Best Electronic Drum Sets for Beginners

[@tjhessmon4327]

Here are a few comments from someone who plays e-drums semi professionally 1- Stick with Yamaha and Roland who are also OEM acoustic drum manufacturers, so they have real drum sounds in their modules, even their entry modules 2- Electronic drum kits don't come with sticks, headphones, or a drum throne (chair) those are purchased separate. If you purchase the more expensive (but far better) Roland or Yamaha kits, you will need to purchase a bass drum pedal and in some cases, a high hat stand. 3- Roland kits are upgradable, even with their entry kit, your getting the compact rack, which is the same rack used with the more expensive TD-7, and 17 kits. These more expensive Roland kits as well as the Yamaha DTX 6 kits have time tested drum pads (drums and cymbals) which will last many years, compared to entry level kits. 4- For your investment, don't get into the upgrade loop. Start out with the Roland TD-7 or TD-17, or the Yamaha DTX 6 series, as those will easily last through many years of playing. Further, they have vast expansion options, you cant get with the other kits shown here. 5- the Roland and Yamaha modules work with drum software, like EZdrummer 3, making those kits and their sounds have near endless sound expansion, even at the professional level. 6- Most of these entry level kits have single zone pads (aka one sound per pad) the more expensive kits have dual zone pads (2 sounds) and some have 3 zone cymbal pads (3- sounds -Yamaha, Roland) 7- Stick with manufacturers who will be around tomorrow, (Alesis, Roland, Yamaha).

[@raphaelbalieiro1268]

Hi! Thanks for the tips. What do you think about the Aroma Drums, have you tryed any of them? Better stay with the entry level Rolands, like TD-02k, instead of an Aroma TDX-25? Thanks!

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@raphaelbalieiro1268 Didn't you read points 1 and 7? Nobody has ever heard of Aroma drums.

[@TheLikeButtonLMAO]

​@@WorthlessDeadEndthat doesn't make it bad, just means there's a higher amount of risk associated with buying one.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

@@TheLikeButtonLMAO True. It's a crapshoot.

[@jakobkristensen2390]

😘

[@styles3732]

This guy sounds like Casey Kasem who used to do the top 40 on the radio in the 80s .

[@Kitty_Cosmic]

Definitely a salesman

[@Dedric-ln8ku]

​@@Kitty_Cosmic❤

[@rickb3565]

He also voiced Shaggy in Scooby Doo 😂

[@SpaceDad42]

Lil’ bit.

[@AsAmsterdam]

I don’t necessarily want to unhear it 😂 comfort nostalgia

[@solacemuzic]

4:50 - that was fire 🔥

[@ImChilling4uYT]

Ngl yea

[@dongordoofthegalletas]

Nick is having entirely too much fun. This is what drumming (music in general) is all about, I loved this video!

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Absolutely

[@mrbacon1231]

Don’t need a set, but love watching Nick play!

[@wojciechszeler2]

first time here but how he talks sound veeery professional!

[@Black_Water.inc200]

Who doesn’t

[@ILuvJazzNJava]

I bought the Alesis Surge SE and I'll say from a hardware perspective it's a well made kit. The module is rather outdated now and the sounds are merely ok in my opinion ... HOWEVER, what they failed to mention in the video is that this kit comes with free access to BFD Player software that gives you WAY better sound quality. So if you have a computer handy that you can use as your module and run BFD, I would say this is a good budget kit.

[@boydagust9179]

what is that BFD how to access it?

[@JxSTICK]

​@@boydagust9179 Wondering the same here

[@PhilYes]

"the sounds are merely ok" I think your talent is "merely ok"

[@epimethius]

@@boydagust9179 basically a free drum vst that comes with ur kit

[@teeambird2079]

I thought the mesh kits were supposed to be near enough silent but it sounded pretty loud when he turned the volume off. I’m looking for one that won’t be too bad in an apartment

[@drummermomcjs]

Great video! While I liked the Alesis Surge best of all the kits, I must admit that the raw sounds in the Roland kits are hands down the best of the kits.

[@DanielTheBozo]

What about the surge makes you like it the most? I'm new to this hobby and would like to learn more!

[@ILuvJazzNJava]

As an owner of the Surge I can tell you it is a good value and seems to have decent build quality. The sounds in the default module are pretty mediocre though. I solve this by connecting the module to my Mac and running either BFD or Mainstage which have far superior sound quality.

[@MatthewLancaster1981]

I love how he looks like a cooler version of Jon Lovitz.

[@TheDocJimmy]

The Roland samples on the module sound MUCH better than the others.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

Agreed. I am blown away at the quality of sound considering the price. Everything else sounds like toys. The Roland electronic drums are the only ones that sound like real drums. The Yamaha was so bad that the kick drum sample was actually distorted by default.

[@wooddog007]

This guy should be Radio DJ. If you just close your eyes and listen, it isn't hard to imagine him doing a Top-40 countdown. Sounds a bit like Casey Kasem to me

[@FaTaLthe13th]

I live in an apartment but would like to get into some form of music for myself. Seems relaxing but at the same time a challenge that I think is putting time into

[@ck2music712]

Aww... I really wish they would've at least mentioned the MSRP... Pricing would REALLY be helpful, ESPECIALLY at the beginner level...

[@book3100]

Nicely done. I kinda winced on a few of those drum sounds. Some of those tones were "toy Casio keyboard" 😂

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

Thank you. That is exactly what I think, too. The Roland drums were the only ones that don't sound like battery operated toys.

[@Dazzling_Fox]

The Simmons Titan 50 with the expansion is a great kit. I’ve been playing it for a few months and the feeling is great overall, the kick drum is a little cheap but pretty good considering is like $599 the kit including the expansions. I personally didn’t like the Alesis or the Roland here, the only one I liked was the Yamaha. Check the Simmons Titan 50 or the 70

[@Ben-ic1ve]

Now we need an intermediate level one :) Maybe in the 1-3 thousand range

[@vc7057]

I watched a ton of videos and even made a decision what to buy. But everything changed when actually I tried 7 different e-drums. I realized that: 1. The rule "If You buy a cheap kit, You will need to change it for a good one soon" really works. And the chepest drums are pure toys, not even good for kids, You will enjoy it for minutes/hours in the best case. Drums for beginners are not toys, but they aren't real drums as well. Better buy a good second hand kit, play it and then sell if it's too expensive for You - by doing it You will get some skills and enjoy it. 2. You need to try it to understand something. At least consider what experienced e-drums players say (I mean trustworthy ones). Watching someone playing drums is the same as watching someone driving a car - You cant' say how good it is. You need to try it.

[@armagtube]

Name it

[@TR1990-l7y]

This guy is such a pro

[@FatRakoon]

I got an elderly Alesis DM5, plus a Yamaha DD55 and a DD65. I dont use the Alesis much as IO have a silly issue where it seems to lock and the Hats wont play if I hit the crash and ride too quickly and I did buy a new Module for it but it still does it, and that must be the triggers, but I could not pin-pint it and in the end I just gave up. The DD65 is a Desktop module, and it sounds ok, but it has a great advantage of also being fully XG too, and so it also plays back all the usual sounds that you could want it to. Not with the same hig quality of other XG synths I agree, but certainly its extra sounds that might come in handy. Unofrtunaltey, I had an accident and I am very much disabled and so drumming, while still a hobby, and I have had physiotherapy benefits from it, I can no longer play in any serious way. Imagine my left hand incapable of holding the stick, so I wear a glove that holds it for me. No control except for hitting the snare with 60% precision The left leg and right leg sometimes simply dont move when I need them to and then move when I dont. so Kicks drums are random and Open or closed - its a 50-50 chance But hey, my right arm is sweet LOL

[@RemmikRotus]

Keep at it. I’m sure it great physical therapy.

[@myobmyob2215]

My man Nick still at it!

[@matthewkingsmill7372]

Great video. Can anyone tell me if the kick drums work will with double kick pedals please?? Thank you.

[@mimic8404]

Is there any electric kit same feel as acoustic drum set? Like when you play soft it’s light, when you play heavy it’s loud.

[@matthew.hernandez]

Yessss Good stuff!!!

[@SteepRZ]

Siempre me ha gustado la fluidez de Virgilio. Me cae muy bien este señor.

[@mariomusico2010]

I have a roland TD-1 DMK with one TD 6V module!!

[@jaymusik1235]

Thanks sweet water this vedio is well needed

[@michaelwgress-tu2jv]

I have a Simmons 550 that I'm looking to upgrade But I haven't decided on which one I like the best just yet??

[@DieterLo1]

Great presentation! Thanks! Greetings from Germany!

[@MinaSmol]

I wanna get one of those for my birthday.

[@cyanideoctoling]

fire profile pciturw

[@keimmatteocamarda9263]

What is the One for metal? 🔥

[@brimusic33]

I would love to know better about the contact of the drum. The response is so important to me!

[@polluxofficial7122]

I got an offer of a brand new Roland td-25 for 270$. Which one has better sound quality, the Alesis nitro max or Roland td-25?

[@JB50713]

Great video

[@celinerajaram9327]

prices?

[@fadyesam2753]

Do you deliver them to egypt ?

[@WhereTheBASShasNoName]

Hey Nick! I got a fever… and I need a prescription…. For MORE COWBELL BABY!!! But where is the cowbell? 😂 just kidding but no I’m seriously thinking about getting one of these

[@mattpipke5716]

So, what is a good option for a studio kit for practicing and having a kit available when drummers come over? I used to play but now I play guitar, I want a kit to have and practice on but also for practice with others, recording or song writing and development. Am I better off buying a used older model that gets me a higher quality kit like a higher end Roland or Yamaha or to go new with a budget kit like one of these?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Matt. Thanks for reaching out. That is an excellent question. It does depend on your budget. In my opinion the Roland TD17 is awesome for that purpose: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TD17KV2Set--roland-v-drums-td-17kv-gen-2-electronic-drum-set I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@mikefitzpatrick5209]

do any of the kits you showed today have the ability to hit the snare edge for a tap sound mostly heard in country music, not hitting the head but the edge of the snare. I haven't found a kit yet that does allow that

[@wingmanextreme]

Are electronic drumsets reversible? I'm a lefty and although I will attempt to try righty at first, I wanted to know if that doesn't work out for me, can I reverse the drums to make it left handed?

[@andystevens3865]

Yes, they can

[@wingmanextreme]

@@andystevens3865awesome! I definitely want to try out right handed so that I can sit on my friends kits once I actually learn, but I also don’t want to handcuff myself in case it doesn’t work out you know. I really hope I’m able though.

[@Kote_Matroskin]

What is better here?

[@stizanley3987]

Is there anyway you can hook a kit like this up to an app or game that can help you learn how to play?

[@Noone-hk1vf]

Im not getting anything because im already buying a different set, but these sound great. I dont know why but im just listening to some electric drums for now

[@studiodevelopments]

You should review the Alesis Crimson II SE, it's a drum set that I can't seem to find a lot of information about and I would love to see your opinion about it.

[@laxmikantmahto3]

Which one is better alesis nitro max or roland 02 kv

[@AlienFrequency]

Do these snares have no dynamic velocity sensitivity? Or does he just have the sensitivity all the way up for some reason?

[@AlienFrequency]

Actually, I only notice velocity sensitivity on the Rolland

[@corbindallas9702]

Im left handed and ive been drumming for 13 years , are these kits able to set up for a lefty ? Any help would be appreciated. :)

[@sweetwater]

Hey, corbin. Thanks so much for your interest. Absolutely. They all can be configured to accommodate left handed playing. All you do is set everything up in reverse. Super easy. Thanks again. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@natelicioni3437]

The fact that Yamaha still makes electronic drum sets with rubber pads at $1000 price ranges is UNBELIEABLE... Not sure exactly what advantages they think that rubber offers vs mesh heads.

[@benjaminvillarreal1499]

The advantage of making more money...

[@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zd]

No neighbor complain

[@ericpascual8913]

@@KurniadiPrathomo-sp5zdRubber pads are far more noisy (because of the impact of the stick on the rigid pad) that mesh ones. Yamaha position is hard to understand.

[@jarfullofgravity]

How does an e-kit do with long cymbal swells?

[@hruntingson]

If you close your eyes it’s like Casey Kasum reviewing drums.

[@natedickens1118]

he definitely sounds like him!

[@shadywillow3308]

Lol OMG YESSSS!!! 👏👏👏💃💃💃🥁🥁🥁💗💗💗 Loved him!!!! And American Bandstand!!!!!!!

[@larry6828]

So...what's the best kit for an intermediate drummer? I'd want double bass pedal too.....say in the $1k level...

[@AudiuX]

where does the sound come from? what do the pads sound like when you hit them with no power? trying to figure out if an ekit will work for a small apartment.

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Justin. The sounds come from the module that is included with these drum sets. The pads pretty much sound like practice pads if they are not amplified or heard over headphones. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@dmcgOR7644]

Shout out to my Sweetwater Sales Engineer Skyler! Might be hitting you up for something like this in a few months.

[@mattchase2112]

I play on a Roland HD-3 and live in an apartment. My wife has told me that sometimes, even through her headphones, she can hear my pads being hit. I've tried adjusting and playing more quiet. Still not working Is there an electronic kit out there that's quieter than all the others? Any help would be great

[@idcashflow]

the problem of the mesh, thats why yamaha still on rubber side.

[@okcomputr]

Yamaha TCS pads are pretty quiet

[@davidthaot]

@@okcomputrrecommend a high price drum on a budget drum video😂😂😂😂😂

[@regentsaquariums5692]

Roland's sound what we want exactly for electronic drums to sound like. To be useful for drummers who have existing already such as acoustic Tama drum set ,DW Snares & Mapex drums.

[@suffixion_6286]

They need a beginner to demonstrate, not nick. He makes everything sound amazing 😂

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Only thing I have against E Drums, is the looks, I wish they didn't LOOK LIKE E Drums, the sounds are outstanding,

[@eunaosabiamaseufiz]

Excellent

[@EvanJr]

The best sample is the fourth kit. Yet either of them sounds better if used via midi with commercially available vsti's.

[@RulgertGhostalker]

what doesn't anyone make an E-Drum cocktail kit ? like the Tama cocktail Jam MINI, but an E-drum version.........i mean what if i don't have enough room ?

[@myobmyob2215]

IKR Like a Bop Jazz Street Cocktail they're minimal easy to move big enough for the sound want an E / V version Any recommendations please

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@myobmyob2215 Yeah, people can add a multi pad, if it is not enough for them....but you know, something like that.

[@RulgertGhostalker]

@@myobmyob2215 and what ever happened to the Cocktail Jam Mini ??? it was a little smaller than the STD. Jam..And less expensive, i am sure it would have sold more with a few extra color options......Honestly, i think it was the one color option, and the smaller kick, why it didn't sell enough.....BUT LOOK AT THE SIZE OF E-KICKS !!! ....like as soon as it's E , the bass drum sound is out of the box anyway. as long as it's got the look, and feel; an E-drum kit like that could find a home, with a footprint like that

[@RulgertGhostalker]

correction: the Jam Mini did have other color options ... but i think that should have been an E-kit ... the price of an E-kit is naturally higher anyway, so it makes sense to off set.@@myobmyob2215

[@RulgertGhostalker]

it should be sold as an E-Shell Pack. ( Muti-Pads have up to Eight Trigger inputs )@@myobmyob2215

[@danieltate3557]

Hey can someone please answer this. So if I have headphones on the louder I hit the drums, the louder the volume right ? I wanted to learn.

[@okcomputr]

yes.

[@edchobanyan]

timecode would be great

[@AllCrossover1stAnimaterseYT]

Awesome

[@therookiesplaybook]

Can you add another cymbal so you have two crashes and a ride?

[@khelmikyahvyer6000]

Billy Crystal can play some drums, never knew

[@courageousmelon5654]

Alesis is waaaay superior to Roland in terms of price to value to expandability

[@gwar007]

That Kat kit looks like a cheap version of the NUX-200

[@ronaldcoleman9370]

Can you add Tom's and symbols?

[@edsonmartinsoficial856]

Top.mano 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

My electric kit is currently a storage rack 😮‍💨😂

[@anon5311]

GIVE ME ITTT PLSSSS

[@drummingwithleo]

Nicee

[@adamkeasey655]

Why wouldn't you mention the price? Also, the website is a mess.

[@superblondeDotOrg]

What is the Best Electronic Drum Sets for PROFESSIONALS... ?

[@wasteoftimegames]

Make intro longer please

[@daynmitchell7543]

My sales engineer is terrible. I literally asked for a new one and they said he's the best guy for me. Haven't bought anything since.

[@Danielrunion]

Can anyone tell me if any/all of these kits can be used w/ Superior Drummer for the for the drum sounds? I assume you can also run them straight into an interface and DAW to record right?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Danielrunion. As long as they have a USB connection, it can be used with Superior Drummer. You can also record them through an interface with the main outputs. I hope this helps. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@wolfgangouille]

5:05

[@lexicalvoice]

I just want one for my apartment I guess a cat meow can get you evicted.

[@tikvahspagepage8760]

53 yrs old. I want to make noise.

[@eddgutierrez5811]

That song that he played on the Yamaha sounds like billy Joels moving out

[@brianmersmann76]

Hall & Oats say it isn’t so.

[@anwaypradhan6591]

Very reluctant, effective, efficient, versatile, sharp, vibrant, innovative and cost effective kit. But, you gotta transform it into more cost effective.❤️✌️😃😄

[@makeajazznoiseYTstoleit]

This is awkward because they can't show simmon. And the titan 50 is a better buy that any of these

[@jeffmorrison2915]

The guy sounds like the male version of Ava Bodum.

[@sweetwater]

Looking to learn more about these electronic drum kits? Head over to inSync for a detailed look at these and more 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/BestElectronicDrumSetsForBeginners

[@lynyrddeville]

@Maria CANCER t

[@911JayKay]

..more cowbell😀

[@ProbeGT2]

Need an app to program the module? No thanks. I wanna be able to still control all my functions in 5-10 years.

[@Fitandover40]

Man he is gain some weight! Processed foods are no joke in America! What the heck are they putting on that food!? 😂

[@wishlist_is_here]

WARNING All the kits they say are really good for beginners are they are not lying but... after awhile let's say a month or so the player will want to play more advanced songs that require features that cheap e kits cannot support. an example would be not being able to use double bass on about 90% of cheap e kits. Also stay far far away from kits with kick drum pedals that aren't towers. Also, to any parents who do indeed by their kid one of these cheap e kits be ready to upgrade, kids will bound to see better options and want to have them. I'd recommend a mid end kit for a first e kit those have most features a high end kit has, and cheaper mid end kits won't brake the bank.

[@pocojoyo]

Simmons Titan 50

[@nomanshigh3058]

The real tile is "which budget drums are best" because the answer to "which is best for beginners" is still TD50s or Pearl Emerg.

[@davegods278]

alexis tom sounds like a dumped ballon

[@DC-oj6xg]

Weird you only put a link for your website. Sales engineer? Pretentious much?

[@thomasnappo6309]

NICK...CUT THAT HAIR BRO...DOESNT SUIT YOU..😂😂😂

[@alexcamargo4521]

Imagine stealing someone else’s video and just adding your voice over

[@jeremyjohnson9551]

This guy sounds NOTHING AT ALL like the old 80's "Weekly Top 40" host, Casey Kasem. NOT EVEN A LIL BIT!

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

It actually doesn't make sense to me. If you are a beginner, you should have a good kit. I am for example looking at a efnote 3 or 3x. As a beginner, sound quality and feel I think are very important to be motivated to play. Also size does matter.

[@tpark89]

This video made me never want to buy electronic drums. No offense and thank you for the demo.

[@Fiveash-Art]

"These kits work well in a house of worship setting." 😂😂 give me a break.

[@734wheeler5]

Why does that offend you lol

[@DonVal86]

I play a Roland kit in a church every week. It’s nice not to have your ears ringing. 👍

[@Fiveash-Art]

@@DonVal86 Did the fact that he told you it works well in a 'house of worship' sell you on the fact that this kit sounds good in that environment? 😂

[@SigmaPlema]

Too much faking talking!!

[@ReyBanYAHUAH]

Hello beloveds always remember we must repent of our sins (sin is transgression The Law Of Yahuah The Father in Heaven. The Law are The Books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy). We must repent of our sins and Have Belief On Yahusha The Messiah. HE Died and Rose three days later so that we can be forgiven of our sins! Come to HIM Today. Much love!

[@Fiveash-Art]

I farted.

[@firstclassavl]

Lay off the pipe bro.

[@chriskiefer7493]

All ekits need kick towers.

[@lkkjhg45]

Should have a guy with 3 days experience doing the demos.