- Complete Cymbal Kit with pad, hardware and cable. Game sold separately.
- The addition of another cymbal to your Drum Rocker
- Color assignment rings included
- Completely adjustable mounting arm
Product Description
Ion Drum Rocker Cymbal Expansion Kit; Add another cymbal to your Drum Rocker! Able to be used with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour video games and other drum modules, the Ion Drum Rocker has really taken the Main Stage by storm. With this cymbal expansion you can add another cymbal to the mix to give this power-house setup adding an extra dynamic to your game and an extra cymbal trigger when using a drum module. Just mount the included hardware a… More >>
Ion Drum Rocker Rock Band 2 Cymbal Expansion
The product is top notch, but be careful. The detail product description mentions that 2 cymbals come with the kit. The kit only comes with ONE cymbal. I think the confusion stems from the product name “Rock Band 2 Cymbal Expansion”. It’s not a 2 Cymbal Expansion for Rock Band…. It’s a Cymbal Expansion for Rock Band 2.
Rating: 5 / 5
The cymbals are awesome, all there is to it, makes it a more realistic drumming experience!
and I know alot of people have problems, specifically, the cymbals will get to where you hit the cymbal once, and it registers 3-4 hits. I had this problem as well, but it’s a simple fix, or was for me anyway, look under the cymbal, see all those screws? Just tighten them up a little. It fixed my double-triple hit problem. They come loose with play, thus when you hit, the screws will cause enough vibration and the sensor thinks you have hit the cymbal more than once. Hope this helps people!
Rating: 5 / 5
This cymbal trigger functions just like the two that are included with the ION Drum Rocker game controller. I used a gift certificate to make this effectively a $20 purchase, and let me tell you, at $45 I wouldn’t be nearly as satisfied as I am right now.
Setup is relatively easy, though partial disassembly of your kit may be required depending on where you want to position this cymbal. Function so far is comparable to the original cymbals – in other words you may have to play with the mount a little to dial it in just right. As with the original pieces, it’s a “clunker”, making a rather loud, dull noise when struck.
I have also used Pintech TC triggers with my ION, and while a bit more expensive overall, they are quieter – and in my opinion have a better feel to them.
Rating: 3 / 5
This was my fourth cymbal for this particular kit to replace one that had previously been faulty. This one was a coaster within a month. The overall problem with these cymbals is that they are cheaply manufactured using the bare minimum materials to try and hold them together. Extensive playing causes the molded pegs within the sensor casing to eventually break which causes the casing to rattle enough to create double-taps which ruin streaks and ruins gameplay.
If you already have these, I recommend going to the hardware store and buying a handful of 1/2″ #6 sheet metal panhead screws and driving them through the cheap molded pegs of the casing and directly into the plastic of the cymbal head itself. This forces the casing to stay rigid with the cymbal and has fixed my double-tap problem so far. If you’re having problems with these cymbals and are looking for a replacement, this isn’t your solution, it’s just delaying having another broken cymbal.
Rating: 1 / 5
When I first got the ION, originally I didn’t use the cymbals. I hooked them up because I was considering moving onward to a real drum kit and whether you agree with it or not, Rock Band is actually a great way to start. The only problem is, there’s a lot of blue cymbal use that you double on the tom. I did this for less than a week before I decided to throw down on the extra cymbal and I have not had a single regret. The only real disadvantage is having to take the frame apart to get the hardware on. If you have an ION, you absolutely need this. Not only does it make the drums that much more realistic, but it also adds tons to the fun factor and replay value of Rock Band drums.
Rating: 5 / 5