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:
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 TD-20SX V-Pro Electronic Drum Set

The new TD-20SX V-Pro series makes a full-impact impression onstage with its industrial brushed-metal* V-Pads, enlarged V-Kick, silver-colored V-Cymbals, and rock-solid chrome drum rack. The TD-20X drum module is loaded with hundreds of powerful and expressive sounds, and provides a newly integrated feature set that s based on Roland s famous TD-20 and TDW-20. Eye-catching looks, incredible sounds, and reinforced hardware make the TD-20SX a star on any stage. Kick pedal and hi-hat stand not included. *Synthetic material with authentic brushed-metal appearance.

* Latest sounds and improved dynamics for a supremely natural, powerful drumming experience

* Integrated feature set based on TD-20 and TDW-20

* New V-Pads and V-Kick with attractive brushed-metal look

* New silver-colored V-Cymbals© and V-Hi-Hat©

* Custom covering system (interchangeable shell-wraps for V-Kick and V-Pads)

* Newly designed hardware provides enhanced stability, style, and flexible mounting options

* 3 – 12″ and 2 – 10″ dual-trigger mesh pads
* One V-Kick Pad
* 2 V-Crash cymbals
* One ride V-cymbal
* V-Stand
* V-Hi-Hat

Rating:
Again, I’ve had the chance to play Roland drumsets and love them. The feel is great, the different drum types that are programmed in sound awesome. Although I haven’t had any personal experience with this set, I’m sure it’s top notch just judging by the lower end models I’ve played. Roland sets the standard in electronic drums.

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Evans G2 Fusion Drum Head Pack

As notably one of the best drum heads around, the G2 fusion head sports a two-ply drum skin (7mil each) featuring extraordinary consistency and durability. Evans G2 drum heads offer the perfect blend of depth, sustain, and attack. It makes small toms sing and floor toms growl. G2 drum heads have been a consistent leader in the Rock drumming arena. Little less resonance than the G1 series drum head, but delivers a powerful sound.

* Finish: Clear
* Attack: Defined
* Tone: Warm
* Sustain: Focused
* Feel: Moderate
* Durability: High

Rating:
Evans G2 drum heads have become one of the most popular heads around. These 2 ply drum heads allow for stronger, harder playing suitable for rock. Sound is less open but gives a powerful punch. Highly recommended.

Pearl P2000C PowerShifter Bass Drum Pedal

The Pearl P2000C PowerShifter Bass Drum Pedal is standard equipment on Pearl's Export Series drum sets. Heavier DuoBeat beater, Eliminator-inspired looks with a single chain and new super-responsive round cam.

Rating:
Great intermediate bass drum pedal from Pearl that is standard equipment on Pearl’s Export Series drumsets. The beater is heavy duty and adjustable for great action. Has a single chain for drive and the cam is very responsive. It follows the eliminator styling. Great price point for those who don’t want to spend a lot.

Zildjian ZXT Rock Bonus Box Set with Free 18″ Rock Crash

The Zildjian ZXT Rock Pack with FREE 14" China and Cymbal Bag is a great deal for those on a budget. It consists of a 16" rock crash, 20" rock ride, 14" rock hi-hats, and FREE 18" ZXT rock crash. This powerful, ready-to-rock selection delivers full-blown volume and projection that'll reach the back of the house.

Rating:
Great Cymbal pack from Zildjian for those drummers who are on a budget. Finish is beautiful which includes a cool divited brilliant surface. Great cymbal for Harder playing including rock, punk, etc. Bell of cymbals seem a little small. You should definitely be able to pound on these cymbals and cut through the other band sound going on around you. It’s a good deal with the free crash that’s included.