The Score Magazine January 2020 | Page 23

For those who think drumming is difficult If you’ve haven’t played drums before, you might think it’ll be too difficult, or that learning on an electronic kit is complicated. The TD-1DMK is a hassle-free drum kit that’s easy to set up and intuitive to use. Just connect the power, switch on and connect either your headphones or monitor speakers. You’re ready to start playing an authentic-sounding collection of drums, with a choice of 15 pre-set kits, for a realistic and engaging drumming experience. Your Drumming Starts Here If you’ve always dreamed of playing drums, you’ll know it’s a powerful ambition. Roland V-Drums are the world’s most popular electronic drums, thanks to their powerful sound, great playing feel and legendary durability. And if you think you might have drumming in your blood, the new V-Drums TD- 1DMK will help you find it. The TD-1DMK provides a fulfilling drumming experience in a compact kit that’s easy to move around. The simple-yet-powerful module includes a variety of expressive drum kits. Help Develop your sense of Rhythm When you learn a musical instrument, you also learn about life. Along with discipline and determination, the sheer enjoyment you’ll get when playing drums is priceless. Developing accurate timing and keeping a solid beat are fundamental elements of drumming, and the TD-1 module’s onboard metronome and 10 coach functions show you how your timing skills are improving. The game-like experience of the coaching functions means that although you are learning, every session is fun and engaging. Become a Better Drummer Whether you want to be a drum hero in a band, or you just want to develop solid drumming skills, the TD-1DMK helps you get there by supporting the techniques learned in your tuition. The TD-1DMK faithfully responds to the subtle nuances of your playing – with every stick hit and all the dynamics detected and faithfully relayed, thanks to the fast processing and authentic acoustic sounds of the TD-1 module. And as you improve, the TD-1 module can keep up with you, reflecting your superior technique and expression. It’s Time to Come Back If you used to play drums, you’ll remember how good it felt – whether the sheer physicality and expression of playing alone or the enjoyment of collaborating with other musicians and nailing a song together. The TD-1DMK can help bring drums back into your life, whether you’re brushing up your skills or picking up where you left off. From onboard songs across a variety of genres to connecting your smartphone to the module and playing along to your favorite tracks, the TD-1DMK lets you play along with the music while you smooth out those rough edges. And if those edges are a little too rough, the quiet performance of the TD-1DMK and the option to use headphones lets you immerse yourself in the music without disturbing your family. The whole point of being a drummer is to express yourself, create music, and have fun. The Score Magazine highonscore.com 21