Electronic Drum Sets

Who makes electronic drum sets?
When talking about electronic drum sets a few manufacturer names come to mind, they are: Roland, Yamaha and Alesis. Those are the 3 major drum manufacturing companies that produce the most of electronic drums world wide, but they are not the only ones out there, among some of the smaller producers are companies like Alternate Mode, Boom Theory, Dauz, Ddrum, Drum Tech, Hart Dynamics, Synesthesia Mandala Drums, Pintech and RET Percussion.

Lets talk about Roland
Roland is the biggest producer of electronic drum sets in the world with their V Drums line of products which includes a full range of drum kits, percussion pads, triggers, midi convertors, sound modules and monitors. "With a full frequency spectrum of tone, and with enough energy and impact to propel an entire ensemble, Roland electronic drum sets are the true foundation of modern music. - Roland"

Roland electronic drum sets product line is divided in to 5 groups, they are the Pro series, Stage, Tour series, the Compact and the Lite, to have a better understanding, lets analyze each of group of Roland electronic drum sets, their design and feature sets.

Pro Series electronic drum sets
The V-Pro Series TD-20S is the Roland flagship electronic drum set, which was redesigned from the ground up and now features superb expressiveness and in-depth V-Editing. The drum set is equipped with TD-20 sound module with new sounds and functions and patented mesh pads that are capable of realistic rim shot triggering and greater dynamic range, new and improved hi hat and the specially designed to hide the cabling drum stand. TD-20S electronic drum sets feature the black finish look and are made with the idea to let drummers experience the natural tone and feel never heard from an electronic drum set before
* Improved V-Pads, V-Cymbals and the new V-Hi-Hat
* TD-20 Percussion Sound Module, Compact Flash storage and V-LINK
* 15 dual-trigger inputs, 10 audio outputs, 8 group faders, built-in sequencer
* V-Editing with modeled snare buzz, kick drum beaters and cymbals
* PD-125 dual trigger V-Pads with head or rim triggering
* VH-12 V-Hi-Hat with two cymbals
* MDS-20 V-Drums Stand

Stage Series electronic drum sets
TD-12S V-Stage series comes with TD-12 sound module which makes the middle range of TD-12S electronic drum sets the real estate of its class. The set is equipped with mesh V-Pads that are considered as simply best in the business, and the TD-12 sound module only makes those drum sets sound even better!
* V-Pro sounds
* Floating VH-11 hi hat
* Cables hidden in the stand tubes
* Dual trigger mesh pads

Tour Series electronic drum sets
TD-9SX V-Tour Series feature TD-9 sound module and advanced triggering technology.
* Advanced TD-9 module, expressive sounds
* Comfortable mesh-head tom and snare pads, rim triggering
* Three-way triggering ride cymbal
* Scope function with LCD display
* MDS-9 Sturdy drum rack

TD-6SXT V-Tour Series electronic drum sets
* 10" dual trigger mesh head snare V-Pad
* CY-5 hi-hat pad
* Three 8" mesh V-Pads for the toms
* CY-12R/C V-Cymbal (ride)
* TD-6V sound module

TD-6SW V-Tour Series electronic drum sets
* PDX-8 snare mesh pad with 10-inch rim size
* CY-5 hi-hat pad, swing-type design
* MDS-6SL+ drum stand with second horizontal pipes
* TD-6V sound module

TD-3SW V-Compact Series drum sets feature
* PDX-8, 10-inch rim size snare mesh pad
* CY-5 hi-hat pad
* TD-3 sound module
* Dual-trigger Cymbal Pads with swinging
* Double bass pedal compatible Kick Trigger

Lite Series electronic drum sets
HD-1 Lite drum sets were designed to be the ultimate solution for those that dont have a big practicing space available, or for those "at home practices", the HD-1 Lite electronic drum sets feature single stand design that holds the entire kit, carefully selected sounds, plug and play simplicity and light hardware. If you are looking for a drum set that will require a small footprint and will not disturb your neighbors the HD-1 Lite series electronic drum sets is for you!