Electronic Drums?
I’m pondering a move to electronic drums. It’s something I’ve never thought I’d ever do, but with my current playing situations, it seems inevitable.
Pros:
- More control over volume of drums
- Ability to program lots of different sounds - different drumsets, percussion instruments, etc.
- More compact setup than acoustic drums
- More portable
- Never need to replace drumheads
- Can play them in my apartment
Cons:
- Not quite the same as acoustic drums - feel & response
- Even on high-end electronic kits, the tones still sound processed
- More expensive than acoustic drums
I’m currently looking at one of the high-end Roland kits. I may have the ability to get the kit for half of its retail price through a connection with a dealer. We’ll see!