Anderton Posted March 24, 2001 Share Posted March 24, 2001 Hey drummer people -- for those of us who use electronic drum pads, do you recommend any particular kind of stick? Is it a good idea to use one that's different from the kind used on acoustic drums? Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcamletearthlink.net Posted March 24, 2001 Share Posted March 24, 2001 Craig: I think, barring those aluminum *sticks* http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/eek.gif, stick choice shouldn't matter all that much - provided the player is cognizant of the physical limitations/benefits of the electronic medium. All pads typically bounce a bit more and feel a little crappier when your really really whack it. In general a light touch seems to work for me but YMMV. That said, since the environment is a bit different, its probably best to go with what you normally use to retain some sort of comfort zone (i.e okay not *everything* feels different scenario) otherwise there could be performance issues.. ajc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted March 24, 2001 Share Posted March 24, 2001 Hey, Craig: AJC makes a good point, but there are several other factors to consider. 1) What is your normal stick size? If you are a Metal Head and use 2B marching sticks and play with the butt end, you may trash your pads and triggers in a short time! 2) What is the Pad Type? Your stick choice may change depending on the pad type. If it is a gum rubber pad, you may (and probably will) get a completely different feel than you will with the new "mesh" heads. This can dictate what stick size you may want to use. Just as some drummers may use a 5B for rock, F1 for Fusion, and a Combo stick for jazz or lounge music, ... you may need to experiment with the stick that works best for the conditions and environment. The key word here is flexibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackthbtbthotmail.com Posted March 25, 2001 Share Posted March 25, 2001 Since purchasing a Roland TD-7 kit several years ago, I've found using lighter sticks to my preference. I use 2b's on the acoustics, and they seem a bit much on the pads, plus the pads themselves are somewhat noisier when stricken with so much wood. It's harder to hear the headphone mix to play along with. And I'm a jazzer, so I tend to use a lighter touch anyway. but that's just me.. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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