I'm an adult that is thinking about picking up the drums but I have almost no experience with them at all. Would this kit be a good place to start? How applicable would the progress I make be to a real drum set? Unfortunately, I live in an apartment and a real drum set isn't an option presently. I'm an adult that is thinking about picking up the drums but I have almost no experience with them at all. Would this kit be a good place to start? How applicable would the progress I make be... » Read More I'm an adult that is thinking about picking up the drums but I have almost no experience with them at all. Would this kit be a good place to start? How applicable would the progress I make be to a real drum set? Unfortunately, I live in an apartment and a real drum set isn't an option presently. « Show Less
1056357
Yes this kit is a good place to start there are videos on you tube that can teach you also. I brought this drum set for my 10 year old but I can't quit playing, he'll put on his headphone when I'm sleeping so I don't hear hardly anything
108941
I bought this set with little drumming experience and have found them to be perfect for me in my small apt. When you are starting out you are basically learning basic rhythms, patterns, and timing that are going to be applicable on any drumset. Since this set has lots of different pre-programmed kits, it could also help you determine what kind of set you should get when you are ready to upgrade.
1056358
This is a great set. Sounds like my $1500 electronic drum set on my keyboard amp or headphones. You'll want to get really good headphones, but this is a great system to start on. I had to make a stand to anchor the foot pedals. And even then, the high hat and kicker don't fire every time. But I felt I got my money's worth. I've since upgraded to a Yamaha dtx-562. But that cost about ten times as much. Have fun! :-)
1056359
As an experienced drummer, I would say that what you do with your hands might be transferrable to a standard kit, but the foot pedals might not be as useful...They do not exactly correspond to the action of a high-hat or bass pedal...You might want to check out 'digital drums' like Roland or other manufacturers carry. They cost a bit more, but have real pedal action, can be used with headphones, and actually ARE a real drum kit.However, if you want to drum and learn, this machine has some great sounds, even has a 'hand drum' setting, and will definitely enable you to practice, and that practice will be useful to a drum student...Hope this helps. As an experienced drummer, I would say that what you do with your hands might be transferrable to a standard kit, but the foot pedals might not be as useful...They do not exactly correspond to the action of a high-hat or bass pedal...You might want to check out 'digital drums' like Roland or other manufacturers carry. They cost a bit more, but have real pedal action, can be used with headphones, and actually ARE a real drum kit.However, if you want to drum and learn, this machine has some great sounds, even has a 'hand drum' setting, and will definitely enable you to practice,... » Read More As an experienced drummer, I would say that what you do with your hands might be transferrable to a standard kit, but the foot pedals might not be as useful...They do not exactly correspond to the action of a high-hat or bass pedal...You might want to check out 'digital drums' like Roland or other manufacturers carry. They cost a bit more, but have real pedal action, can be used with headphones, and actually ARE a real drum kit.However, if you want to drum and learn, this machine has some great sounds, even has a 'hand drum' setting, and will definitely enable you to practice, and that practice will be useful to a drum student...Hope this helps. « Show Less
1056360
It would be a great starter kit if you're easy going about music and willing to be creative, there's a lot you can do with this. However, if you're beginning out on the drums and want a real drum experience, you could buy this and be disappointed/frustrated. Regardless of whether a real set is an option for you or not, this will not give you the experience of a real set.
1417296
IMO no. Get a cheap used set of drums once you find out he is sincere about playing.
1148589
Absolutely! It is very durable and has good sound. You do have to do a little tuning so all the drums don't sound the same. My son absolutely loved it. I would recommend that you get a little bigger set. The one we bought was just perfect for our little 3 yr old. The little stool is adjustable as are the snare drums and the symbols. I know they make a little bigger size for older children. The manufacturer packaged them very well for shipping.
36543
Hi, I got this drum f back in December and love it.I think you could paint it ,definetly on the sides ,if you're talking about the head ,just remeber it is synthetic and may peel
880385
The dynamics are quite good. I haven't had to adjust them at all, but you can. If you are a drummer already, you can adapt to these very easily. I'm getting a 300 watt amp for them and totally trust them for gigs I'm doing next month. If others are having issues with velocity sensitivity, I can't comment on that. My set works great. I've been drumming for over 40 years. This set does a great job for me. Espescially 3 and 27.
1720113
Yeah. There are a lot of different set, but the first two are the more realistic sound. I've been drummer 20 years and got this for the space it saves. I, also, just bought a Simmons DA50 amp and it sounded great with that. :)
614584
No bottoms, brotha. What kind of kit do you have? Odds are, whatever clear resonant skin you have will be sufficient to sustain a nice sound from these skins and your toms, in general. Best skins you'll buy. <17 year drummer>
2102911
Mine did not come with a drum throne (seat), and I wasn't expecting it. I bought the Cannon UP197 Drum Throne $27.55 that was recommended on the site and also some sticks. As a warning I don't think this throne wont hold up to heavier people using it. It did come with some cheap sticks to get you started. There are a few types of thrones out there. The more expensive ones are heavy duty or more cushion depending on your needs. The cheap $29 they recommended has held my kid and holds the instructor or myself if that helps. Still everyone that sees it or plays the drums thinks it's an outstanding deal. Mine did not come with a drum throne (seat), and I wasn't expecting it. I bought the Cannon UP197 Drum Throne $27.55 that was recommended on the site and also some sticks. As a warning I don't think this throne wont hold up to heavier people using it. It did come with some cheap sticks to get you started. There are a few types of thrones out there. The more expensive ones are heavy duty or more cushion depending on your needs. The cheap $29 they recommended has held my kid and holds the instructor or myself if that helps. Still everyone that sees it or plays the drums thinks it's an... » Read More Mine did not come with a drum throne (seat), and I wasn't expecting it. I bought the Cannon UP197 Drum Throne $27.55 that was recommended on the site and also some sticks. As a warning I don't think this throne wont hold up to heavier people using it. It did come with some cheap sticks to get you started. There are a few types of thrones out there. The more expensive ones are heavy duty or more cushion depending on your needs. The cheap $29 they recommended has held my kid and holds the instructor or myself if that helps. Still everyone that sees it or plays the drums thinks it's an outstanding deal. « Show Less
1221124
Its decent for a starter kit and they would use it for awhile. Personally there are cheaper sets for somebody just starting out, but if they'll play it this is a great kit!
208504
It is a great product for beginners. I personally would have the kid start out on virtual dj free edition without a controller and see how much they use it so they don't end up just throwing it to the side and never touching it again. Once they demonstrate that they are really into it then I'd say get them a mini controller and then this one, and after that a professional one. However, if money is not an issue, then yes, this is a great product.
1675519
is this a good drumset to buy? i have a crapy drumset and am looking to up grade. good choice? for the price
831540
It's as good as you make it. Keep in mind it's a modeling amp... Customize the presets you want to use before you try them out live. Thats what practice is for... And yes, it can be as loud as drums. I have mine about 12 feet from our drummer and use it as a monitor. Haven't had the master volume up past about halfway depending on the preset.
123548
Ronnie, this is a good beginner set for younger children. Even though your son just starting to play the drums, at fourteen he's going to need something a bit sturdier I suppose and something close to the real thing, as in sound and pitch.
513148
Yes when you get some practice it is a good set. Make sure and get the cleaning kit and clean it often
112813
I don't see why not. I have this exact amplifier as well as 5 other amps and I use all my keyboard and guitar instruments that I have to come out of each amplifier as well as mp3 music. I also create rap beats and play it out of my amps and since I have this exact amp and use it to play back all the rap beats I create, I would say that yes you can use an electric drum set using this amplifier. It would work no problem for you. However The quality of the amplifier speaker itself doesn't sound very good. Just know that you get what you pay for. If you don't care about the quality of the sound, then sure, his is a cheap amplifier you can use to just jam and create beats on your electric drum set. However, The watts isn't that powerful ( which means how powerful the speaker actually is ) If you play your electric drum set very loud, then it could blow the speaker. If you do care about the quality of the sound and if you really want to blast your electric drum set loud making beats out of this amplifier, then I'd spend a little more money and get something that you will enjoy having for awhile! The question really is how loud will you play your electric drum set, and do you care about the quality of the sound coming out of the speakers?
415273
My drummer really likes it. I've had two drummers play the kit with reckless abandon...they seem to really have fun with it. Go give it a try. Kind of like shoes...try it on. Then make your decision...But worth trying on.... it really is an exquisitely quiet kit....and that is due to the bass pedal config.
1609211
This one is pretty dang simple. Its like having 3 stomp boxes next to each other. Each screen you can use to set up a different effect and you can hook it up to your computer and record to it if you want to. You can also make your own sounds or download them from other users online. The drum patterns are not bad. You simply press the rhythm button and it starts playing, then you can use the dial on the 1st window to select a beat and tempo, etc. you can also use the footswitch to start or stop the beat.