Post: #1

One of my past hobbies was drumming (HS and college) and as I hit my quarter life crisis I'd like to get back to playing.

Unfortunately where I live a regular set would get the neighbors hysterical, so to the drummers out there which is some of the better electronic sets?

Post: #2

V drums are supposed to be good, but nothing beats the acoustic stuff.

Maybe try brushes.

Post: #3

Yea nothing beats acoustic, but just to get back in the swing of things.

I'll look into those.

Post: #4

Brushes are fine, but you won't get to really pound on them. My buddy back east had a sick electronic kit, he said it was the closest he found to feeling like the real thing. I'll find out what he recommends. The good ones are expensive tho.

Post: #5

He says Roland TD-9 SX.

Post: #6

I bought an Alesis DM-7x because it was dirt cheap at Costco. I got what I paid for. In Alesis' defense, their customer service has been very good about continuing to replace the cymbal heads that keep breaking.

Post: #7

From my old drummer:
Roland vdrums -best
Yamaha electronic - next best

All mad expensive....

All other ...Simmons looks ok on the cheap side...

Yamaha and Roland both created a triggered real head feel for their kits

Post: #8

Ever drummer I've ever known had this annoying habit of drumming everything. We couldn't sit down for a cup of coffee at the diner without them tapping their feet and incessantly clinking on the water glass. I wanted to punch them in the face

Anyway ...check out http://www.samash.com or http://www.musiciansfriend.com for all the latest and greatest gear.

Post: #9

Roland V-Drums are sweet - just make sure you get MESH heads, they make a world of difference. I'm a terrible drummer, but insist on having "one of everything" in my home studio (for others to play when we're writing), including a nice set of V-Drums.

Post: #10

Anything by Alesis should serve your needs well but I've found myself leaning towards the Alesis 10X more than not lately.