I have been searching two years for a flagship electronic kit to replace my seven year old Roland TD-30KV V Pro kit. I played several top of the line electronic kits the past two years. Many of the kits drum sounds were OK, but all of the cymbals felt fake like my Roland kit. I played a Zildjian Alchem-E Gold EX kit during the Music City Drum Show the weekend of July 21st and 22nd. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Mike Weber with Zildjian. Mike was gracious with his time, demonstrated the kit, and answered all of my questions. Out of all of the best electronic drum kits I played and listened to at the drum show, this drum kit had the best sound and feel. This drum kit is both an acoustic and an electronic drum kit. I purchased a Zildjian Alchem-E Gold EX kit. When I got home, I setup the kit and updated the firmware to the latest version. I setup the module and assigned Yamaha Recording Custom sounds to the toms and kick drum. A Ludwig Black Beauty for a Snare drum. I also created a Pearl Reference kit inside the module. Cymbals as Zildjian K Sweet and ride as a Zildjian Concept Sizzle Ride. I switch back and forth to Z Custom cymbals. The K Sweet and Z Custom cymbals sound so good. My friends and family say that the kit sounds amazing. The sound of the drums are fantastic. The cymbals sound, articulation, and feel are just like real cymbals, because they are real cymbals. I love this kit
I finally got my kit! It’s still not fully setup so haven’t properly played on them yet but so far the kits awesome. The reso heads on the bottoms of the shells make them sound sick too. Cool hearing about free cymbals!! Is there anywhere you can link about that? Still no clue on extra cymbal availability here in the uk.
@xbox360Rob extra cymbals should be available soon. Free cymbals upgrade is for early adopters as they upgraded them to more smooth triggering. Overall you will love the kit.
@@BLASTARDOFEDRUMS-cg8mmthanks, would I count as an early adopter as the kits only just become available here in the uk? I ordered maybe 8-12 weeks ago and it’s only just come. Thanks
Did the 1.5 update make a big difference in the cymbal triggering? Finding it odd there are so few reviews on these. I tried them at guitar center but it’s in the original firmware and the cymbals can’t detect double strokes, flams, hitting the high hat while closing it, etc. like there is a processing delay. Also, how did you get additional cymbals? Doesnt look like they sell them individually
@ki-lowatt7789 I was lucky to get cymbals from Zildjian. 1.5 software update made a huge difference on triggering the cymbals. It's much easier to set them up properly and more updates are on the way. On top that second generation of cymbals should be out soon and as far as I know you will be able to swap them for free if you already purchase the kit. There is no more processing delay and loading kits is also quicker.
@@BLASTARDOFEDRUMS-cg8mm thanks for the reply. The lowered price makes them more appealing even with the early bugs, as long as it’s the updated triggers.
@ki-lowatt7789 I love my Zildjian Perfect Tunes Headphones. Best one i ever have to play ekit. Plus app itself is outstanding with more updates to come.
I have been searching two years for a flagship electronic kit to replace my seven year old Roland TD-30KV V Pro kit. I played several top of the line electronic kits the past two years. Many of the kits drum sounds were OK, but all of the cymbals felt fake like my Roland kit.
I played a Zildjian Alchem-E Gold EX kit during the Music City Drum Show the weekend of July 21st and 22nd. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Mike Weber with Zildjian. Mike was gracious with his time, demonstrated the kit, and answered all of my questions. Out of all of the best electronic drum kits I played and listened to at the drum show, this drum kit had the best sound and feel. This drum kit is both an acoustic and an electronic drum kit.
I purchased a Zildjian Alchem-E Gold EX kit. When I got home, I setup the kit and updated the firmware to the latest version. I setup the module and assigned Yamaha Recording Custom sounds to the toms and kick drum. A Ludwig Black Beauty for a Snare drum. I also created a Pearl Reference kit inside the module. Cymbals as Zildjian K Sweet and ride as a Zildjian Concept Sizzle Ride. I switch back and forth to Z Custom cymbals. The K Sweet and Z Custom cymbals sound so good. My friends and family say that the kit sounds amazing. The sound of the drums are fantastic. The cymbals sound, articulation, and feel are just like real cymbals, because they are real cymbals. I love this kit
Are you saying they gave you two extra cymbals?
@@flyhsm i bought them separately
I finally got my kit! It’s still not fully setup so haven’t properly played on them yet but so far the kits awesome. The reso heads on the bottoms of the shells make them sound sick too.
Cool hearing about free cymbals!! Is there anywhere you can link about that? Still no clue on extra cymbal availability here in the uk.
@xbox360Rob extra cymbals should be available soon.
Free cymbals upgrade is for early adopters as they upgraded them to more smooth triggering.
Overall you will love the kit.
@@BLASTARDOFEDRUMS-cg8mmthanks, would I count as an early adopter as the kits only just become available here in the uk? I ordered maybe 8-12 weeks ago and it’s only just come. Thanks
@@xbox360Rob 100%
Did the 1.5 update make a big difference in the cymbal triggering? Finding it odd there are so few reviews on these. I tried them at guitar center but it’s in the original firmware and the cymbals can’t detect double strokes, flams, hitting the high hat while closing it, etc. like there is a processing delay. Also, how did you get additional cymbals? Doesnt look like they sell them individually
@ki-lowatt7789 I was lucky to get cymbals from Zildjian.
1.5 software update made a huge difference on triggering the cymbals.
It's much easier to set them up properly and more updates are on the way.
On top that second generation of cymbals should be out soon and as far as I know you will be able to swap them for free if you already purchase the kit.
There is no more processing delay and loading kits is also quicker.
@@BLASTARDOFEDRUMS-cg8mm thanks for the reply. The lowered price makes them more appealing even with the early bugs, as long as it’s the updated triggers.
@@ki-lowatt7789 they are competitive for sure now!
@@BLASTARDOFEDRUMS-cg8mm last question. 😅 how do you like the headphones noise cancelation? I currently use Sony XM3.
@ki-lowatt7789 I love my Zildjian Perfect Tunes Headphones.
Best one i ever have to play ekit.
Plus app itself is outstanding with more updates to come.