Its... okay only lah. You could do much better. Add a bit more, and go for the Sabian B8s. Or even on a lower budget, the Meinl MCS set does pack a punch. PM me for details of the MCS if you wanna buy a set.

I don't totally agree.

With better cymbals, you can coax out better sounds, no?
While yes, great drummers can make not very good kits sound reasonably alright, there is a reason for all that high end gear.

Yep A better quality metal, better hammering, nicer sound overall.

Also, try out Silken. Definitely much better than the Planet Zs and Sabian Solars while at a good price. Check out Stagg DH also.

about RM1.2k retail I believe?

Not necessarily laa... I mean, good drums ARE good drums. :/ If not then everyone should stick with Pearl Forums. xD

No lahh.. Just an example. Better than a lot of the other entry level ones.

This thing? A cajon

Its on Friday and its 10 bucks.

I'm heading to Singapore this weekend. May be able to check out some drum shops. Anyone want anything?

Msia takda ke? Hmm.. no guarantee arh. Do you know who deals them?

I guess so lah. Better than most sub 2k ones.

Tama Swingstar right... The latest production ones were a step below the Rockstars, but they were still quite okay lah. Lower middle class?

However, the Made in Japan 80s Swingstars were their midrange kit. So it depends

And I am inclined to believe that yes, both are better than the Forums, but with good heads, good tuning, and a good drummer.. The difference doesn't matter THAT much. I'd still go for the Swingstar though.

I'll try to go to Drum Resources or Swee Lee, if I have the time. Not sure if I can though, I'll be down for a conference, and if it ends too late, the shops might be closed.

That's a nice set. xD However, it is also VERY costly. Under 20k lah, which makes it a cheaper option than the TD20SX. But I wouldn't go for it.

Use cymbal cleaning solutions But make sure its correct for your type of cymbal metal.

And nope, you don't have to clean em everyday. xD

It depends on the venue.

But yes, anyway, at the very least, bring your sticks and a drum key. Masking tape of duct tape too, if possible. You never know when it'll come in handy.

Generally, I bring a snare, my cymbals, and my double pedals if necessary (unless I'm familiar with the venue). Those cover my basic sound already. If the set is a horrible kit, at least I can just rely on what I bring. Besides that, masking tape, screwdriver, allen key, drum key, sticks.

Once I brought an extra floor tom >=)

Best thing is to call up the place and ask.

I still play at home on my pillows xD

I don't know about the XM. it seems like no one uses it I know its cheap, but quality control, I'm not sure about that. It looks cheap too.

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Added on July 21, 2011, 2:29 pmI don't know about the XM. it seems like no one uses it I know its cheap, but quality control, I'm not sure about that. It looks cheap too.

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Anyone here uses drum effects live? MIDI switching and what not?

Our drum thread is growing rather dead HAHAHAHA!

Anyone performing soon? Wanna revive that snare gathering thing?

Just keep doing more and more exercises, like try finishing 2-3 books per subject per week at least. Its not that hard

I'm in the Star-KDU MY Challenge Semifinals were yesterday. Keep an eye out on Wednesday's Star paper.

Snare gathering during Hari Raya hols time can?