| Electronic drum kits are made to reproduce an | | | | advanced computer that can store various drum |
| approximation of the sound of acoustic drums. | | | | sounds, which allows for a wide assortment of |
| Most drummers are turned off by this, as an | | | | probable kit setups and customization potentials. |
| electronic kit's sound would normally come from a | | | | Since electronic drumsets reproduce the sound |
| distant source, which is the sound system. But in | | | | and feel of an acoustic set, expensive materials |
| spite of being just a duplicate, these instruments | | | | are needed to achieve that effect. |
| have the advantage of being able to create | | | | Another valuable advantage of an electronic drum |
| synthetic sounds other than drum sounds. And | | | | kit is its capability to give you the control that |
| now as technology develops new and improved | | | | keyboard players have been enjoying since the |
| kits, the sound of today's electronic sets is miles | | | | birth of MIDI sequencing - the capacity to play |
| away in quality from those that were made | | | | your recorded track and then edit notes or |
| during the 1980's. | | | | instruments as per your preference. This allows |
| If you are looking for electronic drums in the | | | | you to get the groove you desire yet still be able |
| market, be prepared to spend a big sum of cash. | | | | to manipulate a late hit in place or stabilize the |
| There are cheap sets out there that will only | | | | velocities of a tom fill. When you are satisfied with |
| cause you frustration, as these are made from | | | | the track, the module will play it back in a way |
| sloppy materials and are lacking in available | | | | that you desire, according to your taste. |
| customization and have triggering problems. | | | | Whether for practice or actual recording, an |
| However, if you would do a little research and | | | | electronic drum set gives the drummer the |
| compare drums of each manufacturing company, | | | | freedom and control to create a sound that an |
| you might be surprised to know that you can buy | | | | acoustic drum cannot deliver. This isn't to say that |
| quality sets for less. Yamaha and Roland offer | | | | an electronic kit is better than an acoustic set. It's |
| affordable and inexpensive electronic drumsets | | | | just that each has its own advantage. An |
| that are perfect for beginners. | | | | electronic drumset may not have the "live" feel of |
| The component that factors heavily in the pricing | | | | an acoustic one but its high tech capabilities make |
| of electronic drumsets is its module. It is an | | | | up for its limitation. |