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Ion Audio IED01 5-Piece Electronic Drum Kit
233 drum sounds. Complete MIDI implementation.
"Great kit, worth every penny. Must find better kick pedal."
Feature:
The ONLY flaw this kit has is the foot pedals. When used as a bass pedal they double tap while playing sometimes which really bugs when you are playing a good song. Its got everything you need to start playing. It would be nice if they included another pad assembly for a floor tom. It certianly is no toy. The module looks small in the pics, but its a good 9 inches wide. It can produce almost any kit you can think of. The pads are tap sensitive. If you hit softer, they play softer. If you hit them hard, they sound hard. The bars that hold it togeather are metal and its real sturdy. Definitly a good sounding kit.
Quality:
I can't complain, I got the kit for a great price. It would be nice if the clamps that hold the frame togeather were metal. The plastic ones work fine, but that extra strength wouldn't hurt. The pads are built strong and will last a long life of pounding.
Value:
This kit is the best value for the money. You won't find a better kit for the price. With an investment in a better foot pedal, this kit can keep up with the best of em.
Desirability:
Its a real basic setup. Its not breath taking, but it gets the job done.
Sound:
It really does sound good. For what it is and the cost, I would buy another again if I had to. There are many different sounds of drum kits that are easy to find and use. Its a very strong sounding kit and it sounds great.
Ease of Use:
Its very easy to use. Other then the pedals, I am sure you can replace one with a Alesis DM5 Pro pedal. This kit plays along real easy and is very accurate with a real acoustic drum kit. You can play fast, slow and it picks up the sound fine.
Support:
I sent the website 2 emails in the last week and haven't herd squat. Also the ion forum is down and is never working.
Overall:
I will play this kit until it breaks beyond repair, while taking care of it of course. I plan on getting an Alesis DM5 Pro kit when I upgrade from this one.
The ONLY flaw this kit has is the foot pedals. When used as a bass pedal they double tap while playing sometimes which really bugs when you are playing a good song. Its got everything you need to start playing. It would be nice if they included another pad assembly for a floor tom. It certianly is no toy. The module looks small in the pics, but its a good 9 inches wide. It can produce almost any kit you can think of. The pads are tap sensitive. If you hit softer, they play softer. If you hit them hard, they sound hard. The bars that hold it togeather are metal and its real sturdy. Definitly a good sounding kit.
Quality:
I can't complain, I got the kit for a great price. It would be nice if the clamps that hold the frame togeather were metal. The plastic ones work fine, but that extra strength wouldn't hurt. The pads are built strong and will last a long life of pounding.
Value:
This kit is the best value for the money. You won't find a better kit for the price. With an investment in a better foot pedal, this kit can keep up with the best of em.
Desirability:
Its a real basic setup. Its not breath taking, but it gets the job done.
Sound:
It really does sound good. For what it is and the cost, I would buy another again if I had to. There are many different sounds of drum kits that are easy to find and use. Its a very strong sounding kit and it sounds great.
Ease of Use:
Its very easy to use. Other then the pedals, I am sure you can replace one with a Alesis DM5 Pro pedal. This kit plays along real easy and is very accurate with a real acoustic drum kit. You can play fast, slow and it picks up the sound fine.
Support:
I sent the website 2 emails in the last week and haven't herd squat. Also the ion forum is down and is never working.
Overall:
I will play this kit until it breaks beyond repair, while taking care of it of course. I plan on getting an Alesis DM5 Pro kit when I upgrade from this one.
"There is nothing to compare at this price."
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Feature:The drum module with it's MIDI out and drum trigger inputs is probably worth the cost of the whole kit alone. Everything else is a benefit. I did expect that the module would allow the user to adjust drum effects on each kit (e.g. reverb) but it does not (just select another kit or make your own up). Also, I expected a stand alone metronome to be on board, but there is not one. I had to make a user pattern OO into my metronome.
Quality:
I've had 'Alesis' stuff in the past and it has been reliable so I would expect this ION to be so. So far so good.
Value:
I got a very good deal on the kit and if you can get the same deal it makes a great starter kit.
Desirability:
I own it and intend to use it to start to learn drums more seriously and also to trigger my drum plug ins in my DAW (especially to create my own more 'realistic' fills). It's much easier and more realistic than than using a keyboard.
Sound:
OK Alesis design drum module, I think it's a step up from the SR 16 as it states that it's 24 bit. The drums are as good as any 100 - 200 dollar module that you will find but with extra benefits (trigger inputs and MIDI out). Some of the kits are a little over processed. I wanted to address the issue folks have had with the footpedals.... THEY ARE ADJUSTABLE!!! (see Ions web site) A small screw underneath will make them less sensitive. You can even make your own 'custom' spring adjustment for even more travel. I can now keep some slight foot pressure on the pedal as I release it (and between kicks) with no double trigger.
Ease of Use:
I found it easy to get going but I am somewhat technically familiar with this type of equipment. The manual is OK if you take the time to go through and experiment, just don't rush if you are new to this type of gear.
Support:
Don't know, hope I don't need to find out.
Overall:
A great value starter kit or basic MIDI drum trigger kit for use with your DAW drum plug ins. I only wish the additional triggers were not so expensive! I would like to get 2 of the cymbals but that is 100 bucks alone! but almost a must have because then I can have a floor tom plus 2 cymbals.... soon!
"Good for the price - is great for practice - isn't top quality, but what can you expect in this price range"
Feature:
The rack system and parts aren't going to win in a "tuff" contest, but do their job. The kick pedal, hardly can call it a kick pedal.......is the weakest link in this set. It isn't very accurate and will "double kick sometimes". I wanted a double kicker anyway, so I bought a kick trigger to work with my double pedal. This made the set about 10 times better. The pads are actually pretty nice. They have good response to them and have a good rebound.
Quality:
It isn't close to the best electronic drum set, but what can you expect for $250-$300? For the price there really aren't any other electronic sets out there. This will get get the job done and is pretty fun to play.
Value:
Don't expect a top of the line roland set....how could you for how cheap this set is priced. If you are like me and don't have much extra $$$, this set will do it's job. It is great for practice if you don't have room for a real drunm kit to be setup. Also, it is great if you have neighbors that don't care for a constant 4/4 beat!
Desirability:
It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it gets the job done.
Sound:
For the price, the sound quality is pretty good. It has the alesis drum brain... There aren't a million drum sounds, but enough to get a good basic drum set sound.
Ease of Use:
This is VERY easy to set up. The drum machine takes some time to get used to, but that is the way they all are.
Support:
Don't know, never have called for support.
Overall:
This set is good for people who want to learn how to play the drums or just have to practice with. I don't think they are very gig worthy, but could be used. For the price, you don't have many options in this price range. That being said, if this is all you can afford, go for it. You will want to upgrade the kick pedal, believe me!
The rack system and parts aren't going to win in a "tuff" contest, but do their job. The kick pedal, hardly can call it a kick pedal.......is the weakest link in this set. It isn't very accurate and will "double kick sometimes". I wanted a double kicker anyway, so I bought a kick trigger to work with my double pedal. This made the set about 10 times better. The pads are actually pretty nice. They have good response to them and have a good rebound.
Quality:
It isn't close to the best electronic drum set, but what can you expect for $250-$300? For the price there really aren't any other electronic sets out there. This will get get the job done and is pretty fun to play.
Value:
Don't expect a top of the line roland set....how could you for how cheap this set is priced. If you are like me and don't have much extra $$$, this set will do it's job. It is great for practice if you don't have room for a real drunm kit to be setup. Also, it is great if you have neighbors that don't care for a constant 4/4 beat!
Desirability:
It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it gets the job done.
Sound:
For the price, the sound quality is pretty good. It has the alesis drum brain... There aren't a million drum sounds, but enough to get a good basic drum set sound.
Ease of Use:
This is VERY easy to set up. The drum machine takes some time to get used to, but that is the way they all are.
Support:
Don't know, never have called for support.
Overall:
This set is good for people who want to learn how to play the drums or just have to practice with. I don't think they are very gig worthy, but could be used. For the price, you don't have many options in this price range. That being said, if this is all you can afford, go for it. You will want to upgrade the kick pedal, believe me!
"A great drum set to get started with at a good price."
Feature:
Everything you need to get started is in the set. A supplied headset will plug into the unit to play alone, but I would recommend using the left and right channel outputs to go right into the input of an amp since the sounds come out much better. Tone control can be adjusted at the amp that way. I wish it came with a cheap little CD of some basic drum lessons or variety of setup positions that would help the new drummer more. I can see how the learning curve of playing drums could discourage a new user. I had to overcome it with the internet and library videos, but it would have been nice for ION to supply it.
Quality:
The set is solid and professional enough for the beginner that plays as a hobby or with a small garage or church band. I don't believe it would work well in a large stage or heavy banging playing. What lowers the quality score is after playing a few weeks I had one pedal start making additional sounds when pressed or held down due to a switch wearing out. I switch pedals and that started doing it too. I was playing with sneakers on, but think that may be too hard for the pedal over time. ION replaced both pedals under warrantee with no problems, and I now play in bare feet which is less pressure, but still can give it a good fast kick and it's working fine so far. If ION would upgrade the switch to make it sturdier my score would have been a 10. I also have occations when I hit one pad with a firm hit and I hear an additional sound echo. This may be limited to the amp power or limits within the unit. So as long as the unit isn't beat on hard, it works great!
Value:
Absolutely worth the price for beginner or limit users that want the variety an electric drum set provides. Professional drums sets are well beyond my price range so the ION set has made learning the drums possible for me.
Sound:
From a beginners opinion, the sound of the ION is very amazing. Toying with hard rock, county, or 80's pop with the many sounds available for each pad or pedal allows me to explore things I'd never be able to do with an accoustic set. There is limits to certain things like rim shots. Sound volume based on the power of the hit works, but understandably not as effective as an accoustic. The quality drops using the supplied stereo input type cables plugged into a stereo as the manual suggest, but spend a few buck for a 15 watt amp and everything comes alive! When using an amp you can plug an MP3 player into the stereo imputs, plug in the supplied headset to the Amp, and crank it as loud as you want while playing along to music or practice licks. Biggest complaint I get from the family is the walls shaking from my movement and not from the noise when using the headset. Without the headset and using an amp there still seems to be potential to peel the paint from the walls. For me, electric is the way to go and this set does it.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to set up with just a screw driver and about 20 - 30 minutes. The manual does a good job of putting everything together, but an average person could figure it out on thier own. The manual explains how to change all the electronic sounds and options pretty well and it is very easy to make adjustments on the control. There is also a ton of preset drum sounds that are ready to go at the touch of a button. Adjustments of height for different size users is very easy. The entire unit is light weight and compact. I can carry it down the hallway to another room with everything connected and in place.
Support:
Warrantee claim for both pedals was taken care of very will and had the new pedals within days. Excellent support and response. I even got a call from a tech to discuss my problem. A very nice touch. The ION web page has some good basic info but I would like to be able to get the sound chart incase mine gets messed up or lost. Maybe a few demos or lessons would be nice too.
Overall:
Totally satisfied at this point with what it does and what I am able to do. I can make so many different sounds to match so many different types of music it's amazing. It allows me to explore all types of music styles to see what I like.
Everything you need to get started is in the set. A supplied headset will plug into the unit to play alone, but I would recommend using the left and right channel outputs to go right into the input of an amp since the sounds come out much better. Tone control can be adjusted at the amp that way. I wish it came with a cheap little CD of some basic drum lessons or variety of setup positions that would help the new drummer more. I can see how the learning curve of playing drums could discourage a new user. I had to overcome it with the internet and library videos, but it would have been nice for ION to supply it.
Quality:
The set is solid and professional enough for the beginner that plays as a hobby or with a small garage or church band. I don't believe it would work well in a large stage or heavy banging playing. What lowers the quality score is after playing a few weeks I had one pedal start making additional sounds when pressed or held down due to a switch wearing out. I switch pedals and that started doing it too. I was playing with sneakers on, but think that may be too hard for the pedal over time. ION replaced both pedals under warrantee with no problems, and I now play in bare feet which is less pressure, but still can give it a good fast kick and it's working fine so far. If ION would upgrade the switch to make it sturdier my score would have been a 10. I also have occations when I hit one pad with a firm hit and I hear an additional sound echo. This may be limited to the amp power or limits within the unit. So as long as the unit isn't beat on hard, it works great!
Value:
Absolutely worth the price for beginner or limit users that want the variety an electric drum set provides. Professional drums sets are well beyond my price range so the ION set has made learning the drums possible for me.
Sound:
From a beginners opinion, the sound of the ION is very amazing. Toying with hard rock, county, or 80's pop with the many sounds available for each pad or pedal allows me to explore things I'd never be able to do with an accoustic set. There is limits to certain things like rim shots. Sound volume based on the power of the hit works, but understandably not as effective as an accoustic. The quality drops using the supplied stereo input type cables plugged into a stereo as the manual suggest, but spend a few buck for a 15 watt amp and everything comes alive! When using an amp you can plug an MP3 player into the stereo imputs, plug in the supplied headset to the Amp, and crank it as loud as you want while playing along to music or practice licks. Biggest complaint I get from the family is the walls shaking from my movement and not from the noise when using the headset. Without the headset and using an amp there still seems to be potential to peel the paint from the walls. For me, electric is the way to go and this set does it.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to set up with just a screw driver and about 20 - 30 minutes. The manual does a good job of putting everything together, but an average person could figure it out on thier own. The manual explains how to change all the electronic sounds and options pretty well and it is very easy to make adjustments on the control. There is also a ton of preset drum sounds that are ready to go at the touch of a button. Adjustments of height for different size users is very easy. The entire unit is light weight and compact. I can carry it down the hallway to another room with everything connected and in place.
Support:
Warrantee claim for both pedals was taken care of very will and had the new pedals within days. Excellent support and response. I even got a call from a tech to discuss my problem. A very nice touch. The ION web page has some good basic info but I would like to be able to get the sound chart incase mine gets messed up or lost. Maybe a few demos or lessons would be nice too.
Overall:
Totally satisfied at this point with what it does and what I am able to do. I can make so many different sounds to match so many different types of music it's amazing. It allows me to explore all types of music styles to see what I like.
"great kit great price"
Feature:
the frame was good after tightening up , although some of the wing nuts may break after time and alot of tightening but personally i do not find it alot of work to buy more screws that would fit in as a substitute. the pads are very good , they are not too small therefore can be hit easily and not too big therefore can be put close to each other etc, all it needs is more of them but the expansion pack again is very cheap. drumsticks and headphones are included which is good but what wouldve been better was if it included a stool.
Quality:
The frame which from all pictures looked plastic is actually metal which seems to be pretty sturdy , again after some tightening up. ive had mines for 2 months and still seems to look brand new so i can imagine it will last alot longer. obviously which many other people have said the kick pedals are plastic and d not feel like real pedals but ok when you are used to them.
Value:
amazing quality for the money, best kit you will get for this price infact the only electric kit you can get for this price and vey good.
Desirability:
many peple sais it looks plain but personally i really like the look of it especially because i got two there fore added secind frame to the original frame to make it bigger and with loads ofpads therefore mine look s amazing.
Sound:
for the prce of this kit i was amazed at the realisticness of the sounds, it also has a very wide variety, sound pretty good through headphones which were included and even better through and amp or speakers.
Ease of Use:
very easy to set up , it arived , i took it upstairs and was playing within half an hour. the drum machine could be hard to use without looking at the manual but even roland kits are like that. and of course hitting the pads is easy although the bass pedal does occasionly trigger twice but not been too big a problem only experienced it twice and ive had it two months.
Support:
only had to use support once this is because i bought two of these kits and only one was deliveed but the other one came in three more days, so no problems with the kit itself.
Overall:
amazing price , amazing kit, alot more than what you will expect. go ahed and buy it
the frame was good after tightening up , although some of the wing nuts may break after time and alot of tightening but personally i do not find it alot of work to buy more screws that would fit in as a substitute. the pads are very good , they are not too small therefore can be hit easily and not too big therefore can be put close to each other etc, all it needs is more of them but the expansion pack again is very cheap. drumsticks and headphones are included which is good but what wouldve been better was if it included a stool.
Quality:
The frame which from all pictures looked plastic is actually metal which seems to be pretty sturdy , again after some tightening up. ive had mines for 2 months and still seems to look brand new so i can imagine it will last alot longer. obviously which many other people have said the kick pedals are plastic and d not feel like real pedals but ok when you are used to them.
Value:
amazing quality for the money, best kit you will get for this price infact the only electric kit you can get for this price and vey good.
Desirability:
many peple sais it looks plain but personally i really like the look of it especially because i got two there fore added secind frame to the original frame to make it bigger and with loads ofpads therefore mine look s amazing.
Sound:
for the prce of this kit i was amazed at the realisticness of the sounds, it also has a very wide variety, sound pretty good through headphones which were included and even better through and amp or speakers.
Ease of Use:
very easy to set up , it arived , i took it upstairs and was playing within half an hour. the drum machine could be hard to use without looking at the manual but even roland kits are like that. and of course hitting the pads is easy although the bass pedal does occasionly trigger twice but not been too big a problem only experienced it twice and ive had it two months.
Support:
only had to use support once this is because i bought two of these kits and only one was deliveed but the other one came in three more days, so no problems with the kit itself.
Overall:
amazing price , amazing kit, alot more than what you will expect. go ahed and buy it
"Cheap Chopper Kit worth a look."
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Feature:They removed a key feature of the SR-16, and this is quite important...Program Change information cannot be sent to another MIDI instrument, what this means to a budding young MIDI artist is that you will not be able to change whatever sounds your ION kit will be triggering from the external sound source. This is a pain in the ass, yes...but necessity is the mother of invention, so a creative musician will surely figure out how to get around this! ;) The trigger pads are extremely HARD plastic, so it doesn't feel particularly drummy, and your snare trigger will probably lose much of its sensitivity if you play enough. The worst part about this is that if you're playing somewhere that needs quiet, it still sounds like you're banging on hard surfaces and it's pretty noisy.
Quality:
As most reviewers have said, the plastic hardware is absolute garbage. I have yet to figure out what to use since apparently too much torque or tension will shatter the plastic braces. I'm in the process of replacing it piece by piece and building into my own "real electric kit." The tubular metal frame is a strong point. Good toughness and light. All drumsticks break. The included set are no exception.
Value:
The cheap price is the MAIN REASON TO GET THIS. By and large, musicians are poor and creative folk with big dreams. I am no exception. I got this with the brilliant idea of hacking it up and building some superdrumset with cheapo parts. It's happening, but the cost is escalating and now that Roland is releasing their mini V-drum kit, I'm starting to want that more. But if you're the adventurous, hands-on type, you can use this consumer musical instrument for professional applications.
Desirability:
It's appealing if you think of it as a chopper... like people who take crappy korean cars and turn them into racecars. I'd like to see other people's FrankenstIONâ„¢ kits.
Sound:
You are getting the same soundset as an Alesis SR-16, a dated but still incredibly useful palette for most non-electronic musical styles. Since it's stereo, you'll have to have a stereo amp or something to have good output for playing aloud.
Ease of Use:
The manual isn't useful, but thankfully, being able to bang out drum sounds is easy enough. The step sequencing is a little tricky, but the "live jam" recording is easy enough. Setup and breakdown is comparable to most drum kits. Time consuming at first, but then you get good at it if you need to. The size of the kit is another good point. I can break down the frame and slide all the metal pipes into a knee-high tube sock, then I slide it into a tripod case. All the pads and the brain go in a backpack with the wires. It's actually very portable.
Support:
Since it's a consumer-grade product, I'm going to ASSUME that their support is horrible, but that's just from prior experience with other companies.
Overall:
The Brain is useful, and though the hardware's small bits are fragile, the big parts are good. You can have plenty of fun with this, but you get what you pay for!
"Good value, with a few minor flaws"
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Feature:You really need to get the expansion pack for this set to do anything serious with it. You can set up a standard jazz kit with the included pads, but you'll be missing a tom and a crash cymbal. You can add 4 pads to the kit, which is really nice if you want to set up a cowbell, shaker, etc, or a couple roto-toms.
Quality:
The tubular frame is excellent, and the build quality of the pads seems to be very good. My only complaint is the fact that you have to overtighten some of the joint wingnuts to keep the pads from moving around. The pads themselves have very good stick response---they have just the right amount of recoil.
Value:
I had to choose between the Yamaha DD-55 and this drum kit. I'm glad I chose the Ion. The DD-55 has a slightly better sound quality, but nothing can match the physical configuration of a real drumset. Ion also use much better pedals for the bass drum and hi-hat than Yamaha uses. There are no other electronic drum sets that are even close to the price of this kit, so it's an excellent value. The sound module from the lowest-end Roland kit is still 20% more expensive than the entire Ion set.
Desirability:
The set doesn't look bad at all, but it definitely doesn't have the sex appeal of more expensive electronic kits.
Sound:
You get a very basic set of sounds from this drum kit, but quite a few of them are very good. With a little work, you can put together a few decent-sounding drum sets. The sound works very well for home recording, which was the main reason I purchased the set in the first place. My only complaint is that the colume levels are completely wrong by default. The bassdrum should be set to about 50% volume, the drums to around 75-80%, and the cymbals to full volume. Once you tweak the volume settings, this set really comes alive without blowing out your stereo or amplifier.
Ease of Use:
This drum set is incredibly easy to start out with, but... it's not good enough to rate higher than a seven. You only get a quick-start guide which gives a 1-page rundown of basic functions. Between online forums and fiddly around, I managed to find several features that weren't listed in the guide. One of the first things I wanted to do was to adjust the volume for each drum in a set, since the default volume settings are awful. I eventually found out how to do that by experimentation, but it was not particularly obvious. A proper instruction manual would easily knock this score up to ten.
Support:
I have not needed to call support.
Overall:
For home recording, it's a very economical alternative to overpriced kits. I'm pretty sure that I'll have this kit for a long time. Plus, you can upgrade every piece of the kit over time.
"Better than kits three times the price."
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Value:There may be more professionally suited sets out there, but this is by far the best deal. The price just can't be beat for what you get.
Sound:
The 50 preset kits are all useable sounds, and you can adjust them to your preferences.
Overall:
I've recommended it to others. Make sure you buy the additional drum pad kit for it, though. It's worth the extra money to have the crash cymbal and base tom. (iDP01) I had two friends who are drummers in different bands play them, and were impressed enough that they're buying one for themselves.
"Can't beat it for the price."
Feature:
The rack/stand is sturdy and very easy to put together. The unit is more "kid size" than adult, but I bought this for my son to learn drums on. This is essentially a kid size electronic drum kit with full size quality sound. The only thing I would improve on is the kick pedal, but at this price point that might be too much to ask.
Quality:
Time will tell of course, but at this point I'm very satisfied. I've had an Alesis SR16 for years so I know it should last.
Value:
IMHO, this is an excellent value for what you are getting. Essentially a kid sized electronic drum kit with full size sound.
Desirability:
It's also very cool to have these around to beat on.
Sound:
I have to say I am very impressed with this unit for the price. The drum module is an ION badged Alesis SR16, which has very good drum sounds. The pads are velocity sensitive which to me is also impressive at this price point.
Support:
Can't say, didn't need support.
The rack/stand is sturdy and very easy to put together. The unit is more "kid size" than adult, but I bought this for my son to learn drums on. This is essentially a kid size electronic drum kit with full size quality sound. The only thing I would improve on is the kick pedal, but at this price point that might be too much to ask.
Quality:
Time will tell of course, but at this point I'm very satisfied. I've had an Alesis SR16 for years so I know it should last.
Value:
IMHO, this is an excellent value for what you are getting. Essentially a kid sized electronic drum kit with full size sound.
Desirability:
It's also very cool to have these around to beat on.
Sound:
I have to say I am very impressed with this unit for the price. The drum module is an ION badged Alesis SR16, which has very good drum sounds. The pads are velocity sensitive which to me is also impressive at this price point.
Support:
Can't say, didn't need support.
"Drummer for 40 years"
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Feature:I never used the sticks that came with it...they were too big for my liking...I like 7A, I had plenty of those, so have been using them. The wing nuts do break, like they are brittle or something. Mine lasted for several months but the other day when tightening, one of them just crumbled. I stole a metal one from my expansion kit, and those work fine. I'll probably find some eye-bolts to replace them next time one breaks. Those would work if the correct size can be found. Everything else is good....well, other than the kick triggers that come with it.
Quality:
If it weren't for the cheap kick pedals, I would give it a 10. That and the plastic wing nut tops that break. Just as well figure on replacing those for a decent set-up. I like the Roland kick pedals..metal...and bass drum pad I purchased for the set.
Value:
Well, they are cheap enough. Mine was real cheap...wife gave it to me for Christmas last year!! But if you figure on spending another 400.00 for good pedals and bass pad, that jumps the cost up to about the price of a small set of Rolands.
Desirability:
I really like mine...haven't played my acoustic Ludwigs since I've owned these. If they ever fall apart, I'll invest in another set of electrics....may buy Rolands next time if that ever happens though!!
Sound:
I have drummed for several years.....like around 40 years now. I think the sound is great, I hook it through a P A system with 4 15" speaker boxes, and it puts out the sound very well!! The only problem with sound that I had was the kick trigger pedals. I replaced them almost immediatly with a Roland bass pad and regular kick pedal, and a Roland kick trigger for the high hat...that cured that problem, but those cost as much as the set...another 400.00 pretty much. I also added the expansion kit to mine, because I needed a floor tom and ride cymbal.
Ease of Use:
Pretty easy to figure out....the manual didn't help me much, just experimentation worked for me.
Support:
Never had to use them, so don't know
Overall:
Sounds are good... plastic pedals and plastic topped wing nuts aren't!
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