jaykeMURD
I sit on you.
I'm looking into expanding my drumset to accomodate more world percussion. My band does a lot of softer, acoustic stuff, and plain-jane drums don't cut it. So congas, bongos, djembes, timbales, shakers, tambourines, etc. are some of the things I'd like to add. Keep in mind, I'm looking to kinda "fuse" my rhythms; straight-forward rock with soft/folk rock, with a touch of pop flair. I want to throw a drum solo and combine the basic sounds of my toms, kick, snare, and cymbals with the alternative percussion sounds. Don't want to overpower, but want to sit in the mix well.
Ok, enough description.
I don't want a gigantic set. I'm looking more towards a live setup at this point. I'll worry about recording later. So I've been thinking, what would be better. The real deal (congas, bongos, etc.), or electronic? By electronic I mean, a nice drum module with multiple triggers and/or pads. I know the electronic route will help out space-wise, but sound-wise, is it worth it?
As far as performing live, we're talking pretty small venues. If we get big enough to play out for 500+, it'll be a different story.
I think the I like the idea of the electronic route also because I'd love to not only intergrate world percussion, but "synth", samples, and other neato effects found in drum modules. I love the idea of having multiple drumsets programmed into my module, switchable with one button.
So what's the verdict?
(I know there won't be an obvious one, I just need some opinions)
Ok, enough description.
I don't want a gigantic set. I'm looking more towards a live setup at this point. I'll worry about recording later. So I've been thinking, what would be better. The real deal (congas, bongos, etc.), or electronic? By electronic I mean, a nice drum module with multiple triggers and/or pads. I know the electronic route will help out space-wise, but sound-wise, is it worth it?
As far as performing live, we're talking pretty small venues. If we get big enough to play out for 500+, it'll be a different story.
I think the I like the idea of the electronic route also because I'd love to not only intergrate world percussion, but "synth", samples, and other neato effects found in drum modules. I love the idea of having multiple drumsets programmed into my module, switchable with one button.
So what's the verdict?
(I know there won't be an obvious one, I just need some opinions)