| * PLEASE NOTE: The 2008 TT-1 model was recalled for a mismatched power supply. This quality issue has been corrected in the 2009 TT-1 model. * Drumroll please! … The TT-1 is the perfect way to groove on the fly! Lightweight and super portable, you can take the jam anywhere you want to go. And with built-in speakers, 7 drum pads and 2 pedals (one for bass drum and one for high-hat), this full-featured kit will really help you lay down the groove! Choose from 100 auto accompaniment rhythm patterns, 20 drum sets, 76 different sounds, and 3 digital reverbs! Play in Learning mode along with the metronome, or record and playback your performances! Kick in the "Super Bass" effect so you can "feel" the rhythm, or slap on some headphones for late night jamming that won't get you evicted! |
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- 7 drum pads with indication lights and touch response, 2 pedals, 100 auto accompaniment rhythm patterns, and 1 demo song.
- 76 sounds, 20 drum sets, 3 digital reverbs, Super bass effects!
- Learning mode, Metronome function, and Record & Playback function.
- Headphone jack and MIDI IN / OUT jacks. 12V Adapter Included.
- Lightweight and easily transported.
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 Fender Starcaster TT-1 Review - April 2010 |
| Review Date: April 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: L. Hignight, Los Angeles, CA |
I would describe myself as a weak intermediate drummer. I purchased the unit a couple of months ago and must say that I am very happy with it. Although it is a bit more expensive than one of the video game kits, it is definitely a step up from them and a better value than the kits in the $300 and $400 range. It really fills a niche. The unit is nice and compact and only takes a minute to hook everything up or take it apart.
1) There is no bass pedal volume problem. I believe that I read somewhere else that Fender took care of this problem a while back. There are no issues with the volume whatsoever. I haven't played on a wide variety of kits, but the pads are as touch sensitive as any that I've played on in the past.
2) There are 20 different drum kits and 99 songs that you can select. You can also create a custom kit. I haven't done this yet though. The songs cover a wide musical range with everything from warm up "beats" to Jazz and Blues and Latin and Rock. Really you could say there are 100 songs if you count the demo which is pretty incredible -- I dream of some day being able to play it!!! You can adjust the tempo and song volume (separate from the drum volume) and turn on/off the different instruments. The "Learning" mode will flash a light on a pad when you're supposed to strike it. It is a bit harder to learn a song using this method compared to the video games or using a computer; however, it does force you to memorize the song.
3) The drum pedals are nice. They might not be as precise as a regular pedals; however, both of them are much smaller than a single regular pedal which makes storing them up easy. They're much better than any of the pedals on the video game drum kits (ie they don't wander all over the floor, you don't have to put them on a bar in an uncomfortable position, they don't make annoying clacking sounds, etc).
4) There are midi in and out ports on the unit. I haven't had an opportunity to try this, so all I can really say is they are there.
5) The manual covers everything you need to operate the unit. It is thin and concise (if not a bit terse).
6) The unit comes with sticks.
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. It is a nice, compact, practice unit. I would have given the review 5 stars if there were a few more perks like an intro to drumming DVD or something else to really push it over the top. I'll update this review after I get the midi hooked up. |
Did not meet my expectation
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| Review Date: April 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: , |
| The sound is awful - we tried to connect it to a speaker system to raise the volume and it sounded like you're hitting a hollow can. Once of the pads also did not work and the foot pedal comes up delayed and totally misses the beat. |
So close to being useful!
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| Review Date: March 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Lawrence Towers, |
I had high hopes when I bought this unit. Mostly because of the midi capabilities. Unfortunately I was disappointed. Here are the problems:
The sounds are only OK.
The pedals are just switches, there is no velocity control, nor any individual volume control so the bass drum and hi hat (or what ever instruments you assign to the foot switches) are always too loud.
There is almost no midi functionality. Very limited note and kit assignment.
Pads are too loud when struck; the whole point of an electronic drum is to avoid disturbing roommates and neighbors. While obviously much less noisy than a real kit, the thwacking sounds will definitely become annoying. (I am talking of course about the physical striking of the pads not the sound generator.)
Not very solidly built.
So its a cute toy. As such it is a bit too expensive. With improved the midi it would be worth it. |
Wow, just plain bad
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| Review Date: March 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Snoots Dwagon, USA |
If you are looking for a toy for your 6 year old to bang around on, this set might qualify. It is not a set for anyone with even a mild interest in actual drumming.
I am not a pro drummer; I just wanted something to bang around on in my apartment. This doesn't qualify even for that.
One must first recognize that this product is only $[...]. Now, $[...] is a chunk of change, but still, cheap for an electric drum set. This product should be considered a toy.
The most immediately noticeable thing is that one cannot rapidly drum on this. I'm not talking super-speed, I'm talking simple 1-2-1-2-1-2 rifting. This set consistently misses every other drumbeat. I tried hitting right in the middle of the pad, tried hitting harder, made no difference. This unit is simply not responsive or fast enough to keep up with even the most mediocre of players. I know that sounds somewhat surprising. Believe me, I was surprised.
The volume of the individual pads cannot be altered. The lower tom far out-volumes the other drums, and the bass pedal is so loud it overpowers the entire set. The touch-sensitivity on the set can't be changed either. It might be somewhat difficult for a small child to manage to hit the pads hard enough to elicit a decent response.
Ease of use is good as far as layout, design and right-out-of-the-box playing. Kudos on the design. The pads aren't large (the largest is about 6") but they're moderately acceptable overall. I had no problem hitting them. Even the smallest one was easily located on the fly. I would prefer larger pads, but the configuration is acceptable. What isn't acceptable is the performance.
In my unit, the left pedal didn't work well... a connection problem. I also had a problem with "double-hits" on the right pedal. Clearly not constructed well. The foot pedals are an odd size, but I did like the fact they were a vertical-contact pedal, allowing one to bounce one's entire food up and down on them, releasing ankle strain. An unusual but beneficial design. Would be nice if they actually worked.
In short, I'm glad I ordered from Amazon, because I applied for return within an hour of opening the box. I'll spend three times this much for a decent set, but I can't warrant $[...] for this one. Sorry Fender, you're a great company. And Amazon, you're a super-great distributor. But this product missed the boat.
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Would recommend
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| Review Date: February 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: B. Bearden, Kentucky, USA |
| The product is great! Love how you can record & play back your own stuff. |
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