Donner DED500 vs Simmons Titan 70 Which Should You Buy? Which is the better drum set?

[@steviereeves9089]

I bought the Simmons titan 70 from watching your previous reviews on it and don’t regret it!! I appreciate your help and guidance to new drummers!! 19:26

[@KeithronPowell]

You’re welcome and congratulations

[@mithrilsilver575]

Lol! I'm a drummer but even if I wasn't I thought this was an excellent review. Answered a ton of real relevant questions . Most videos people just ramble on and don't stick to the point. Thanks man

[@KeithronPowell]

Thanks for watching. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the Simmons Titan 50 B-EX giveaway! Go to www.keithronpowell.com

[@RussellStewart-pe9rb]

Nothing can stop Titan 70 . Better dynamic s all the way

[@KeithronPowell]

Yeah… it’s been unbeatable!

[@MashaT22]

Great review and comparison! You made some really fair points. One of these companies should hire you as a consultant to get input on designing the ultimate kits for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players at a variety of price points. You seem to know what makes a great eKit for a variety of players and where these kits both shine and miss the mark. Btw, that system to build the Donner kit is epic - no tools!!

[@KeithronPowell]

I agree! I’d love to be part of that process and on payroll! That donner set up is crazy

[@waywardwest]

After watching many of your videos I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Titan 70. Originally was looking at the Alesis Nitro Max or Titon 50 but your reviews and others convinced me to step up to the Titan 70. Alesis just doesn't seem to be on the same level as Simmons when comparing kits that are in the same price range.

[@KeithronPowell]

Yep! Alesis hasn’t focused on the lower end as much.

[@timmcclannahan8309]

Ill Take it

[@KeithronPowell]

I bet

[@mikec9636]

I’m sold on the Simmons. Thanks!!

[@KeithronPowell]

Good choice! Use my code to have it shipped to your door.

[@AceRuiner1979]

New Viewer here! You come off as a fun as hell dude to jam with!

[@KeithronPowell]

Wise young grasshopper! 😂

[@AceRuiner1979]

@@KeithronPowell I recently upgraded from a Beginner Simmon's model drum set from a Thrift Store to a Alesis Nitro that i converted to a 3 piece set up with 3 crash cymbals, and i run it all through Steve Slate drums and another Program thats going out of Business called "Ugritone" You can actually get really technical with electric drums when you use external programs! I'd recommend any E-Drummer who's module has a Midi USB out on it to try this! the biggest benefit is that you're gonna have way more sounds, but you gotta remap the Midi on the program to match your drum kit :)

[@myvibebeats]

Thank you Keithron...excellent review! 😎✌

[@KeithronPowell]

👍🏽

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

The donner got more points than I expected, great review

[@KeithronPowell]

Really? If it was the pro I think it’d be a lot closer!

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

@@KeithronPowell I don't know, maybe I'm biased against donner cause their customer support isn't very knowledgeable in my experience

[@pwrmac7600]

Wondering if you have any plans to review some real feel cymbals and hi hats, like the Low Volume cymbals with triggers? Starting to think about upgrading my hi hats to some of these for more real feel.

[@stevendombrowski8267]

Hi Keithron, I know im late to this video but I was actually looking at purchasing one of these 2 sets. I saw the PRO model of the DED500 is on sale and only about 50$ more than the titan 70 so I was thinking of getting it. I really like the color of the DED500, but what would be the better option? Is the extra tom and cymbal better to go for? I like the stand alone high hat too, so many pros for both its hard to choose!

[@KeithronPowell]

Titan all day. Better sounds extra Tom and more things you can do with the app

[@elijahgreen7747]

Can you use a double kick pedal on the titan 70?

[@KeithronPowell]

Yes

[@drum33697]

I love this review ! You so nailed it. I’m looking for e kit. ( probably more like $500 range ) but wow, these pluses are huge, and you hit them all .. Especially the cymbal decay and machine gun effect. So if I ask you , in the $500 zone, which is your favorite ? If I say hi hat reaction, sturdiness of the rack , and the BD pedal, and dual zone Snare, and cymbal choke is a HUGE plus, but not necessary. Any advice I’d greatly appreciate.

[@KeithronPowell]

You really need to ask? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@gihanwickramarathne1621]

Thanks bro , the long waited review finally..... So far titan is the king ..

[@KeithronPowell]

Titan has been killing from the jump… its time to put it against ore expensive drums

[@gihanwickramarathne1621]

@KeithronPowell I really appreciate how you review budget friendly drum sets.I believe in the electric drum categorie most of the people tend to buy these drum sets for practice purposes and considering the space and sound problems which comes with acoustic drums. If possible, please check into tables top drum pads too.

[@KeithronPowell]

I can’t do the table top pads… I just can’t. I believe in the drums but not them table things.

[@gihanwickramarathne1621]

@@KeithronPowell I completely agree...

[@grishmann1man441]

The last 2 days has been serious pondering..this titan e drum set hopefully will help although it has no direct outs..because i have analog..soundscraft 32 le..but i do have an interface module..hopefully find a,way or ..at least be able to tweak the titan module to sound sweet as a mix left an right straight in..

[@KeithronPowell]

It does have left/right outs.

[@grishmann1man441]

Ok that's good if I get a good mix on the module that will be very cool..im thinking record my zildjians with the titan..too

[@3dollarbill-28]

could you do a video playing the titan 70 without the drum audio? i might get one but i don’t want it to be too loud for other people. i love your vids keep it up

[@KeithronPowell]

It won’t be loud. I did a video short like this. It’s really not that loud. The neighbors won’t notice it

[@3dollarbill-28]

@@KeithronPowell okay thank you

[@3dollarbill-28]

@@KeithronPowell also does it come with a good pair of headphones or should i buy a better pair

[@bernhardhaider2324]

Another descent Review... nothing else expected 😉 I knew before that'll be a Close one 😅.. Just to let ya know, the DED 500 pro ain't available to Order here Overseas, not even trough the official DONNER Europe Website 🤔🤔 Anyway...thnx for the Video... Peace🥁🥁

[@KeithronPowell]

I keep wondering what’s the drum that will take the T70 down. So far it’s been unbeatable by all the ones I’ve looked at. I think the DED500 Pro might give it a run though.

[@general_mercer]

Thanks for this comparison review! I'm seriously considering getting the Donner DED500 PRO. For a while I believed that the Titan 70 was the one for me, but after trying it out at a guitar center, it really felt so unnatural. Mind you, I practice with an Alesis- the cheap ones for $300- so I'm hoping that the DED500 Pro has that same feel. Especially with that separate hi-hat stand! Hopefully they send you the Pro to review, because I really hope it doesn't have a machine gun effect. But thanks again for these reviews, they're invaluable.

[@KeithronPowell]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching.

[@herneldeguzman6652]

Can you make a tutorial how to play along with music if its drumless or somethin.. And how to make a drum cover?

[@KeithronPowell]

🤔 Now this may be a really good idea here!

[@KeithronPowell]

In case I don’t do it… you need a computer (of course) a DAW, like Logic Pro or ProTools. Next you need to drop the drummers track into the DAW. I ideally it’ll have percussions in it to help keep time. If not you’ll have to use the DAW to create the click track, too long to explain here… next practice it multiple times before you record so you know where you’re going. Yeah… I need to do a video… that’s a lot of work though. Ugh. 😂

[@herneldeguzman6652]

@@KeithronPowellthank u so much men., I really appreciate it.. Cause im planning to get this titan 70 next week.. and Im so excited for this kit

[@nidiatamborello3815]

Which drum would be great for beginners

[@KeithronPowell]

Any of them. Base it on your budget. Any of the drums I review are good for beginners.

[@DJCISCO1119]

What ekit do you recommend I want to start recording drum covers on KZbin I've been watching your videos and reviews and it's still hard to choose lol I love them all

[@KeithronPowell]

I say let your budget dictate. If you’re going to use a VST like EZDRUMMER or Superior Drummer it almost doesn’t matter. If you’re going to use the stock sounds go with T70. The sounds are the most natural sounding.

[@HardRockinJohnny]

Would the Titan 70 stand up to a few gigs a month playing out?

[@KeithronPowell]

Yes

[@travisbarker5175]

I don’t know what the deal is but I was never a fan of the drum samples on the Titan 70. Ended up finally getting a Roland TD17 after a string of cheaper e-kits and I’m 100% satisfied

[@KeithronPowell]

As long as you’re satisfied

[@AllenKunka]

What about Roland’s ??

[@KeithronPowell]

If they even send me one I’ll review it. I’ve never gotten an offer.

[@AllenKunka]

oh ok

[@juanegonzalez724]

I bought the titan 50 and then 70 based on your reviews

[@KeithronPowell]

Awesome!

[@juanegonzalez724]

@@KeithronPowell Do you think theyll come up with an expansion pack soon?

[@RichardCardilloJr2]

How about kit give away

[@KeithronPowell]

Hopefully soon

[@styls3429]

Simmons for the W

[@KeithronPowell]

👍🏽

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

It's my birthday, send that unclaimed drumset my way 😂

[@KeithronPowell]

😂😂😂 happy birthday

[@gabrieloliveira8573]

@@KeithronPowell thank you!!!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

In my humble opinion, I would rather have less sounds that are very high quality (Simmons, Alesis) than a billion not-so-great sounds (Donner, any other crap brand). If I can import my own high-quality samples, I'd rather play a Simmons kit. Especially since some of the original drum programmers from Simmons in the old days are back to work with the current Simmons company. Just my opinion.

[@KeithronPowell]

Agreed

[@Adam-ox1yx]

Are the crashes on the Titan 70 dual zone? Do they have choke? It looked like you said the Donner dual crashes, but the Titan's crashes only had single. PS - Great reviews. Im getting back into drumming and these two have been my struggle along with the Alesis Nitro Max and Alesis Surge.

[@KeithronPowell]

Yes and yes

[@keystonepirate2534]

🙏

[@Rockstar-vs4xv]

Titan 70. Easy drummer 3. Win

[@KeithronPowell]

👍🏽

[@keystoneskiguy2718]

Slick graphics, high level production these days!

[@hotarobin1]

..from the get-go you were always in favor of the Simmons 😆😆😆

[@KeithronPowell]

It’s no secret! The Simmons is amazing so the Donner had its work cut out for it. Now, the method I use tries to make it not about my thoughts but the facts. I am always looking for a drum to take it out but the more I test the more it stands out.

[@hotarobin1]

@@KeithronPowell still an excellent comparison. I am thinking about getting the Donner Blackbeat for my son as it's now $999 at Amazon for Black Friday.. Based on your comparison I am wagering that it is a step up from the DED 500 Pro and will be good bang for buck..

[@KeithronPowell]

@ I spoke with them and asked why they hadn’t sent the Backbeat… they told me because the module complaints would be the same since they didn’t make any changes to it over the other Donner Sets.