The D2 acoustic drum kit is a pretty nice drum kit all told.  If you’re a beginner like me then you’re probably not going to need anything else for quite a while.  The drum shells themselves look to be really well made and are really sturdy.  I made the mistake of buying a cheap drum kit a while ago and was quite unimpressed with the quality.  In fact, it’s in bits in my loft right now!  The colour on the shells is really just a plastic laminate that is glued onto the shells, but it does look awesome and anyway, it’s  the sound that counts!

The tom heads on this kit are a little on the thin side, but it doesn’t really matter.  The kick heads are better and so are the snares.  The cymbal stands are pretty perfect; not too heavy and each part is double-braced unlike other cheaper drum kits.  The only thing I would say about the cymbals is that they are a little thick and this can spoil the sound a little making it more metallic than it needs to be.  But saying that once you get into a good rhythm it doesn’t really notice.  I just needed to tell myself this was a beginner kit and bought to teach me techniques rather than appreciate really good sound.  Later when I’m good I’ll think about buying a more expensive kit.

The chair is okay, but might need a cushion after a while as it got a little uncomfortable.  It’s fine for shorter periods of practice though.  You also get 6 pairs of sticks and a stick bag which I wasn’t expecting so that was pretty cool.

Assembling the kit was pretty easy too and it was pretty obvious where everything needed to fit.  The Ddrum website also features a video on how to construct the kit.  I don’t think you can get a better drum kit of the price even if you were to buy a used kit.  The quality of the hardware and the drums themselves is good and whilst the cymbals might be a bit weak you’re simply not going to find a set of cymbals for this price.

Overall really really happy with this kit and I know it’s going to give me lots of great practicing time over the years. 

We’ve all been guilty of dreaming of becoming the next Cozy Powell, Lars Ulrich or Neil Peart, a true sensation in the drumming world, but there is that one little thing holding you back, the cost.

Who wants to invest thousands on a drum kit when they are not even sure if drumming is right for them? I’m as guilty as the next for taking up a hobby requiring a substantial investment only to lose interest after a few weeks.

Thankfully, Alesis, the world’s fastest-growing drum company, has the answer to your predicament, a cheap electronic drum kit. The Alesis DM6 electronic drum kit package deal is the perfect solution to many of the problems budding drummers face. This is the perfect digital kit for those who want to give drumming a go or for the intermediate learner player looking for a low cost set to practice with.

The Alesis DM6 digital drum kit offers all the benefits of the more expensive digital kits, and with dual zone pads equipped as standard, the capability of each piece is expanded while saving money and room compared to a full sized acoustic drum kit.
Despite the low cost of the DM6 over one hundred preset drum, percussion and cymbal sounds, this cheap electronic drum kit broadens the genre of music you can experiment with. One really nice feature of the budget digital drum kit is that the set also allows users to program up to fifteen different drum sets giving budding drummers the chance to play with a range of kits within the Alesis DM6. Combine this with the DM6’s MIDI output that allows you to download and upload sounds from your computer as well as the set being fully compatible with drum module software, the possibilities are endless.

The Alesis DM6 allows potential drummers to improve their skill level without outgrowing their drum kit, and saving you more money in the long run. The cheap electronic drum kit also comes with a full set of cables and mounting hardware, as well as a tough kick drum and hi-hat pedals. The natural, realistic feel of the drum heads and cymbal surfaces reduce vibration and provide a realistic feedback for the user.

Weighing in at only thirty seven pounds, this lightweight drum kit is built sturdy enough to endure countless hours of play. The aluminium rack is pretty sturdy eating up anything you can dish out and is even compatible with other manufactures pieces so you can shop around for pieces should you ever need to.

So go ahead explore your musical talent and express your creativity with the Alesis DM6 electronic drum kit, a great cheap electronic drum kit for any aspiring musician.