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Electronic kits represent a more cost-effective solution than using multiple microphones on an acoustic kit with the necessary outboard gear to achieve the same sound quality. Other advantages include sound variation through multiple drum sets at the touch of a button, control over stage volume, and portability, not the least of which is important to any gigging musician. Peter Hart, Hart Dynamics I can sum it up in three words: “controlling the volume”. Large or small venues, that pretty much sums it up! Billy Blast, drum retailer You can change sound and tones depending on song, you can control the volume and overall intensity, you will always have the best possible sound. With correct monitoring – in-ear, for example - the fellow musicians will hear you more accurately and, as a result, play better. E-drums have lower volume on stage and better sound out front. They take up less space and weigh less. Be sure to use a system that delivers a natural sound of superb quality with a fast response time and great dynamics - that is DrumIt Five. It’s unsurpassed and also
allows ability to edit and upload sounds recorded by the band. Bengt Lilja, 2Box Acoustic drums are not better than electronic drums - or vice versa. I believe that e-drums are still relatively new to the music scene and will be better accepted once eyes are closed and ears are open. It seems to me that someday we will see more and more e-drums sharing the stage with bands all over the world. Johnny Rabb, musician, clinician, stickmaker It’s all in the presentation! Consider designing the sounds and levels on a PA before the band auditions your e-drums. Make it fit your situation. Then, enable a consistent set-up for monitoring that every band member can agree on. Always have redundancy (a back-up plan) on hand. Chris Blood, V Expressions Ltd They sound totally amazing and girls love ‘em (but then, girls love drummers anyway!). Al Adinolfi, Boom Theory
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