Should I Buy A TD30 Module Or TM6? (Ask 65 Drums: Episode 1)

[@FranksDrumCave]

This should definitely become a series!

[@Eeeeeeeeeee1e]

Dude this episode was totally awesome. Yes i would love to see more of these and the drum cover mentioned at the end great touch and more of this too. Really just got me thinking...awesome.

[@TechTraction]

Really enjoy the Q&A format. Definitely keep doing them as I planned to post a question soon (just working out the question details).

[@muskit_]

65 Questions

[@mespritguy]

Ayyy that really long one about the several options for a college dorm room was mine - thanks for the feature and the input! I actually ended up going for none of my initial considerations - I was about to get the TD4, but shipping and taxes put it around $515 when all was said and done, but EBay ran a 15% off 1-day coupon, and I was able to get a used TD11 for $575! Thanks for the help!

[@johndef5075]

Great deal on a nice set!

[@ZandrielGrimm]

I actually really like these kinds of videos!

[@FranksDrumCave]

The ATV Ride feels amazing to play

[@yosefsheinfil4320]

Hey Justin, I missed your videos over the last bunch of weeks. Glad you are getting back into it. I think one video a week is the right frequency.

[@65Drums]

I never took a break :) I still upload 1-3 videos a week. Glad you're enjoying them!

[@joshsoto6207]

This is a pretty cool idea for a series. I’m all in for it!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I love your new question and answer videos! Excellent!

[@VITAMINJSONGS]

Yes. Do a series Justin. Great work asl always.

[@gregwilliams2764]

Some lingering questions that I had were answered today. I wanted to let you know that I changed my mind about external triggers. I decided to buy the Jobeky ekit. . I looked at installing triggers myself then decided it was too much for me. The Jobeky kit is inexpensive and stylish. I’ve decided on my setup. I’m also in love with the Field cymbals. I haven’t decided on the module. I need 15 inputs. 7 drums, ride, hihat, and 4 crashes and 2 Roland pd8 pads. The only module that I’m convinced that can do that is the TD 30. I have ezdrummer 2 now but will definitely crossgrade to SD3. I’m buying a Gibraltar drum rack for my acoustic Mapex and the sizes of both sets are the same. This way I can use the rack for both kits. You can take credit for my decisions in choosing this equipment. Thank you for your advice and for sharing your knowledge. Greg

[@superj0hnb0y]

Love the Q&A idea keep it rollin!

[@heavyfn2236]

IMO I think you should carry on also first time commenting on any of your videos, given me a lot of insight over the time I've watched your many videos nice job :D

[@daveervin2209]

Excellent idea, please continue with more thanks.

[@vicelabae]

Loved this type of video... looking forward to more of them 👍

[@lifebehindbars68]

Awesome show. Enjoyed the Q&A. Would like to see more of it. Great channel, great job Bro. Keep up the good work. I really look forward to your next video with every last watched.

[@J_THOR]

Iv been anticipating you to make videos like this keep it up, and nice shirt

[@Vdrumtips1]

Hey Justin, I like the format. Especially if that you made clear what’s your opinion and what is a fact. I agree with you an that TD-4 set. 450 is a great a deal for this set if the condition is good. However, about the ATV ride. I spent some time with the Roland digital ride on the weekend. For me it is way ahead of the ATV ride. Regarding the RT-30s: I was actually surprised on how well they trigger. I wish there was a version of them that would be inside the pad.

[@65Drums]

I value your opinion the ride because I know you an ATV Ride. I've just used the ATV ride cymbal on 3 different drumsets all with the aD5 module. I don't specifically know how well it performs with a Roland module, but my experience with the aD5 was always very very good. But of course I did say in the video that the cy18 was objectively better.

[@billieshoemate4392]

You should do more videos like this. I enjoyed it and would love to see more!

[@JohnDRobinsonelectronicdrums]

a great video, Justin! I like the format!

[@1977eliasfigueroa]

I'd definitely love to see a "65 Questions" segment as @AnexPwned put it (nicely done btw) once a week, if possible? :)

[@DrumStickTortoise]

“Ask Justin” should definitely be a thing!

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Excellent video. I'd vote for more!

[@onyxavatar]

Excellent video. Please do more!!!!

[@stibs8058]

Thanks for the response!

[@LeToplache007]

This was great.

[@jonpnorris]

Hey Justin. I think about having these mesh heads and triggers on my dw kit all the time. The thing is buying another kit for practice isn’t in the budget right now. You know. It takes money to party. And we have twins on the way. So hey. I bought these drums to use. If I need to get a new kit some years down the road, then I’ll cross that bridge when I get there haha

[@TheDoubin]

Hi Justin, long time lurker here, love your channel! I'd like to know your take on a decision I'm having trouble to make. I own a td-11k for 2.5 years now and I've grown dissatisfied with the FD-8 and lack of bell on the ride. I'm thinking about investing some money on a CY13R and maybe a cheap 3rd party VH-11 ripoff, the lack of hi hat and bell can't continue. I recently saw your vids about silent acoustic drums (zildjian l-80 and remo silentstroke) and I'm thinking about maybe selling the td-11 and switching to a silent kit, I miss the acoustic feel. I live in an apartment so space and noise (and money) is an issue, but I've had no problems with the e-drums and the neighbours so far. Any advice would be of great help. Keep up the good work!

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

I do like this concept. You should definitely do this more often. I have so many questions. Here's my question. If I wanted to spend around $700 on an Alesis drum set, I could either get a used DM10 and change out the heads or I could get a brand new Command. The DM10 has nice big drum pads but the module is getting kind of old. Is the module on the Command any better? I know you can upload samples and I guess that's kind of cool but I'm not sure if I'd use that very much. It mainly comes down to the quality of the module sounds but the large drums is a plus. What do you think? Yes, I know there are quality concerns with Alesis but for whatever reason, those all mesh heads are appealing to me. I can't imagine going back to rubber pads.

[@markomarkovic5729]

Hey Justin, I like this kind of video and I want you to do it on a weekly basis :) Btw, do you have any new info about the Pearl E/Merge (build quality, sounds, etc) and/or DW/Gewa?

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

Where do we direct our questions? Like the premise btw. Thanks... Also do more videos of buy or pass on used kits!

[@joaopsemedo]

Nice video Justin thanks :)

[@calebschrimpf4590]

keep these vids going

[@Skillskate123]

I am looking for a $700 or less Edrum kit that supports double kick. i heard that the nitro doesnt support it but apparently the Dtx522k does. all i am looking for is double kick ability and decent sounds for price

[@aqlord]

MOAR

[@bryceee_]

What kind of electronic drum set would you recommend to play at church? That will sound and look decent as well. In any price range.

[@65Drums]

I made a whole video on that :) called best electronic drums for churches

[@MrGilperc]

Not dumb. Actually a great idea.

[@calvingudu9237]

Great vid as always I have an issue. My drummer Roland TM6 and uses side stick and rim shot. He never uses centre for snare. The problem is that when he hits rim shot all I get is side stick. How can I resolve this problem. Otherwise it means that I can’t use the snare trigger. Thanks for your help.

[@drewco9229]

Cooooool vid

[@alexercork1209]

Hey justin i was wondering if the alesis pro x hihat was compatible with the alesis mkii pro module

[@Iamadrummer]

I have the Simmons 1500. My question is there a stand alone hi-hat that will work with it?

[@InfamousDrew]

Hey justin do you think the pads and cymbals from an Alesis DM10 MKII would work well on a Roland td30 module?

[@greghackney3670]

Do one every week!

[@efraindiaz1990]

I want to buy a Alesis strike drum kit but I don't know if it still has the hihat problem and do you recommend it for a small church

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

your boi Efrain everybody is gonna tell u not to buy it but I absolutely love mine. It is like one of the largest electronic kits though so keep that in mind

[@efraindiaz1990]

Timothy Krier thank you for that but does the hihat work fine

[@yohancesarmiento3476]

your boi Efrain on alesis’ youtube channel they showed off firmware update 1.4 which claims to fix things like loading times and the hi hat playability issues, check it out yourself on alesis’ channel

[@matthewmore6893]

Honestly I prefer the alesis strike module over the pearl mimic pro. They just released v.1.4 update that has 15 new acoustic kits and fixes the hi hat and slow load times. If u buy the full kit with pads get guitar center pro coverage

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

Loading times still suck on my v1. 3 but hihat works fine. I'm just a metal drummer though so my hihat skills aren't super technical.

[@springgyfit4414]

Hey Justin, I'm looking forward in making my kit hydrid. So, in your opinion, roland TD 30 is a better choice than TM 6?

[@chezchezchezchez]

Any downsides to the atv cymbal with a td-17? Thanks!!!

[@PCTennis]

Jim Cheseborough yeah good idea I presume if it had 2 inputs the atv one then it should work

[@carlossegura1542]

Jim Cheseborough It should work better than the cy-13 or cy-15, you won’t have any issues

[@sethheppner6761]

Can you do Tm6 vs td27 video?

[@CAMOAH1]

hI, can someone use only the TM 6 Pro alone for drumming for a program or recording?

[@NeilDjents]

Direct drive pedal or chain drive?

[@markomarkovic5729]

I suggest to try both and then decide which you like better

[@TheBonsaiRonin]

Just watched the version 1.4 video.. Load times were 1 to 3 seconds

[@FussyFangs_]

could i put piezos inside mesh practise pads?

[@mikestein1024]

Aura yes you can

[@billymayo3640]

How would you rate the sounds on the Alesis Nitro?

[@65Drums]

They are terrible. Just like the sounds all $300 Drumsets 😂

[@billymayo3640]

Well heck

[@stevenlumbert5441]

what throne would you recommend

[@mikestein1024]

Steven Lumbert the kind you sit on and does not cost 400 bucks lol

[@mikestein1024]

UFO trigger bar vs rdrums not setup but triggering results

[@LeToplache007]

Mike Stein UFO will trigger much better

[@larssral-n8942]

I think You should not buy a dw set and convert it becouse You have such a good sounding set and take everything away from it

[@quebic785]

Can you send me one of your drumsets???

[@jonahpaz.]

Please, Justin, put this one in another Ask 65 Drums video hahaha.

[@drewco9229]

First

[@Flexapr]

Justin, can you call me and just block your phone number? I don’t have time to type the several questions I have for you re: my new, still unopened TD 25-KV & my old TD 8 V-Custom Kit. I need to set up and start playing again after my 3 year hiatus. Thx bud. Alex.