Even though this site is for the DIY electronic drummer, we actually like to play our edrums sometimes. I can plug in my favorite mp3 or CD player and play along with my favorite music, but sometimes I don’t want the music to have the drum parts. I was going to make this post a list of links I have to some drum-less track websites, but while checking to make sure that the links were up to date I found a new website. Continue reading this post…

It looks like Hellfire Electronic Drum Systems is now starting to be used as a source for news in the eDrumming arena. If you get a chance check out DrumSetsReview.com. On their Simmons page you can see the update for the Simmons SD9K is sourced from our website. I have to admit that it is pretty cool to see your our site as a reference. If you need more information on drums sets in general, you might want to check out “Drum Sets Review“.

The long awaited TDW-20 expansion board with be released by October 17th.  This information comes from Musician’s Friend. The expansion adds more than 300 new sounds, more sound control on the hi-hat and some enhanced V-editing.  For a more detailed look check out the Roland website. Be sure to check out the video clips that Roland put up to show off the new expansion.

The release is now official. If you go to Simmons website you can see the new SD9K drum set.  The first thing you will notice is the Simmons SD9K’s drum module now has a full featured display.  This kit is definitely worth a look at for the price.  Also, while you are at their website be sure to check out the sound sample of this new edrum kit.

Well, sorry for the delay on this project. It became necessary to track down some alternative part suppliers for our new cymbal modules. Now with the new parts we are using, we are up and running again. Please note that our new cymbal modules look a little different now than they did when this project was done.

I wanted to write this project up a little differently than I have in the past. I wanted to keep it as short as I could and try to let the picture show how it is done. With all that said, lets make the eMini Continue reading this post…