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I've just got myself a new Roland TD-8K V-Drum set for my room. I got the electric set because an accoutic one would be way too loud.

The room I've put the kit in is the converted loft (attic for US?), which is also my bedroom. My room isnt exactly sound proofed in any way shape or form at the moment, but that can be dealt with. The problem I'm getting here is that when I hit the drums, mainly the hi-hat and the kick, it vibrates the floor, and can be heard from downstairs when your really going for it. I've even got my friend to test it out with the volume completely down just to see if it is actually the vibrations and not the amp im using.

The room is fairly big and I've put the drums in one of the corners, on the opposite side to the door. Below the kit would be my parents bedroom and then under that is the living room.

I dont play the drums when my parents are in bed so it doesnt matter too much about the vibarations going through to the floor below, but if I can stop them reaching the ground floor that would be excelent.

I'm not too sure what details too give, the room has wooden panel walls, thick fire proof wooden door and the floor is carpeted. The drums arent ontop of anything other than the carpet.

Any ideas?


Thanks

SuperCharger, you might also want to check out VDrums.com, the unofficial site for VDrum users. If the search engine is working, search for "neighbors", "floor" or "up/downstairs". The site has years years of practical experience with just your problem.

But I know you'll get some great advice right here too!

resuming lurk mode...

Thanks, I'll check that site out.