Millenium

I got this excellent kit in 2014 as I had a really cheap kit (all mono pads) before that. The first thing I did was to convert to mesh heads, just like the cheap kit.. This is a simple conversion, the end result I now have a much quieter kit with a better response and its lighter as well as u dont have the steel plates to cramp your style. Then I changed the snare pad for a larger 10" Alesis Real drum module. So it's even better. The cymbals are dual zone and the hi hat has 3 modes: Open/closed an of course that "chip" sound. The kit now sounds great, its got plenty of sounds and the ability to change the parameters. Its very versatile. I mainly use it for practicing new songs. Ready for playing in my local praise band.. Update: After 6 years of playing it, I now use a Roland TD-8 drum module, with this excellent kit..........

* How long have you been using it? I've used it for approximately two weeks. It's my first drum kit. * Did you try any other models before buying it? I tried the dtxpress IV and roland TD4 in the store. There's simply no comparison, but they don't cost the same either! * Which feature do you like the most / the least? The most: - The price - The USB port (and the possibility to play with software like EZDRUMMER or ADDICTIVE DRUMS) and everything without latency even though I don't have an external soundcard. - The kit itself ─ unheard-of for the price ─, 3 cymbals, hi-hat, 4 toms, 1 snare, everything with dual zones, kick drum with pedal and 3-position hi-hat pedal. - The ease of use. The least: - The brand ^^ - The module sounds (I play only with ADDICTIVE DRUMS and superior drummer) - No mesh drum head for the snare * How would you rate its value for money? Great, for $750 I have an awesome setup and with my software programs I have a sound as good or better than with a Roland kit. * Based on your experience, would you buy this product again? ... I don't have enough experience with it, so I don't know what to say. In any case, I don't think it was a bad choice. For the same price, I'd get a Roland HD1, which is very small, has a ridiculous setup...but it sports the Roland name. The module sounds of the mps aren't great, but if you do the same as i did, it's great, and even with the module sounds alone, it's better than the HD1!

I've been testing this instrument for two days already, because someone offered it to me secondhand ($100) and, not having the resources for a high-end product, the idea seduced me for the connectivity: One MIDI OUT port, the original sounds are indeed drowned in reverb and you can't adjust it. I have dived into software like Fruitty, with which I can play acoustic drum sets of excellent quality using ASIO4ALL to reduce the latency down to almost 0. You can play on ALL types of drums and even sample drum kits and play with them... I don't think I made a bad decision, this kit holds all its promises and it works great with good software programs :) In terms of editing, it's über-flexible, you can do whatever you want. In short, it's a great investment to work or play with other musicians, given its price of $300 (in March 2014), you won't regret it! Enjoy :)

This is an interesting percussive instrument. I haven't been able to find too many of these around, and this is the one that I usually see for a relatively cheap price. According to the people I've discussed and my own attempts at playing the pandeiro, I must say that I think this one is pretty good. Many people seem to confuse these things with tambourines. While they look and feel somewhat similar, the pandeiro is cool in that it is far more flexible. For instance, the skin can be tuned in order to produce different pitches, both high and low. Thus, the instrument is capable of a far wider variety of sounds than the tambourine. For instance, Airto Moreira is capable of emulating the sounds of an entire percussion ensemble with a pandeiro. As far as this brand is concerned, it's OK, but nothing too crazy. The price makes it worthwhile, if you aren't a serious student of the instrument, you might not really want to shell out a ton of bucks for it. This instrument is more than competent to make a good introduction. When Brazilian Percussionists come into the studio where I work, they probably won't be using this, but it's great for the beginners, and it's expensive enough that if you decide to eventually buy a good one, it won't have been too much of an investment. It also gives you enough flexibility with the tuners to understand how to get the different tones out of different parts of the instrument. Other, nicer pandeiros will be capable of delivering more subtly, and will be easier to play to a certain extent. Just to reiterate, this is clearly a beginners instrument. To wrap up, a quick warning; learn how to tune it properly! You could damage it irreparably if you tune it too tight!