When I last wrote about this I was at the earliest stage of my e-kit journey. I’ve now been sent the set list so it’s time to learn some tunes and configure the DTX700 module (brain). My aim at the moment is to have no more than 10 kit patches for this band and I’m really trying to avoid having a unique patch for each song.
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I’ve recently started using my e-kit in a gigging band. As this is still a relatively new approach to live drumming I thought I’d document my experiences along the way. My weapon of choice is the Yamaha DTX750K. The music is largely 80’s covers. The location, for the moment, is Newcastle upon Tyne, North East UK.
Continue reading “Gigging an Electronic Drum Kit – Part 1”Why you should go to Drum Clinics
It’s rare that I come back from an event sufficiently inspired to immediately write about it, but I’m just back from the Benny Greb drum clinic organised by www.drumshop.co.uk held at Newcastle College and I’m sufficiently inspired to immediately write about it!
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