The first thing that you will notice is the way the pads feel. The five piece pad set has a very natural feel and they can be set up to your personal preference. The drum kit includes one snare pad, three tom pads, a kick pad, high hat stand with two cymbal pads. The set is on an aluminum rack that is sturdy enough to take hours of playing but light enough that the electronic drum kit can be moved around very easily. This is especially important for the user that will be moving the set from site to site or even just between different rooms. Even though the kit is only eighty five pounds, this set it built to last and the quality of a Yamaha electronic drum kit cannot be rivaled. The set is also equipped with a ball clamp so the electronic drum kit can be set up at any angle.

The high tech part of the electronic drum kit is the DTX550 system. Snares can be tunes with the touch of a knob. The set comes with over 400 drum and percussion sounds preprogrammed. It also includes twenty two synthesized keyboard sounds and forty one practice songs to play along with. The digital drum kit comes complete with a built in metronome and sequencer. While the digital drum kit is high tech, the layout is simplistic and easy to use. With only eight buttons, a small LCD display and a data knob the set looks crisp, clean and is intuitive to use. Technology meets minimalism in a perfect marriage on the Yamaha DTX550K electronic drum kit.

Overall this is a great digital drum kit that I would recommend to anyone looking to purchase a midrange priced electronic kit. The features, function, ease of use and sturdiness of this set make it a hard act to follow.

The Alesis DM10 electronic drum kit offers the RealHead drum pads that are made to closely mimic the feel of a traditional acoustic drum set. The secret is in the material used to construct the drum pads. Alesis uses Mylar for the drum pads and this surpasses the materials being used by the other companies. Nothing comes closer to producing a real acoustic sound than the Mylar drum pads. The drum pads are also dual zone, meaning that the drummer can program a different sound for the outer edges of the pad. The RealHead kick pad can be used with just about any single or double kick pedal. This option just further enhances the customization of the electronic drum kit. The electronic drum kit includes twelve inch Surge hi hat cymbal, a thirteen inch Surge Crash with choke, and a sixteen inch Surge triple zone Ride cymbal with choke. Since Surge cymbals are created from a genuine alloy coated with a special dampening layer they sound and behave like real cymbals because they in essence are real cymbals.

This all comes together on the patented ErgoRack. The rack is designed to be ergonomically correct utilizing a curved shape. The ErgoRack is composed of standard one and a half inch tubing that is compatible with almost all drum makers kits. Metal clamps provide sturdiness and make set up and breakdown fast and easy. The rack has enough extra room that you can add drum pads or cymbals at a later time so that the set can grow with the drummer and their abilities.

The Alesis DM10 digital drum kit has full MIDI capabilities meaning that one can download directly to your PC or Mac, or connect to a MP3 player or CD player to the electronic drum kit. The digital drum kit also has Dynamic Articulation meaning that the sound will increase with an increase in intensity to the drum pad. Dynamic Articulation is unique to the Alesis brand of electronic drum kits.

The Yamaha DTXPRESS IV is lives up to the Yamaha name. This digital drum kit is perfect for the beginner to intermediate drum player and can offer a range of uses from learning, practicing to even using the set for live performances. The DTXPRESS is equipped stock with over 427 drum and percussion sounds. The electronic drum kit also includes fifty preset drum kits, but you can customize an endless array of samples so that any genre of music is achievable. The DXPRESS also has twenty two keyboard voices that you can use to create melodic patterns. The sound quality is fantastic; you will hardly realize it is not a traditional acoustic drum kit. Aside from never-ending customization, the digital drum kit allows you to practice quietly so that the neighbors and your roommates will be grateful!

The digital kit also comes with a built in sequencer that lets you record your performance. Included are forty four preloaded songs, nineteen pad tunes to play with and the ability to record up to twenty of your own songs or patterns. The kit allows you to mute the drum track or the rhythm track to aid in practicing. If this is not enough for you, you can also plug in your MP3 player or a CD player and jam with your favorite tunes.

The drum pads produce the most realistic feel and are far ahead of the competition when it comes to sounding and feeling real. The pads have an impressive natural rebound effect. The set includes a hi hat pad that actually mounts to a hi hat stand which is included in the electronic drum kit. The pads are of course controllable letting you make adjustments to the pitch and alter the sound. The set is made of quality materials and is a sturdy set that will last for years to come.

This is the perfect set for the beginning drummer to use to learn how to play, or for the intermediate player to use for practice or gigs. Since the set is made by Yamaha you know it will be a quality product. Order the set online today and beginning enjoying your new electronic drum kit within the week.

The Simmons SD9K digital drum kit comes packed with over 700 realistic sounds allowing for countless combinations and endless opportunities of self expression. In order to achieve this many sounds with a traditional kit, multiple expensive and rare pieces would have to be purchased. This would not only be expensive, but the amount of room to store the unit would be immense. The money saved by not having to invest in so many instruments alone more than pays for the electronic drum kit.

The digital drum kit also includes over one hundred preset songs that the musician can practice along with covering multiple genres of music so that it is well rounded. If this were not enough, the ability to add another one hundred songs is also included. Practicing will never be boring again with so many song options available. A built in metronome carries a range from thirty to two hundred and eighty beats per minute. This feature is an incredibly huge help during practice.

The Simmons electronic drum kit comes with dual zone snare and cymbal pads and the cymbals have choke potential as well. The dual zoned pads allow for the drummer to customize preset sounds so that when the outside of the pad is hit it will produce a separate sound than the center of the drum pad. This again saves room since the user will not need as many pieces to achieve the same number of sounds. The Simmons electronic drum kit has forty preset kits and the space to load almost sixty more user kits. The electronic drum kit is USB compatible so that one can plug the unit into a computer and record music. The digital drum kit can also be used with a MP3 player or a CD player so that the user can play along with any song of their choice.

I would recommend this set to any musician looking to purchase an electronic drum kit. This kit is great for the first time user as well as the more experienced drummer. The Simmons SD9K will offer endless hours of use whether for practice or for live performances.

The Yamaha digital drum kit offers a three zone pad on all ride cymbal, snare and crash pads. This allows the user to create three distinct voices from one pad by hitting the pad in different areas. This feature alone allows for unmatchable customization and eliminates the needs for many different types of instruments. That alone is a huge savings when you think of the cost and space that would be involved in purchasing all those instruments. Not only do the pads feel like traditional acoustic drum sets, they offer the option of quiet play. Since the pads are made of rubber, the actual sound produced is quiet meaning the neighbors won’t be banging on your door when you are practicing. The set is expandable if you ever feel that you need to add more pieces.

Want more ways to customize your own unique sound? This electronic drum set includes fifty preset drum kits including the samples from the Oak Custom, Maple Custom, Beech Custom, and Recording Custom sets. Aside from that there are over four hundred preset voices that are of the highest sound quality. Couple this with over twenty synthesized keyboard sounds and you can create endless custom sounds. The possibilities really are endless. As you would expect, the set includes a built in metronome and an on board sequencer. The sequencer includes over forty preloaded full length songs and nineteen pad songs for you to practice along with. You can even connect the kit to your MP3 player or a CD player to add even more choices!

Sturdy is the word to describe the Yamaha DXPIV’s rack. This electronic drum set is built to take the abuse a drummer can dish out. Whether you play hard or just are always breaking down and setting up, this digital drum kit will keep up with your lifestyle. The rack is made from one and a half inch composite allowing it to mix well with most other manufactures’ pieces, not that you will ever purchase another item that is not a Yamaha again after playing on this digital drum kit.

The DTX500 electronic drum kit trigger unit features a first class tone generator with true acoustic drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. You get the sounds of hi-end oak, maple, beech and birch drums, with details like sound characteristics changing as you play harder so you will feel like you are playing on a traditional drum kit. The 50 preset kits enable you to perform an endless assortment of music styles, and you can add your favorite sounds to create custom user kits. The Yamaha electronic drum kit comes preloaded with 427 acoustic drum and percussion sounds.
The DTX500 allows the user to practice along with the preloaded songs while allowing you to mute different musical components. For example, you can mute the drums or the bass or just play with the full company. You make the choice. Another fun feature is the “groove tools” that help you become a better drummer. These tools include an array of training functions including Groove Check. Groove Check shows you if you are playing early or late, so you can perfect your timing to a song or beat. The electronic drum kit also comes with games that automatically mute the sound when the drummer is out of time. These functions make learning fun and take the hum drums out of practicing. Now, practicing will be fun and not feel like a chore.
Aside from these features, the electronic drum kit also can connect to an MP3 player or your CD player to allow you to practice along with your favorite songs. The MIDI output lets you record and enables you to interact with separate software tools. These features also allow for you to customize your own sounds and program them into the DTX500K meaning you will have even more sound choices than the stock kit came equipped with.

Take into account the sturdy rack that is compatible with other manufactures products and this digital drum kit is a steal for the price. This is a drum set that will allow you to grow as a performer for a long time before you ever outgrow the drum kit.

One such model is the DD_502MKII. The price on this electronic drum kit is very reasonable and most can afford this digital drum kit. The great thing about a digital drum kit is that the actual set does not take up much room. Weighing in at a mere fifty five pounds, this lightweight, portable set will meet all your needs. The set will not take up much room in your practice area and can be broken down and set up quickly for performances or whenever you need to move the set.

The electronic drum kit comes with over two hundred sounds, twenty preset kits and you can program another ten kits with your own customized sounds. This allows unlimited potential for unique sounds and self expression. A traditional drum kit does not have these capabilities. While some will argue that a traditional drum set creates a resonance that cannot be matched by an electronic drum kit it is important to keep in mind that technology has been applied that make these electronic kits sound as good as a traditional drum kit. And the best part is electronic drum kits are a fraction of the cost.

Another great feature of the DD-502MKII is that you can use the included headphones when playing and no one can hear the music except you. Now you can practice day or night. Whenever your schedule will allow and you don’t have to worry about disrupting family members or neighbors. You can also utilize the preset kits and play along with them for extra practice.

The choice is clear for those that need to practice quietly and have money constraints. If you are a beginning drummer then this set is a great option for you.

The most obvious benefit of this digital drum kit, aside for having the Yamaha name, is the price. I almost had to do a double take when I saw the price because I just could not believe it was true. Most companies cater to the higher end digital drum kits, but Yamaha remembered that there are those out there that are just starting to dabble in drumming and are not ready to make a huge monetary commitment until the decide if drumming suits them. Hats off to Yamaha for remembering the little guy! Don’t let the price confuse you when it comes to quality. While it is true that you get what you pay for, in this instance you are going to get a top quality product. Yamaha lives up to their reputation of making high quality products.

This starter kit includes eight drum pads and two drum petals that are touch sensitive. The electronic drum kit is laid out ergonomically making playing easy and comfortable. The drum heads are all one piece so that you can rest them on the floor or a rack to play. This also makes storage easy so that the digital drum kit can fit almost anywhere. Perfect for those with limited space available.

The set has an AUX in jack socket that will allow for an MP3 player of CD player to be connected to the set so that you can jam to your favorite tunes. The set includes a wide variety of percussion sounds and has preset songs loaded for you to play along with to improve your drumming skills. MIDI output also allows the user to play load songs from the internet and then play along with that song or you can purchase software that allows users with MIDI output to play along with songs. The Yamaha DD65K also provides the user with the ability to save five songs to the electronic drum kits internal memory. These songs can be saved and then the drummer can play along with them for practice.

While this set does not have all the bells and whistles of some of the higher priced digital drum kits, the value is unsurpassed. This set will provide the novice with all the tools they will need to learn and master drumming. Overall, this is a great purchase for anyone looking to try their hand at learning the drums.

Starting off the list of benefits is the fact that this electronic drum kit is built to last. The sturdy, industrial frame can take anything that you can dish out so play as hard as you would like, this set can take it. Made with the fact that most drummers will be transporting the digital drum kit from location to location in mind, break down and set up are a breeze. The rack is also lightweight so moving the kit is a one man job and can be accomplished with ease. The rack allows for the user to adjust the pad and cymbal height and placement to fit their particular need and style. This is just the start of the customization options this digital drum kit includes.

The drum pads and cymbals are multi zoned so that you have two instruments in one. This save money and space while allowing the drummer to increase their musical repertoire. The set also comes standard with an incredible four gigabyte on board flash memory. This gives the user the power to download custom sounds thus increasing the customizing options of the digital kit. The kit comes complete with the DrumIt library of sounds, but if this is not enough to suit your taste, then you can use the software editor and download your own sound directly from your PC or Mac. Supported file types are wave, aiff or rex file extensions. The opportunities to create unique and custom sound combinations are truly endless. Even the most seasoned professional will not be bored with this product.

This electronic drum kit is an innovative ground breaking addition to the electronic drum kit choices. With all of the options to customize the digital drum kit and the high quality construction, this set is truly had to beat. Transitioning seamlessly from a practice set to a performance set this digital drum kit is the perfect choice for any professional drummer.

The updated T-9 sound module has an increased database of drum and percussion sounds that increase the scope of musically genres represented. Aside from an extensive library of custom sounds, the T-9 sound module now allows for a MP3 hookup allowing you to jam along with your favorite tunes. The configuration of the T-9 sound module is simple and clean and using the module is intuitive so that you will not always be referencing a user’s manual. The T-9 module includes over 550 expressive sounds which allow you to create unique music and have a commanding stage presence. The T-9 offers 99 preset kits covering all types and styles of music. The module also enables the musician to make custom kits assuring that the sound combinations possible are infinite. Another great feature is to have 50 support songs with real and rousing audio sounds for each instrument part. You can enjoy drumming with the best musicians in the industry jamming with you. The USB key also allows for MP3 or wave playback, so you can play along with any song you desire. The T-9 module has a lighted LCD display that will show you the timing of your performance thus ensuring that you are always playing correctly.

The mesh head snare and tom pads create a truly real feeling sound and accurate feedback. The enhanced cymbals are more realistic than those of the previous V Tour models. The rack is of sturdy construction made from the highest quality yet lightweight materials allowing for easy set up and tear down when on set. Components can be added to the set as your ability and talent grows. But rest assured you will have many years of exploring the capabilities of this electronic drum kit before you will ever become bored.

Considering the overall construction and the improvements made to the V-Tour set, this is the perfect digital drum kit for anyone looking to purchase or upgrade from their existing drum kit. The look and feel of the Roland electronic drum kit is impressive and the on board functions available will inspire any musician. This digital drum kit is great for the beginning player to the professional musician.