6 USEFUL Electronic Drum Tools - My Favourite eDrum Related Products and Gear | The eDrum Workshop

The 6 best electronic drum products that I've found most useful over the years. Not all are eDrum specific tools but they're affordable to use alongside your electronic drum kit.
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► Sandisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive
Amazon US - amzn.to/2XoLAwW
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2XndIk5
► KZ ZS 10 Pro In Ear Monitor
Amazon US - amzn.to/2XoW9QD
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2ZrjCU8
► 8 Core Cable Upgrqade for KZ ZS 10 (optional upgrade)
Amazon US - amzn.to/2B7HxxH
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2ZLVDiO
► New Bee Replacement Foam Ear Tips for KZ ZS 10
Amazon US - amzn.to/2B535eh
The ones I use are unavailable on Amazon UK so here's an alternative -
► INAIRS AIR2 Replacement Foam Ear Tips for KZ ZS10 Pro
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3h2RpbR
► Evans EQPB2 Nylon Patch (choice of double or single pedal version)
Amazon US - amzn.to/2ZrjyUo
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2LQOHbJ
►SPD-SX Editor Software - www.spd-sx-editor.com
► DRONE Trigger System Facebook page (creators of the hi-hat washer) - / drone-trigger-system-4...
*Edit - After speaking to DRONE, they may not currently be making the hi-hat washer. It would be best to enquire with them, sorry for any inconvenience!
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[@arminschaerling6204]

Thank you for these informations.It is a pleasure for me to look at it..!!!!

[@jezusmylord]

I use the same patch but its clear and can recommend it too, gets the job done, I use it on KD-10

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Nice list! I will use the links to pick up a few things!!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Thanks John!

[@andrefernandesashbox75]

I was looking at the KZ AS10s, which has 5 drivers... Great list.. I added a Gon Bops Small Percussion Tray with Heavy-Duty Clamp to mount under my Mimic to put random stuff on!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Ooh yeah, that's a good one! I never used to think much about having a tray but after doing some sketchy shows, it became apparent that they're a great idea! 😅

[@kevinbeckman1983]

If no one said so - the Evans 'EQPC2' double kick patch is more felt beater friendly ;) - It's the transparent plastic looking style.

[@phillbr51]

Aluminum alloy beater(s). I've had my KD-180L-BK since august and the mesh still looks brand new thanks to these.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Nice!

[@482jpsquared]

I can't say enough about how awesome the FD-7 is. I have it mated to my eDRUMin controlling the Pearl Mimic Pro, and it is exquisite!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Yeah, I think they nailed it with that pedal. If only the footboard was a tiny bit smaller, it'd be perfect.

[@482jpsquared]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop True, but i also can't ignore the fact that the large base plate confers stability, particularly on rug surfaces. I appreciate that. It's a bit of a trade-off.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Yeah, fair!

[@ITAngel]

I have used the Evans Patch and they work great on my Alesis Command Mesh drum kit. I got to check out those KZ ZS10 Pro in Ear Monitor Headphone. They look sweet for the price. Thanks!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Nice! Cheers!

[@nickm1076]

Thankyou

[@johndef5075]

Fd7 is nice but repair parts are harder to find. KZs are definitely worth checking out. I got the zs3 and they fit like a custom set.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

True! Awesome - I've not tried any of the other KZ ones but glad you've had success with them too!

[@randalscandal1588]

Great job as always Luke. I picked up those in ears and they seem to lack bass out of my Mimic Pro. They sound great with my phone, laptop, ect. I also have a little higher end noise in them. I did accidently end up with the trrs cable for phone, not sure if that or the mini to quarter inch adaptor. Any thoughts? Thanks as always.

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

A dust cover lol I got my TD30 in like 2013 and now I'm selling it and it's amazing how little dust it has.

[@cSounds49]

Can the SPD-SX software be connected directly to your drum module? I'm still hoping to find something to organize all the sounds and parameters of my my module. Currently have a Yamaha DTX Pro but would switch to Roland if I can get some software to better help manage all the hard to get at settings. Thanks.

[@stephaneparage2530]

About the FD7 , the rubber inside it is much better than the ones comming with the FD8.... It doesnt stiffen and has a slippy material on top of it ( so no need for vaseline ) ... i have one from a TD5 kit and it is still responding perfectly ...

[@markdoolan3424]

You can cut slots into the rubber actuator inside and it should flex and be supple like it was like new. Or you could just buy a new actuator which i may also do to see how it performs!

[@doug_I_do_not_consent]

Used your links to buy the KZ ZS10 Pro IEM's, cable and New Bee tips. I've got a good array of options for my edrum kit: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's, Shure SCL 425 with custom ear molds and JBL Eon monitors. The KZ ZS10 Pro's work much better for me than the Shures. I think the New Bee tips are a key reason these sound so good for the kit. Thanks for the links.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the KZ monitors! It's surprising how much better they are than a lot of expensive ones. And yeah, I think the seal is the most important thing when it comes to pretty much any in-ear system, and the New Bee foam tips are what got me the best seal. Great to hear they've worked for you too!

[@lobbyrobby]

I have an acoustic kit. It's to loud for me even tho my neighbors are a ways away. I'm thinking about getting the Roland td-17kvx2 to practice on. I would already have the high hit stand and kick pedal. The lick pedal is double sided. Felt and rubber. Can I just turn to the rubber side to use on the ekit? I also bought drum patches for the kick drum. I'm also getting nylon tips for the ekit. Anything else I should order right away?

[@LDdrums20]

ahhh old travis barker grooves never fail

[@Brian-cm7iz]

I usually buy the double kick pads and cut them into two equal semi circle shapes so l get two pads for the price of 1 , This obviously only works if you’re a single kick drum player but it saves me money and I always have a back up in my drum bag.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

What a great hack! Brilliant stuff!

[@steevidrums]

Carrying a spare rim mounted kick and snare/tom trigger is a must for me! I have a 2box Trigit kick and snare/tom just in case one of the piezo's fail mid gig. It doesn't often happen but it has and I haven't been prepared.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Yeah, that's one I would recommend to anyone gigging, for sure! I might have done so in a previous video, can't quite remember haha! I've been in the same position and it is not fun!

[@steevidrums]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop I should have also said, a spare cymbal. Something that could double as a hihat/ride.... as you can never be sure!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Again - definitely! The more spares you can manage the better, I say!

[@steevidrums]

The eDrum Workshop sure. I’ve carried spared modules too! (Never has to use it and now I only have the one, you betcha I’m gonna need it on one of these gigs, when they start up again) but of course there’s a point where there’s enough spares to have a smaller secondary kit, perhaps that’s a little over kill?

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Haha yeah, I guess there's a cut-off somewhere in there! I've never really had room for more than a spare drum and cymbal pad and one clip-on trigger but I have a priority in my head of what will be swapped around if necessary with some trigger banks saved to accommodate. I haven't gone with a spare module myself, fortunately not been an issue but you never know really!

[@Mr_Tummy]

I'd add drop cloth to place over kit when not in use, to keep clean :)

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

A good shout! Although one I admittedly don't use haha

[@jonpowell4157]

Is there something that manufactures make to keep E hi hats from spinning while playing for a long period of time?

[@Tamablaster]

Great vid! When I moved from acoustic to edrums, I left a lot behind apart from pedals, throne etc. But the best thing I went back for and use all the time is my drum dial. The Roland manual says to tension the heads before using them, but doesn’t say what tension or how to achieve it. The dial allows me to get even tension on each lug, and once I’ve found a tension I like it’s easy to get back to it. Correct head tension can be important in minimising hot spots, and is good practice anyway.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Ooh yeah, I never really thought of using my Drum Dial on my mesh heads for some reason but I bet it would work great! Good shout, thanks!

[@DisjointedConversations]

I have tuned my td20 using my drum dial. I sometimes use the set as a big practice pad, and it sounds better with the heads tuned. Definitely recommended

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Nice one - I'll have to try it out!

[@jonpowell4157]

Ironically I learned how to tune drum heads after I bought my v drums. So I just use those KZbin tutorials on how to tune drum heads and I apply the same thing to the meshes. Also nylon tips rule for electric and acoustic. For the acoustic it makes everything including the drum heads seem very much brighter. Heads up. Not very many tutorials on how the tune concert drums which is what I also have for my acoustic. I think I figured it out but there's no information in my opinion on the web.

[@johndef5075]

@@jonpowell4157 the nylon tips dont leave marks on cymbals either. I noticed my brothers cymbals had marks from his wood tips that I dont get on mine. He has switched to nylon for his Roland kit now.

[@DouglasLippi]

Hex wrenches, drum keys, phillips screw drivers, cables, cable adapters, splitters, surge protectors, extension cords, velcro strips, tapes, bandages. Kinda basic stuff, but necessary for gigging.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Very true! I usually keep most of those in our spares bag for the band!

[@vijayganapathy1598]

Hello...how do you connect yamaha dtx502 module to Bluetooth headset please?

[@ronmoore8732]

I ordered the Evans double kit pad with your link . I was confused which pad was the best to buy . Thank you .

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Thanks!

[@RADERFPV]

I stopped using IEM's 6 months ago after getting some on and off again tinnitus. I saw an ENT and she told to me stop using them immediately, and I haven't had the problem since. I guess for some us the IEM's can be little hard on the ears. I now just use beyerdynamic dt770 pros headphones and haven't had the problem since. Just mentioning in case IEM's start to bother any of you. If they do, you might want to switch to regular headphones to prevent potential hearing loss.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

What a shame! I've had tinnitus since college - originally thought it was a drumming thing but turned out to be related to hearing issues I'd had from birth. Fortunately the IEMs don't seem to aggrevate it for me, but if they ever did, I'd stop using them! Good shout looking out for the health of your ears and putting that first!

[@RADERFPV]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop I'm sorry you've been dealing it with it so long, it's quite frustrating. Very glad it hasn't stopped you from pursuing your passions. I'm about to get back into drumming with a roland td27kv, and am finding your content to be very useful. Thank you.

[@edrumsense]

3:45 I was negotiating a FD-8 today... and thanks to this video I did ask if he had an FD-7... he said, Yes, but why you want it over the FD-8?? for that oldie 23 USD :-)

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Oh wow, that's cheap! Hope you enjoy using it!

[@4wardnthought234]

What's the difference between the KZ ZS10 pros from your link, and the Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pros, and several other brands that list as the same model on Amazon?

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

I don't think there is any difference, tbh!

[@Heatherhigleydrums]

Is there a newer better model of those headphones now ? Amazon has various iterations and I see this video is a few years old...

[@bikebuilder8567]

love your vids, but i have a DM10. and never had the manual. I've downloaded it but there is terminology in there that is Above me lol. is there any chance you could do a vid on all the capabilities of other modules? i also have a TD 6 withe pintech triggers. i haven't got into it yet. lol thanx for the awesome vids, and even if ya don't do my vid.. keep'em coming'! ( playing like a muppet) fantastic.'!! lol

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Thanks! Ahh yeah, I understand. Unfortunately I have no experience of those modules so not sure I'd able to do something like that any justice. I could take a look at the manuals at some point though and see if there's anything worth bringing up in a video!

[@bikebuilder8567]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop any help would be appreciated. i think there are a lot of people out there struggling with non roland products. yeah i know there are other sites that deal with this sort of thing but, i like the way your so 'in depth' on the subject. it seems to me other sites just gloss over capabilities. thanx again for your time'!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Glad that the in depth approach works for you! I'll see what I can do - as I say, having no hands-on experience with them hinders what I can really say about them but maybe there could be something I could look at.

[@ethanoppenheim6996]

Couldn’t follow what you were saying about the vh-11, does the foam washer work with it?

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

I was just saying that the "extra tight" pressure function isn't available in the VH-11. I'm not sure if the washer works with the VH-11, can't remember whether the plunger on it is the same size or shape as the Goedrum one. The documentation for the washer doesn't mention the VH-11 either so it would be best to check with the creator. Sorry for the confusion!

[@ethanoppenheim6996]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop Ah okay I'll reach out to them! I think the vh-11 does have that ability though

[@3rdGen-Media]

Canopus Speed Bearing

[@jodyeyre9840]

👍

[@alexmusic1391]

SHURE 846 is the best for E DRUMS !

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Glad you like them! Looks like they're popular amongst audiophiles, but I'm not sure if I could part with £700+ for in-ear monitors without them being custom mould ones, to be honest!

[@keithselles1632]

Where are the links for the products?

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

In the video description! :)

[@keithselles1632]

@@TheeDrumWorkshop there's no link for the hi hat washer?

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Ahh yeah, it's just a link to DRONE Trigger's FB page - they don't sell their products on Amazon, you have to contact them directly on FB to order. Sorry about that not being clear, I'll edit the description!

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Although from speaking to him after the video was uploaded, it looks like he may not be making them right now, so probably best to enquire!

[@TheDude10k]

What do you think the best IEM’s under 200.00 are in 2024?

[@jezusmylord]

a fiver for that foam thingy isnt bad but shipping would be probably ridiculous to me

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

It also looks like he might not be making them at the minute too, which is a shame 😔

[@jezusmylord]

those inears are hella cheap even for us, slav broke squad. I would buy them because my sennheiser on-ear dont block hiting cymbals that good and it bothers me to be honest and with in ears i can always put those construction worker ear covers.

[@jezusmylord]

im sure ive read about them when i bought my outdoor indoors too, or Justin from 65drums praised them too in the past, dunno, they are def worth it.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

Yeah, to be fair, they're probably the one thing on this list that's been recommended by a LOT of different people. As I said, I bought them off another KZbinr's recommendation and I very glad I did!

[@isaacar1850]

They need an E-Cowbell Edit: It exists!!!

[@jezusmylord]

7# lock on your door whey you drum naked, um i dont know what from experience.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

😂

[@BobSchoepenjr]

Kay zee Kay zet? 😂😂

[@RaymondToms]

Sorry, can’t see your links. Can on your 5 tips for e-drum setup video, but not this one.

[@TheeDrumWorkshop]

They're in the video description when you click "show more."

[@borissegar1664]

Move yourself to the right in the vid