Electric drum kits
Discussion
Out of current boredom, I fancy having a go at learning drums.
After doing as much research as I can, I realise that if I really want to learn drums, the best solution is a real, analogue drum kit. However, I have neighbours and pets to consider, so looking at quieter electronic solutions to start with and some of the brains of these kits may actually help with practice, timing etc.
I did search for previous posts but the youngest I found was 2014, so think the tech might have moved on since then. So, apart from much more expensive digital pads, mesh pads seem to be the way to go and for a budget kit which has dual zone pads, as well as choke-able cymbals, like this kit the pub landlord (didn’t know he was a drummer), recommends and is pretty affordable at £400. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xgnQ0tBwy8&li...
But, wonder, if spending more would be cheaper in the long run and wonder about Roland and their double mesh tech (is it better, have more feel etc) would be a better investment?
Just looking for experiences, thoughts or recommendations at any price. TIA.
After doing as much research as I can, I realise that if I really want to learn drums, the best solution is a real, analogue drum kit. However, I have neighbours and pets to consider, so looking at quieter electronic solutions to start with and some of the brains of these kits may actually help with practice, timing etc.
I did search for previous posts but the youngest I found was 2014, so think the tech might have moved on since then. So, apart from much more expensive digital pads, mesh pads seem to be the way to go and for a budget kit which has dual zone pads, as well as choke-able cymbals, like this kit the pub landlord (didn’t know he was a drummer), recommends and is pretty affordable at £400. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xgnQ0tBwy8&li...
But, wonder, if spending more would be cheaper in the long run and wonder about Roland and their double mesh tech (is it better, have more feel etc) would be a better investment?
Just looking for experiences, thoughts or recommendations at any price. TIA.
Save yourself the money start with a practice pad and a pair of sticks (or look up Vic Firth practice tips) if you take to it then think about some proper drums (look for a YouTube video by Stephen Clarke what the beginner drummer really needs) he’s called “the non glamorous drummer”
Thanks for the replies and thoughts folks, much appreciated. I could save money on a practice pad, but think I’d get bored with that quickly, somewhat limited in sounds. I looked up Vic Firth practice tips, rubber tips to make acoustic drums quite I guess, but don’t have the space for acoustic set and if I did, I think I would still annoy the neighbours and animals. I have downloaded some Stephen Clarke guides, so thanks for that 
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Hadn’t heard of WHD before and they get some decent reviews for the price, but you always get what you pay for. Experience has taught me that economising is a waste of money as I always am frustrated, so end buy something more expensive in the end anyway. I have taken a punt on a Yamaha kit with silicone pads, the teaching aids and apps look like they will keep me entertained during foreseeable lockdown. Cheers.
.Hadn’t heard of WHD before and they get some decent reviews for the price, but you always get what you pay for. Experience has taught me that economising is a waste of money as I always am frustrated, so end buy something more expensive in the end anyway. I have taken a punt on a Yamaha kit with silicone pads, the teaching aids and apps look like they will keep me entertained during foreseeable lockdown. Cheers.
Resurrecting for any further tips. Any further suggestions for a beginner kit?
Is buying used a bad idea? Do these things wear our out in ways that are uneconomical to repair? I imagined there would be quite a few little used kits around from those that didn't stay the course, like I probably will.
This?
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/roland-td-1dmk-v-drum-kit...
Is buying used a bad idea? Do these things wear our out in ways that are uneconomical to repair? I imagined there would be quite a few little used kits around from those that didn't stay the course, like I probably will.
This?
https://www.gak.co.uk/en/roland-td-1dmk-v-drum-kit...
Edited by TheInternet on Sunday 2nd April 10:47
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