Need help from kind Veteran Drummers out there (E-Drums issue)

RandallWarhart

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Hello everyone, I would like to ask for a kind favor from any of you drum veterans out there.

I am currently having a problem with my drums Mesh kickpad (Electronic drums), it is way too bouncy to deliver clean kicks into it. I just bought my drums 2 weeks ago and have contacted Swee Lee. They came down but unfortunately none of them were veterans/ technical experts at drums and hence I was told that it was my techniques that was the problem and not the drums itself (They said that it wasn't "defective" and I wouldn't have a refund if i wanted to). I have tried several tutorial videos (absolute beginner ones) and it just didn't feel natural to me, it was too bouncy to even play casually. I have tried everything from loosening the lugs, to spring action, and other beaters, it doesn't work.

I would like to ask if any kind souls here would be willing to investigate the issue, whether it is the drums or my techniques as they claimed. I will be more than willing to drive you to and from my house and buy you dinner afterwards.

Thank you!
 
A lot of electronic drums are like this. It is even more problematic when you "bury" the kick. It won't be noticeable if you are a drummer who "release" the kick when playing because this can be easily addressed by adjusting the spring tension. Another possible remedy is adjust the beat rod to make it longer but it will affect the trigger. But the most effective remedy that I used is actually covering the beater with socks. :)
 
Are you getting false triggers from the rebound? if so you should adjust the setting in the module instead. If you're not then probably you'll need to get used to it or change your technique a little.

BTW, which kit are you using, i have a alesis dm8 and for these pads i've changed the stock mylar heads to mesh one and to fill up the gap I've cut out felt circles to put under the mesh. I think it helps a little with the rebound. If its a roland one, im not sure if that will be possible.
 
This is an issue that can even crop up on an acoustic drum kit. You can minimise the chance of this happening on an e-kit by changing the threshold or retrigger parameter.
 
A lot of electronic drums are like this. It is even more problematic when you "bury" the kick. It won't be noticeable if you are a drummer who "release" the kick when playing because this can be easily addressed by adjusting the spring tension. Another possible remedy is adjust the beat rod to make it longer but it will affect the trigger. But the most effective remedy that I used is actually covering the beater with socks. :)

hey man thanks so much for the reply, i've tried covering it with socks and making the beaters longer. Socks helped a ton, but it still doesn't solve the issue.

Its just kinda too bouncy to even play odd beats, managing even beats arn't an issue but the problem with it is playing odd beats is almost impossible with the bounciness.
 
I've tried everything, sensitivty kept low, and threshold at high and even max. It still bounces like crazy.

I'm using an Alesis Crimson, the new one. I've seen Roland/Alesis Dm10s and other kits in videos, albeit not mesh, they arn't as bouncy (I would say not at all compared to this trampoline of mine).

Would you mind taking a look at this kit to give your 2cents? It'll be really great if you could.
 
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