QUOTE(zzzxtreme @ Jun 15 2011, 11:18 AM)
hi isaac. thanks.
real question is, if I get this vdrum model, i wonder if it has all the attributes that a drummer needs (I'm no drummer). like does it have enough sensitivity levels ?
and the cymbals, I assume, it if you hit it at different parts, and different strength, it will sound radically different.
so yeah, the summary is, will it be enough for a rock/metal drummer to play most kinds of drum arrangement ?
Its alright I guess lah

But then again, you can't expect everything from an electronic kit. Sure, its got its perks, but its got its disadvantages too. If you've got the dough, go for it. I don't see how it will be a loss.
QUOTE(brokenbomb @ Jun 15 2011, 05:13 PM)
psst. someone here got himself a brand new DW snare!! hahaha
ah and for those bedroom drummers (like me), dont forget to play with a band, sehebat mana u play thomas lang song, its no use if u dont play with a real guitarist, bassist and singer. trust me. I know a guy who got 2nd place in DCA singapore, but when put him in a band, useless! hahaha
metal? like wat my metal teacher said "u only need speed, endurance and a bit of creativity to play metal" haha. so true! he's been playing metal for like his whole life now and yet when i ask him to teach me metal, he reject it and said "its better for u to learn hard stuff like jazz, funk or even latin"
PICTURES. NAO.
And I agree. You can play all the covers in the world, but if you don't learn how to work with other musicians, and learn how to make way or compensate for their weaknesses or play to their strengths, you can't really drum.
However, I disagree with the metal statement. A few pages ago, I remember talking about how many metal drummers are underestimated by the drumming world. Yes, there is speed and stamina. But metal isn't just about that. You've also got your timing issues. Not everyone can blast at extremely high speeds following a click.
The creativity factor is also there. A lot of up and coming metal bands don't just go with the standard rushes and so on, but oddly placed kicks and weird timings mixed with speed also are up there.
Yes, jazz, funk, latin, all that is important. But metal drumming still shouldn't be downplayed.