I seem to remember a time back in the eighties, when some people, sound guys especially, were giddy about electronic drums when simmons came out. Drummers rebelled, and I can't remember who, but some famous drummer simply said, "drummers don't like hitting frisbees". The rage over e drums seemed to die down. (I could be remembering this all wrong)
However now as an owner of both e drums (yamaha dtx550k) and an old acoustic set (pearl exports, taye studio maple snare) I find myself much more willing to practice on the dtx. Easier on my ears, easier to play, can play when gf is home, easier rebound, and I also like the sounds. (I am mentally challeged when it comes to tuning drums).
I was just wondering that as the technology progresses and pads become even better, prices come down, sampled sounds become better etc etc, can you ever see the day when e drums are the norm for live performance and acoustics are the exception?
I have neither the expertise nor the knowledge to really answer this question myself.
Your thoughts?
However now as an owner of both e drums (yamaha dtx550k) and an old acoustic set (pearl exports, taye studio maple snare) I find myself much more willing to practice on the dtx. Easier on my ears, easier to play, can play when gf is home, easier rebound, and I also like the sounds. (I am mentally challeged when it comes to tuning drums).
I was just wondering that as the technology progresses and pads become even better, prices come down, sampled sounds become better etc etc, can you ever see the day when e drums are the norm for live performance and acoustics are the exception?
I have neither the expertise nor the knowledge to really answer this question myself.
Your thoughts?