edrum amplifier

iarman · Newbie Alert Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 2

Hello, I am a fresh edrum player from HK. Nice to meet u all.

I have a Yamaha DTX v2.0 eDrum and I want to buy a amplifier for my edrum. May I ask for your opinion? Thanks

1) Which kind of AMP is suitable for eDrum? (Keyboard amp?)
2) Which brand is good for eDrum? Roland? Laney? Fender? Kustom? ($$$ will be my concern, I only want fair quality)
3) I want to use it in my room. Does 30-40 Watt enought? (does the bass drum's sound need a larger watt to represent)

Really thanks for any of your kindly comment? Thanks!

DjembeDog · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 7:29 am Post subject:

Almost any amp will work for home use & practice, but due to the spectrum of sounds from a kit, something a little more diverse than a peavey bass amp is needed. This is especially for performances.

This is the Roland TDA700 V-Drum Amp.

It’s specifically designed for e-drum use. I’ve used one for years and nothing sounds better. Only two problems with it 1) Price (around $850) and 2) size (it is one big and heavy piece of equipment).
_________________
Great site
Drum Tuning Bible

"It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it."

iarman · Newbie Alert Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 2

I finially bought a Roland KC60 for my Yamaha DTXv2.0 for my practice only. Any comment? Any more thing should be included for my daily practice. (p.s. I am a newbie only)

tamadeals · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2004 9:03 pm Post subject:

For the money and just for practicing, you were smart to go with a keyboard amp. Djembedog is right about the Roland amp; it does sound good but is expensive and cumbersome. I personally a small PA but that is expensive and even more cumbersome. The best way to go for high quality sound and portability is a high end powered monitor like an EV or an EAW, but it will be expensive. You get what you pay for.