Sweet tin Edrum

[timster47386]

I must say thank you 4 this i now have a bass from a tin can :)

[stratocaster539]

@timster47386 Haha nice! any video?

[17hamzah17]

this is great! but could you post a video of one actually being made from scratch?

[Midevilshadow]

This is pretty awesome. A question though. Since the bottom of the tin can is close to the mesh head, doesn't it produce a tin can sound when hit?

[stratocaster539]

@Midevilshadow Not with that kind of tin. The pressing is about 12-15mm deep and it's quite easy to get a good tension on the mesh.Cheers

[MrCGentertainment]

XD man were do u keep getting this music

[stratocaster539]

Haha I agree but it makes the drumming look better.

[djsnw]

yow, i got the dd505 drum from 'fame' ,but whats your's? alessis? by the way nice work mate

[stratocaster539]

Thanks mate!

I think mine was a 'black mamba' -they are all made by Medelli anyhow.

[stratocaster539]

Thanks for all your comments! Instructions for building are now in 'more info'

Cheers.

[bandaid85]

Great work, dude!

I'm working on some diy edrum myself, and would really appreciate if you could point me any website or forum witch could contain a project similar to yours. I have the structure figured out, and I'm looking for the best option to set the piezo, and yours is the one so far!

Thanks a lot!

[bradnightmare]

hey man, all your videos are great, couple questions though, i have a dd505 by session pro, just wondering how i can add more drum pads and cymbal pads to the existing drum module, and secondly, how can i change my already boring drum pads into near to real ones?

[asocietyred]

i'm a re re at building but i really want to do this. i have a dd908 brain i can use it right... i will give you credit if you help me.

[stratocaster539]

Do you want to build one of these or convert your existing pads?

[MikeyVPT]

Awesome! I use the Alesis Trigger IO, also, and it certainly does the trick!

I worked on a DIY project of my own, with awesome results, but I ended up going with an RET kit. I couldn't get used to mesh, but my project never felt anywhere near as good as the RET's.

Any suggestions for using a mylar head?

[stratocaster539]

Hi Mikey.I think just about any head should work with a piezo. The trick is to get a really good tension on the skin (more than a traditional drum) and a good foam of the right consistency that will transmit the energy to the piezo without damping the bounce.I have found a 3M sanding block is just right.

[gmscott]

No luck yet. But will be checking another Home Depot for the builders band or something similar over the weekend. =)

[stratocaster539]

Thanks man! Any luck with your conversion?

[gmscott]

Looks and sounds interesting! Looking forward to more info on this!!!