Went out and bought the new rock band 2 drum set when I found out I couldn't add cymbals to my original drum set from rock band (so now I have two!) my old kit was modded with a metal pedal (like they've now done with the new kit, but mine is still much cooler) and I added blacked out silencers (again cooler looking, and quieter) this new kit is quieter though than stock original set. The best part though is the ability to add cymbals for 30 bucks and its wireless (damn cord was always ending up unplugged.)