TOURTECH TT-16S Electronic Drum Kit

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The daddy of percussion instruments. The acoustic drum kit has been around as long as contemporary music itself. It’s important to have a sturdy stand to keep your keyboard on whether you’re playing live or using it in the studio. Piano Benches

From a single 5" speaker, the TT-PSM5 delivers a full-range sound between 80Hz and 14KHz - perfect for capturing a full range of vocal and instrument frequencies like guitars, keyboards, drums and more. Microphone stands are essential to any performing band or artist in studio and live. Whether you’re after sturdy boom stands or heavy round base microphone stands, Tourtech have got you covered. Keyboard Stands Even better is the availability of mesh heads, which lets you create a hybrid kit. Place these over the top of the drums to kill the volume and connect with a digital module to alter the sound. Drumming can help students grow academically; it can improve students' ability to concentrate and complement their studies in the arts, math, science, language arts, history & physical fitness.

The top model in a brand new line-up of e-kits from Tourtech, each a snip at under £400

Drummers are moving on with times, and a trend that's been getting more widespread now is to mix acoustic drum kits with electronic drums - creating the so-called Hybrid Drum-Kits. So, what's that all about? Great for adding ambience to your vocal or instrument performance. The built-in Echo feature is simple to use from the front panel and offers unique dynamics for your performances. Portable PA System That's Great for Gigging Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of both electronic drum kits and their acoustic brethren, so you know exactly what to look out for. You could turn up to the venue with just your guitar, a cable and this active PA speaker and put on a gig. It's no wonder that the starter drum kits for children are very popular. For a few years now, it's been known that drumming is great for kids, for several reasons. According to a study at Chichester University, there are countless benefits to playing drums for children including:

Recording is just as difficult. You’ll need multiple microphones and an audio interface, which isn’t a problem with the electronic kit. ConclusionUtilising the 8ohm Speaker Out, you can add another external speaker and provide audio chained from the TT-PSM5. TOURTECH TT-PSM5 Technical Specifications: They don’t have much of a flexible sound, as far as electronic tone goes. There’s less experimentation, and if you do want to expand, they take up even more space and cost a lot more to boot.

Tourtech have a plethora of live sound cables to ensure that no matter where you set up your PA you’ll be able to rely on the quality of Tourtech cables Amp and monitor stands Dual zone snare, toms and cymbal pads (complete with choke functionality) ensure an in-depth, responsive playing experience. The module features 26 drum kit presets, over 450 percussion voices, a bright LCD display, demo songs and much more. You've even got MIDI and USB connectivity, so you're fully equipped for performance, recording or practice. Compact & Affordable Small enough to be carried in your hands, featuring a built-in mixer and great output, the PSM5 is an all-in-one portable PA system. Years ago we would have said that acoustic drumsare the best choice for pros and those who perform live, whereas electronic drumsare the best choice for beginners and the more casual drummerswho only play at home. However, the more high-end electronic drums by brands such as Roland are made for live use too, and many professionals use them. There are also many different budget-friendly versions of both styles.The TourTech TT-16s offers a very expressive and natural-feeling performance from an electric drum kit ideal for both new starters and pro-level players. Entry Level Price - Pro LevelPerformance Acoustic, Electronic Or Hybrid? Read our Beginners Guide To Drums if you want to play drums but don't know where to start! The drums themselves react dynamically when hit. The immediate impact is responsive – they bring out a primal feeling when you’re playing. Will the other people at home be annoyed by the noise caused by the drums? Are the neighbours likely to complain?If you answer YES, then you need an electronic drum kit.

Here's our drunk buying guide which we hope will help you discover what you need to know before you get started. Basically, your main drum-kit will still be the acoustic drums, but you then add extra electronic elements, such as Electronic Drum Pads, to have access to a wider palette of sounds, trigger samples etc! You can have a real drummer sounding like a TR-808, even! The possibilities are endless, and that's why a lot of pros are starting to go this route: from Coldplay to Reverend And The Makers, all the way to The who. If you already own an acoustic drum kit, adding some digital technology is definitely a very interesting option.

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Electronic drum kits are excellent for practice, be it at home or in a rehearsal space. You can plug headphones in for an almost silent session or hook them up to a PA system if you do eventually play with other musicians or at a gig. If you're out to get your first set of drums, find out the difference between electronic and acoustic drums. For those who are thinking of actually gigging with their electronic kits, you'll be pleased to know that front of house engineers often love them too because they're much easier than acoustic kits to control level-wise, don't require massive setups and tear-downs, and also save the headache of tuning and tightening. Popular Electronic Drum Set Brands on Reverb The TT-PSM5 also features an built-in Echo effect and Phantom Power for Condenser Microphone input.