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Elkaz « For beginner and intermediate »
Published on 07/16/12 at 14:35- I use this drumkit for now just over two years. This was my first drumkit. I tried this one in store and several others (td4, TD9, td12, td20 ... but the price is somewhat different).
- What I loved about this drumkit is the space savings it brings. This was my first criteria. Moreover, the fame of Roland gives confidence and I did well to be guided. This is a very robust drumkit that allows to find his style gradually, take a few habits, just to play. In addition, being able to play with an MP3 player helps to have fun and play regularly.
- I find the price / quality ratio perfect (especially now that the price has dropped completely, as will be replaced by the HD3).
- However, I see some negative points. Indeed, the pads toms are quite noisy (my neighbors remember), but I've covered, which reduces noise and has not altered in any way touch. The pedals do not transmit perfectly the feelings of a bass drum pedal and hi-hat but allow good learning. For the effect of the double pedal, I find it much easier than on a TD9 (since the TD9, hi-hat pedal acts as bass drum pedal). But hey, do not kid ourselves, this is the entry level Roland, so of course there are better (for touch and sound in particular).
- Ultimately, the HD1 is a very good drumkit to be purchased without asking any questions. I'm very happy, I just want to go on with a better feel and better sound. After 2 years, I think I have toured this magnificent drumkit.
- What I loved about this drumkit is the space savings it brings. This was my first criteria. Moreover, the fame of Roland gives confidence and I did well to be guided. This is a very robust drumkit that allows to find his style gradually, take a few habits, just to play. In addition, being able to play with an MP3 player helps to have fun and play regularly.
- I find the price / quality ratio perfect (especially now that the price has dropped completely, as will be replaced by the HD3).
- However, I see some negative points. Indeed, the pads toms are quite noisy (my neighbors remember), but I've covered, which reduces noise and has not altered in any way touch. The pedals do not transmit perfectly the feelings of a bass drum pedal and hi-hat but allow good learning. For the effect of the double pedal, I find it much easier than on a TD9 (since the TD9, hi-hat pedal acts as bass drum pedal). But hey, do not kid ourselves, this is the entry level Roland, so of course there are better (for touch and sound in particular).
- Ultimately, the HD1 is a very good drumkit to be purchased without asking any questions. I'm very happy, I just want to go on with a better feel and better sound. After 2 years, I think I have toured this magnificent drumkit.