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How I Built a VAD Style Electronic Drum Kit

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Kit walkthrough and gear breakdown of my new acoustic to electronic drum conversion, in the style of eDrums like the Roland VAD, EFNOTE Pro, GEWA or drum-tec kits.

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Compatible with
► Roland TD-50X, TD-50, TD-27, TD-17, SPD-SX, SPD-S, TM-6 PRO, TM-2, TM-1* & RT-MicS*
► Alesis Strike Module (instrument files included), Strike Multipad
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► Yamaha DTX-PROX, DTX-PRO, DTX-Multi 12, EAD10
► Pearl Mimic Pro
► Steven Slate Trigger 2 (.tci files included)
► Gear4Music DD90 Digipad
► dbdrums nPad
► ddrum NIO Percussion Pad
► HXW Avatar PD-705
► Millennium NonaPad
► Ashley DME 705
& any module that supports 44.1kHz, 16-bit stereo .wav samples with a layering function
*TM-1 & RT-MicS may require additional software to load samples

00:00 - Picking the right components
02:27 - Toms: Triggers & heads
05:34 - Kick drum build
07:57 - Snare drum
08:31 - Cymbals
09:02 - eDRUMin
10:18 - Other Considerations

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20 Comments

@cubanpete7615 3 years ago

The edrumin double midi communication video is just what I need to know for a future kit down the line so at least one visual 😂

@KARLlounge 2 years ago

It is always nice to watch your videos and youre personal taste. I was converting an acoustic drum 20 years ago, but good to see things are a little better now.

@dougmcpherson2045 3 years ago

Great job, as usual! I can't wait for a full nerd-out on how you further integrate that edrumin unit via midi to other controllers.
Thanks again and keep up the great work.

@mikaellarsson785 3 years ago

Thanks for a great video. You did not mention how much money there is to save compared to just buying an vad kit from Roland. But then it was not on your target list either so thats fine😊

@RyoCanCan 2 years ago

I'm building an ekit that's convertible to acoustics with head head changes. Ekits are great for home recording and practice, and acoustics for gigging. Best of both worlds!

@progression_decibel 3 years ago (edited)

Phenomenal Luke! Yes, if you manage to get to it, please make a dedicated video on the edrumin 10 using it with multiple modules and laptop with VST. I have the same exact use case at home!

@edrums 2 years ago

Nice build, Luke! I used a 22" Drone Halo for my kick. The build quality is incredible; Mike is a true artist. Sounds like he isn't really making them due to health issues.

@Garagedrummer 3 years ago

Killer looking kit and as always love the vids

@MichaelRinus 1 year ago

I just want to drop that I am AMAZED how much time you must have put in to have so much detailed knowledge :) love it! I don’t even play drums (but would again like to have a edrum kit for practice reasons and general musicianship enhancements)

@g.vitriol 1 month ago

Great idea buddy. Even after the conversion the drum will have the acoustic sound? I don't want to bother my neighbors 😂. And it seams that buying an acoustic drum and converting it to electric is cheaper than buying an electric one.

@EasyHeat 3 years ago

I've played a "two up-two down" 4 piece acoustic kit for ages, and my parted out over the years mesh e-kit (of various brands) has done the job, but also left much to be desired.
I do have an acoustic 90's MAPEX kit stored away at my cousin's studio, but the shell sizes are a bit much for my apartment for a conversion project IMO.
This video has given me G.A.S. for more viable options.
I'm currently triggering everything into EZDrummer/SPD/Slate via an old Alesis Trigger I/O, but aspire to get myself one of those eDrumin 10 interfaces to pair w/ my M1 Macbook Air.

BTW...
I'm seriously digging the LEMON cymbals FYI.
While not "perfect"?
They are mos def worth the investment.
Cheers!

@PaulTaylor2025 3 years ago

Your new drum kit is amazing! Congratulations.

@ChontosDrumLessons 3 years ago

Great job, Luke! That is an insane kit!!! I stayed with you 90% of the way on the whole midi conversion setup. 😂

@TonyDiaz. 3 years ago

I'm more of an acoustic type of guy, but I'd definitely pound that beauty... nice job!

@mightymorphinconspiracythe5024 1 year ago

Im looking at building some triggers and hearing you talk about the 3 hot spots on The toms vs 1 has put my mind at easy to just go simple.

@daferns 3 years ago

Well done bud. This looks sick.

@audiobunny1767 5 months ago

Freakin awesome video

@ArtesiaProNorthAmerica 3 years ago

Another excellent video and congrats on the new kit! Michael

@jasonfunderburg4461 9 months ago

Im in the middle of my first build, im using a Baretello Metal Ace of Spades kit as a starter as well as several of there drum trigger pans that fit inside of the shells.