E-drums have become really good in the meantime and cannot be compared with the hard rubber plates from the 80s. Due to the mesh heads, the playing feel is very realistic and the sound modules of the well-known manufacturers produce realistic sounds.
Even beginner sets have become very playable due to the mesh heads.
The aim here is to answer the question of which set is the right one for the particular application. A categorization according to target group and application helps here:
Beginner sets: for beginners
Intermediate sets: for ambitious beginners
Upper class sets: for professionals
The sets differ in each case in the following characteristics:
Feel of the drums / cymbals
Sound quality of the module
Price
stage presence / appearance
Variability of the sounds
Quality of the hardware / stability
Number of outputs
MIDI capability, so that the module can serve as a MIDI controller for VST plugins
Expandability
My recommendations
The starter kit: Alesis Nitro Kit Mesh Kit
Very good entry-level set with mesh skins and USB output. For the price is really offered a lot. Reasonable sounds.
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The middle class set: Roland TD-17KV E-Drum Set
Very good mid-range set with mesh skins and USB output. Stable hardware. Roland quality in the sounds as well.
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The upper class set: Roland TD-27KV V-Drum Set
A quality set. Very good snare, cymbals with high sensitivity (especially the ride). Very good feel. Very stable hardware. Top sound module with USB sound and USB MIDI.
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(**) No guarantee for technical details. Despite careful research, there may be deviations. The manufacturer's specifications apply.
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