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Drummer Talk 04/15/2011 – New from Musikmesse (#160)
On this week’s show, we talk about some cool new gear coming from Musikmesse 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany! In the news, Jason Bitter clinic details, Foo Fighters’ new record breaks records, you can go to PASIC for free, and this just in: Chris Coleman clinic at Memphis Drum Shop to be streamed for FREE! Show notes after the break.
Alesis Releases Drummer’s Amp
Yes, you read that headline right. Alesis has released an amp specifically designed for drummers with electronic kits. Supposedly you plug your electronic kit into the amp to hear yourself. The hook is that this amp apparently has an iPod dock built in to the frame. Another one of the alleged draws is that this will apparently afford the drummer less cables to use when playing to tracks… somehow. This just seems impractical to me. To me, the only real purpose for this is in personal practice settings. At that point, wouldn’t just plugging in your headphones to your iPod (or other sound source) be much easier? Who knows? Maybe it’s just me, but does this also seem gimmicky? Maybe I’m just a bit cynical these days.
Roland Starts Shipping TD-4S V-Kit
As we’ve discussed at length on the show, electronic drums will never (say it with me) never replace acoustic drums in terms of feel and overall sound. That said, Roland’s new TD-4S V-Kit is really nice. I’m usually not a fan of rubber pads on electronic kits, but this one looks pretty good. Simpler, more streamlined stands, easier cable-wrangling. I’m sold. Check out the demo video Johnny Rabb (Friend of The Show) did at this past Winter NAMM in Anaheim. Roland’s started shipping these monsters. MSRP looks to be in $1,200 range.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=synAsXeOMr8[/youtube]
Drummer Talk Archives – Electronic Percussion
Happy Boxing Day! We’ll be back really soon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this show from October 27, 2005.
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This week, we recap the 24hr Drumathon, discuss electronic percussion, and talk about using loops and samples with acoustic drums. Show Notes
Let’s Learn How to Play a Rock & Roll Rhythm
This is why live drummers will always have a gig:
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JABB: This is wok and woll. But in all seriousness... somebody get that man a drumset!
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martialdrum: Didn't know it was actually that easy to play Wok & Woll...got to get me one of those babies!
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Justin: i put it up on the boards first! (under the video section)
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CarterB: All jokes aside... That guy has some serious finger control.
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Ghostwheel: I am, of course, a monster fan of the "turd beat". I know, I know, that was offal... The guy…
3 Heavy Weights Weigh in on GH4 with Drums!
Videos are now beginning to circulate from Guitar Hero’s website which feature Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Travis Barker all weighing in on Guitar Hero’s new drums feature.
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqxjOU_TANI]
Chad Smith is stoked about the idea and loves the thing: “It’s a real as you can get. For a Video game, it’s impressive. If it holds up to me beating on it, it should be pretty good.”
It looks as if Travis Barker does some motion capture for the game. “One of the things I has actually said when I was asked to be involved with this was, ‘will it be an exact interpretation of what that drummer is playing? Can I close my eyes and play a song I wrote the drum part for and socre a perfect score if I’m playing it right?’ And it was, ‘yes.’”
Man .. at first I wasn’t at all into this idea, but now I can see myself getting excited for it. I am cautiously optimistic.
Thanks to Big Drum Thump.
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Carter: My question is where is the hi-hat? If it's one of the drums, I'm unimpressed.
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JABB: Drums are way more suited for this type of game then guitar. after-all we've had electronic drums for years. All…
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Dave: I think the HH is the left cymbal pad.
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terrydrums: "When I hit the muffling button…" Something about that strikes me funny. :)
Stickman: Does look like a sweet practice "kit"...and at around $995 street a pretty good price too.