Hi bro, love this video! Thank you so much. I live in Zimbabwe and travelling to Berlin in July for a month and seriously considering investing in this kit because I live in an apartment with very little to no margin for noise! I’m currently using a set of the old remo practice pad set. The feel on these things is terrible, too hard, loud and with no feel or difference in sound between the pads. I haven’t practiced at all this year because there’s simply no motivation. I desperately need the true touch setup So first of all I’m glad to hear that they are light weight as I will need to pack them in my second luggage allowance bag. My question is about the kick pad. Fortunately I live on the ground floor of an apartment complex (so no one below me to complain about noise) but I’m wondering if that kick pad carries much through the walls next door or if it’s quiet enough to confidently kick the thing without worrying much? Also, whats the name of those rubber cymbals? I’m currently using my actual cymbals with the Hq sound off pads on them. The ride is fine but it’s too hard and harsh feeling on the hats, something softer and quieter would be preferable.
Hey thanks for reaching out. I’d say the kick is probably the softest part of the whole kit in terms of volume produced. I would still think about impact noise overall. So a thick workout gym rubber mat then carpet on top as drum platform would isolate you from the whole room. Less worry about impact noise reaching anyone from all four sides. They are lightweight only the kick pad is a little hefty.
The rubber cymbals I’m using are called Lemon Cymbals from alibaba. Any rubber ecymbal would work. Maybe check the used market. broken ecymbal too. If not using it as edrums anyway. You just need quiet practice. But yeah Lemon Cymbals have nice large sizes and cheap enough.
great review mate, I am considering this kit, I'm in Sydney Australia and live in a 1 bedroom unit. Noise is a big issue for me so any kind of cymbals is a no go zone as even low profile ones would penetrate through our walls. I'm currenting just practicing on a rubber knee pad but want something similar to my acoustic kit that is currently located at my Fathers house. A few questions: would you say this kit is more compact and quiet then a roland mesh kit? because I had to sell mine because it was too big and even a little to loud for my unit! If I were to purchase just the snare and kick pad to start off with. Would you recommend this Kickpad or should I go with an Evens Realfeel or Gibraltar 10in (round one) instead? It would be a double kick setup if that changes the answer? Thanks in advance, you got a Sub from me :-)
Hey man thanks! Preciate you. 🙏🏽 First, depends on what roland kit you are comparing it too. If the big shell ones then Tama true touch is quieter, actually may be the quietest pad out there. But vs shallow roland pads they may be close if not similar. Second, if you could test them and see what you prefer I think that would be best. Personally I may actually go with a used or even broken roland KD9/KD10. Those feel good. Gibraltar may be a tiny bit better in terms of feel, but Tama kick pad would more quiet for sure. I wouldn’t even look at evans or similar design. But that’s just me. Also if you’re in a flat rubber mat+carpet might help with impact noise.
Thanks bro that's some good ideas. I didn't think to use a broken kd9 or 10 ill keep a look out. Yeah noise, size and feel are my biggest factors. Because I will not get much play time on my Acoustic so I want something to feel close and not feel so strange when swapping over. @@ProjectBeats_
Thanks! Buy oof you got me. I dint know they made kick pads, unfortunately it doesn’t reach our shores. Sorry can’t help but it looks like a quality product. Foam much deeper than drumeo’s.
They may sound “way” better (also debatable) but as mentioned I have no interest nor use of any sounding lvc for my home practice kit. Always a case to case basis. I’d rather put that money towards other gear.
That is ONE sweet sounding cymbal and it really pairs well with your crash and hats.... great choice and congrats!
That’s a great idea with the cymbal felt held on by a nut and bolt! Would’ve never thought of that!
Thanks! I thought those million holes could be useful 😅
That little groove you started at around 2:40ish was NASTY man. Sheeesh. Loved it
Wooot thank you! 🙏🏽
Great review, super playing too man.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Hi bro, love this video! Thank you so much. I live in Zimbabwe and travelling to Berlin in July for a month and seriously considering investing in this kit because I live in an apartment with very little to no margin for noise! I’m currently using a set of the old remo practice pad set. The feel on these things is terrible, too hard, loud and with no feel or difference in sound between the pads. I haven’t practiced at all this year because there’s simply no motivation. I desperately need the true touch setup
So first of all I’m glad to hear that they are light weight as I will need to pack them in my second luggage allowance bag. My question is about the kick pad. Fortunately I live on the ground floor of an apartment complex (so no one below me to complain about noise) but I’m wondering if that kick pad carries much through the walls next door or if it’s quiet enough to confidently kick the thing without worrying much? Also, whats the name of those rubber cymbals? I’m currently using my actual cymbals with the Hq sound off pads on them. The ride is fine but it’s too hard and harsh feeling on the hats, something softer and quieter would be preferable.
Hey thanks for reaching out. I’d say the kick is probably the softest part of the whole kit in terms of volume produced. I would still think about impact noise overall. So a thick workout gym rubber mat then carpet on top as drum platform would isolate you from the whole room. Less worry about impact noise reaching anyone from all four sides. They are lightweight only the kick pad is a little hefty.
The rubber cymbals I’m using are called Lemon Cymbals from alibaba. Any rubber ecymbal would work. Maybe check the used market. broken ecymbal too. If not using it as edrums anyway. You just need quiet practice. But yeah Lemon Cymbals have nice large sizes and cheap enough.
Thanks bro, will definitely check those out!
great review mate, I am considering this kit, I'm in Sydney Australia and live in a 1 bedroom unit. Noise is a big issue for me so any kind of cymbals is a no go zone as even low profile ones would penetrate through our walls.
I'm currenting just practicing on a rubber knee pad but want something similar to my acoustic kit that is currently located at my Fathers house.
A few questions:
would you say this kit is more compact and quiet then a roland mesh kit? because I had to sell mine because it was too big and even a little to loud for my unit!
If I were to purchase just the snare and kick pad to start off with. Would you recommend this Kickpad or should I go with an Evens Realfeel or Gibraltar 10in (round one) instead? It would be a double kick setup if that changes the answer?
Thanks in advance, you got a Sub from me :-)
Hey man thanks! Preciate you. 🙏🏽 First, depends on what roland kit you are comparing it too. If the big shell ones then Tama true touch is quieter, actually may be the quietest pad out there. But vs shallow roland pads they may be close if not similar. Second, if you could test them and see what you prefer I think that would be best. Personally I may actually go with a used or even broken roland KD9/KD10. Those feel good. Gibraltar may be a tiny bit better in terms of feel, but Tama kick pad would more quiet for sure. I wouldn’t even look at evans or similar design. But that’s just me. Also if you’re in a flat rubber mat+carpet might help with impact noise.
Thanks bro that's some good ideas. I didn't think to use a broken kd9 or 10 ill keep a look out. Yeah noise, size and feel are my biggest factors. Because I will not get much play time on my Acoustic so I want something to feel close and not feel so strange when swapping over. @@ProjectBeats_
Really helpful video! But have you tried Prologixx Thunderkick? How is it different from a tama pad?
Thanks! Buy oof you got me. I dint know they made kick pads, unfortunately it doesn’t reach our shores. Sorry can’t help but it looks like a quality product. Foam much deeper than drumeo’s.
Get Zildjian L80s and pair the True Touch with those. Way better than whatever low volume cymbals those were.
They may sound “way” better (also debatable) but as mentioned I have no interest nor use of any sounding lvc for my home practice kit. Always a case to case basis. I’d rather put that money towards other gear.
Love the content ❤
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