April 29, 2015

Five Reasons Why the Roland TD-1K is the Ultimate Electronic Drum Kit For Beginners

Jim Bybee [Roland US] Tips & Tricks acoustic drums, beginner, drum pads, drums, entry-level, TD-1K, V-Drums

The Best Value in Entry-Level Electronic Drums

Roland TD-1K V-Drums.

Authors: Jim Bybee, Roland UK Features Team

Have you always wanted to play the drums, but haven’t taken the plunge yet because of concerns about noise, setup space, or cost? If so, you should really reconsider—the recently released Roland TD-1K makes getting into drumming practical, cost-effective, and most of all, fun. As the new entry-level member of the mighty V-Drums lineup, this kit punches well above its price tag to put aspiring drummers of every age behind a serious instrument that will last through years of playing.

Want to know more? Consider these five great reasons why the TD-1K is the very best choice to get you started with drumming.

October 14, 2013

3 Ways to Create a Hybrid Drum Kit

Drew Armentrout [Roland US] Tips & Tricks drum pads, drum triggers, drums, Hybrid Drums, pd-8, SPD-30, SPD-SX 1 Comment

A Sound Source and Triggers are All You Need

Photo: Acoustic and Electronic Hybrid Drum Kit

hy·brid noun \ˈhī-brəd: something that is formed by combining two or more things.

The tools available for drummers have been evolving for decades, and practically speaking, the modern acoustic kit is a hybrid drum kit in and of itself. Today, however, when we use the word “hybrid” in relation to drums, it usually refers to blending electronics with acoustic drums. While this is certainly not a new concept, the technical improvements in triggering technology, the incredible advances in sound-generating methods, and the availability of quality sounds make creating a hybrid drum kit more commonplace than ever before. A sound source and a way to trigger the sounds are really all you need to make this happen. There are three methods for doing this: percussion and sample pads, additional pads around your kit, and acoustic drum triggers. Here is a quick rundown of how to incorporate each into your acoustic drum setup. More