George Dixon Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thoughts on this as it debuts in the university marching band world? Would this ever make sense in drum corps? It does have logistical advantages/ disadvantages. Has anyone heard how these sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwiggin Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been doing this since around 2008 or so. Their setup us been up to 3 or 4 Malletkats, 2 DTX's to act as timps and rack/auxiliary, 1-2 synths, bass, guitar, electronic drumset. All ran off of a Yamaha generator. Each performer has their own speaker so you can still see where various sounds are coming from in the ensemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 30 minutes ago, trwiggin said: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been doing this since around 2008 or so. Their setup us been up to 3 or 4 Malletkats, 2 DTX's to act as timps and rack/auxiliary, 1-2 synths, bass, guitar, electronic drumset. All ran off of a Yamaha generator. Each performer has their own speaker so you can still see where various sounds are coming from in the ensemble. interesting - how does it sound/work? Do we know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwiggin Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, George Dixon said: interesting - how does it sound/work? Do we know? We started back when I was teaching there. it was originally because we wanted a front but did not have space for storage, or the instruments to use outside. So we came up with this idea. It allowed us to have a lot more flexibility for timbres with a smaller set of players since we could switch them pretty easily between sounds. It of course always had a bit of a synthetic sounds to it, but when we were doing a lot of Rock music etc. it actually fit pretty well. Edited September 3, 2018 by trwiggin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, trwiggin said: We started back when I was teaching there. it was originally because we wanted a front but did not have space for storage, or the instruments to use outside. So we came up with this idea. It allowed us to have a lot more flexibility for timbres with a smaller set of players since we could switch them pretty easily between sounds. It of course always had a bit of a synthetic sounds to it, but when we were doing a lot of Rock music etc. it actually fit pretty well. Interesting - THANKS. Maybe a combination of this approach and traditional approach for the DCI world. And to clarify the OP - this was the debut of the Pearl Malletstations only pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwiggin Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 minute ago, George Dixon said: Interesting - THANKS. Maybe a combination of this approach and traditional approach for the DCI world. And to clarify the OP - this was the debut of the Pearl Malletstations only pit. I have over time recommended the concept for cash strapped schools as they could get 2-3 of these controllers often for the price of a marimba. Allows them to expand their ensemble capabilities indoors and outdoors. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dixon Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 17 minutes ago, trwiggin said: I have over time recommended the concept for cash strapped schools as they could get 2-3 of these controllers often for the price of a marimba. Allows them to expand their ensemble capabilities indoors and outdoors. might help with sound sport / start up groups in the DCI realm -- or for a show themed appropriately 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 only issues i can see is live by the plug die by the plug and weather 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv4corps Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I am not ready for such a huge transition. Pretty soon, everything will be electronic. Why not just have holograms doing drill? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, luv4corps said: I am not ready for such a huge transition. Pretty soon, everything will be electronic. Why not just have holograms doing drill? Over in Japan, Honda is working on using robots. Edited September 3, 2018 by Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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