Tag: Gigging

In the last article about gigging an e-kit we talked about getting the kit gig-ready – sorting the sounds and configuring the module. Well a LOT has happened since then. I gigged my trusty Yamaha DTX-750K for about 1 year in a range of venues from smalls pubs to clubs and large function spaces. I’ll cut to the chase – it was a nightmare!

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.

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.