Choosing the Right Electronic Drum Pad

It probably has not happened to many people, but if while using your practice pads you have ever thought 'I wish I had drums just like this' then you are in luck. You have probably already seen, and possibly used, one of the many varieties of electronic drum pad devices that exist. There are two different varieties that have very different designs though.

The first of these devices is a single device with multiple pads. Each electronic drum pad on the drum pad device can be set to a different sound. The player then strikes the pad to trigger the sounds that have been selected. It is a simple concept that offers some distinct characteristics. Among the most notable of those characteristics is the portability of these devices. If you have ever packed your drum set into a vehicle, gone to a show, then unpacked and set up you have an idea of the work that is involved. Comparatively if you have ever carried one of the really old laptops that were extremely heavy or a medium sized electronic keyboard then you have an idea of what is involved in getting an electronic drum pad device from point 'A' to point 'N'. They are limited in ability though. You can expect a lower sound quality from the speakers of most of these devices. If you pipe the audio out to professional speakers you can probably get pretty good quality though. Beyond that the specific features of the device will determine the capabilities.

The second of these devices is the electronic drum pad set. It may also be referred to as an electronic drum set. This is a collection of electronic drum pads that are assembled onto a frame and positioned into the shape of an acoustic drum set. The result is pads that you can play in much the same way that you might play a drum set. Most of these will come with an external box. This is the device that selects the sounds that are triggered by the pads. The device may also allow for the recording of what is played on the set and then play back the recording. At high quality levels the devices can make for powerful musical devices. Playing on these pads is decidedly different than playing on acoustic drums though. Just as the pad devices the feel of the pad is different than the head of a drum. Similarly the size of the pads is usually different than the size of standard drums and cymbals. As a result playing may require relearning and practice. There are some designs that are made to resemble acoustic sets even more. They do have electronic pads though. These sets are typically more costly and some are not yet available on the market.

What you have in mind will likely select the pads that you need. Very different sounds often come from a pad device and a pad set. If possible it is recommended that you play on both for some time prior to purchasing either. If you have additional questions or simply want more information there are some good sources available online. Consider reading some of the quality reviews that exist for electronic pads and sets. Understanding what is here and what is coming is a good start to making your choice. If you are not able to play on each then at least read what a variety of players have to say about their experience. There are some enlightening videos about playing on electronic pads online. These will give you an idea of what to expect from electronic pads of various sorts.

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