I finally upgraded to the Roland VH14 Digital Hats!

[@thedrumdoctor]

Roland sounds are actually sounding real at last. I stopped with them at the TD-20 and started using VSTs. But these TD50x sounds are amazing. No tell-tale machine gun triggering. I’d happily do drum tracks on these sounds.

[@dennisagresti9367]

Yes, they are...but with edits! Truth told, I still cringe when I hear videos with the stock Roland sounds, and I can pick them out instantly. I use sound packs along with my own edits to suit my ear & taste. I particularly love Alan's work in the Vex packs, especially his Hats & cymbals. They sparkle. Most likely, these hat sounds are from one of Alan's Vex packs, 'Arsenal' most likely. FAR more expressive than the stock Roland sounds, IMO

[@eDrumsandVSTs]

Nice playing, love that vh14!

[@dennisagresti9367]

Thanks!

[@christiangibbs391]

Hey Dennis 👋 Congratulations 👏 Have you edited the V14 Hi-Hats or is that standard mix through the TD50? Did you ever use the TD30 module?

[@dennisagresti9367]

Thanks! Yes, I edited the trigger settings for how I play. My 50X module’s sounds are heavily edited. I owned the 30 for many years and upgraded to the 50 in 2017 when it was released and then upgraded my 50 to the X Day 1. The 30 was always my fave module, UNTIL the X upgrade. The X is Roland’s best, by FAR. I’ve owned virtually every module since the 10

[@christiangibbs391]

​@@dennisagresti9367 Hi Dennis Have you ever done a detailed video on how you've edited your custom sounds/tones/dynamics on the Roland TD30/TD50 Modules? 🥁

[@dennisagresti9367]

@@christiangibbs391 No. I am a HUGE fan of sound packs and have been using them for many years - Vexpression & Drum-Tec especially. I found this vide very helpful & watched it many times. :kzbin.info/www/bejne/opfYnXdsd9CGY6M I also copy & paste pieces of kits all the time, and then do further tweaking to fit my ear. It takes time to learn, but it is REALLY helpful. It's also helpful to dig into the menus to see how Vex uses all the sub-menus. Also, watch DrumAngle's video on SD3...he does a great job explaining how to tweak your trigger settings. That is SUPER important, not only when/if you use VSTs, but in general, too

[@Drum2]

Its great with the module but I find it not as good through Superior Drummer 3 and especially DWs Sondworks VST

[@dennisagresti9367]

Drum Angle has a very detailed video showing how to dial in the settings in SD3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGi1pIuagZuIb6c

[@Ludo_A]

Your thoughts about the announced Roland V71 module Dennis?

[@dennisagresti9367]

Mine is on the way. Will arrive early this upcoming week. I’ve upgraded to every flagship since the TD10 in ‘97. I’m always intrigued either the latest/greatest

[@Ludo_A]

I will order also (when they become available in Europe)

[@dennisagresti9367]

@@Ludo_A Great!! After I've played with the V71 a while, I'll begin posting some content.