So I am a beginning drummer with a Roland TD-4 set I bought used. I had to replace the KD-8 with a FT-9 to satisfy my low noise requirement. ( aka the wife)
I have the FD-8 hi hat pedal that came with the set. It works but I have to step down harder to get a sound from it. I think that rubber piece that fails on these is in decent shape as I can get the half closed sound. Based on the FT-9 I imagine the FD-9 would have easier action and be as quiet. The FD-8 is not too noisy for "me".
If I invested in a hi hat stand and a VH-11 would I have a noise issue similar to the KD-8? The VH-11 is a one piece so there is only my stick noise on that. Is a hi hat stand pedal going to make enough noise to be a problem I guess is my question.
Also is it normal for a FD-8 to need some umph to generate sounds? I'd like to be able to transition to an acoustic set at some point so if it's normal for the FD-8 to have that feel and it's closer in feel to a "real" hi hat stand I'll happily save my money.
Thank you for any advice.
I have the FD-8 hi hat pedal that came with the set. It works but I have to step down harder to get a sound from it. I think that rubber piece that fails on these is in decent shape as I can get the half closed sound. Based on the FT-9 I imagine the FD-9 would have easier action and be as quiet. The FD-8 is not too noisy for "me".
If I invested in a hi hat stand and a VH-11 would I have a noise issue similar to the KD-8? The VH-11 is a one piece so there is only my stick noise on that. Is a hi hat stand pedal going to make enough noise to be a problem I guess is my question.
Also is it normal for a FD-8 to need some umph to generate sounds? I'd like to be able to transition to an acoustic set at some point so if it's normal for the FD-8 to have that feel and it's closer in feel to a "real" hi hat stand I'll happily save my money.
Thank you for any advice.