I have long been of the opinion that the default electronic drum kits in almost every module ever made completely suck! I am talking about the stock kits that come packaged with your drum module. I have never been truly impressed with the kit choices on any module, but have been shocked by the terrible […]
Most Important Drum Module Features
What are the most important drum modules features? Well, that depends on what you will use your module for and what level of drummer you might be. Some drummers have niche needs that are absolute necessities, while more universally desired features might not actually be needed at all. However, there are certainly features that have […]
Best Electronic Ride Cymbal
What is the best electronic ride cymbal available today? Is there a singular objective best or are there several options, depending on your specific needs and preferences? I will discuss the answers to these questions to help you to choose the best ride cymbal for your edrum set. The ride cymbal is certainly one of […]
Best Electronic Snare Drum
Which are the best electronic snare drum pads for your edrum kit? There are more snare trigger choices than ever before, so the choice of the perfect snare pad can be a daunting one. One problem when it comes to some drum modules is that the snare might have some proprietary components that lock you […]
Transient Design for Electronic Drums
Transient design for electronic drums can make a huge difference in the sound of your kit. Transient design has long been a part of the recording and live sound industries and is now more popular and accessible than ever before. Edrums are certainly an instrument that can benefit from awesome transient design. Transients (when used […]
Read Your Edrum Manual
Did you read your edrum manual? If so, you are in the extreme minority of electronic drum users. I know this sounds shocking, but the experience I have gained in my years owning an edrum shop has proven this fact over and over again. Sure, there are some crap edrum companies that do not provide […]
Stop Hi-Hat Spinning
Are your trying unsuccessfully to stop hi-hat spinning? This seems to be a common problem for many drummers and I am here to help. A spinning hi-hat cymbal can cause problems with triggering and may even cause a wire to be unplugged or damaged. These are not issues that drummers want to deal with when […]
Electronic Drum Complaints and Fixes
I deal with many electronic drum complaints and fixes in my business Bangkok Drum. I find that many users find lots of fault with their edrums, but are not sure how to fix their issues. The goal of this short post is to provide some simple help for some of the most common complaints I […]
Roland VAD Review
Enjoy my multi-series Roland VAD review and learn if these high-end edrums are right for you. Roland has decided to keep its traditional V-Drums line (TD series) separate from the VAD line and seems content manufacturing both into the future. Is a VAD worth the price increase over a normal V-Drums kit? The Roland VAD […]
Should I Buy New or Used Electronic Drums?
Should I buy new or used electronic drums? This is a question that many consumers have before making the considerable investment in a new drum set. While there is no universally applicable answer, there are some great guidelines that I can provide to make the choice much simpler for you. I have been buying and […]
