Just A Girl 5G* Rock Band 2 Expert Drums) w/ Ion Drum Rocker and more cymbals!

[Jefffdp]

you re a way better drummer than me and i can fc this on sightread.

i know about the fc stuff etc , but you have to play the game properly lol

nice video and nice drumming btw

[DaNgiTsJosH]

i think the sandals are sexy. dont hate cause he actually has game. Fuckin trolls.

[thedrummer171000]

wow nice rokband d-set

[wasabi50]

Hi Dave, awesome setup for the ion!, I'm having lots of problems with the original cymbals since they break easily, although I decided to pad the new ones and they are holding up fairly well, I want to change them for a set like yours but I don't know if they are compatible with the ion brain... I also noticed that you use 4 of them while the outputs of the module only allows for 8 connections, do you have a video explaining how to setup your set?, I would really appreciate it, keep on rocking!!

[davidshek]

I just used simple mono 1/4" Y-adapters on the Ion cymbal ports to plug in multiple cymbals. Nothing complicated. :)

[flyboy3d]

how does the Pintech TC cymbal you have for your hihatt feel. I'm thinking about getting 3 of the TC series for my Alesis E-drums. the 10, 14, and 18 inch

thanks

[davidshek]

I have another video up that specifically talks just about that cymbal for like 5 minutes. Go check that out. :)

[flyboy3d]

awesome thanks

[davidshek]

nice comment that gets you blocked, jackass.

[Khaosreign]

Nice set up you have there.

[aldrin81]

cool. can you tell me how loud the pedal is? i mean if you were in 2nd floor do you think they'l hear you kicking downstairs n does it make alot of vibrations onthe floor kicking like that stomping sound?

[davidshek]

Hmm I'm not sure I can answer that, since I've never used it on a 2nd floor. Watch for my next video, which is a noise comparison between the Roland KD-8 and Yamaha KP65. It might answer that. :)

[aldrin81]

dude is that a roland td 3 or 4

[davidshek]

None of the above. It's an Ion Drum Rocker, with a Roland KD-8 kick trigger, and Roland PDX-8 snare.

[PopesDrinkCoke09]

play reel drumz, noob!

obviously jk

[bontiguell]

Hey, well played. Just wondering why you bought the roland PDX-8 Snare. Which benefits does it give do you think. It comes across as a bit of a bell when you hit it.

[davidshek]

Because I find that Roland mesh pads feel more like a real acoustic snare than the Ion pads. So I replaced my snare with a PDX-8. :)

[e13c7r0nic]

Very nice. Well played, sir. Well played.

[xxxnityninexxx]

this guy has almost all the ion drum rocker experience and pintech experience

[deepfriedduck]

By the way, just to clarify, you know that I am referring to double stroke rolls, not single?

[deepfriedduck]

What size is that TC? Because I own a 14" TC cymbal and it is virtually unrollable, even when I tighten the wingnut fully. I wonder if you have a washer underneath your cymbal? I use a roland mount, and since it is plastic I haven't the need to do so, I wonder if it will make a difference. I am searching for a new ride-- do you reccommend PC or TC?

[davidshek]

Both my TC and PC are 10". My VisuLite (ride) is 12". I don't have a washer underneath the cymbal, just a felt sitting on top of a standard cymbal sleeve.

[deepfriedduck]

Hi, I am looking at these videos to see the Pintech cymbals tested out for my electronic kit. I have a question about your PC cymbal, can you do rolls on it? I had a TC series cymbal but was dissapointed as I couldn't do a roll as there was too much give. Does the PC or your blue one allow that?

[davidshek]

I can do that on any of my Pintech cymbals. You know the intro to "Hands Down", that quick roll on the yellow hi-hats? My TC can do that.

[OKScottish]

lol nice mandals lolo9lolooll

[richiardos]

awesome sandals dude XO

[julyfavre]

The ion set cant use a hihat pedal?

[thatasiankid118]

only when converted into a "real" electric set

[Flopnuts2112]

Were you able to plug all 4 cymbals in with some kind of splitter? Or are you using the 2nd hi hat in the blue snare position? Sorry if the terminology is off, I'm still a n00b at drumming. Thanks for the insight, and advice.

[davidshek]

I used a normal mono 1/4" splitter to plug in the extra cymbal to my Blue Cymbal port on the controller.

[51Thundersticks]

Nice. I'm having trouble with those 16th note bass kicks. Any tips?

[davidshek]

Well, they're only 8th notes due to the tempo of the song. But yeah, heel-toe. :)

[51Thundersticks]

Thanks. Pardon my ignorance.

[oneeyedlittleman]

Is heel-toe really necessary? it's not that fast.

[davidshek]

I suppose it's not strictly necessary, it's just habit for me.

[xxxnityninexxx]

holy crap if somebody make a contest about the coolest drums for rock band this guy will win

[008xtreme]

Your Overdrive fills are awesome.

[givemethelotion]

why didnt you just use the hihat kick box?

[davidshek]

Because I don't own one.

[Path19101]

How much did the whole setup cost? O.o You've got me interested

[davidshek]

More than I would care to think about :-P

[Path19101]

heh jeez good job though :D liked how you used the hi hat when needed

[pccope05]

Hey, I was just curious as to why you replaced your snare. Does the ion's snare suck, or it's just a preference?

[davidshek]

Nah it doesn't suck, just preference. I love Roland mesh pads. :)

[Freddyscount90]

Do you know how to use a bass-pedal for a non-electronic drumkit to this ION drumkit?

[davidshek]

You mean rig up just a kick pedal without the trigger pad? Yeah, PM me and I'll send you a link with instructions.

[dttorres93]

do u have acoustic drums?

[davidshek]

Yes, I even have a few videos posted of me playing them to RB songs.

[mikehrzgle]

You plan on getting a hihat kickbox or something similar?

[davidshek]

Nah, probably not. I'm ok with having those two 10" cymbals next to each other. If I want a real hi-hat, I'll play my acoustic drums. :)

[TheFlemm1234]

what pedals are they, yamahas?

[davidshek]

Yep, Yamaha Flying Dragon DFP-8210

[TheFlemm1234]

what beaters are they?

[davidshek]

Tama CB90F Felt Cobra Bass Drum Beaters

[amplifier316]

So whats goin on with the 4 cymbals? How u have all those hooked up? Wouldn't think the 360 brain that comes with the Ion set would have that many ports? I notice u have 2 cymbals doing the Blue nodes. Curious how, an what made u decide to do that? Is it easier with 4?

[davidshek]

The two blue cymbals are connected to the brain with a 1/4" mono splitter. Nothing fancy. :)

I did it because I wanted a blue close to my yellow for the open hi-hat notes that are charted to blue.

[omarcuellar2]

Doesn't your leg cramp up? I usually wear heavy shoes, usually just one on my right foot, and after 6 songs I start to cramp up and get numb.

[davidshek]

I've been playing drums for a LONG time. Leg cramps are many years ago. :)

[kardez13]

it's like a marathon.

you just need practice.

i really want to get the destroyer kick pedal.

looks "lighter" than the stock RB pedal.

[Fredward321]

just wondering here, call me stupid if you like:)

but the snare pad(red) does it really sound like your hitting an actual snare or it just sounds like your pounding in a piece of plastic?

Just Curious please respond

[davidshek]

You mean when I actually hit the PDX-8? You can hear noise quite clearly in one of my other videos, titled "Rock Band Drum Pad Noise Comparison". Check it out :)

[munkydung]

awesome! when are you going to hook up a hi-hat pedal? :)

[videoruler08]

i wish iu have the ion i could use my electric drum kit and play rockband on there that be awesome

[stud6543]

you can, check out cena's J5, i think, review and walkthrough

[idog63]

Dave you're the best! I'm going to get some of these Pintechs.

Us clueless rockband dads need some help knowing what hardware to go track down to add a 3rd/4th cymbal. How-to guide video please!

[idog63]

nevermind, just saw the hopedrums bundles. exactly what i wanted... thanks!

[instantdeath99]

I'm looking into getting these cymbals. The only problem is, I would have to buy a new stand.

What would be your price estimate for one cymbal (for now), and everything needed for it (a stand and whatnot)?

[davidshek]

Check out Hope Drums. They have some Rock Band special bundles (cymbal, stand, cable, etc.) on their website now for like $70-80 (for the 10" TC).

[wtf2112]

Awesome Man. I can't wait to get my 2 other Pintech cymbals, I'm loving my 10" as a hi-hat!

[angelslayerp]

sweet love these videos