So I want to buy an electronic drumset...

[PlasticGuitarist]

I've been interested in buying an electronic drumset for a few months now but don't know whether I should go Roland or Yamaha. I have about $3000 to spend but would rather it be less expensive than 3k. Please help, and thanks in advance

[benson111]

both of these are good for the price. (Under 3000)

Yamaha DTXpress 4 (IV) Electronic Drums playalong not a bad set...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSdxO4R-q1U


Roland Hd-1 Drum Kits and a good demo to boot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fwfBHojH9c

[sa_nick]

http://www.rolandus.com/products/pro...x?ObjectId=925

You can pick that up for around $2500. It has a mid range module (not hi end, but not entry level). All mesh head for the snare and toms. It comes with a more advanced ride cymbal that cheaper models dont and has a few extra slots for expanding/upgrading.

If your thinking a little more basic...

http://www.rolandus.com/products/pro...03&ParentId=60

The TD-3 is just under $1000 and is an awesome entry level kit. It's made by Roland so ya get all the quality you wouldn't get in the cheaper brands (like the ION kit, anything from simmons or alesis).

This is actually the kit I just bought (still waiting for it to get delivered). I think it's a good place to start, not to expensive and can be upgraded over time if u choose to stick with it. Comes with a mesh snare which is cool.

[afterstasis]

if you have $3,000 then definitely go roland.
i love my yamaha, but rolands are better if you have the spare cash.

[benson111]

Nick is correct, the td3 series is a great entry level set, and expandable too boot.

[davidshek]

Roland is definitely the way to go if you have that much to spend.

You can pick up a really nice Roland TD-9 set with all mesh drums for around $2500:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLTD9SX

The Roland TD-9's blow any other brand's kits for the same price outta the water.

[PlasticGuitarist]

What do you guys think about the TD12S? I heard it was good and the module is great but it is a bit expensive ($2799 i believe) and I really don't want to trade in my acoustic set but for that price I'll have to. Keep in mind that I'm not looking for a beginners set and have been playing drums for about 3 years. Thanks

[davidshek]

What do you guys think about the TD12S? I heard it was good and the module is great but it is a bit expensive ($2799 i believe) and I really don't want to trade in my acoustic set but for that price I'll have to. Keep in mind that I'm not looking for a beginners set and have been playing drums for about 3 years. Thanks

The TD-12 is a great set, but the two are actually fairly similar. They both have a 10" snare and three. 8" toms

But the TD-12 comes with a mesh-head kick trigger (as opposed to the KD-8 that comes with the TD-9), and has an upgraded brain, bigger cymbals (two 12" as opposed to the one 12" and one 8" for the tD-9), and a more realistic hi-hat.

Honestly, between the two, I'd say go with the TD-9SX. If you want to start upgrading pieces individually later on down the road, obviously you can. But the TD-9 is by no means a beginner's set

Oh, not to mention that the TD-12 is not $2799...it's $3295

[PlasticGuitarist]

I checked Sam Ash's website and TD12S was listed as $2799, while TD9SX was $2499. I might as well shell out an extra $300 for a better module. Also, do rubber drum heads make that much of a difference than mesh heads, 'cause I've noticed that Yamaha, while less expensive, only make rubber heads. Thanks

[davidshek]

I checked Sam Ash's website and TD12S was listed as $2799, while TD9SX was $2499. I might as well shell out an extra $300 for a better module. Also, do rubber drum heads make that much of a difference than mesh heads, 'cause I've noticed that Yamaha, while less expensive, only make rubber heads. Thanks

It really all depends what kind of feel you're looking for. I would strongly suggest you go to a music store and try out the different kits they have there.

That's really weird about the Sam Ash site...the black one is $2799, but the white one is $3295...