Tag: drums

notes and things

First time playing light up kit in rehearsal

I didn’t get a pic and I should have but they totally work and are totally rad. Had a little trouble using the midi adapter for the brain rather than the USB (USB kept sending clock and confusing QLC). But the midi adapter has to be reset each time in the inputs and outputs of…
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Drum Rack, first impressions

finally bit the bullet and bought a Gibraltar drum rack. 3 towers, two wings, and a messload of clamps. I’ve got it setup with my simmons pads on one side of it. Doesn’t look like i’ll need the second wing for now. I’ve also purchased a remote hihat stand so i can play this beast…
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Removable rear cover drum pads

I decided i’m going to cut vents in these drum pads to emit LED light from inside. These will have small esp8266 chips (i’ve been using the Wemos D1 mini for this application). They will receive information via wifi over artnet to display relevant video from my Arkaos program.

Drum setup and painting pads

Trying to find a good location for everything. Think I’ve got it figured out.

Drum notes

Got these new crazy Simmons pads I’m going to strip the black veneer off this kit and stain it purple.