Electronic Drum Sets

American Musical Supply is excited to be your stop for Electronic Drum Sets from Roland, Alesis, Yamaha, and other top brands! We offer True 0% interest payment plans - applying is easy. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an Electronic Drum Set to your creative setup.

First question, what is the difference between an electronic drum set and an acoustic drum set? An acoustic drum set is centered around creating sound through the straightforward act of striking a drum head over a drum shell (usually wood or steel) or cymbal. An electronic drum set is a series of carefully engineered pads shaped like different types of drums and cymbals that are connected digitally to a central sound module. Sound is created when a pad is struck, causing a series of sensors to transmit the action to the module and then down to the line to a PA speaker system or electronic drum amp. You play these pads with standard drumsticks and they possess a feel that mimic the attack and rebound of standard acoustic drums and cymbals. This is just the start of what an electronic drum set can do.

So, why should you buy an electronic drum set? There are many reasons, the first of which is tonal versatility. These electronic drum sound modules are packed with thousands of carefully sampled drum and cymbal tones in every type of configuration. There are even sample banks of various sound effects and EDM-driven sounds, with some models also allowing you to incorporate your own curated audio samples to the module. Drum practice, performance, and studio work goes to another level when you incorporate an electronic kit.

Space, sound management, and design are other factors. Acoustic drum sets can be quite loud in small spaces and it can be difficult to practice in a smaller studio apartment or house with rooms in close proximity. Simply plug in your headphones to an electronic drum set module and you can play at any hour of the day or night without disturbing neighbors or family members. All of the drum and cymbals pads are incorporated into solid, lightweight frameworks that can be easily adjusted to your liking.

We make buying an Electronic Drum Set quick and easy - in-stock items that are ordered before 5PM will ship out the same day! (see our Shipping Information Page for more details) Do you have questions and want to know which items would be best for you? Give us a call at 800-319-9043 - our experts are standing by.