A few years ago I had a Roland TD3 and got to the point were I could knock out a few basic rhythms.
I lost interest/had kids and sold it to a family friend.
I have the urge to play again but no real space to do so. However I've seen this:
http://www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/roland-td4kp-vdrums-portable-kit-package-with-bag.irIt looks decent and the folding aspect and bag means I can put it away when not being used or fold it and shove it in a corner with a smaller footprint.
Has anyone played one? Apart from the lack of mesh snare I reckon it would be as good, if not better than the TD3 as 10 years have passed technology wise.
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I'd also look at buying used.
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Space issues aside - a better quality kit might be wasted on me in terms of how much use it is likely to get - and my ability!
They are usually the cheapest- consider giving them a call and asking them to beat the Bonners pack.
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IMO the mesh heads are more playable and responsive, but obviously the advantage of the kit you've chosen is it folds up....
Is there a probability of you selling the td4 and buying a mesh kit in the future? If so might as well go all in straight off the bat. Will you play the td4 or are you more likely to play a mesh kit? I mean might as well just go for ......
http://cdn.roland.com/assets/images/products/gallery/td-20sx_stage_1_gal.jpg
http://www.gear4music.com/Drums-and-Percussion/Roland-TD-4KP-V-Drums-Portable-Electronic-Drum-Kit-and-Carry-Case/QQ2
The fold up kit could just be rolled out as I need it - put in the kitchen while I play and then packed up for next time. That's the theory - I might be too lazy to even get it out!
It it should have all been quick release...
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Besides I've had a couple of hours on my own being bored/thinking too much this afternoon.
Now the Mrs and kids are home and the house has quickly descended into chaos I'm not sure it's such a good idea!
I much prefer it to the Rolands
"You don't know what you've got till the whole thing's gone. The days are dark and the road is long."
"You don't know what you've got till the whole thing's gone. The days are dark and the road is long."
Well they do in our house anyway!
Buy the kit and leave it where the kids can have a go - they'll love it!
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"You don't know what you've got till the whole thing's gone. The days are dark and the road is long."
The kids (10, 8 and 4) quite happily take themselves to the back bedroom and start bashing away, no sense of time yet but I've shown them the basic stuff and they're quite happy practising that.
and the iOS apps integration is superb.
very VERY impressed