Did you know you could rock the drums in silence?
Traditionally drums have always been an ‘inconvenient ‘ instrument to learn owing to the Loud sound causing family members & relatives to break hell on you. Thanks to the technology advance in the world of Electronic drums this has been solved to a large extent.
In the past electronic drums were limited to octopads (the pad with 8 squares) we used to see especially used in the Bollywood songs in the 90s. But never had been there an electronic equivalent to an acoustic traditional drum kit.
Over the last 10 years few brands especially Roland, Alesis, Yamaha have invested in this and have made substantial progress in bridging this gap with some cutting edge technology.
Here are some suggestions for drummers to make their choice of electronic drums and enjoy playing where ever you are, silently!
For the starter
Alesis Turbo mesh kit
Alesis Nitro mesh kit
Alesis over the years have made some good drum kits at a price point fitting more budgets. The Alesis Turbo & mesh kits are a very good option for the beginner drummer trying to learn the basics before wanting to invest in a more advanced kit. Our choice would be the Alesis nitro mesh kit just for the fact that it comes with a foot drum pad.
For the budget conscious intermediate drummer
Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit
Roland Td-17 KVX
Roland has always been the front-runner in the field of electronic drums. In this segment for the drummer who is already well along in the drumming journey the Td-17 KVX is an outstanding option. The kit has a good selection of kits & sounds & also has a Hi-Hat controller allowing the Hi-Hat to be mounted on a standard Hi- Hat stand. This helps hugely with your technical development.
The most advanced option
Roland VAD-506
Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition
These are the two flagship models from these top brands in electronic drums.
The Roland VAD 506 is the most advanced electronic drum kit in the world at the moment. The VAD 506 is also the only model which has the same drum sizes as an acoustic drum kit which gives the look and feel of playing an acoustic kit. It is however the more expensive option. The Alesis strike pro special edition is also a high end kit with a good collection of sounds & a true size foot drum. It also is a more affordable option as compared to the VAD 506.
Rock your Drums Anywhere Silently!
The range of electronic drums does not end here and of course there are plenty of models available from these brands and more. The above models were shortlisted based on our individual opinion and availability to purchase in Dubai.
If you feel I have missed some amazing innovations or would like to know more on this topic just drop me a line!