E-Drum Cowbell DIY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- This video is about making an electronic cowbell out of an acoustic one.
It will become a single zone mono cowbell.
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You need a piezo, a mono jack plug, a rubber mouse pad or something similar made out of rubber and an old damaged rim noise eliminator. Actually you only need a piece of it.
Besides you need some foam, to damp the cowbell. It should be big enough to fill out the inside of the cowbell. Foam is often used as packing material. Sponges are made out of foam too.
Better remove the holding screw before starting.
It is important to find a flat plane spot for the jack plug. This spot is perfect, as the jack plug will not be in the way of the mount.
Mark it and drill a hole. Use a real power drill and not such a high-speed rotary tool, if you can. Make sure the hole has the right size.
Solder the black cable onto the ground connector of the jack and the red one onto the tip connector. Don’t get confused if the jack has 3 pins although it is a mono jack. The 3rd one is for the switch inside which gives the signal if something is plugged in.
Take a thick piece of double layered adhesive tape to attach the piezo to the cowbell.
The inner part has to be clean.
Remove the jack nut and the sticky tape protection layer and build in the jack plug first. Do not apply the piezo yet.
Tighten the nut after applying the washer.
Now paste the piezo onto the inner upper part of the cowbell. It should be in the middle and the cables shouldn’t be stretched.
Tape the cables to the surface, in case they have too much slag.
The cowbell is actually working, but still too noisy.
Now we’ll need the foam.
It is easier to make 2 foam pieces instead of one.
Mark it in form of the cowbell.
Cut out the foam piece and remove to corner where the jack plug is.
Try out if it fits inside the cowbell.
Build the second piece for the front part.
Cut out a matching piece rim noise eliminator for the upper edge.
Create a pattern for the rubber piece, which is covering the top surface of the bell.
It is enough to cover up half of the cowbell top.
Use this pattern on the rubber mouse pad and cut it out.
Place it together with the rim noise eliminator at the correct position to check if the relations are ok.
Sand and clean the surface at the position where you want to glue on the rubber parts.
Use a sort of glue that is made for both, rubber and metal when applying the parts.
You can take an old credit card or a piece of cardboard to evenly spread the glue.
Secure the parts at their place with sticky tape, until the glue has hardened.
If you want you can attach the mounting screw now.
Remove the tape after the recommended waiting time written on the glue. We waited for 24 hours.
It looks good so far.
You still need to stuff in the 2nd foam piece inside the bell.
Mount the cowbell on a spot you prefer. We will use it next to the hihat. The cowbell makes still some noise, but it’s not too noisy.
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Thanks, I spent ages to make it:)
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You are a genius!
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Followed the video exactly and managed to create an electronic cowbell with AliExpress stuff for less than €15. Thanks! :)
I built one according to your instructions. Looks and works great! Thanks for providing this.
carmine8 Cool, let me know if you have questions during the building process:)
And is velocity works?
I mean, you could have just made it from a tuna can if you're only triggering a sample from the percussive hit noise each time. But clear instructions so OKAY. Now you can make your own elec drums using this vid!
I would love to see a video on how to make a trigger out of a tube or a pipe, like the ddrum tube trigger
I don't even like the sound of cowbell but this video is so great ugh
Genius!!!! You are very clever! Well done!!!
Me at the start : why?
Me after the playing at the end: okay, yes. Want.
I need to get myself one on these. Thanks for the video!
My next project!
I need one of these, my friend ;-)
+Mike Luke Try this one: www.jobekydrums.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87&products_id=386&zenid=3v6qvufrgb2cmhrumv6rc45jn1
Good Video
Hi piezo means pressure triggered variable resistor, so how much different are two piezo. What kind of spec is the piezo you use in this diy projects, are all the e drum control module accept the set up?
Great tutorial. I'll be making one of those for myself.
+Lukasz R Cool, would like to see a picture of your result:)
+Vdrum Tips I'll send you one once it's finished but it'll take some time as I've only just ordered couple of components from China.
Hi, awesome videos....
Is this DIY compatible with the Roland SPD-30? Also, would you happen to know where I can buy these parts for this build. Thank you!
Needs more cowbell.. ask blue oyster if they can show you
What the name rim noise eliminators and the sticker? Where to buy
I love it , is a great invetion , put your rights on it !! I'm shure that the big companies will start to make them soon
Red Point Thanks. I know already a company who makes them.
Vdrum Tips anyway you made it beautifull !! Your channel is awesome !
+Vdrum Tips Who? I'd like to buy one.
I don't sell them, but a company called Jobeky Drums sells them.
Thanks! However I just ordered a piezo and cowbell to make one of my own. It looks like a fun project.
I’m laughing so hard right now. Pretty genius creation but the sample sound you used was exactly like a normal acoustic bell.
That was the point. It was made so it would sound exactly like a cow bell, only it would output sound through the sound module, so it comes out through whatever audio device youre using
Innovative but a lil redundant??? TD11KV default kit #9, 2nd mounted tom rim trigger performs this without any fuss! I'm sure if you either explore your standard settings or USB loadable patches you can achieve this effect without the DIY. Any robust trigger surface can give your the same properties, and you keep the acoustic cowbell for live work!
It's a lot easier to put a mic next to the original cowbell, so that the cowbell can still be used for both electronic and acoustic drums.
The idea is to use a cowbell WITH an electronic drum set. I have one at home, and acoustically the cowbell is just too damn loud.
Just sold my cowbells, damn it!
Needs more cowbell
I GOT A FEVER, AND THE ONLY CURE, IS, MORE COWBELL....
Really nice video :)
Thanks Vladimir!
Will this cowbell still trigger properly if I don't use the foam inside?
I want to use the cowbell with my acoustic set, but I don't want to mic it up every time.
Yeah I don't see why not
I made it but i have problem with the sounds' what should i do ?
what is a pietso or piezo?
This is super!!!
thanks 🐸,😋😊😀👍
Very nice video! I like your accent :)
What is the details of the piezo and also is it possible to make a 2 zone cowbell ^_^? Thanks in advance!
I was thinking about converting it into a dual zone cowbell. I might do it. The piezo is from r-drums. They are specialist in piezos, you might should ask them for more details:)
this is why I play acoustic lol save me the hassle but roland does make the best electric drums ill give you that
Erratic Boss Well, building such a thing has nothing to do with acoustic or not. Not everyone can play acoustic. I made this for the people that want to play drums but have to be quiet and therefore play e-drums and are open for DIYs. The hassle can be avoided by just buying an e-cowbell.
Great job
Robert L just looked shortly at the comment and I read "Get a job!" :D
Vdrum Tips 😂😂😂😂😂
Nice job? 😂😂😂😂
Vdrum Tips excellent job? 😂😂
Robert L Hahaha, sometimes you have to watch with both eyes:D
Vdrum Tips I agree.
Cowbell model? Pls model cowbell .
Wow, this is so cool. I wonder if I could put a trigger on my hi hats... hmmm
Yes, but it won't work as good as a Roland hihat.
why does farms do not want to create them ?
I asked the lady at the supermarket what aisle could I find a clue, and she acted really offended. :(
could you use expanding foam for the inside of the cowbell?
I would not do that, it will stuff the jack plug mechanics.
Vdrum Tips good point, didn't think of that!
hi v-drum!! how do you set what the piezo should sound? I dont know how to set the piezo to sound as; snare, toms and cymbals.
Depends on the module. Yu just select a different instrument in the module.
Vdrum Tips is there a software to use on a computer?
Yes, but you still need a module to convert the trigger signal.
Vdrum Tips now i imagine what it looks like. Many thanks! it sure is complicated to make your own e-drum pad.
I’m just curious can u make it a dual zone cowbell?
Hexen Lexen Yes, that would work in theory.
Vdrum Tips but I just don’t know if Roland or Alesis have two zones for the cowbell sounds
What kind of foam should I use?
Any foam works. It is just for sound dampening.
why use a mesh pad when you can damage your hands on a real cowbell ?
COOLL
where can i buy ?
+Ekim Ganimgil You can't buy them from me, but from Jobeky: www.jobekydrums.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87&products_id=386&zenid=7r1q8uuejpsr3grhcsp8qrctp3
ecelente manera de cagar una campana lp :/
waste of time
What's wrong with a normal cowbell? ...or a normal drum set? ...oooooooh, it's too loud?
Exactly. Probably the NO. 1 reason people play edrums.