Many users want to know the right cable for edrum pads when they buy new gear to expand their kit. Unfortunately, some drummers do not ask this question until they have already bought the wrong cable and now are getting bad results from their set-up. Want to add some more pads or cymbals to your […]
Can I Play Electronic Drums in an Apartment?
Can I play electronic drums in an apartment? This is a common question that I receive every week at my shop Bangkok Drum. On this subject, I can speak with lots of experience, since I live in a high-rise condo and have several sets on the 29th floor of my residential building that I play […]
Electronic Kick Drum Noise and Vibration
Are you having problems with too much electronic kick drum noise and vibration? Many people have issues with the sound and/or vibration traveling through walls, ceiling and especially floors, leading to confrontations with family, friends and neighbors. No drummer wants to be a menace. They just want to be bale to play in peace and […]
Drum Trigger Settings
Do you know how to create the very best electronic drum trigger settings to make your kit play the way you want it to? It amazes me how few drummers change anything at all on their trigger settings, yet love to complain about all the playability issues they might experience on their kits! Lol… Fortunately, […]
Best Electronic Tom Pads
Which are the best electronic tom pads available for your edrum set? Almost everyone likes to have a few extra toms whenever possible, since they give you so much additional voices on your kit. If you want to add toms, or replace your current tom pads, which should you choose? My studio set has 5 […]
Roland, Yamaha, Alesis or Other Electronic Drums
Should you buy Roland, Yamaha, Alesis or other electronic drums? When it comes to the best electronic drum set, there are many things that must be carefully considered. Everyone has their opinion on this subject, but are these opinions based on facts or simply based on personal association? “I have this kit, so it is […]
Wood or Nylon Tip Sticks on Electronic Drums
Should you use wood or nylon tip sticks on electronic drums? This is a question that receives a tremendous amount of debate on drum forums worldwide, so I am happy to add my opinion to the mix! Remember that I have been running an electronic drum shop here in Thailand for more than 6 years, […]
How Tight Should I Make Mesh Heads?
How tight should I make mesh heads on my electronic drum set? This is a really common question mostly asked by concerned novice drummers who are fearful of damaging their gear. This fear is very justified, since over-tightening and under-tightening can both be detrimental in different ways. That being said, there is a wide range […]
Best Electronic Crash Cymbals
Are you looking to buy the best electronic crash cymbals for your edrum set? There are many choices, but which ones will suit you perfectly? Is budget a concern? Is module compatibility a concern? Is durability a concern? These are all important questions to consider, since crash cymbals tend to take lots of abuse during […]
Edrum Trigger Sensitivity is Too Low
In my opinion, the default edrum trigger sensitivity is too low on virtually every module made in the industry. My opinion is certainly in the minority, since so many drummers love to extol the virtues of the “full range of dynamics” that are possible with modern edrums by using the lowest sensitivity settings. Meanwhile, I […]
