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We Know: How to Buy an Electric Drum Set
About Electric Drum Sets
Electric or electronic drum sets are popular for many reasons. They're small and easy to travel with. They offer a huge variety
of drum and percussion sounds. When you play electronic drums they're very quiet, which allows you to play almost anytime,
anywhere. Some sets are more basic than others, but most will allow you to add more equipment over time. In most cases,
headphones and other auxiliary equipment is not included in the set.
Available Features and Options for Electric Drum Sets
Electronic drum sets may include one or more of the following:
- Preset songs.
- Backing instruments. Play as if you're in a band.
- Note storage. Come back to a note you like, or use it later to build a song.
- Preset kits in various styles.
- The ability to create and store new kits.
- Headphone output. Listen to what you're playing.
- Auxiliary and MIDI inputs. Add other equipment.
- Hi-hat controller.
- Onboard digital effects.
- Drum and percussion sounds.
- Sequencer.
- CompactFlash card slot. Store your music digitally.
Electric Drum Set Models
There's a wide variety of electric drum sets available, depending on your needs and budget:
- Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Set (model #DXPL): Sells for around $850.
- Roland V Pro Series Electronic Drum Set (model #TD20SBK): Sells for around $5,600.
- Drumbalaya Hart Virtuoso Silent Jam Kit Special Package: Sells for around $1,600.
- Hart Dynamics Drum Set with TE3.2 Trigger System (model #DSA-SM6.4T): Sells for around $2,000.
- Drumbalaya Ready-to-Play Pintech E-Jam Electronic Drum Package: Sells for around $1,400.
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