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Thinking of getting your very first electronic drum set, upgrading your kit or switching from an acoustic kit? Well will list & compare the best & most affordable kits on the market during 2018 to make your decision a little easier.
Since the late 2000s electronic drum kits have improved drastically in terms of technology, aesthetics, quality & affordability making these electronic drums a serious contnder & bringing them closer to the playing experience of an acoustic kit, bringing them ever closer to the experience of playing an acoustic drum set. For the beginner drummer an elelectronic kit can be a perfect start - they can play as loud as they can without disturbing the neighbours, it can be a great alternative for professional drummers also who may require a specfic job that needs doing in a studio or rehearsal that an acoustic kit won't be able to do.
If you are a beginner looking for that starter electronic drum set you should be looking a standard 5-piece kit with an added 3 cymbals (snare, kick, 3 x toms, hi-hat, crash and ride). The pads on a starter kit would usually consist of rubber but some do have a mesh snare and / or mesh toms. The module will usually consist of basic kit presets, sounds & training facilities.
When you get more experience behind you & feel as though you need to upgrade & expand your drum kits then there are always ways to obtain more durable hardware, an improved library & quality of sounds, more funactionality when it comes to sound editing , importing your own samples also becomes a must & more realistic feeling pads such as mesh.
Bearing that in mind here's our Best Affordable Electronic Drum Kits 2018:
An electronic drum module or 'brain' is the device in an electronic drum kit that act as the processor & sound module. The drum module produces kits, sounds or other sounds used by the drummer. An electronic drum kit cannot be used without one these.
Pads are used for specific parts of the electronic drum kit that you hit with sticks. This would include kick, snare, toms & cymbals. Each pads is connected to the module & emits a certain sound of the kit when hit. Starter kits usually use rubber pads then you can work your way up to mesh & similar.
This is usually a metal set of stands that you would attach the pads & module to. Make sure you find a kit that has an extremely durable rack so to aid the longevity of your kit.
Some electronic drum kits are stand alone in terms of software - the sounds & samples on module can't imported, exported used via USB. Other kit modules have SD card capabilites so you can load samples, sounds & even training methods into the module. Other modules have USB connectivity so you can connect your drum set to your laptop & use any software available to you on said computer.
Electronic Drum Kit Package
Roland TD-1KV Drum Package Includes a Pair of Chord Drum Sticks, a Drum Throne and Drum Headphones With Volume Control
Roland's V-Drums are the world's most popular electronic drums for one reason: they're the best. Blending superior sound, authentic feel, and rugged durability, each kit in the V-Drums lineup performs at the highest level, a testament to more than three decades of developing electronic drums. The compact TD-1KV is no exception, delivering respected V-Drums quality in a space-saving kit that keeps up with you as your playing evolves.
Ideal for everyone that wants to enjoy drums at home, the TD-1KV offers a wide selection of expressive drum kits for playing any musical style, plus fun onboard training and recording functions for building your skills and checking your progress. And as a Roland TD-1KV owner, you're not just starting an exciting musical journey, you're also joining the V-Drums family, a group of discerning players that includes the world's finest drummers and percussionists.
- Acclaimed V-Drums sound and performance in an entry-level set - Enjoy drumming in any musical style with 15 expressive drum kits - Mesh-head PDX-8 V-Pad provides realistic snare drum feel with head/rim triggering - Supports essential acoustic drum techniques, including cymbal choke, advanced hi-hat playing, and more - Build playing skills with the onboard Coach function, metronome, and recorder - Practice along with onboard audio songs or your own tracks played from a smartphone or music player connected to the Mix In jack - Beater-less kick pedal provides low noise for playing without disturbing others, ideal for practising at home
Roland have a huge reputation in the electronic drum kit sector & rightly so, the TD-1KV is excellent value for money, professional quality, doesn't take up much space & has a great set of features for beginners from tempo training to kit selection.
1 x Yamaha DTX452K, 1 x Chord Wood Tipped Drum Sticks (Pair) 1 x Mapex Drum Throne & 1 x Drum Headphones
The moment you play the DT X is the moment you become a drummer. Let it be your inspiration and give instant expression to your impulses and creativity. DTX402 is the culmination of the commitment Yamaha makes as a drum manufacturer with excellent design and sound quality.
Act on your motivation and unleash your boundless talent! The training function together with the dedicated free app makes practicing more enjoyable and provides musical training, allowing you to immerse yourself in the limitless excitement of drumming.
Yamaha knows everything there is to know about drums. That’s how they were able to produce a compact design without compromising the essence of the drum. You can adjust the position and angles of the cymbals, snare, and tom as you wish, and perform in the correct posture. The DTX is equipped with the Yamaha foot pedal, a favorite among professional drummers, and faithfully recreates the sound variations of a drum, including the cymbal choke and rim shot. The heights of the various components can also be modified for easy use by anyone, even small children.
- The sounds combine years of experience creating authentic, top-quality drum sounds with - 10 built-in drum kits. - 10 built-in training functions and improve your groove and expression as a drummer. - Combining 3-zone snare pad and real bass drum pedal action.
Yamaha DTX402K Series electronic drum kit are hot off the press only being released a few months back, they have a made big improvement on the original 400K series with the quality of sounds included, more training experiences & connectivity with your phone.
The complete Alesis DM Lite Electronic Drum Kit Package includes a high quality drum throne, sticks and headphones.
The Alesis DM Lite has all drum and cymbal pads mounted to the pre-assembled, height adjustable, 4 post rack making set-up quick and easy. With 200 sounds, a built in drum coach, play along patterns and exercises it's a great tool for anyone wanting to learn or improve upon their skills.
Using the 1/4" outputs, the DM Lite Kit can be connected to an amp or sound system for performance or the 1/8" headphone output is ideal for quiet practice. An 1/8" aux input is also included allowing you to connect your MP3 device and rock out to your favourite tracks. You can even connect via USB for integration with popular recording programs and virtual instruments.
- Portable folding Electronic Drum Kit - DM Lite Module with over 200 drum sounds - Easy learning mode for beginners - Height adjustable, pre-assembled rack - 10 ready-to-go drum kits with Learning Mode - USB/MIDI connection for use with audio recording software - Velocity sensitive Piezo kick pedal - Light-up blue LED, drum pads and crash cymbals for velocity sensitive playability - Momentary on/off hi-hat pedal for open / closed control over hi-hat positioning
The cheapest Electronic Drum Kit out there, around the £200 mark for a 5-piece drum kit is an amazing price point for begeinners looking to get started. For the price you do get a considserable kit for your money.
Roland TD-1DMK Electronic Drum Kit, Sticks, 1 x Drum Throne, 1 x Drum Headphones & 1 x Kick Drum Pedal
An electronic drum kit is the easiest and least anti-social way to get into drumming, but typically entry level electronic kits are fitted with rubber drum pads which feel nothing like a ‘real’ drum kit.
Roland have set out to change this by equipping the TD-1DMK with the same twin-ply mesh drum heads as their flagship professional quality drum kits. Mesh drum heads offer a playing feel and response which is as close to an acoustic drum as possible. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking for a kit to use at home, or a beginner looking to get the best start to your playing, the Roland TD-1DMK won’t hold you back from developing your drumming.
- Kick Pad - Snare (PDX-8) - Hi-Hat (CY-5), - Hi-Hat Pedal (FD-9) - Tom x 3 (PDX-6) - Crash (CY-5) - Ride (CY-5) - Drum Stand (MDS-TDKP2)
One of the issues for beginner drummers with Roland was the layout of the TD-1K & KV with it's single rack bar & universally different pads configuration, with the TD-1DMK you have an entry level Roland kit with that classic configuration. Not only that but the TD-1DMK comes with twin ply-mesh drum heads.
1 x Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit, 1 x Mapex Drum Throne, 1 x Drum Sticks (Pair), 1 x Drum Headphones
At Alesis Drums they know perfect feel and natural-response is a must have for an immersive, expressive drumming experience.
Introducing the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit, the latest addition to their critically acclaimed all-mesh kit roster that delivers the most realistic playing experience modern drummers demand. Mesh heads are the undisputed preference of modern drummers seeking electronic kits, providing an uncompromising natural feel and ultra-quiet response.
The Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit features an 8" dual-zone mesh snare drum and (3) 8" mesh toms, alongside everything else you need to make a complete drum kit; (3) 10" cymbals, custom-designed Alesis hi-hat pedal and kick pedal, and a durable 4-post aluminium rack. At the heart of the Nitro Mesh Kit is the powerful Nitro Drum Module loaded with hundreds of in-demand percussion sounds, 40 different kits and 60 built-in play-along tracks - whatever sound you need, we guarantee this module delivers! Don't settle for second best, discover the new standard in electronic drums with Alesis Drums.
- Next Generation Mesh Performance | All-mesh drum heads deliver the most realistic, responsive and immersive playing experience modern drummers demand - Premium Eight-Piece Configuration | 8" dual-zone snare pad, (3) 8" tom pads and (3) 10" cymbals: ride cymbal, hi-hat, crash w/choke - In-Demand Sound | Nitro Drum Module with 40 ready-to-play classic and modern kits, 60 play along tracks and 350+ expertly curated sounds - Powerful Educational Features | 60 built-in play-along tracks, sequencer, metronome, aux input and performance recorder help to hone and develop your drum skills - Everything You Need | 4-post chrome rack, connection cables, drum sticks, drum key and power supply included
The big winner for the Nitro Mesh Kit is the the quality of the hardware & the pads for the price, it's hands down the best value for money with the Mesh style pads & a great sounding Module.
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V-Drums Jam
This Roland TD-1K Drum Package Includes a Pair of Chord Drum Sticks, a Drum Throne and Drum Headphones With Volume Control
1 x Yamaha DTX432K, 1 x Chord Wood Tipped Drum Sticks (Pair) 1 x Mapex Drum Throne & 1 x Drum Headphones
1 x Alesis Command Mesh Electronic Drum Kit, 1 x Drum Headphones, 1 x Mapex Drum Throne (kick pedal & Sticks included)
