Comments on: First gig with the new band http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/archives/2009/02/first-gig-with-the-new-band/ McWilliams' thoughts on Xbox, deals, free stuff, and anything else Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:27:39 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Kevin http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/archives/2009/02/first-gig-with-the-new-band/comment-page-1/#comment-21963 Kevin Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:51:55 +0000 http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/?p=399#comment-21963 Cool. Thanks for the expert consultation. I use the newer Rock Band 2 kit and I feel the included sticks might be too light. I'll try a few different weights out at my local shop and see how that goes. I guess the good news is, drum sticks are a relatively cheap thing to experiment with. Cool. Thanks for the expert consultation.

I use the newer Rock Band 2 kit and I feel the included sticks might be too light. I’ll try a few different weights out at my local shop and see how that goes. I guess the good news is, drum sticks are a relatively cheap thing to experiment with.

]]> By: mcwilliams http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/archives/2009/02/first-gig-with-the-new-band/comment-page-1/#comment-21961 mcwilliams Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:11:10 +0000 http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/?p=399#comment-21961 Depends on the rock band kit I guess. I have the original RB kit and find the included sticks work best due to the over all noise of the pads. Drum sticks really are a preference. If you're curious, swing by your local music shop and check a few sizes out. They typically have a ton of stick out so you can try them. When I was playing out with my band Reflescent Tide I was playing Vic Firth SD1 Generals; it a medium-heavy stick with extra length. But now with my vDrums I'm using a lighter stick; Vic Firth Dave Weckl signature sticks - lighter stick. But for rock band... I think the included sticks or a lighter stick (maybe a 5A style) would be good. Depends on the rock band kit I guess. I have the original RB kit and find the included sticks work best due to the over all noise of the pads. Drum sticks really are a preference. If you’re curious, swing by your local music shop and check a few sizes out. They typically have a ton of stick out so you can try them. When I was playing out with my band Reflescent Tide I was playing Vic Firth SD1 Generals; it a medium-heavy stick with extra length. But now with my vDrums I’m using a lighter stick; Vic Firth Dave Weckl signature sticks – lighter stick. But for rock band… I think the included sticks or a lighter stick (maybe a 5A style) would be good.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/archives/2009/02/first-gig-with-the-new-band/comment-page-1/#comment-21960 Kevin Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:01:40 +0000 http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/?p=399#comment-21960 Not really a blog-related question here, but one of music, drumming in particular. I am nowhere near being an actual drummer, but I'm having tons of fun playing drums on Rock Band 2. My question is, would you recommend a different, i.e., heavier, weight of drum stick to play the Rock Band/Rock Band 2 kit than what comes with the set? What weight of stick do you use with your electronic kit? Not really a blog-related question here, but one of music, drumming in particular. I am nowhere near being an actual drummer, but I’m having tons of fun playing drums on Rock Band 2. My question is, would you recommend a different, i.e., heavier, weight of drum stick to play the Rock Band/Rock Band 2 kit than what comes with the set? What weight of stick do you use with your electronic kit?

]]> By: Kevin http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/archives/2009/02/first-gig-with-the-new-band/comment-page-1/#comment-21959 Kevin Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:22:42 +0000 http://www.mcwilliamsworld.com/?p=399#comment-21959 Cool stuff, man. Cool stuff, man.

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