Devonletendre
Junior Member
So I'm going to be triggering my Gretsch Catalina club mod set with ddrum dual element acoustic triggers (the black ones). They are a bit more expensive but i will be using them live, so i like the idea of having the backup trigger. Also they match my kit better..haha.
I'm considering buying an Alesis dm5 drum module because it seems like the most solid and well reviewed drum module for the price. I guess i'm just looking for a little reassurance before i go out and purchase it. Has anyone had any negative experiences with the dm5? I will be playing hardcore/metal and using a single bass drum, with one kick trigger, and double pedal. Does the dm5 cause double triggering? any weird problems like that? How are the sounds, are they real sounding? does it have a lot of good quality kits? Any advice on your experience with dm5 or similar modules would be appreciated. If not the dm5, what would you recommend?
also, any advice on how to prevent double triggering would be appreciated for example, muffling with moon gels, tape, rings etc.. what has worked for any of you? Is it better to tune the heads rather tightly to prevent a lot of vibration? I will be playing a lot of fast 32nd notes so any advice to prevent double triggering or similar problems would be appreciated..
prior to this i was considering buying the Alesis Triger I/O drum midi module but i'm not sure how i would get the sound to the P.A system. I know that the triggers send the signal to the Trigger I/O, and then i was going to plug the usb to my laptop and use a program such as BFD (i like the idea of being able to use any programs and having a wider variety of sounds to choose from rather than just presets) but then i was confused on how i would get the sound to the PA. There is a midi connection on the back but i wasn't sure if that's what would run to the PA. Also it seems likely to me that with the trigger signal running through so many things (Trigger i/o, laptop, then to PA) that there would be a delay in a live setting..although not sure because i've never seen someone use this setup, so that's why im looking into the DM5
Also considering buying Axis A longboards to aid me in speed and via heel toe technique...anyone recommend these?
Any responses welcome! Thanks
I'm considering buying an Alesis dm5 drum module because it seems like the most solid and well reviewed drum module for the price. I guess i'm just looking for a little reassurance before i go out and purchase it. Has anyone had any negative experiences with the dm5? I will be playing hardcore/metal and using a single bass drum, with one kick trigger, and double pedal. Does the dm5 cause double triggering? any weird problems like that? How are the sounds, are they real sounding? does it have a lot of good quality kits? Any advice on your experience with dm5 or similar modules would be appreciated. If not the dm5, what would you recommend?
also, any advice on how to prevent double triggering would be appreciated for example, muffling with moon gels, tape, rings etc.. what has worked for any of you? Is it better to tune the heads rather tightly to prevent a lot of vibration? I will be playing a lot of fast 32nd notes so any advice to prevent double triggering or similar problems would be appreciated..
prior to this i was considering buying the Alesis Triger I/O drum midi module but i'm not sure how i would get the sound to the P.A system. I know that the triggers send the signal to the Trigger I/O, and then i was going to plug the usb to my laptop and use a program such as BFD (i like the idea of being able to use any programs and having a wider variety of sounds to choose from rather than just presets) but then i was confused on how i would get the sound to the PA. There is a midi connection on the back but i wasn't sure if that's what would run to the PA. Also it seems likely to me that with the trigger signal running through so many things (Trigger i/o, laptop, then to PA) that there would be a delay in a live setting..although not sure because i've never seen someone use this setup, so that's why im looking into the DM5
Also considering buying Axis A longboards to aid me in speed and via heel toe technique...anyone recommend these?
Any responses welcome! Thanks