searching for cheap e-drums for newbs! :)

[Unrealshade]

hi!
i'm new to this forum also to the whole e-drums-topic...
i live in cologne, germany and i enjoy rhythm practices, tapping with my feet and hands, hammering on a real drumset ;) practicing body-coordination, i also play the classical guitar for 9 years, the cello for 10, i also sing a little bit...
eventually i want to record myself playing instruments and maybe singing and also playing e-drums!! : )) maybe also with the camera so in the video there will show me playing all instruments...

it would be cool if you guys here could help me out with finding the right e-drums... i'm not an expert and i don't fancy highest quality sounds, i just think it would be cool to have an e-drumset to play and plug in my mixer and record with my computer :)

it would also be great to be able to play "guitar hero IV" or "rock band" (the computer/ video games) with my e-drum set plugged in the computer... i know it's been done, i read it should be able to do with any midi instrument! :) if anyone knows something about that i would be glad to hear it! or read ;)

also, i'm not sure if all that belongs in this section here and where i should post my thread... or is it ok to talk about what i need here? if not, please move my thread or state where the right section is. thanks!! i'm looking forward to responses! 8)

[OverLord]

I can't figure out how to move the topic, so it's staying here! Heh.

Cheap and e-drums don't always go together. There is always a compromise.

The Alesis DM5Pro kit is cheap, but the module is over 10 years old and is dated sounding. The pads are pretty flimsy also.

A used TD-3 might be good, but those are usually rubber pads, which can be annoying.

How cheap do you want it?

[fignewton]

Dont go cheap on edrums. Find a nice mid level kit. craigslist, or heck even hang out in music stores and just play on those.
TD3 or a good used TD6. Once you start these darn things you get hooked.

[CaTaPulT]

Your best bet is start by figuring out what playing surface you want to play on, mesh or rubber.
Try going to a local music store and playing on both a Roland mesh head kit and a rubber kit, also try the Yamaha rubber pads.
Then once you've decided this, then you know which way to go, the playing feel is very important.
Once you figure this out then you know what to look for, Roland has mesh head drums, overly priced mind you but they are nice, a alternative for mesh head drums are Pintech, less expensive but also good. If you like the feel of the rubber pads, then look at Yamaha, there are many kits to choose from new, but also many kits as used kits, like the DTXpress III and the DTXtreme IIs, these kits are no longer made and are decent kits and can be found used for a good deal. If a new intro kit, I would go for the Yamaha DTXpress IV SPECIAL, it's a good deal and has great sounds. I would avoid the DTXplorer, too simple and no room for expansion.
As for Roland kits, if you can find a used kit, then you might be able to get a decent deal, but new, they are seriously overpriced for what you get.
Do your homework and research and you'll be able to make a educated purchase and be pleased with what you get. :)
Take care

Regards: >>>> Jack <<<<