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:
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.

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ddrum Diablo Punx 5-Piece Drum Set
The Diablo Punx 5-piece is a great drum set for players in their formative years. Drummers shouldn’t have to wait for premium gear, and this set is a bridge between affordability and pro-quality with elements normally found on sets 3 times its cost.

The Diablo Punx 5-piece drum set features basswood shells, upgraded wood bass drum hoops, powdercoated hoops and fittings, a 200 Series Hardware Pack, and Remo drum heads.

ddrum’s 200 Series hardware pack includes a double-chain kick drum pedal, a double-braced snare drum stand, a double-braced boom cymbal stand, a double-braced straight cymbal stand, and a double-chain hi-hat stand that is also double braced.

Cymbals sold separately. Note: 12″ x 8″ tom mounts on a cymbal stand with included mounting hardware.

ddrum Diablo Punx 5-Piece Drum Set Features:

* Diablo Punx 5-piece Shell Pack
* Basswood Shells
* Upgraded Wood Bass Drum Hoops and Hardware
* Powder-Coated Hoops and Fittings
* Complete Hardware Packs
* Remo Heads

Sizes:
* 22″ x 20″ bass drum
* 12″ x 8″ rack tom
* 14″ x 14″ floor tom
* 16″ x 14″ floor tom
* 14″ x 7″ snare drum

200 Series Hardware Pack:
* BDP200 kick pedal
* SDS200 snare drum stand
* CSB200 boom stand
* CSS200 straight stand
* HH200 hi-hat stand
* Tom mount for cymbal stand

Rating:
Deep sounding bass and crisp attack on the snare gives this set a five star rating. Great price point. Get some good cymbals and you’ll have a decent rock drum kit. The styling of this drum set is awesome and it comes in a variety of colors, although I prefer the one pictured here–Cool red hardware on black. This drum set gets really good ratings on the vendor’ssite.

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Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive Double Pedal

The Eliminator Demon Drive bass drum pedal was engineered to create the most seamless link between the player's musical ideas and his or her execution on a bass drum. Whether seeking to deliver lightning-fast blast beats or deep, rock-solid grooves, this Pearl drum pedal offers the adjustability to maximize your playing in any style.Play a Pearl Demon Drive and the first thing you'll notice is its smoothness. The Demon Drive gets its incredible smoothness and speed through the use of ultra-precise hardware components. Self-aligning spherical bearings are used to insure the footboard and the Direct link drive are always in perfect alignment. Its zero-latency Z-Link Drive Shaft's U-Joints, and special super high-speed NiNjA bearings on the axles all work in perfect sync to create one of the smoothest and fastest pedals on the planet.The most unique feature of the Demon Drive drum pedal is Pearl's exclusive Duo-Deck, the world's first convertible footboard. With a simple adjustment, the Demon Drive pedal can be adjusted from a traditional shortboard to a longboard pedal in seconds, offering a slightly lighter, quicker feel that is the preferred setup when speed is a necessity.This bass pedal includes the world's first two-position Beater Stroke Adjustment and two-position Direct Link Adjustment. Both allow the player to create a slightly lighter or heavier feel of the pedal depending on their preferred setting. Adjusting the Duo-Deck in combination with the Beater Holder and Direct Link Adjustments yields 8 possible pedal configurations, allowing the player to truly create their ideal feel.The Click Lock spring tension system prevents the tension knob from loosening. The Traction Plate, which has aluminum traction dots, is fully adjustable for the amount of slip or grip you want . Its footboard height-adjustment capability enables you to loosen and rotate the footboard to the desired height. And finally, the Pearl pedal comes standard with a Carrying Case to protect it from the wear and tear of travel.

Rating:
From the buzz on the street, this is a great pedal. Pricey, but great. I’ve played lots of Pearl pedals in the past like the eliminator series and have to say that the quality is awesome on these pedals. Pearl has done a lot of research on this particular pedal and has built in full customization for the demanding drummer. This is top notch quality.

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Tama Iron Cobra Power Glide Single Pedal

The Tama Iron Cobra Power Glide Single Pedal is easy to adjust. Double-chained offset Power Glide cam provides added acceleration and power. Includes case.

Rating:
Iron Cobra pedals are iconic in the drumming industry. They are smooth pedals that are well built. Tama has put a lot of research into this pedal over the years and the satisfaction factor on the drummers who use them shows. You can’t go wrong with this Tama Iron cobra power glide pedal.

Pro-Mark TX515 Joey Jordison Autograph Series Drumsticks

Joey Jordison puts everything into his fiery drumming performances, and has also literally put himself into these autograph sticks—the sticks are imprinted with Joey s signature in ink mixed with his own blood!Made of American Hickory, these TX515W Joey Jordison Autograph Series sticks are based on the popular 777 design but slightly shorter in length. The round wood tip provides exceptional articulation, power and consistency. The diameter is the same as the company’s best-selling 5A, so it is a practical stick as well, that should enjoy universal appeal.

Rating:
Light weight and durability give these Joey Jordison Autograph Series drumsticks a five star rating. They bear the Pro-Mark brand name which is a quality drumstick producer. They rebound nicely and can be played in various genres of drumming…not only hard rock. Will they make you sound like Joey Jordison?…Well, that’s going to take some work, but you’ll sure look good sporting these drumsticks…They’re even Printed with Joey’s signature—in his own blood! Wow…