Electronic drum sets may not truly equal the feel of acoustic drums but these kits have their own advantages. These instruments are lightweight and do not take up that much space. Other than these issues, most electronic kits today have been developed to better mimic the full sound of acoustic drum sets. Whether just for practice sessions or actual recording, electronic drums are being sold in the market to cater to drummers of all levels. But a common question among these drummers is “which electronic drum kit is the best?”
The truth is, the most relevant question should be, “which components are the best for you?” To compare electronic drums is to limit your chance of getting the most out of these electronic kits. This is because whatever drum kit you use, there is a possibility that each of its component would not feel right for you. But rather, you might be more comfortable using, let’s say, the pads made by one company, and then employing module sounds and adds-ons by another company.
Bear in mind that today’s electronic drum sets are different than the ones made in 1980’s. These modern sets are improved versions of the old standard versions. The "synthetic" sound that the previous sets produce has been eliminated along with the funky pads, which didn't reproduce an acoustic drum effectively. The electronic kits of this generation are advanced in design, sound and feel. Every component is well designed to recreate an authentic acoustic drum sound. This gives you an opportunity to mix and match the components --- you’d be surprised to know that various parts of different brands are compatible with each other. You just have to ask your dealer for some advice.
Four electric drum companies --- Yamaha, Roland, Pintech and Hart Dynamics --- lead the market today. Each of these companies offers a wide range of drum kits and prices to meet every drummer’s needs, whether it’s for a hobbyist or for a professional musician. Check out what each brand has to offer. Consider carefully what you will need for your desired set and what components are the best for you. Most electronic drum sets are sold in 5 pieces or more, which includes one snare, three toms, one high hat and one high hat controller and one bass drum. Decide on buying inexpensive drum set components and see if these are compatible with the parts of higher end models.
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