The BEST UPGRADE For Your "Out of Date" Electronic Drumset

[@65Drums]

I totally agree, the drum module makes a world of difference. Electronic drum pad technology moves pretty slow, but modules keep getting better and better.

[@LS67NOVA]

I've been watching a ton of your videos.... But I didn't see anything on the td6. I'm looking at a used td6....pdx6 rack toms and td80r snare and pd80 floor tom. Cy8 hi hat, cymbal 1 and 2, and ride. Comes with a PA system too. I'm just a basement drummer. No aspirations of playing out anywhere. What are your thoughts on that system? Especially the stock sounds of the td6? What would be a good module upgrade down the road? Thanks!

[@montereycalifornia]

@@LS67NOVA Td-6 is great! over a 1000 sounds and is a fav of mine. A backup, when my strike goes to the shop.

[@EasyHeat]

I'm completely with you on that Justin, although on a uber tight budget? The Roland TD-6V ain't too shabby of a module. Especially when compared to the old Alesis Trigger I/O I used to struggle with constantly! LMAO!

[@EasyHeat]

@@LS67NOVA I just got a great condition TD-6V w/ psu and cables for $150 shipped. It's honestly great given it's age.

[@VegasAlien1]

I LMAO when you mentioned going to a guitarist's house who has a kit set up! I have stories about those kits... I learned to always bring a drum key, my own throne, sticks, pedal and pliers.

[@jeffdacey1255]

I started with the same components you started with, ie, the Roland TD6 module with rubber pads and a mesh snare. Not long after, I met a drummer who played this kit and had one of his own that he was upgrading. So he offered me three Roland mesh head pads for a decent price. That made a world of difference in terms of feel and rebound. So instead of selling the original rubber pads, I looked for a way to extend the kit. I found the Roland TMC6 module with 6 additional trigger inputs. So I could add additional pads and I bough a couple extra Roland cymbal pads. In the end, I have the kick pad, 4 rubber drum pads (+ 1 apare), 3 cymbal pads, and 2 hi hat cymbal pads, each with their own pedal. Using the TD6 and TMC6 modules, I can change the setup instantly such that the kit can be made left handed if needed. Someday, I will upgrade the TD6.

[@randycassidy198]

I love my td6 though with some love n tweeking it sounds great 👍🏼

[@DyerEntertainmentLLC]

What's up man just wanted to say thank you for all you do for the Strike Community it really means a lot! Band recordings have been amazing when I use the "Seven Rec"

[@OthonasDrums]

Yeap 1.Module 2.hihat 3.snare 4.kick drum

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

I understand what you mean if it sounds good it makes it more fun!!🤘

[@Morningdovecamp]

Great practical advice thanks!

[@EasyHeat]

The Roland TD-6V is honestly still a quite competent little module on a budget tho IMO. For one thing it's got independent and splittable 1/4 inch TRS jacks for each pad instead of a cumbersome cable snake. Another, while not comparable to SPD/EZD3/BFD/SSD 5.5? The TD-6V has thousands of sounds compared to even newer modules. Sure, a lot of them are cheesy, but the variety Roland offered back then was massive. My last point? Classic 5-pin MIDI I/O. While obviously not as convenient as a USB type-B port? Adds a significantly large amount of hardware integration options for someone who's well versed in such MIDI nerdishness. As someone who has more than a couple mobile sized audio interfaces with 5-pin MIDI onboard, multiple high end VTS drum-ware licenses, and a solid Macbook? The Roland TD-6V had honestly fit within my meager DIY A2E conversion budget quite nicely. In a pinch? Like say my Mac going on the fritz? The onboard samples work. Not ideal, but doable, and far less of a performance liability than some proprietary all in one cable snake IMO. My 2 cents... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MrChrisDrums]

Module for sure man. Most good quality pads will last forever. Great video!

[@NarrowPathFarm707]

The TD-6 module is user friendly and still sounds great, even to this day!

[@gxbchiro]

Great video! I still have an old Roland MDS-3 drum rack with hardware, CY-5/pedal, KD-9 with a old pedal. I only need to get a cheap mesh snare, CY-8 for a crash and a few cables and I am in business. Glad I kept all these spare parts. BTW I agree, this drum kit of yours is to gorgeous to take a chance on gigging out with.

[@danmayo9182]

OK, you got my attention - that module sounds awesome! If the sounds are good, it's amazing how it can change one's perception of the pads. If I switch from a kit with a tight sounding kick drum to one with a deep, thud-y one, I could swear that the kick pad feels different, looser. Our brains are so trained by years of physical experience with acoustic drums that it fills in tactile "information"/sensation that isn't actually there. Great video! Too bad you couldn't also play the TD6 for comparison. I bet it's night and day.

[@adamr8628]

My son wants electronic drums for his 12th birthday. I considered a few new options, including the Alesis Nitro mesh, and Simmons Titan 50. I think those are more cheaply made than the Roland V drums? The V drums are the adjustable tension fabric mesh tops, right? Are there any things I would be missing by buying these older V drums (from 2004?) vs the other newer options? I found some V drums locally with the TD-6V module for about $350. Thats the same price as the brand new Alesis Nitro mesh including shipping. I'm thinking the Roland V drums are way better?

[@alexwestconsulting]

not that you are wrong, but this isnt really an upgrade per se considering the module itself costs well over twice the rest of the kit. This is really just buying a premium module and settling for using the same old hardware. Id really recommend using the same module but interfacing with a decent drum vst.

[@thingsdemystified]

But you didn't even play the TD-6. How do you know it's no good? You definitely should have gotten a replacement AC adapter.

[@PEP.]

its worth the upgrade anyway. The td6 was good for its time, but now, even if he didn't try it, its worth it for the upgrade.

[@Crazy-Roland-vDrums]

the bass sounds really "clicky" at 2:55... thanks!!

[@edgarsousa6630]

Hi, do you still have the td6 module? Would you sell it to me ? I have an Alesis Nitro and I want to follow your advice and upgrade the module 😀

[@Dadedrums]

Totally agree with you! And wow... that module really kills it,huh?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

It is pretty rad!

[@DivisionStreetDrums]

Great Video, good reason to not throw away old e drums. you never know when you might need a drag around kit.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Right? I wish I still had all my Alesis strike pads! I'd have a spare kit just chillin!

[@michakoczaja9343]

Hello SiREN-DRUMS. I have a question about your old "Frankenstein" ;) Roland-2box 3 configuration. Please tell me did you have some hidden so called "Zourman hihat conversion box" connected somewhere while doing this video? Please does anybody tell me IS IT REALLY NECESSARY TO HAVE "ZOURMAN CONVERSION BOX" TO BE ABLE TO USE ROLAND FD-8 (OR OTHER ROLAND/YAMAHA PEDAL CONTROLLER E.G FD-7, FD-8) ? This is the question which no one give specific answers to (drumit 3 compatibility list tells that FD-7 is ok? I still don't know). I'm planning to buy 2box drumit three. I have FD-8 roland hi hat controller and don't want to buy any expensive "conversion boxes" unless its necessary. Thanks!

[@yesfratbknowin1631]

so true I have a td6 ,15 odd yrs old original pads bar the snare still in good nic my kvx td17 is also pretty good

[@petergriffinelectricdrums4164]

😆🤣🤣👍 Dang.. I must tell ya the Truth- Once I saw that tiny little kit and I ALMOST STARTED TOO CRY!!!! LoL 😆 hahahahaha I was like OH GOD NOOOO WAY lol I would play with a Band on that!’ 😳😳 Hahahahaha right? But dang after ya played it... haha not so bad I guess Cool 😎 vid my dude!

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Hahaha totally bro imagine what I thought when I knew I eventually had to play it lollll I'm like SOMETHING GOOD MUST COME OF THIS LMFAO

[@FranksDrumCave]

Bring out the small drums!😃

[@terrytk9398]

Thanks for posting & great drumming! Not sure how you upgraded? Is it an old Roland kit with a new brain? Cheers & nice work.😀👍

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Yes exactly. I just replaced the TD-6 module with the 2Box DrumIt3. Thanks for watching! :)

[@MarkIanMoral]

does triple zone ride will work on td6 module? if yes how? thank you so much!

[@markricher7362]

Yes Roland! You could literally throw a roland kit under the bus and it would still play. I've been playing on my Roland kit for about 20 years with zero problems! I have had to repair or replace nothing and I beat the holy hell out of it!

[@matheuspenguin2016]

hey man great video! how are you able to use so many cymbals with the stirke module?

[@gxbchiro]

I think he uses cable splitters from this guy www.drumsplitters.com/ I have some and they work great.

[@MusicJunkie37]

What happened to your CY-8 on a Hi-hat stand?

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Oh that was a while back. Basically just upgraded the cymbal from that setup

[@MusicJunkie37]

@@AtTheSourceStudios So except for the VH-11 controller, and a hi-hat stand, the VH-11 clutch, Cymbal pad, what more do you need? An Insulator plate?

[@chriskay9721]

Hey dude. Is there anyway I can get in contact with you. Looking to build my kit up. Thanks

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Yeah man I see this what are you looking at?

[@chriskay9721]

SiREN-DRUMS hey what’s up dude. I’m not on here much. But want to get what you recommend. Love the kit you have, but I’m going from acoustic to electric and wanted to see what you think. If you can hit me up on Instagram, it would be way easier for me to chat. If that’s cool. @c.khachigian

[@chriskay9721]

If you don’t mind bro. I can pay you for your help also. Just trying to get a kit already.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

@@chriskay9721 for sure man. Can you link me to your FB? I can message you on there? (Sorry don't have Instagram)

[@chriskay9721]

Hey sure. Here you go. facebook.com/chris.khachigian

[@tlkshowhst]

Forget a new module all together and just use the midi out to trigger Addictive Drums 2. Done.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Of course that's an option but I wouldn't consider gig ready. A lot of people don't want to have a computer and interface dedicated to their drums or more importantly have no clue how. Regardless though I don't personally consider bringing an interface and a computer to a stage as "giggable". I know what you're saying but it's definitely not an "upgrade" to the kit.

[@tlkshowhst]

@@AtTheSourceStudios I see, but for someone could get a reasonably powerful windows tablet and run the module via USB. A really cheap usb 2.0 DAC is still better than the converters on a lot of modules. But that drumit is sick. I used to own one and it's really powerful

[@K3NH]

Hi, you can always upload sounds from every vst to that 2box module and play it as you were playing with usb cable to pc, better i would say because latency seems to be minimal. Havent tried that yet, but im interested with that 2box module.😀 Cheers!

[@sagiriizumi8079]

Add 2 more tom pads

[@gxbchiro]

BTW, I need to mention that having a large drum set is not impressive if you can't play well. I've seen many drummers gigging with very small unimpressive drum sets creating awesome music. What impresses audiences is MUSICALITY!

[@michaeljoyner2934]

You’re lucky that high hat pedal still works.

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Oh it barely worked! Lol i had to really slam down on it every time and that's after I adjusted it all the way down. That and the KD-9 kick had one of the drum key screws missing (very common for both to be missing I'm sure you know) but that held together good after a little tightening.

[@urhottto45]

Informative!!👍👍#50

[@DyerEntertainmentLLC]

Hey man could you give your email? Just had a few questions.

[@FranksDrumCave]

Yeah the module is the best upgrade