I tried some at a guitar center. Some of these cost more than a real cymbal. Any suggestions what to get?
I've played a kit with Remo Silentstrokes and Zildjian L80s. The cymbals feel good, pretty close to the real thing. The mesh heads...not so much. They're squishy and lack definition and tactile feedback.
Another complaint I have is that mesh heads are quieter than low-volume cymbals, making for an annoying balance problem. Although you can increase the volume and attack slightly on mesh heads by putting tape or Falam pads on them.
Yes. I have some L80s.
I really just use the ride and hats along with a snare and BD pad.
After trying out lots I ended up with a Xymox Resere Snare pad and upgraded my ReelFeel BD pad stand by attaching an Aquarian Super-Pad BD pad to it.
It's not a real kit, but it sure opens up a lot more possibilties when at home and needing to be quiet, especially in regards to ride and hi-hat technique.
Back in the days I used to use the Abel/Pintech plastic cymbals for silent practice. Not as sonically pleasant but rather quiet and not nearly as expensive. A five piece set is under $50 at Sweetwater.
However, if you have the money go for the low volume cymbals. They make a bit of sound and will be more rewarding to play.
Did Pintech also released a drum or for drum version for practice? Not sure why they'd only release a for cymbals for practice. Kinda weird considering they have a full practice cymbal set that probably all sound the same lol.
No, Pintech mostly makes electronic drum pads and accessories for them. The plastic cymbals that they sell are the same ones that they put triggers on to make into electronic cymbals. So these are meant to be used with practice pad kits or mesh heads on a real kit. It makes total sense, because they're repurposing an existing part of a product rather than making a new product such as a practice pad.
They have basically no sound. They sound like a frisbee hit by a drumstick. But for someone in a severely sound-limited environment such as an apartment or bedroom in a house, they feel very similar to real cymbals, and that allows you to train your muscles and reflexes.
What you are missing with ANY silent or practice cymbal or drumpad/mesh head is the ability to develop the same sort of touch that you would on your actual instrument. The best way to practice, quite simply, is on your actual kit. But not everyone has that option.
Yes. I have some L80s.
I really just use the ride and hats along with a snare and BD pad.
After trying out lots I ended up with a Xymox Resere Snare pad and upgraded my ReelFeel BD pad stand by attaching an Aquarian Super-Pad BD pad to it.
It's not a real kit, but it sure opens up a lot more possibilties when at home and needing to be quiet, especially in regards to ride and hi-hat technique.
Is this a sound dampening pad or not:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/401737961459
A couple of pictures of my "quiet" set up.