Back when he endorsed Mapex, Terry Bozzio held a clinic in our town. When I saw the size of the kit, I asked the drum shop owner how long it took to assemble the kit. “All day” he said.When it comes to gigging, I try to steer clear of anything that would make my life easier or more convenient, so I just gig with acoustic drums.
Back when he endorsed Mapex, Terry Bozzio held a clinic in our town. When I saw the size of the kit, I asked the drum shop owner how long it took to assemble the kit. “All day” he said.
During the clinic’s Q&A session (after our minds were blown), I asked him if this was his usual setup or if it was only for certain recordings, artists and shows. He responded, “This is what I bring to every gig, whether it’s a show, a wedding or bar mitzvah.”
And it’s only gotten bigger since he signed up with DW.
What Zendrum? All I can see is that shirt
Being from Hawaii, I can go even louderWhat Zendrum? All I can see is that shirt![]()
It’s a trade-off. I do carry my own PA because you have to. The sound needs to originate where I am (for me). Unless I’m told the venue has everything including a sound guy, I carry 15” mains and an 18” sub, and I’m pushing at least 1000 watts (I have a few power amps to choose from).I thought it was going to be easier but it was a lot harder for me, sound guys and sound systems vary so much, I was constantly lost in the mix in lots of rooms and there was a sort of energy lost. Inspired by a live band I saw for a minute I tried live cymbals with e-drums and that was a little easier to do but still lacked something.
It's not impossible but don't expect smooth sailing. Even power was sometimes an issue and I recommend bringing your own extensions, and strips.
Do you gig with an ekit? ; Yamaha DTX6K3-X
If so, how large a kit?; 4 toms, 5 cymbals (not including HH)
I ran out of inputs for extra cymbals....
So, for those who do this and have to bring amps:
No in ear monitors? Wouldn't that work for you?
If I ever took the plunge and started gigging with an ekit, I'd want to do it with IEMs, not my own amps.