!#44# Drumming Up the Advantages of Electronic Drum Sets

!±8± Drumming Up the Advantages of Electronic Drum Sets

Electronic drum kits are made to reproduce an approximation of the sound of acoustic drums. Most drummers are turned off by this, as an electronic kit's sound would normally come from a distant source, which is the sound system. But in spite of being just a duplicate, these instruments have the advantage of being able to create synthetic sounds other than drum sounds. And now as technology develops new and improved kits, the sound of today's electronic sets is miles away in quality from those that were made during the 1980's.

If you are looking for electronic drums in the market, be prepared to spend a big sum of cash. There are cheap sets out there that will only cause you frustration, as these are made from sloppy materials and are lacking in available customization and have triggering problems. However, if you would do a little research and compare drums of each manufacturing company, you might be surprised to know that you can buy quality sets for less. Yamaha and Roland offer affordable and inexpensive electronic drumsets that are perfect for beginners.

The component that factors heavily in the pricing of electronic drumsets is its module. It is an advanced computer that can store various drum sounds, which allows for a wide assortment of probable kit setups and customization potentials. Since electronic drumsets reproduce the sound and feel of an acoustic set, expensive materials are needed to achieve that effect.

Another valuable advantage of an electronic drum kit is its capability to give you the control that keyboard players have been enjoying since the birth of MIDI sequencing - the capacity to play your recorded track and then edit notes or instruments as per your preference. This allows you to get the groove you desire yet still be able to manipulate a late hit in place or stabilize the velocities of a tom fill. When you are satisfied with the track, the module will play it back in a way that you desire, according to your taste.

Whether for practice or actual recording, an electronic drum set gives the drummer the freedom and control to create a sound that an acoustic drum cannot deliver. This isn't to say that an electronic kit is better than an acoustic set. It's just that each has its own advantage. An electronic drumset may not have the "live" feel of an acoustic one but its high tech capabilities make up for its limitation.