There are pros and cons to electric drums. I could write a book on why NOT to go with electronic drums but I'll spare it for now. I used electronics for nearly a decade and for many reasons swore them off.

Just about everyone I know who has tried using electronic percussion instruments to substitute for acoustic instruments, has eventually grown disappointed in the results, in terms of the sound, the feel, or both.  Obviously, YMMV.

The reason (IMHO) to invest in electronic instruments is if you want access to sounds that you can't get from acoustic instruments.  If you like the sound and feel of acoustic drums, get acoustic drums.  For quiet practice, invest in something like the "Sound-Off" pads to be placed on the drums, or track down an old Remo-style practice pad set, and have your drums for gigs and rehearsals.  

JW

Thanx for ur advice. I'll probably invest my money in some sound- off pads. Thanx for ur help.

THANK YOU!!!  


This is virtually identical to my experiences with mallet synthesizers.  I didn't really get anywhere musically with my synths until I stopped viewing them as a "substitute" for my vibraphone and marimba.  It's frustrating for me to see and hear companies like Alternate Mode pushing their product as a "more portable and versatile vibraphone, xylophone, or marimba" - that sort of thing sets up buyers with a false expectation (i.e., that the e-instrument will be "just like" its acoustic counterpart), and when that expectation meets its (almost inevitable, IMHO) failure, people condemn the idea of electronic instruments.

JW