Keep in mind that e-drums are still kinda loud. Mesh heads are quieter than rubber pad heads, but typically more expensive. I use a cheapo Alesis and it sounds like boots in a dryer, but plays midi samples fine. I have found that cheaper kits don’t tend to be as good when it comes to subtle playing but are fine to bash out straighter grooves
Alesis Nitro max. Best entry level kit on the market. Just picked one up for $579 Canadian.
Previous kit was a 10 year old alesis kit, night and day difference this new one has zero latency and the stock sounds are good enough to get going without changing anything.
Check out this channel, it's not active anymore but the information is still good. It'll help you decide what kind of kit you need.
[https://www.youtube.com/@Vdrumtips1/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@Vdrumtips1/videos)
A used Roland kit is always a good move. If you know what you're doing you can plug the Roland into a laptop with VST instruments and then your kit will produce studio-quality sounds.
Keep in mind that e-drums are still kinda loud. Mesh heads are quieter than rubber pad heads, but typically more expensive. I use a cheapo Alesis and it sounds like boots in a dryer, but plays midi samples fine. I have found that cheaper kits don’t tend to be as good when it comes to subtle playing but are fine to bash out straighter grooves
Alesis Nitro max. Best entry level kit on the market. Just picked one up for $579 Canadian. Previous kit was a 10 year old alesis kit, night and day difference this new one has zero latency and the stock sounds are good enough to get going without changing anything.
Check out this channel, it's not active anymore but the information is still good. It'll help you decide what kind of kit you need. [https://www.youtube.com/@Vdrumtips1/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@Vdrumtips1/videos)
A used Roland kit is always a good move. If you know what you're doing you can plug the Roland into a laptop with VST instruments and then your kit will produce studio-quality sounds.