The-Ox Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi guys I'm looking to start playing and eventually record my own music in my room, playing all instruments (guitar, bass, synth and drums) myself to record onto cubase, as I may contemplate leaving the band scene. Do any of you recommend any decent electric drum kits? Preferably small that does the job. I'm not looking to become Moon or Baker (wouldn't mind being that level!) But just something that's decent and small enough to record what you want Cheers Taran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 (edited) [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1460163906' post='3023272']... Do any of you recommend any decent electric drum kits?... [/quote] Here's a cheeky one to start off the debate... [url="http://aerodrums.com/aerodrums-product-page/"]Aerodrums...[/url] Not a toy, nor a gadget; I've bought one and they work, but there's a learning curve to 'em. The sound quality is only limited by your PC software. Worth a look, at least, especially for home studio only (very difficult to gig with these...). As a starter kit on a budget, these do the job... [url="http://www.dawsons.co.uk/blog/alesis-dm6-usb-review"]Alesis DM6 ...[/url] ... but it won't stand up to gigging (well, not frequently, anyway...), nor does it have 'real' response like mesh heads, for instance. It has a USB MIDI output, though, so can trigger DAW-based drum Vst's instead of using the 'brain' sound set. The other, obvious, 'usual suspects' are any of the Roland V-drums, where the quality and features are mirrored in the budget required. You set the budget, and you get what you pay for, dual zone, realistic hi-hat, fine setting of dynamics and sensitivity, mesh heads... The list is long. State your budget, as that's the deciding factor. Second-hand is a good idea, of course, but be wary; many sets are or have been, 'thrashed', and some do not stand up to punishment at death-metal level. A youngster who wanted a set for Christmas, never played it, so the parents sell it on can be fine, but I've a few buddies that, through 'practising' double pedal and power strokes, have reduced even quite recent kits to rubble. They may look OK, but don't respond properly. A bad buy, in that case. Beware, then, when considering second-hand stuff. Hope this helps... Edited April 9, 2016 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Get a used Roland. I have a TD8 with all mesh heads and it is a decent playing experience, especially since I stopped using the onboard sounds and trigger drum romplers with it in my recording software. Crucial thing is that they are more than giggable and you can expand from a fairly simple setup quite cheaply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1460164259' post='3023274'] [url="http://aerodrums.com/aerodrums-product-page/"]Aerodrums...[/url] [/quote] [Spooky music] Virtual drums? Cor! At last a means for Theremin players to branch out into more rhythmic styles. [/Spooky music] OP - I have a Roland TR606 for mucking about with. It's okay but it isn't a kit, it isn't digital nor is it particularly intuitive to use. You can't save patterns other than by leaving batteries in it and so forth. If I'd been thinking of recording the better choice would have been a TR808. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoiDs41Pr_0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=aoiDs41Pr_0[/url] I'm not sure if they are prohibitively expensive these days but I know people refurbish them and retrofit them with blue LEDs and such. Roland do a current version of it, the TR8. I know nothing about it however. I suppose it depends on whether you want to have the traditional feel of sitting at a kit or whether you are happier pushing buttons. If I had the room and was making the choice again I'd have a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 I've just bought my son an Alesis DM5 Pro (second hand as they're now discontinued) for his birthday in two weeks. Seems to be pretty good and all in with a little headphone amp and spare tom cost me less than £200. Not obviously so easy to pick up now but I'm happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Alesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks for all the feedback guys! Something cheap and cheerful, £150 tops is my budget, no need for gigging neither. Will look into all the suggestions thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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