Rick Faulkner Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I am looking to buy an amp for my Vdrums. I am need something that will good for playing with a band. Does anyone have any recommendations? Been looking at review sites, but it gets a bit confusing after while. It would be good to hear from anyone who is using an electronic drum with an amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veldt666 Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 My son is looking at the same requirment. He has a Yamaha DTX, & has tried a few options.A must is 15" drivers, as 12's & 10's will not handle any kick drum or low tom sounds.Ideally a Powered, 150watt minimum, wedge, (1 X 15 + horn), + an additional passive wedge, (Extension cab) 1 X 15 + horn.Or a small PA amp & 2 1 X 15 + horn Cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Faulkner Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks for the response. That is realy helpful and confirms my findings as I have been trawling the Vdrums forum and think I have an option. The JBL Eon G2 active PA amp gets a lot of positive thumbs up. Its a bit pricey, but it sounds like it handles the top and bottom frequencies. Has your son tried this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veldt666 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 JBL Eon's are good, but, you will need either a grahic Eq, or parametric Eq between the drum module out, & the input of the JBL.As you need to pull out the " boxy" mid frequencies usually present as you increase the level.This normally cant be acheived with a standard bass & treble controls.My son is currently trying a Carlsbro powered wedge, (1X 15 + Horn) & an extension wedge. Inexpensive & works Ok, as the amp section built into the powered wedge has a 7 band graphic to manage the EQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Faulkner Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I will try these out. Thanks again for the infomation. I am an accoustic kit man of many years and all this amp stuff baffles me. Your imput has really helped. I hope your son get on OK with Carlsbro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veldt666 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 So far he has. I suggested to him he could also upgrade the 15" Driver, which would Improve this set up. Good luck with your quest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Faulkner Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Thanks again for the info. A question for you where did you son try the gear. Was it local? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veldt666 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Yes, just borrowing friends stuff or hiring various set ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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