#Alesis dm6 steven slate drums 4 full#
There are many ways to convert an acoustic cymbal into an electronic one, YouTube is full of DIY'er examples on that subject. Quieter than the brass cymbals but if you are going for looks then brass is the way to go. The Pintech are rubber (they have different models at different prices) The Alesis cymbals are brass (real cymbals) covered with a coating that mutes their acoustic sound but retains the look and feel. The pictures below show two different types of electronic cymbals I will soon post a tutorial on making your own electronic cymbals with different variations and detailed explanations of course. Many years have also passed since the first electronic sets and cymbals were created and today's market is full of excellent choices, that's is not to say that DIY'ers are left out. Many years have passed and now both types of guitars coexist peacefully and in total harmony. I bet that argument is pretty similar to the one they must have had when only acoustic guitars existed and somebody "dared" to mention an "electric" guitar. I'ts hard to replicate the nuances of the real thing with rubber and electronics. I can't blame them having played acoustic drums for over 20 years myself. Many purists will refuse to play anything other than acoustic cymbals. This will be discussed on the following steps.
Some E-kits even allow you to use drum software. Chances are they will rather use the E-kit because it's ability to be connected straight to a PA system or even a laptop makes it easier to record, there are no complicated microphone setups or multiple takes for every drum. Ask anyone who has recorded acoustic drums before and has had the opportunity to use an E-kit to record which one they rather use. Some modules even come with practice tracks in which you can play along, remove the drum track and even change tempos, those tools invariably will make anyone a better player.Įasy to record. Most modules today come with many different sound sets emulating many popular brands and many sounds are very useful. You can even practice with headphones and the only noise will be stick noise against pads! not loud enough for the apartment/house next door to be bothered with. That's when converting to electronics becomes the solution. Roland discovered that mesh is a good replacement because it provides an excellent stick bounce and it is a lot quieter than Mylar, it lasts just as long and it seemed to work well with the electronic sensors they use in their sets.Ī lot of people "convert" or "migrate" to electronic drums due to noise concerns, most of us don't have a rehearsal space or an isolated garage where we can play a regular acoustic set. There has been a great debate when it comes to replacing the familiar feeling of Mylar heads with ANY other material.
#Alesis dm6 steven slate drums 4 how to#
In my previous tutorial I explain how to make an acoustic to electronic conversion with minimum alteration to your drums, furthermore you can make your own mesh heads or buy them from several different places all over the internet. Rubber is a little more noisy than mesh but a lot less noisy than Mylar.
The Acoustic conversions volume level depends on the material that is used on the batter head (the head that is hit by the stick) if Mylar is used then the same acoustic volumes are to be expected, if Mesh is used a lot less volume will be produced.
The Electronic pads do not produce much sound other than the stick noise against the pad's material, (Rubber, Mylar, or Mesh) they need a module to produce the sounds and an amplifier or headphones. Acoustic drums don't need a power source or an amplifier to produce sounds, they are by nature fairly loud and can be tuned.Įlectronic pads or Acoustic to Electronic conversions.
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