Drum Pads
Drum Pads
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Hey, guys. I hope this is a good place to as this, I'm having trouble finding an answer. Basically, I'm trying to make my own drum pads, and I'm trying to figure out what kind of material I need. If any of you are familiar with the cheaper electric drum kits out there, you'll know they often use some kind of rubber with a transducer inside. I basically need a material with decent stick bounce (though not too much), good durability (i.e. will last more than a show or two), and can either be molded or machined into the proper shapes. Here are a few links to get an idea of what I'm on about.
Typical kit:
http://itsaboutelectricdrums.com/fil...drum-kit-2.jpg
This is closer to what I'm trying to do:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...ar-trigger-pad
Thanks for the help,
Christian
Typical kit:
http://itsaboutelectricdrums.com/fil...drum-kit-2.jpg
This is closer to what I'm trying to do:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...ar-trigger-pad
Thanks for the help,
Christian





RE: Drum Pads
RE: Drum Pads
However at the very bouncy end of the spectrum is polybutadiene( used for super balls) it can be compounded by adding white fillers to deaden the effect
At the other end of the bouncy scale are Aflas or butyl rubbers . there is not much you can do with these to increase the bounce though
in the middle would be natural rubber and neoprene.
any of the above properly vulcanised would be tough enough to last a few gigs.
You should be able to get a rubber compounder to select a couple of the above cure some sheets which you can cut and try
johnnymat
RE: Drum Pads