If you have an electronic drum set, the next thing you will want to do is buy all the right accessories and extra equipment needed. While you may get by with just your drum set in the beginning, after a while you may want to upgrade certain features. You'll also want all the necessary parts to allow you to play comfortably at home as well as on stage. Here is a quick overview of some of the extra parts you may want to buy for your set.
Headphones
One really important component that anyone with an electronic drum set should have is a good pair of headphones. One of the best features of having the drums is that you can play them without making a lot of noise and disturbing your neighbors or roommates. However, if you want to drum quietly and still hear what you are playing, you'll need to plug in some good headphones. This will also allow you to listen to tracks while you play. The three things you should consider when purchasing the headphones are comfort, accurate music reproduction and isolation. You will want them to completely encircle the ear, which will block out outside noise much better than the type that fit directly into your ear. Some good brands to consider are Alesis, Fender, Audix, Roland, AKG and ION.
Amplifiers
Having headphones is great for playing on your own in a busy area, but in order to get a real sense of how the drums sound, you'll want to get a good amplifier. You'll also need an amp if you plan on playing in a band and on stage. Your amplifier should be made specifically for electronic drums. It needs to be able to reproduce the high, mid and low range sounds so that you get an accurate representation of the music. You could have the best, most high-tech drums around, but if the amp is not great, your sound will be bad as well. Take a look at some of the smaller, more compact amps and monitor systems by brands like Roland and Simmons for playing at home.
Cases
If you are going to move your drums at all, you'll need some good drum cases. Chances are you spent a lot of money on your electric drums, so spending a little more to ensure they're well protected is a very good idea. It's especially important if you plan on touring or going on the road. All the jostling around can reek havoc on your drums if you don't secure them in a good case. When purchasing your cases, it's a good idea to have a couple different ones so that you can keep each component separate and secure. You have the choice of either soft or hard cases. Soft cases are good for people with little storage space who don't plan on touring. However, the hard cases are much better for the road and will keep your drums in pristine condition. You may also want to look for a case with wheels to help take the load off your back and arms when moving the kit around.
Headphones
One really important component that anyone with an electronic drum set should have is a good pair of headphones. One of the best features of having the drums is that you can play them without making a lot of noise and disturbing your neighbors or roommates. However, if you want to drum quietly and still hear what you are playing, you'll need to plug in some good headphones. This will also allow you to listen to tracks while you play. The three things you should consider when purchasing the headphones are comfort, accurate music reproduction and isolation. You will want them to completely encircle the ear, which will block out outside noise much better than the type that fit directly into your ear. Some good brands to consider are Alesis, Fender, Audix, Roland, AKG and ION.
Amplifiers
Having headphones is great for playing on your own in a busy area, but in order to get a real sense of how the drums sound, you'll want to get a good amplifier. You'll also need an amp if you plan on playing in a band and on stage. Your amplifier should be made specifically for electronic drums. It needs to be able to reproduce the high, mid and low range sounds so that you get an accurate representation of the music. You could have the best, most high-tech drums around, but if the amp is not great, your sound will be bad as well. Take a look at some of the smaller, more compact amps and monitor systems by brands like Roland and Simmons for playing at home.
Cases
If you are going to move your drums at all, you'll need some good drum cases. Chances are you spent a lot of money on your electric drums, so spending a little more to ensure they're well protected is a very good idea. It's especially important if you plan on touring or going on the road. All the jostling around can reek havoc on your drums if you don't secure them in a good case. When purchasing your cases, it's a good idea to have a couple different ones so that you can keep each component separate and secure. You have the choice of either soft or hard cases. Soft cases are good for people with little storage space who don't plan on touring. However, the hard cases are much better for the road and will keep your drums in pristine condition. You may also want to look for a case with wheels to help take the load off your back and arms when moving the kit around.
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