Roland V-Drum Kits
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Posted on Mar 23, 2006 04:06 pm
Drako
Member Since: Sep 15, 2004
Hey HRC -
I'm in the market for a Roland V-Drum kit (specifically the TD-12S). I was curious if anyone out there owns a kit themselves, and if so are you pleased with the recording apsects of the set? Any information would be great. Thanks!
David
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Mar 23, 2006 04:53 pm A drummer I played with has them. We used to record with them about 5 years ago. They are very easy to record. Just plug the 1/4 jacks in and your set. He eventually went back to an acoustic set because he didnt like the feel and wasnt always pleased with the sounds.
Im have some really old shitty recordings with them if you want ill post them online for you to hear.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Mar 23, 2006 06:25 pm I think OldDog uses the VDrums as well. His drums usually come out sounding very good in his recordings.
GeoffSM7b the Chuck Noris of Mic'sContributor
Since: Jun 20, 2002
Mar 23, 2006 11:56 pm OldDog ,and I use them and all I can say is ,I just sold my acoustic kit because i don't play it any more i've been able to get great real drum sounds out of my Roland kit with little tweeking plus the drums have gotten a lot better over the years with sensitivity . The duel zone pads rock and the mesh pads have a great feel too.
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Mar 24, 2006 01:15 am Yep, I've been very happy with my Roland TD6S. The only thing I wish mine had was more than Stereo Out, which the TD 8 & above do have.
Dan
Mar 24, 2006 09:44 am I would also like to add that my friend had the first line of the V Drums. Im sure it has been upgraded since. When I said he complained about the feel, he liked the mesh heads but could never get used to hitting the solid cymbols (which I believe are now different from how they used to be).
Mar 24, 2006 12:32 pm i recorded a band that did their own drum tracks with the v-drums, they sounded nice, BUT i had only one stereo track to work with....for recording, i prefer individual tracks for the drums....i donno if they have mutiple outputs or not, i sure hope so, cuz bringin' the 'crack' out in a snare can be trickey when manipulating the whole kit....
DrakoMember
Since: Sep 15, 2004
Mar 24, 2006 12:38 pm Thanks to all for the input -
Yes I am concerned about the fact that the module I am looking at only has a single stereo out. However, I think the solution is that you can edit the sound of each individual drum using the module (EQ, drum head style/depth). In that case, your drums would sound as you want them before they ever get tracked. Regardless, I would still like each drum to have its own output. You gotta spend $6K to get that and I just dont have that kind of money!
I'm 80% sure about getting the TD-12S kit. If and when I get it I'll let you all know my thoughts.
Thanks again!
David
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Mar 24, 2006 08:22 pm I'm pretty sure the TD12S has multiple outputs, at least 4, possibly/probably more.
Dan
GeoffSM7b the Chuck Noris of Mic'sContributor
Since: Jun 20, 2002
Mar 24, 2006 10:46 pm like wyd I like to bring out the 'crack' in my snare and i just do the tweaking on the mod, i have little to no EQing to do in the mixing stage because I've played with and learned my gear , that's the big thing i believe is to know ones toys. taht said good luck with the TD12 .
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 26, 2006 07:50 pm Drako, if you absolutely must have multiple outputs then you might look at using the Alesis DM4 or DM5. I have the same kit OD has with some extra added triggers and stuff. I love it as well. I also use the DM5 from time to time. I simply run a midi cable from the TD6 brain to my midi in on the DAW or directly to the DM5 since they are in differant rooms. And I can use all 8 outputs from the DM5 if needed.
Mar 26, 2006 07:56 pm or you can record the midi, then have it trigger teh drums for you after you get everything set just right.
good call with knowing how to squeeze the best outta what you have Geoff! always helps
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Mar 27, 2006 02:00 am Something I've been experimenting with to get around the stereo outs limitations has been to pan all the cymbals to the right and the kick, snare, & toms to the left maintaining space between them so when I pan them back to center in the mix I still have a stereo field. Works pretty well and allows me to tweak things better.
Dan
