Alesis DM10 Pro Electronic Drum Set

Alesis DM10 Pro Kit is the product of extensive research and development efforts. Based around the DM10 sound module, the DM10 Pro Kit features Alesis’ RealHead drum pads, SURGE Cymbals made of real cymbal alloy and an ErgoRack mounting system.

DM10 Module
You will immediately notice the DM10 module’s outstanding sound quality. This drum sound module contains true drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds—built from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. Drummers will find some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary drum brands, a huge arsenal of top producers’ go-to snare drums, real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals, and a choice selection of classic drum machine and electronic percussion sounds that have fueled the biggest hit records.

Discerning ears will notice that each sound is actually a series of different samples: multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre, not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation, an Alesis exclusive. You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks, and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. For example, a hi-hat’s sound depends on a number of factors: how open or closed the pedal is, how hard it is struck, and other variables resulting in 40 different sounds—plus foot chick and heel splash.

The DM10 module not only has a breathtaking collection of sounds onboard, it is also the world’s first drum-sound module that enables you to load new sound sets via USB connection from your computer. This means that your sounds will always stay fresh, current and cutting edge.

You can also use the DM10 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface for performing and tracking with software drum modules such as BFD, Toontrack, and Reason, among others. For practice, you can play along with the tracks in the DM10′s internal sequencer, mix in an iPod or other MP3 player and play along.

The DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, perfect for creating custom configurations with up to 24 different pads. The DM10′s top-panel mixer gives you easy access to creating custom mixes.

RealHead Drum Pads
The DM10 Pro Kit has Alesis’ acoustic-feeling RealHead pads in 8″ and 10″ sizes. The dual-zone pads feature real mylar drumheads and real triple-flanged counterhoops for the feel you demand. The snare and tom pads are dual zone, enabling you to perform rimshots, rim clicks, or assign other sounds such as wind chimes, cymbals, gongs, and cowbells on the tom rims.

Surge Cymbals
The DM10 Pro Kit comes with premium SURGE cymbals, the only serious choice in electronic cymbals. The kit includes a 12″ SURGE hi-hat cymbal, a 13″ SURGE crash cymbal with choke and a 16″ SURGE triple-zone ride cymbal with choke. Comprised of a genuine alloy cymbal coated with a clear sound-dampening layer, SURGE cymbals feel like acoustic cymbals because they begin life as just that. The crash and ride cymbals feature large choke strips on the undersides for even more attention to accurate cymbal control. The SURGE ride also features multiple-zone triggering on the bell, face, and edge. The SURGE hi-hat cymbal offers continuously variable control using the included pedal.

ERGORACK
The DM10 Pro Kit features an ergonomically curved, chrome-plated ErgoRack for mounting the pads and module on. It is a heavy gauge, heavy duty rack—and supremely adjustable. The ErgoRack is large enough to enable you to add on additional drum pads and SURGE cymbals. You can even mount acoustic drums, cymbals, and percussion instruments on this roadworthy system.

The ErgoRack employs standard 1-1/2″ tubing for compatibility with virtually all drum manufacturers’ rack hardware. The rack features quick-release, metal clamps for fast setup and tear down. The crash and ride cymbals mount on large, knurled boom cymbal arms that are height adjustable right in the rack down tubes. The DM10 Pro Kit comes with tom mounts that enable freely adjustable mounting. Drummer-friendly wing-screws are present on all important rack clamps and pads for ease of adjustment without reaching for a drum key. The drum pads mount on standard 10.5mm L-rods with low-slip, knurled mounting surfaces.

The DM10 Pro Kit: The flagship of the Alesis electronic percussion line.

Alesis DM10 Pro Electronic Drum Set Features:

* DM10 drum-sound module with 12 trigger inputs
* Premium sound set built from real samples of real drums and cymbals
* Dynamic Articulation changes sounds’ timbre along with dynamics for realism
* Top-panel mixer for customizing drum mix
* Built-in sequencer for practicing and creating drum tracks
* DM10 is the world’s first drum-sound module that enables USB sound loading
* Can be used with software drum modules via USB
* RealHead acoustic-feel 8″ and 10″ dual-zone drum pads with real heads
* SURGE cymbals are acoustic cymbals with triggers
* 12″ SURGE hi-hat, 13″ SURGE crash with choke, 16″ SURGE ride with choke
* Ergonomically curved, chrome-plated ErgoRack
* Mix input for practicing with CD and MP3 players

Includes:
* 1 DM10 drum module
* 2 8″ RealHead drum pads
* 2 10″ RealHead drum pads
* 1 8″ RealHead kick pad with tower
* 1 12″ SURGE hi-hat cymbal
* 1 13″ SURGE crash cymbal
* 1 16″ SURGE ride cymbal
* 1 ErgoRack with mounting clamps and arms
* 1 hi-hat pedal
* 1 Set of interconnection cables

Premium sounds and you can input your own as well.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Electronic drum set with great sounds built in. Hi tech engineering and advanced electronics make this electronic drum kit what it is. Alesis is coming out with some very nice electronic drum sets and giving the bigger manufacturers a run for their money. Speaking of money, the price on this Alesis DM10 Pro Electronic Drum Set is truly a great deal for everything you get. Very responsive, mutli-zone pads and cymbals make it a winner. The DM10 drum module is amazing and the ability to add additional drum sounds and the ability to interface with a computer makes the possibilities endless. How cool it is to plug your set into your computer and record. Check this great electric drum kit out.

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Korg Wavedrum

Start with a real drum head that responds naturally to brushes, sticks, mallets, or even your bare hands. Add in a sensitive acoustic transducer, advanced DSP synthesis, and hundreds of superior samples. The result is the astounding Korg Wavedrum. Delivering accurate and imaginative sounds from around the globe, Wavedrum creates an interactive, organic, and spellbinding playing experience that no trigger-based system can match. The affordable 2nd generation Korg WAVEDRUM is sonically richer, more sensitive, and packed with enough power and expression to create its own musical legend. The WAVEDRUM's wide dynamic range mimics that of an acoustic drum. WAVEDRUM responds perfectly to your action, from subtly nuanced tapping and stroking to aggressive, repetitive strikes.The original Korg WAVEDRUM amazed the world back in 1994. This legendary musical instrument was instantly famous for its innovative design, performance possibilities, and unique sounds. Now the Korg WAVEDRUM's broad variety of sonic offerings ranges from traditional acoustic percussion instruments to new and unique percussive sounds. With WAVEDRUM, instruments that normally require special techniques to play, such as the tabla, or conga, can be played with ease. In addition, WAVEDRUM establishes its own way of playing, granting you unparalleled levels of expression, full of originality and depth. Compact and lightweight in design, Korg WAVEDRUM is ideal in all performance situations—from casual playing through to a full-on recording session or a live concert performance.Totally unique sounds and innovative ways to play open the door to new musical journeys. The Korg WAVEDRUM delivers inspiration and satisfaction to creative percussionists seeking new realms of expressiveness and sounds. Moving beyond traditional drum and percussion sounds, WAVEDRUM also provides totally new and unique sounds that are not available in the real world, and offers new ways of playing to achieve new levels of musical expression. With a Korg WAVEDRUM, you can change the pitch randomly with each hit, or play melodic phrases by choosing a musical scale and applying pressure to the head. Traditional hand-drum techniques, such as adding pitch and tonal changes to a strike by pressing the head, were previously unobtainable on an electronic instrument. Korg WAVEDRUM processes and responds to these intimate performance gestures as no other percussion instrument can. These same techniques provide a wealth of performance possibilities. For example, WAVEDRUM can produce sitar and tambura sounds at the same time. You can produce tanpura sounds alone by hitting the head, adding the sitar sounds by applying pressure to the head before hitting it. Applying further pressure can change the pitch of the sitar continuously within the selected scale. These and other performance characteristics are unique to the Korg WAVEDRUM.Multiple sensors and playing techniques deliver previously unimaginable expressiveness

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I’ve been scouring the internet for information on this cool electronic drum. It’s a very cool, interactive drum that can stand alone or be used in conjunction with any acoustic or electric drum kit. Play it with your hands, sticks, brushes…however you want. What’s cool is that the sound triggering goes beyond the head itself. The entire top surface can be interacted with. Cool drum…kind of pricey, however.

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Alesis DM10 Studio Drum Kit Review

The professional DM10 Studio Kit 6-piece electronic drum set supplies natural-feeling RealHead drum pads. The Alesis DM10 kit also includes low-noise-emitting DMPad Cymbals, the groundbreaking DM10 drum module, and a compact, flexible StealthRack.

DM10 Module
You will notice the DM10 module’s outstanding sound quality, immediately. This drum-sound module contains true drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds, created from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. Drummers will find some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary drum brands including: a huge arsenal of top-producers’ go-to snare drums; real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals; and a choice selection of classic drum machine and electronic percussion sounds which have fueled the biggest hit records.

The drummer’s discerning ears will notice that each of the Alesis DM10 module’s sounds are actually a series of different samples; multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in, so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre—not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation–an Alesis exclusive.

The Drummer can play the Alesis DM10 electronic drum kit with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rim shots, rim clicks, and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. For example, a hi-hat’s sound depends on a number of factors—how open or closed the pedal is, how hard it is struck, and many other variables. The result: 40 different sounds, plus foot chick and heel splash.

The DM10 Studio Kit’s sound module not only has an awesome collection of sounds onboard, it is also the world’s first drum-sound module that enables the drummer to load new sound sets via USB connection from your computer. This means that your sounds will always stay fresh, current, and cutting edge.

The demanding drummer can also use the Alesis DM10 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface for performing and tracking with software drum modules such as BFD, Toontrack, and Reason, among others. For practice, you can play along with the tracks in the DM10′s internal sequencer, mix in an MP3 player, and play along.

The Alesis DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, perfect for creating custom configurations. The DM10′s top-panel mixer gives the drummer easy access to creating custom mixes.

Alesis Realhead Drum Pads
The DM10 Studio Kit features Alesis’ acoustic-feeling RealHead pads in 10″ and 8″ sizes. The dual-zone pads feature real mylar drumheads and real triple-flanged counterhoops for the feel you demand. The snare and tom pads are dual-zone enabled, which allows you to perform rimshots, rim clicks, or assign other sounds such as wind-chimes, cymbals, gongs and cowbells on the tom rims.

RealHead snare and tom pads ared mounted on standard 10.5mm L-rods with low-slip, knurled mounting surfaces.

You can use virtually any single or double kick pedal with the RealHead Kick Pad (kick pedal is sold separately), or split the DM10′s kick input with a Y-cable and connect an optional second kick pad for the pedal feel you prefer.

Alesis DMPad Cymbals
The DM10 Studio Kit includes a set of four low-noise Alesis DMPad cymbals. The electronic drum set includes 1 DMPad hi-hat cymbal, 2 DMPad crash cymbals, and a 3-zone DMPad ride cymbal. DMPad cymbals provide a rubberized playing surface for a great balance between natural cymbal feel and low stick-on-pad sound. The ride and crash cymbal feature large choke triggers on the undersides for superior, accurate cymbal control. The DMPad ride also features multi-zone triggering on the bell, face, and edge. The DMPad hi-hat cymbal and RealHat pedal give you continuously variable control from wide open to tightly closed.

Alesis StealthRack
Alesis equips the DM10 Studio Kit with an ergonomically curved, black aluminum StealthRack. The StealthRack is fully adjustable and large enough to easily accommodate adding on additional pads, yet takes up a fraction of the space of an acoustic kit so it’s perfect for studios and rehearsal spaces. It employs standard 1-1/2″ tubing for compatibility with virtually all drum manufacturers’ rack hardware.

The Alesis DM10 Electronic Studio Drum Set Features:

* DM10 high-definition drum module with 12 trigger inputs and mixer
* RealHead 10″ snare and four 8″ toms; dual-zone drum pads with real mylar heads
* DMPad cymbals: hi-hat, two crashes, and triple-zone ride
* Compact, black aluminum StealthRack
* Premium sound library of uncompressed samples from real drums and cymbals
* Dynamic Articulation changes sounds’ timbre along with dynamics for realism
* Sound-set loading and use with software drum modules, both via USB
* Play along and record yourself with the sequencer function
* Mix input for practicing with CD and MP3 players

Includes:
* 1 DM10 drum module
* 4 RealHead 8″ dual-zone drum pads
* 1 RealHead 10″ dual-zone drum pad
* 1 RealHead kick pad
* 1 DMPad 12″ hi-hat cymbal
* 1 DMPad 12″ crash cymbals
* 1 DMPad 14″ ride cymbal
* 1 StealthRack with mounting clamps and arms
* 1 RealHat pedal continuously variable hi-hat control pedal
* 1 set of interconnection cables

This fabulous electronic drum kit gives you more drums, more cymbals, more sounds, more flexibility, and more value to power your creativity.

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
This is one beautiful electronic drum set at a beautiful price. I’m impressed with this drum kit. I’m still amazed at the price for such a high quality electronic drum kit that includes adjustable drum heads, a great module, hardware and more…Finally, an electronic drum set that comes stock with more than just the standard, 5-piece set up with only two cymbals on top…The DM10 module is a sophisticated drum brain that delivers plenty of choices and allows the drummer full flexibility. And, being able to load new kits and sounds is one of the most impressive features that allows the player endless possibilities. This definitely needs to be checked out by all.

Yamaha DTXpress IV Electronic Drum Set

The Yamaha DTXpress IV Electronic Drum Set features an all-new and improved palette of high-fidelity sounds, great-feeling responsive drum pads, and advanced tools for refining your groove and sharpening your timekeeping skills.

The redesigned DTXpress IV module features 427 high-quality drum/percussion voices with 22 keyboard/effect voices. An advanced programmable metronome with Groove Check feature lets you work on your drumming accuracy and sticking precision. The module lets you record your own single-track songs and trigger them from the pads or play along with the preset styles.

Plug the Yamaha DTXpress IV in to the sound system of your choice, or use the headphone jack and aux in jack to practice or play along with prerecorded tunes anytime and anywhere in privacy. The DTXpress IV Special makes it all possible with better sounds than ever before!

Yamaha DTXpress IV Electronic Drum Set Features:

* DTXpress IV module
* 2 – TP65S dual-zone pads
* 4 – TP65 single-zone pads
* one – PCY130SC 3-zone cymbal
* KP65 kick pad
* HH65 hi-hat controller
* Rack
* Polyphony: 32-note
* Voices: 427 drum & percussion, 22 keyboard/effects
* Drum kits: 50 preset, 20 user
* Dual voice capability
* Effects: Reverb x 16 types, master EQ
* Trigger setups: 7 preset, 4 user
* Pad controller: snare adjust, tuning, tempo
* Pad functions: drum kit
* INC/DEC, Click set INC/DEC, Tempo INC/DEC, Click ON/OFF
* Pad songs: Start/Stop, Chase, Cut Off, 3 simultaneous songs
* Sequencer
* Note capacity: 16,000
* Note resolution: 96 PPQ
* Track: 1
* Songs: 3 demo, 41 practice songs, 19 pad songs, 20 user
* Metronome
* Tempo: 30-300BPM, tap tempo
* Beat 1-9
* Timing: Accent, quarter note, eighth note, sixteenth note, triplet
* Click sound sets: 6 preset, 1 user
* Click presets: 30
* Click timer: 0-600 seconds
* Connectors:
* Trigger inputs: 8
* Outputs: L/Mono, Right
* Headphone jack, Aux in
* MIDI out

A single drummer can sound like a whole band with the DTXPress IV.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great, inexpensive start into the electronic drum genre. Great practice set. Includes a wide range of drum sets. Customizable and gets great reviews on the vendor’s site. The price is low and will allow a drummer to easily try out what electric sets are all about.

Just Released! Pearl E-Pro Hybrid Electronic Acoustic Drum Set with Brass Cymbals Review

* Real wood drums for totally realistic feel
* eClassic brass cymbals
* TruTrac heads
* Pearl Redbox Drum Module
* 1000 sounds & 100 preset kits with 100 user kits
* Ability to import external virtual drumsets from ToonTrak, BFD2, Sonic Reality, Ocean Way Drums, Steven Slate Drums, and Virtual Drumline from Pearl’s website.

Some info from Pearl’s site:

“No more playing on small 8″ pads. e-Pro Live features 10″x6.5″, 12″x7″ and 14″x8″ rack toms with a 20″x12″ bass and 14″x4.5″ snare with white heads.”

“No one makes better hardware than Pearl, and the foundation of e-Pro Live starts with the modified Icon Rack. The tom arms, shells, cymbal holders and rack are all covered under Pearl’s Lifetime Warranty. The rack will accommodate adding more drums and cymbals.”

“e-Pro Live features 6-ply, beautiful wood shells along with robust drum hardware and durable drum finishes. Two finishes available: #31 Jet Black and Pearl’s new Artisan II finish, Quilted Maple Fade #464.”

“e-Pro Live is two kits for the price of one. e-Pro Live is made with real, wood drums and turning your kit into a great sounding acoustic drumset is as easy as 1-2-3. One, remove the top hoop and the Tru-Trac head. Two, replace with a regular drumhead. Three, replace the top hoop, and tune and play!”

“Cymbals featured on the e-Pro Live are Pearl’s E-Classic high-end electronic cymbals, and are made with real brass. The E-Classics feel and respond to your playing just like real cymbals, because they ARE real cymbals. E-Classics feature a 3-zone plus choke 16″ Ride, 13″ chokable crash and super responsive 12″ Hi-Hats.”

“The traditional rubber EPC2 cymbals are also available and feature a 14″ 3-zone Ride, a 12″ Crash, and a set of 12″ super responsive hi-hats.”

“Pearl’s Tru-Trac Electronic Heads feature dualzones that reproduce all of the intricacies a drummer hears when playing acoustic drums. Smooth coating on the heads makes moving from drum to drum fast and easy. The formula used to create Tru-Trac Heads produces a feel virtually identical to acoustic drums.”

“The ultimate goal of a drum module is to reproduce the REAL SOUND of drums. And who better to engineer REAL SOUND than Pearl, the company who knows drums the best. The r.e.d.box. is Pearl’s drum module. R.E.D. stands for REAL ELECTRONIC DRUMS, and it’s also the color of this amazing module.”

“The r.e.d.box features 128MB of RAM. The full memory is used to accommodate the Original Acoustics of 1000 High Definition sounds and 100 High Definition kits. The sound library includes acoustic and vintage drums, electronics from beat machines to modern digital and a variety of orchestral, concert and world percussion instruments.”

“One of the most unique features of the r.e.d.box module is the ability to flash the memory of the module and replace the Original Acoustics with one large and lush-sounding kit. A few easy steps and you’ll be on your way to playing premium kits on your e-Pro Live from the best drum sampling software companies in the world! Visit redboxsoundshop.com to preview and purchase specially designed kits from Toontrack, BFD, Ocean Way, Steven Slate, Sonic Reality, and Virtual Drum Line and download the free software that allows your PC or Mac to communicate with the r.e.d.box.”

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Wow…It looks great. Pearl quality, real look…this is revolutionary. This kit looks phenomenal. I’m very impressed with the way they have incorporated a “real drum” look. You’ll even be able to buy new drum set sounds, etc. Is it time to cash in my Pearl Acoustic set?…hmmm.

Simmons SD5K Electronic Drum Set

The SD5K Electronic drum kit has very sensitive drum pads made of a durable, yet highly responsive, material that accurately captures every hit. All of the drum pads have adjustable rack placement and angle adjustments for unlimited customization to your playing style. This includes two cymbal pads and one hi-hat pad which have height and angle adjustments for a convenient, custom-tailored fit.

The included hi-hat control pedal gives you much better feel of a real high-hat pedal, providing instant hardware familiarity to your playing. Similar to an acoustic drum set, the hi-hat functions as a closed hi-hat when pedal is stepped on, and open when the pedal is released.

Unlike acoustic drum sets, the bass drum kick pad can be located independently from the toms for even greater customization to your body size and playing style.

The SD5K is controlled through an easy-to-read, multifunction LED display that shows all of the parameter settings on your kit so you’ll always know where you’re at.

The sound module contains 237 voices and gives you lots of sounds with which to customize your own drum kits. You can store up to 10 different custom kits, or use the 22 preset kits that come with the module for a head start. Also included are a reverb effect, a built-in metronome, and 48 preset songs to practice with.

The lightweight aluminum construction provides the strength of steel, but without the weight. What does this mean? Easy transportation to and from the audition, rehearsal, and gig. An easy to put together design make setups and breakdowns easier. Specially made locking hinges keep your setup from drifting, ensuring your kit stays exactly where and how you set it up.

Simmons SD5K Electronic Drum Set Features:

* Ins/outs and pad connections
* MIDI out
* Hi-hat controller
* Hi-Hat pad
* Crash cymbal pad
* Ride cymbal pad
* Snare drum pad
* Tom 1 drum pad
* Tom 2 drum pad
* Tom 3 drum pad
* Kick drum pad
* Line output (R & L/mono)
* Aux In (stereo TRS)
* Stereo headphones output

Package includes
* Drum key
* Drum sticks (1 pair)
* 9V DC adapter
* User manual
* Assembly instructions
* All connection cables

Bass drum pedal not included

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Low priced electronic drum set. Simmons have been around for quite some time, perfecting their craft. This electronic drum kit would be good for all types of playing styles and a great practice set due to the multiple drum voices that can be selected. Great for a beginner. What’s kind of cool is that the vendor throws in a free starter pack that’s valued at around $150 which includes a pedal, throne, sticks and headphones…The price on this electronic drum set with that pack is awesome. But, don’t expect the sound that you would find on a “pro-priced” kit…

Practice Drum Pad-Simmons SD1 Electronic drum practice pad

The Simmons SD1 Electronic Practice Drum Pad makes practice fun or adds tons of sounds to your kit. Plug in headphones for quiet practice on your timing, dynamics, and speed, then, plug into an amp and use the many different drum sounds to add color to your kit without having to buy all the actual instruments.

With an arsenal of 65 different drum sounds, 6 different metronome sounds, built in warm up exercises, record and playback modes you will want to bring it with you everywhere.

As a drummer, you are the backbone that the other musicians depend on, and if you aren’t on time, the whole band isn’t. This practice drum pad features functions that will help you develop better time, dynamics, consistency, and over-all better performance.

The Functions:
• The Beat Check Trainer function will check your timing and make sure you are on, and playing in perfect time
• Stroke Balance Trainer helps you develop dynamic consistency so you play more musically and articulate
• The 6 different metronome sounds enable you to select the right sound for your practicing comfort
• The Record and Playback function provides you with the opportunity to actually hear what you are playing and shows you if you are on or not. A feature not found in many practice drum pads.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great, solid practice drum pad to help you keep your chops in time. What’s cool about this practice drum pad is that it comes with foot pedals as well. Very intuitive and easy to use to get you up and running in no time. Great for warming up before a gig, and it’s portable to make that possible. Simmons has made electronic drums for as long as I can remember. They know what they’re doing in the electronics side of percussion instruments. This high quality practice drum pad is sure to please and will help any drummer advance their drumming skills.

Check out this large selection of practice drum pads from Musician’s Friend.

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set

The Yamaha DTXPLORER is an electronic drum set that brings Yamaha’s renowned electronic drum technology within reach of the beginner, hobbyist, and educator. The 5-piece electronic drum kit features high-impact single-zone rubber pads with natural feel and rebound, a kick pedal, hi-hat controller module, rack, and coded cabling for easy set-up. At the heart of the DTXPLORER is its compact trigger module, with a 16-bit/32-note polyphony tone generator that produces amazingly realistic, physically modeled voices. Choose from 214 drum and percussion sounds, 22 preset songs, and 32 preset drum kits covering rock, funk, jazz, reggae, and Latin styles. An array of onboard digital effects let you tweak your sound to your liking. Create and store up to 10 custom kits. The module also includes the Groove Check practice feature, a multifunction metronome, backlit LCD display, and simple plug-and-play connections. Auxiliary and MIDI inputs expand the kit’s versatility, allowing you to connect to a PC or other device. The headphone output allows quiet practice.32 Factory Kits, 10 User Kits, 214 Voices The 32 factory-programmed kits give you a wide variety of kits that can be used in almost any musical situation. The 10 user kits allow you to build custom kits using any of the 214 voices for your particular needs as a musician.Groove Check with Rhythm Gate The DTXPL module has Yamaha’s popular Groove Check function, but takes it to the next level as a learning tool. You can engage the Rhythm Gate so that when you play out of time the module will mute the drums until you get back in time with the click.

Multi Zone Inputs The snare input will accept a three-zone pad (not included) giving you the head, rim shot, and cross stick sounds. The cymbal inputs will accept dual zone cymbals and allow cymbal choking.Includes a Bass Drum Pedal The DTXPL comes complete with an FP-6210 strap drive pedal so you don’t have to purchase a pedal separately.

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set Features:

* High-impact single-zone rubber pads with natural feel and rebound
* Kick pedal
* Hi-hat controller
* 16-bit/32-note polyphonic tone generator
* 214 drum and percussion sounds
* 22 preset songs
* 32 preset kits in various styles
* 10 User Kits
* Create and store up to 9 kits
* Onboard digital effects
* Auxiliary and MIDI inputs
* Headphone output
* Groove Check with Rhythm Gate
* Multi Zone Inputs

Complete Five Piece Electonic Drum Kit
* 1 snare pad
* 3 tom pads
* 1 kick pad
* 1 hi-hat cymbal pad
* 2 cymbal pads
* 1 bass drum pedal

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great starter electronic drum kit. I’ve done quite a bit of research, but to be honest, have never played it. I’m looking forward to trying it out some day. Yamaha makes quality instruments. Their acoustic drums are some of the best sets made.

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Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drum Kit Review

Roland’s V-Drums are the most popular electronic drums in the world, but not everyone has the room or budget for a full V-Drums kit. Introducing the Roland HD-1. It’s forged from the same technology as its predecessors, but it’s much simpler to use. It’s also incredibly quiet, thanks to the newly re-designed kick pedal, cushioned tom pads, and mesh snare head. The HD-1 electronic drum set is also conveniently compact and stylish-perfect for every home, school, studio, etc.-and it’s priced for drummers on a tight budget. Most of the Roland HD-1′s components are mounted on one stand for easy setup, transport, and a clean look. Just take it out of the box and play.Small Price, Big Performance It might look small, but the HD-1 V-drums sound and perform impressively large.

With Roland’s legendary V-Drum know-how at the core, this little drum kit is a dream for first-timer or casual players as well as for parents, since the volume level can be completely controlled via volume knob and/or headphones.

Play-Along Fun The HD-1 is equipped with an external input for connecting CD-players, iPods, and the like. Jam along with your favorite songs, and control the blend of music and your live drumming through headphones or an amplifier. The Roland PM-01 Personal Monitor (449782 – see customer products box) is an perfect monitoring system for hearing your HD-1 drums in full fidelity.Borderless Expression The HD-1 electronic drum set is a great way to enhance musical expression and enjoyment in your home. Used along with other popular instruments such as Roland’s digital pianos, the HD-1 will serve as the nucleus for family fun and musical enrichment.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Roland quality is at the top of the pack when it comes to electron drum sets. This one gives you all of the benefits of the great Roland name and technology in a packaged version. This set would be great for practices where lugging the equipment around can get tedious. You would just need to buy an amp for it. I personally love Roland drums. They sound great and they’re well built.

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Cool set and great sound

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Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Set with Surge Cymbals

The Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals is a premium-quality electronic drum kit with revolutionary cymbals. The kit delivers pro drum sound and familiar, comfortable playability thanks to durable, real drum heads and an amazing cymbal design.The Surge Cymbals include a 12″ Surge hi-hat, 13″ Surge crash, and a 16″ Surge dual-zone ride to deliver crisp, accurate response with remarkable realism. They feature a custom brass-alloy with a special, clear dampening layer to merge the look and feel of real cymbals with the flexibility of electronic cymbals.

Drummers can practice quietly with headphones or get as loud as they need onstage by connecting an amplifier and monitors. The DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals is ideal for recordings or live gigs.The DM5 Pro Kit features a self-contained, electronic drum set that includes a sturdy kick and a heavy-duty hi-hat footpedal, snare, kick drum, three toms with Surge ride, Surge crash, and Surge hi-hat cymbals, plus a rack.

The heart of this drum kit is the rack-mounted, programmable DM5 sound module with 540 percussion sounds and 21 preprogrammed drum/percussion sets. Alesis’ proprietary Dynamic Articulation feature powers the DM5 Pro Kit’s drum sounds to respond instantly to the force with which a pad is struck, for the most realistic and accurate playback possible.Experience the finest in professional electronic percussion-the Alesis DM5 Pro drum kit with Surge Cymbals.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Great entry set into the world of electronic drums. You get a lot for the money with this electronic drum set. Rack is a little cheap, but it gives good performance for the money. Great for the hobbyist drummer. Set up can be a little confusing with the cables.

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Great sounding drum kit with real looking cymbals

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