r/edrums 18h ago

Beginner Needs Help I have been playing for a week, can you give some advice?

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I am a guitarist mainly, but I bought this set and was like f it. I kinda know some things from writing drums on my DAW, but yeaah.


r/edrums 5h ago

Drum Cover 3 months drumming would like to share progress

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I bought these drums about three months ago and knew how to play basics from hanging out with friends years ago in highschool, but I have been just playing everyday and trying my absolute best (which is easy because it's so fun and I love the drums so much)

What you guys think?


r/edrums 10h ago

Show Off Your Kit Alesis nitro max. New jam we’re working on for the Monomyth project

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Unfortunately the camera on the drums died almost immediately so I just have this angle but this is a live jam on the alesis nitro max.


r/edrums 16h ago

Got by Dolby Drums snare!!

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All I can saw is wow.
1. Now I have a proper snare size and fits my snare stand much better.

  1. Size allows me to play much more natural.

  2. The mesh head feels so nice. A really nice feel.

  3. Works perfectly with my Nitro Max trigger wise. Just fixed the sensitivity and tightened the head slightly.

Makes the other drums look so small now.

But this will work until I move and get better.
I was thinking of getting the top Roland that is realistic size but not sure now.
Dolby Drums I can build the entire kit on my own and get Lemon cymbals. Using a macbook with a VST eventually full time, so no need for a module.
I am going to see how this holds up until January before deciding.


r/edrums 16h ago

Lessons & Resources Online drum apps

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What’s the best drum app / website for learning drums but also being able to play along to music and learning the songs?
I know you can get some on YouTube but would like an app that’s easier to navigate and get songs without drums to play to aswell.


r/edrums 22h ago

For those gigging /transporting your pads / cymbal triggers, what do you use?

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Will be gigging (occasionally) a Roland TD716 eKit.

Probably looking at padded bags rather than hard-cases (on cost, but self-transporting, so just basic protection)

What have people found / used that works well?


r/edrums 22h ago

Beginner Needs Help Bought these two rare 1985 Pearl DRX-1 drum pads for 30 bucks

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I’m not really a drummer, I bought them for using them for a project and also as collectors pieces.

These are the first version that came out in april 1985 before Simmons asked other brand to stop using the famous hexagonal shape. So production time of the kit was less than one year, before another version of this one with different pad shape was released.

What type of tom rack should I use to put these two pad ? And also what type of drum stick should I buy for not damaging too much the rubber head ? I got pretty big hands.


r/edrums 10h ago

Best way to run 18 inputs?

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I've got an alesis dm10 with all the inputs in use but want to add a few more pieces to the kit with out having to use splitters. I'm also using it hooked to my PC with plugins. Should I get something like the ddrum trigger module as a second interface or are there other options for running really large kits?


r/edrums 15h ago

Beginner Needs Help Snapping noise on Alesis Pro

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Hi folks! I just set up a brand new Alesis pro mesh kit and something is going on with the snare. It’s producing a weird snapping/clicking sound roughly every 3rd stroke or so. It’s very random and I can’t seem to find any consistency in terms of volume, where on the mesh I hit or anything else. I can only describe the sound as resembling the sound dry spaghetti makes when you break it, but electric. Not sure if that makes sense.
I’ve tried checking the plug, changed the volume of my headphones and adjusting the position of the drum and nothing seems to change it. Doesn’t happen with any of the other drums.
Any thoughts on how to troubleshoot?


r/edrums 16h ago

Acoustic candidate for A2E

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I'm curious what acoustic kits my fellow redditors have used to convert to a gigging ekit. I have a rather large custom acoustic kit on a PDP rack, and I spent a great deal of money on it. I'd really rather let that kit remain acoustic, and buy something else that will strictly be a full time ekit. I have a V31 and a bunch of triggers, and right now I have to swap heads and mount the triggers every time I want to run it as electronic.


r/edrums 6h ago

Beginner Needs Help Is this a good kit?

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Ive been playing for about a year on a small alesis mesh kit and I want to upgrade to something not too pricey but good for intermediate playing, i saw this one listed online


r/edrums 7h ago

Help - Alesis No audio on Alesia strike pro

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I got an alesis strike pro used and after setting it up and putting all the plugs in, there was no audio coming through my headphones. But the screen would register stuff getting hit. There was zero presets in it as well and the click wouldn't come through headphones either. Anyone know a possible problem? New sd card maybe?


r/edrums 8h ago

are e-kits fine to learn from

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r/edrums 15h ago

Purchasing Advice Good drum kit for beginner/intermediate player

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Hi! I’m hoping to get back into drumming after a 15-year hiatus. I’ve never played on an electronic set before, but I can’t get an acoustic since I have a baby and toddler in the house.

Any suggestions for a good starter set? I want one that’s easy to use. I really just need the basics, but I want them to sound good and be decent quality (I.e. not just a cheap one). I won’t be touring or anything, but we may have a driveway concert in our neighborhood every once in a while.

Regarding budget: maybe something between $700-2000ish? Less expensive is better, but I don’t want a piece of trash.


r/edrums 17h ago

Help for a present?

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Hi! My boyfriend has always wanted to learn how to play the drums but is in a tiny apartment. I was thinking about getting him a Bluetooth drum set for his PhD graduation, but does that work with headphones (walls are also incredibly thin)? Any recommendations for brands or things to look for? I’m not a music gal unfortunately so any help is appreciated! TIA


r/edrums 20h ago

Purchasing Advice How much place does your kit take?

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Hi, I need your advise.
I want to buy a kit, but I have very limited space for it (around 170x100 cm). The kit I want to get is Millenium MPS 750x, and on Thomann website the description says it takes around 140x80cm, but I guess it is without a throne, so I’m not sure if it will even fit in altogether with a throne. Maybe if you could share how much space your kits take including the throne I’d have some understanding.
Idk if it’s relevant, but my height is a bit below 170cm.


r/edrums 6h ago

Beginner kit for a tall person?

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So I'm 6'3" and a big dude. I'm looking at getting a beginner kit as I go on my learning the drums journey. Currently playing a practice pad on a snare stand.

I've been looking at the Alesis Nitro Max and Pro, along with a bunch of other sub $1000 sets. But it's hard to find info on what would be most comfortable/doable for taller folks. Anyone have advice?