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Roland R8 Experience

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Ted Prenares

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Mar 26, 1993, 7:02:01 PM3/26/93
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I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with
Rolands new electronic drum kit called, I believe, the R-8.
I've heard from music stroe sales folks that its very hot.
I would like to get an impartial opinion from someone with
practical experience on the kit.

I would use it augment my accoustics and also to hook into
midi for composing purposes.

Any info would be appreciated.

tedp

Aksel Hagen

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Mar 29, 1993, 8:13:02 AM3/29/93
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The Roland R8 is a drum machine, while the newer TD7 is a drum sound module made for the new Roland drum pads. I suppose you are thinking about the TD7, since you want to augment your accoustics with it, because the TD7 has several trigger inputs.

Anyway, you can use the TD7 to improve your sound in studio or live, and you can also use it with other MIDI instruments. I am using the TD7 together with trigger mikes on my accoustic drums. This har been both a success and the opposite. On the one hand, the TD7 gives you a lot of sound editing possibilities that really can give your concerts the great punch. On the other hand, there is a problem with a slight delay when using triggers. When playing straight rock rhythms, this is not a problem, but I can


not play fast patterns or rolls, without missing some of the strokes. My triggers are "K&K", which are the cheapest ones in Norway ($35 a piece).

My conclusion is that you have to find triggers that matches the TD7 better than my triggers do, if your playing style is more than disco. If anyone knows such trigger mikes, please let us know!

Aksel Hagen

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