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that looks good - 250 bucks though!

Sounds good min, cheers. what sample bank do you use out of interest?

It's a TD3 that I've got too. It's things like the cymbal samples that I find aren't quite right. But I've got a few things to try now with this midi stuff.

I like the idea of doing this, i.e. having the midi track to define what's been played and then playing around with the software kit to make it sound exactly like I want it to.

Aye, pull your finger out FFS.

Ok, I think I know what you mean. But instead of taking the midi back to the drum module I could just take it as far as the laptop and record from there? Sounds like I need an evening of playing around with it. Cheers for the help!

Has anyone used v-drums for recording? We've been trying to record some stuff ourselves using our trusty 8-track, v-drums and various software on the laptop - Audacity, Garageband etc. I'm not convinced the v-drums sound that good, so am thinking that it might be the way that I'm recording them. What we did was just take the output from the drum module to two inputs on the 8-track. Doing this, I don't have much control in how it sounds other than adjusting the volume for the whole kit at once. What I'd like to do is say, turn down the volume of ride cymbal and turn the floor tom up for example. I started reading up about using the MIDI interface to control a software drum kit, but to be honest I've not used MIDI before and don't know anything about it. Has anyone tried anything similar before, or got any tips that might help out? Cheers

Are you using the Orange Livebox (or whatever it's called)? I'm on Orange on the Denburn exchange and I was getting between 1 and 2 Mbps when I signed up. Orange tech support were a bunch of cunts basically, and wouldn't recognise that I should be getting a higher speed. I ended up chucking the supplied router and using a Netgear one I had and after a couple of days I was getting a fairly constant 4 - 6 Mbps. From the research I did at the time, I think the supplied router was disconnecting all the time, and I think it needs a steady connection to get up to the higher speeds. The only reason I'm still with them is because I get it cheap from an old mobile phone contract. They are the worst company I've ever dealt with by far.

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You would need to check if you get a 3G signal out at your new place. It'd probably be pretty slow if you don't. Saying that, you can buy pay as you go versions for next to nothing, so it'd be easy enough to find out how good it would be without signing up to a contract.

Someone reminded me of this gig today, so thought I'd share. This is the song that got me into the Pumpkins, and it's probably what made me want to play drums. Immense!

He also famously rugby tackled a guy in the corridor after they burst into the staff room with super-soakers and soaked all the teachers. Just about broke the poor guys arm.

Hmm, ok - I was slightly confused from reading up on the gaps between the inner and outer rooms. Some seemed to say that the best sound insulator would be air - thereby leaving the gap unfilled. Others seem to say that filling the gap with rockwool type stuff is the way to go. This sounds more plausible to me to be honest. I'm not sure that treating the internal room is the way to go, as it's unlikely I'll be doing any recording in it - just making loads of noise!

that's exactly what I meant, yes.

I'm really looking forward to this gig - it's been a while since we've played. Plus we've got the added bonus of watching Calum get punched a few times. Ace!

Tropicana is the only club worth going to, just for the sheer cheesyness 8-)

So how do you cope then....?

Nice one! That's my afternoon sorted...

Cheers guys, thanks for the advice. I had a quote from an outfit called Noise Stop Systems and it all seemed good stuff they were selling. Bloody expensive though, so thought I'd ask around before committing to it. I'll check out Sound on Sound too though.

Yeah I'd thought about carpet but was unsure if it would actually help. And it is a room within a room I'm going to build, so hopefully it'll work. I've got a new kit sitting at my parents that I can't play - so frustrating!!

Anyone built a soundproof room for playing drums in? Things to look out for etc? I realise it won't be completely soundproof, but I'm looking for a large reduction so that I can practice at home in my basement. I got a costing from a soundproofing supplier, but it's really expensive so I'd rather hear about some experiences before I splash the cash!

It's going to be a great gig by the sounds of it

Kaiser Chiefs are one of the worst "big" bands I've ever heard. Every song they come out with sounds like something they've already done. Absolute pish.

bit harsh - he just stated his opinion! Anyway, cheers to all the folks that replied constructively - I've passed on the info and told my mate to get his ass on here and talk to people himself!