Pouli 225 Posted February 21, 2021 Hi-hats on eKits are the weakest link when it comes to playing on eKits versus acoustic kits. Will this lesson track include some special considerations/insights for hi-hats on eKits? I have an Alesis Nitro Mesh with a simple pedal (non-moving cymbal) for the hi-hat. I plan on purchasing an Alesis Strike Pro SE in the next few months. The Strike Pro SE had a "mechanical" hi-hat that uses a hi-hat stand but it's still an electronic hi-hat it's not quite the same as playing an acoustic. Are there any good resources out there about how to get the best playing experience around various eKit hi-hat types? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Juan 4,180 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) I guess that depends on your specific High Hat's and module's capabilities. This is where the high-end stuff is significantly different. On a firts search, and though it may vary for an Alesis kit: https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/typical-drum-playing-techniques-v-drums I have a low end ekit but with a stand high hat with two parts, and though i can't compare with an acoustic I can do most of what my beginner level allows, just with a bit difficulties around half-open high hat, that may be due to my own limitations. Just having a regular stand and pedal will make a real difference in terms of how you practice, and that was one of the things I based my buying decission. About sounds, what I hear from high end kits does not feel like there are significant shortcomings. Edited February 22, 2021 by Juan Quote Link to comment