Beatnik Mirror Content!

It was a sad day in August when I heard from the egroup list that Beatnik was closing down his content. There is some fantastic information here and I encourage you to check it out!

See Beatnik's Setup Here

Email Michael (Beatnik)

Acoustic Drum Conversion Triggers:
-A Simple One.
-A More Involved One. (Geared toward Roland vdrum module users)
-A Wiring Diagram to Connect your Module.
-Add Standard Heads to the Conversion.

Instructions for building a simple Mini-Trigger
Can be mounted to practice cymbals for your own e-cymbals

Build a Variable switch for the Hi-Hats on your TD-10/TD-8

Variable Controller for Acoustic hat stands

Tired of chasing your pedals across the floor? Build FLOORBOARDS!!

Chokable Ecymbals! Convert your Harts, Pintechs, Visu-lites or DIY's

Getting the edge (rim) sounds from your ecymbal hats.

Beatnik opened a message board for do it yourself edrums. Spread the word, we would hate for it to go unused. There's a lot of us out there. Come on JOIN UP!!

Other E-Drumming Links:

electronicdrums.com Forum (pay for membership)
This is an Excellent Site!

VDrums.com Forum
This is also an Excellent Site! - And FREE

Harmony Central

SepDrums Electronic Drums Forum

MIDI Technical Finatics Brainwashing Center

The Audio Playground Synthesizer Museum
Check out the Picture Gallery for some Vintage Edrums

DIY Disclaimer:
This site has descriptions of projects which I have used myself. There are No Guarantees to Your Personal Satisfaction. DO NOT ATTEMPT if you are NOT CONFIDENT with your own abilities. derksens.com or any other party cannot be held responsible for any damages to yourself, others, or equipment while attempting any of the projects listed on these pages. Please use common sense,protective clothing and eyewear when obviously needed.