some good ol' wood bell??
I have an electric kit, a nux dm8. all these drummers moaning about the feel blah blah.... You are like my ex wife telling me getting into ketosis is like climbing mt everest so i try it and i am like....is that it..... is that all it was?!!? The dm8 is fun as ffffff to play.
The thing I'm starting to learn about human nature is some people really don't like change and don't want to learn more skills.
It's sad really because E-kits are so good in many ways and so are acoustic kits. It doesn't have to be an either or thing. Both are fun!
I mean you can but hitting a true cymbal has a unique feeling
I only use edrums practice and gigs, will never go back to acoustics.
the dm8 i have faders for all parts, i can assign any sound on board to any individual part and I think i can eq on board too, I wont let drummer use acoustic kits in my band, I can't stand them.
I use my A2E with an Alesis Strike Pro module all the time: ruclips.net/video/PrgfMLKid9Y/видео.html We love the volume control!
Interesting, I haven't heard of the A2E until now. I just looked it up, pretty cool idea.