Yeah, it's similar to USB but it isn't standard on all computers. If you have a PC tower you can buy a firewire PCI card or something similar, they're not too expensive.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3264905&CatId=511
I mean, its pretty smart of Shine. They boost their sales by offering 5% off to every drummer ever. Their reps tried pressuring me into buying a kit asap, they're not looking to help any artists out, just make money.
Drumdial tuners are like $50 and they help get all the lugs to around the same place, its not perfect but it really helps. From there you can fine tune everything and get it sounding how you like.
I'm planning on staining my kit once I get a new bass drum amd I have a bunch of questions.
Any tips on what type of stains to buy? How do they affect sound? How many coats should I apply? Would clearcoating be necessary/better?
If you can answer any of these that'd mean a bunch.