Electronic Drum Kits

Looking for electronic drums kits in New Zealand? Well, hello there! At Music Planet, we have an awesome range of Electronic kits, ranging from beginner kits, all the way to Hard-Shell Kits for your most experienced players. 

An electronic drum kit consists of electronic pads and a sound module, and usually some headphones and sticks. Striking a pad with a stick triggers the sample the sound module has assigned to that pad. Now apply that to the whole set, and you have the modern Electronic drum kit.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Music Planet will have what you need to take your playing to the next level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What brands of electronic drum kits are the most popular?

The most popular brands of Electronic Drum Kits are usually thought to be by brands like Alesis or Roland; however, newer Electronic Drum Kits by smaller brands are quickly competing with older, more well known brands for their sound & hardware quality as well as their affordability.

Are electronic drum kits good for beginners?

Electronic Drum Kits are a great option for beginners for their variety of sounds and smaller footprint, and as they also often have a ‘coaching’ function. Parents are also a big fan of their kids having Electronic Drum Kits so they can practice with headphones instead of drumming for the whole street to hear.

What are the advantages of electronic drums over acoustic drums?

Electronic Drum Kits usually have a smaller footprint than acoustic kits, making it easier to move around and set up/pack down. They can also be used with headphones or at a low volume through an amplifier, making it quieter to play on and less disruptive. Electronic Drum Kits also come with a multitude of sounds, rhythms, backing tracks and features to help learn and explore drumming.

Do electronic drum kits require headphones or speakers?

Electronic Drum Kits can be used with either Headphones or an Amplifier/Speakers, but will need at least one to function.

Are electronic drum kits quieter than acoustic drums?

Electronic Drum Kits are extremely quiet compared to acoustic drum kits. Electronic Drum Kits send a digital signal through headphones or amplifiers where volume can be controlled completely by the user.

How much space do electronic drum kits require?

Different Electronic Drum Kits will tend to differ in size, but you would roughly need around 1.8 metres by 1.5 metres, similar to a medium sized floor rug.

Do electronic drum kits feel like real drums?

Modern day Electronic Drum Kits have come closer than ever to feeling like a traditional acoustic drum kit, now offering realistic mesh head drum pads to emulate acoustic skins, digital pads for nuanced triggering, and even Wooden Shells to appear as an acoustic kit would.