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March 5, 2024
Beginner's Gear Guides: Electronic Drums
Ready to start playing an electronic drum kit? Find the gear you need with this guide.
Electronic drum kits combine the sonic possibilities of an electronic module with the natural feel and playing style of an acoustic drum kit. Your first decision is whether to choose a complete electronic drum set, or a more compact one-piece electronic drum.
Electronic drum kits combine the sonic possibilities of an electronic module with the natural feel and playing style of an acoustic drum kit. Your first decision is whether to choose a complete electronic drum set, or a more compact one-piece electronic drum.
Complete Electronic Drum Sets
Electronic drum sets are designed to mimic the sound, feel and setup of their acoustic counterparts, offering as realistic a drumming experience as possible. Well-known as fantastic practice tools, electronic kits are often overlooked for their use in live settings. Showing up to a gig with a complete electronic drum set is like showing up with a stadium-filling rock kit, a jazz combo set, a hand percussion rig and more, all in one package.
Alesis Nitro Max Electronic Drum Set, 8-Piece
$399.00
- 8 x$49.88
- No Credit Check6 x$66.50
- No Credit Check4 x$99.75
Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum Kit
$329.00
- 8 x$41.13
- No Credit Check6 x$54.83
- No Credit Check4 x$82.25
ddrum E-Flex Electronic Drum Kit
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
One-Piece Electronic Drums
One-piece electronic drums are ideal learning tools because of their low cost and space-saving designs. They're also great for drummers and percussionists who want to add an electronic element to their acoustic setup or have an alternative for gigs that can't accommodate a full kit.
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Drum Pad
$879.99
- 12 x$73.33
- 8 x$110.00
- No Credit Check6 x$146.66
- No Credit Check4 x$220.00
Yamaha DD-75 Compact Digital Electronic Drums
$299.99
- 8 x$37.50
- No Credit Check6 x$50.00
- No Credit Check4 x$75.00
ddrum NIO Electronic Percussion Pad
$399.99
- 8 x$50.00
- No Credit Check6 x$66.66
- No Credit Check4 x$100.00
Alesis SamplePad Pro Percussion Pad
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
Amps and Headphones
Most electronic drum sets don't have built-in speakers because they couldn't hope to compete with other instruments in a band setting. If you plan on playing your kit with other musicians, you'll want a drum amplifier (or a powered PA speaker or two) to make sure you're heard. If you don't plan on having the kit leave your practice space or bedroom, invest in a solid pair of headphones.
Alesis Strike Amp 12 Electronic Drum Amplifier
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
Vic Firth Bluetooth Isolation Headphones
$99.95
- No Credit Check6 x$16.66
- No Credit Check4 x$24.99
Shure SRH440A Professional Studio Headphones
$99.00
- No Credit Check6 x$16.50
- No Credit Check4 x$24.75
Electronic Drum Accessories
Complete your electronic drum set up with the right accessories. It's a good idea to have a few pairs of drumsticks -- we like 5Bs for beginners -- as well as a stick bag to carry them. Because they aren't typically included, most electronic kits will also need a bass drum pedal and drum throne.
Drum Workshop 2000 Single Bass Drum Pedal
$99.99
- No Credit Check6 x$16.66
- No Credit Check4 x$25.00
