News: USB Drum Kit - Yay or Nay [Archive]

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 05:07 PM

Just make sure it isn't crappy and gets destroyed when you want to bash it really hard
Nah it's good quality, not to sure if i should get a keyboard instead.

I just did not want to make a drunken X-mas day purchase

Temet nosce

12-25-2008, 05:08 PM

Do you even know how to play? If not, skip both unless you intend to learn (in which case, learn first, then invest in a real trap set)

omnigol

12-25-2008, 05:12 PM

For practice electric kits can make sense, since you can't play loud drums in most areas anytime of the day. If you're going to play a show however... it *has* to be a real drum set. Also the one's I've seen(two electric kits) screw up alot. When you hit too fast ect they won't respond properly their sensors/hardware are slow pieces of shit; could be all electric kits I don't know.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 05:13 PM

Do you even know how to play? If not, skip both unless you intend to learn (in which case, learn first, then invest in a real trap set)
I was going to use this cheepo motherfucker to learn

Temet nosce

12-25-2008, 05:15 PM

I was going to use this cheepo motherfucker to learn

I wouldn't do it, for all their bullshit bragging I very much fucking doubt that they can simulate even something like the real range of a drum.

AmonDominus

12-25-2008, 05:15 PM

Don't touch my fucking drum set!
I'm gonna put my nutsack on your drum set.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fc1rY_Y7is

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 05:17 PM

I wouldn't do it, for all their bullshit bragging I very much fucking doubt that they can simulate even something like the real range of a drum.
I'm i'm going to listen to someone who is slowly going blind

Don't touch my fucking drum set!

I'm gonna put my nutsack on your drum set.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fc1rY_Y7is
lolz

omnigol

12-25-2008, 05:18 PM

I was going to use this cheepo motherfucker to learn

Drums are fun. I would learn them if I had extra money and place to practice(again that takes more money). but that electric kits is going to be lame and infinitely cheesy. Find a friend, or a drummer in a local band who'll let you mess around on their kit, and show you some stuff. A real drum set will be more fun and sound ten times better; So I would screw around on a buddies for a while to see if I enjoyed it enough to invest. But also it'll help you figure out what you should be practicing on your electric kit.

Temet nosce

12-25-2008, 05:19 PM

I'm i'm going to listen to someone who is slowly going blind

Yes, you are. You may have an uncontrollable stammer, but at least you know who to pay attention to.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Yes, you are. You may have an uncontrollable stammer, but at least you know who to pay attention to.
damn i drunk hands and lack of proof reading, well played sir well played.

Pcheez

12-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Never got the point of drums.

Ripped one of the things in the set thing when my friend insisted i bang it as hard as i possibly can, the stick just punctured the layer of whatever the fuck that is.

Then i slammed the foot thing, broke that too.

Whats the point, take up Squash instead, or a guitar.

You cant whip out a drumset anytime anywhere for instant bonus points with the ladies you know.

omnigol

12-25-2008, 06:16 PM

You cant whip out a drumset anytime anywhere for instant bonus points with the ladies you know.

You know how many lame ass guitarists there are? Being a drummer guarantees you a place in a band, since there are so many fucking guitarists/people-who-think-they-sing. Having a show next Saturday > than being that guy at a party trying to show off with a guitar while people are just hanging out shooting the shit.

Pcheez

12-25-2008, 06:18 PM

You know how many lame ass guitarists there are? Being a drummer guarantees you a place in a band, since there are so many fucking guitarists/people-who-think-they-sing. Having a show next Saturday > than being that guy at a party trying to show off with a guitar while people are just hanging out shooting the shit.

I was referring to Bassists.

Bass > Drums

And in a pinch make a good meal.

iza

12-25-2008, 06:36 PM

Hmmm, interesting concept, and electric drums are awesome. I don't know if it's any good though, for that cheap. Good quality electric drums are uber expensive.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 06:44 PM

I am hopeing it good enough for someone who knows 0 about drumming and would not beable to make too much noise even if he wanted too.

Globz

12-25-2008, 06:51 PM

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 06:55 PM

I only played drums couple times but I wouldn't use this to learn how to play. I would rather learn on the real big thing! Maybe I am wrong, this thing could be super awesome but you won't have the feeling of a real drum.
shut it you dirty 08er stop ruining my fucking christmas

lol at the poll, could it have been any less help?

Globz

12-25-2008, 06:59 PM

shut it you dirty 08er stop ruining my fucking christmas

lol at the poll, could it have been any less help?

Yeah the poll should help you a lot, I voted :)

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 07:04 PM

Yeah the poll should you a lot, I voted :)
lol you bastard your just trying to even it out even more....

I think i will have go through it and discount all the posters who are above 50K, then give 2x the point to the people i like the most and then x5 Points to me and then with a bit of luck i should be getting a drum kit.

Agge

12-25-2008, 07:09 PM

Clearly you should get it, but you would be better of with an indian drum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSzeQ5P9bf8

Yamamoto

12-25-2008, 07:11 PM

Electronic drum kits are cool, but they look like shit compared to acoustic drums.

They're definitely great if you live in an overcrowded apartment, but imo they're definitely not up to par with the sound of an acoustic. If you can afford an acoustic: Roland or Tama (I've got a Tama myself) and have the space for one, definitely pick one up.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 07:12 PM

Clearly you should get it, but you would be better of with an indian drum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSzeQ5P9bf8
hahahahaa wtf?

Agge

12-25-2008, 07:14 PM

hahahahaa wtf?

I like the drummer, he's pure man.

Vaisnt

12-25-2008, 07:20 PM

I am tempted, as i think a keyboard would be a alot harder to pick up.

http://www.firebox.com/product/1573/USB-Drum-Kit

You buy a piece of shit and you're going to be ultimately unhappy, same goes with any instrument. If you spend the money on it, you're going to be more committed to learning it, and its much more fun to play. Pick up a Roland Vdrum set, you'll be much happier, and it does so much more.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 07:34 PM

You buy a piece of shit and you're going to be ultimately unhappy, same goes with any instrument. If you spend the money on it, you're going to be more committed to learning it, and its much more fun to play. Pick up a Roland Vdrum set, you'll be much happier, and it does so much more.
I have a £130 limit for christmas whims...
If i like it and don't totaly suck balls after 6-8 months then i would upgrade.
Also i would not know any better as having never tocuhed a drum in my life.

Non electric drums are a no go due to the retardo amounts of noise.

DrGreenThumb

12-25-2008, 07:40 PM

You buy a piece of shit and you're going to be ultimately unhappy, same goes with any instrument. If you spend the money on it, you're going to be more committed to learning it, and its much more fun to play. Pick up a Roland Vdrum set, you'll be much happier, and it does so much more.

A mate of mine has a set of those, they are bloody nice. Although if in the sense of being creative, have you already got, or thought about a music program, such as Reason 4.0 or Cubase, if sound is an issue? Though that is more for dance/beat/ambience kinda thing i suppose.

edit - now i'm not a drum expert, but i'm not really sure if they could take a pounding, compared to the Rolands (they are sturdy as hell), so i will vote no :( Sorry Spinewire.

But hey, do what you wanna do! and happy xmas!

Nevron

12-25-2008, 07:43 PM

If you're just getting it to learn, I say go for it. As someone that can play drums/guitar/bass, it's never a bad idea to start off cheap. I'd wager that most of those saying no have never touched an instrument or don't realize you're just starting, in other words have no fucking idea what they're talking about.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 07:44 PM

Rhythm 1st - Creative 2nd

SentrySteve

12-25-2008, 07:45 PM

my friend has an electric drum kit that looks exactly like this.

he got it from another friend, who got it from another friend.

They all beat the shit out of it continually.

it works sometimes.

Sharpshooter

12-25-2008, 07:46 PM

It says there silent in the product page. If they are that would be a good thing I think.

Stupid rock band things are so loud that I can barely play at night without waking someone.

Jezrith

12-25-2008, 07:49 PM

I wouldn't do it, for all their bullshit bragging I very much fucking doubt that they can simulate even something like the real range of a drum.

I wouldn't doubt it at all, the VSTs they have these days can be pretty fucking accurate. Of course you get what you pay for when it comes to the VST units and the trigger pads. For ~100 Pounds it's probably not going to be great, but if you are just learning there is no reason to drop $2K on a Roland set.

Also, if you are just learning, work with a metronome constantly. 20 minutes a day 4 or 5 times a week and you'll be riding the pocket in no time.

SentrySteve

12-25-2008, 07:50 PM

I wouldn't do it, for all their bullshit bragging I very much fucking doubt that they can simulate even something like the real range of a drum.

nah broski they sound like drums

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 07:51 PM

I wouldn't doubt it at all, the VSTs they have these days can be pretty fucking accurate. Of course you get what you pay for when it comes to the VST units and the trigger pads. For ~100 Pounds it's probably not going to be great, but if you are just learning there is no reason to drop $2K on a Roland set.

Also, if you are just learning, work with a metronome constantly. 20 minutes a day 4 or 5 times a week and you'll be riding the pocket in no time.
good call on the metronome that will bring it nicely up to my 130 limit

The video on the site did not sound too bad, true i'm no pro and would not know a shit drum from a good one but thats probabaly a good thing if i'm only spending 130 quid on it.

Malishan

12-25-2008, 11:21 PM

Ya man its cheap but effective for learning, I'm almost tempted myself. Definitely better than spending more for a real kit when you don't know yet how dedicated you are.

omnigol

12-25-2008, 11:42 PM

Also i would not know any better as having never tocuhed a drum in my life.

You need to try drumming a bit first. Worst case scenario go to a music store and fart around as long as the employees can stand you. Go to a local show and bother drummers there, tell them you're thinking about learning the drums. Maybe you could go to a colleges music department and tell a music professor you're thinking about joining jazz band as a drummer and maybe they'll let you mess around.

Kuri

12-25-2008, 11:46 PM

Nay, get the USB finger drum kit that was posted here a few months ago.

Spinewire

12-25-2008, 11:58 PM

You need to try drumming a bit first. Worst case scenario go to a music store and fart around as long as the employees can stand you. Go to a local show and bother drummers there, tell them you're thinking about learning the drums. Maybe you could go to a colleges music department and tell a music professor you're thinking about joining jazz band as a drummer and maybe they'll let you mess around.
Leave the house and talk to people?!?!

Steady on there son....