The icing on the cake is features such as Bluetooth connectivity, USB recording and physical faders for each part of the kit on the front of the module for easy mixing on the fly, something we wish more kits still had. This also means, however, that the used e-kit you’re looking at could have been used and abused by a previous owner. Mesh heads have not always been available on Yamaha e-kits, so this is a welcome option for anyone who wants that realistic, physical feedback while playing. But where we think this kit will really shine is as a MIDI controller for third-party sounds such as Superior Drummer.

When playing (or watching) a live show, you want to feel the music as well as hear it - and an acoustic drum set has a much greater presence, meaning that your live shows will probably benefit from using an acoustic kit. This will help you improve your bass drum foot technique and makes swapping from electronic to acoustic drums much easier. They may have less history in the e-kit world but there are some truly impressive Alesis electronic drum sets on the market. Its compact, fold-away design and easily installation makes the kit a real asset for bedroom practice when space is a premium.The DTX402 module is packed with 287 expressive drum and percussion sounds, 128 keyboard sounds, 10 customisable kits and nine reverb types. For this reason, it’s important that you’re aware that most manufacturer warranties won’t cover re-sold items - meaning that even if your used kit is within the manufacturer warranty period, you won’t be eligible to use the warranty. USB – This enables you to connect the VISIONRDUM to your computer and explore additional drum sounds from third party drum libraries, either in standalone applications or within a Digital Audio Workstation.

We all know that children love to make a bit of noise, so why not channel that energy into a creative journey with our selection of kids electronic drum kits!We’ve put together an in-depth guide showing you how to set up an electronic drum set efficiently, quickly and properly - and hopefully without too much swearing. The touchscreen-equipped module offers plenty of customisation and the ability to manipulate sounds. However, due to the wire connections, the hi-hats will not actually move anywhere, this is the same for most affordable electric drum sets in today's market. The goal with these kits is to spark creativity so creating your own presets is an option too, meaning players can switch between custom kits at a moments notice. This means the kit does not have to be a permanent addition to your home and can easily be set-up and packed down as and when required.