Best electronic drum sets for kids – Ronald vs. Ludwig
Drum sets generally make a lot of noise but electronic drums can beat the noise obstacle. Electronic drum sets are really cool because you can wear on your headphones while practicing.
You can learn to drum in the same way as regular drums and the electronic kit makes the same sounds as a regular drums. In addition, they can make extra strange sounds by producing any percussion sound that you want.
It can also mimic the sound of a keyboard, horns, vocals, guitar or even burps. Multiple instrument sounds can be thus created and the volume can be controlled.
The pitch can be altered and echo and reverberation effects can be added. Electric drums have a price range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars.
Roland and Ludwig are some famous brands that produce electronic drums.
Traditional drum sets are made of plastics spread over a hollow body whereas in electronic drums they are made of thicker plastics and each drum has a complex electric circuit that is built in.
The circuit sends a message to the drum module and the desired sound is projected. The various best brands producing electronic drum sets are ION, Yamaha, Ronald, Ludwig, Alesis, and Akai and so on.
Roland V-drums
Roland’s V-drums are the new all in one drum set which has been produced for the masses. The new Roland HD-1 is like a full v-Drums kit but it’s much simpler. It also makes much less noise due to the all new kick beater and the cushioned tom pads and the snare head.
The HD-1 is very compact and stylish and suitable for home, school or a studio. The prices are very moderate. Most of the individual parts are mounted on a single stand which facilitates transport and sports a tidy look.
All you have to do is take it out of the box and play it. It has also received the iF product design award for 2009 in the Leisure/Lifestyle category.
Monitor headphones, drum tutor and support stand for PC are optional. The set up and operation is very easy.
A variety of kits are available and it has received many prestigious awards for the design and quality.
Ludwig LJR 106 Junior Drum set
Ludwig is another popular brand offering drum sets for kids. The Ludwig brand offers junior sets as a complete set with throne, hi-hat stand, a bass drum pedal and all the heads.
These are available at prices ranging from $200 onwards. Children’s drum sets are offered in the Ludwig Element SE series, Ludwig Corey Miller Tattoo and Ludwig Jet Pak Snare Drum Kit.
