TOURTECH TT-16S Electronic Drum Kit

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Years ago we would have said that acoustic drumsare the best choice for pros and those who perform live, whereas electronic drumsare the best choice for beginners and the more casual drummerswho only play at home. However, the more high-end electronic drums by brands such as Roland are made for live use too, and many professionals use them. There are also many different budget-friendly versions of both styles. It’s important to have a sturdy stand to keep your keyboard on whether you’re playing live or using it in the studio. Piano Benches

The daddy of percussion instruments. The acoustic drum kit has been around as long as contemporary music itself. How's that for convenient? You can play in places that don't have a PA because you're bringing your own with you! Use it as a personal PA vocal monitor at a height that suits you! Also, it features an integrated handle for easy transport between gigs or moving around the house.

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We would say though, that live bands often use acoustic drums more so than electronic drums which is something to consider. Tourtech accessories are affordable and great quality and if you need an audio solution, the chances are, they've got it! Pro Cables Electronic drums are perfect as a secondary kit for experienced musicians or a first for beginners. They offer all the extras you can’t get on an acoustic with a slight trade-off in sound quality.

Electronic drum kits are excellent for practice, be it at home or in a rehearsal space. You can plug headphones in for an almost silent session or hook them up to a PA system if you do eventually play with other musicians or at a gig. Whether you’re aiming for better direction from your guitar amp or live monitor speaker, Tourtech have got your covered with their amp and monitor stands. This means you’ll be able to direct the amp at your ears and reduce on stage volume! Microphone Stands For those who are thinking of actually gigging with their electronic kits, you'll be pleased to know that front of house engineers often love them too because they're much easier than acoustic kits to control level-wise, don't require massive setups and tear-downs, and also save the headache of tuning and tightening. Popular Electronic Drum Set Brands on Reverb The TT-PSM5 also comes with a collapsible microphone stand adapter, so you can attach it to the top of most universal-sized microphone boom stands.

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If you’ve ever wondered who the best drum brands are or which brand makes the best drum sets, we’ve rounded up 10 of our favourites. From a 5" woofer and ergonomic cabinet design, it offers 120W RMS power up to 114 dB SPL, ideally sized for small venue performance, home studio monitoring or rehearsals. TourTech TTPSM5 Key Features: The TT-PSM5 also features an built-in Echo effect and Phantom Power for Condenser Microphone input. As a beginner, you can experiment with absolutely any type of sound. Be it a maple acoustic kit emulation, unique percussion like gongs or just basic synth beats, the electronic kit can recreate whatever inspires you. From a single 5" speaker, the TT-PSM5 delivers a full-range sound between 80Hz and 14KHz - perfect for capturing a full range of vocal and instrument frequencies like guitars, keyboards, drums and more.

The Tourtech TT-PSM5 is a versatile, portable PA speaker that delivers great sound and can be positioned anywhere. The Perfect Portable PA The in-built metronome is another excellent tool to keep you playing in time with music and rapidly improve your abilities.All Tourtech drum modules have PC and Mac USB connectivity so you can record and upload to music software. Specifications:Ideal for outdoor parties and events, indoor karaoke, or even as a vocal or drum monitor on stage or at home. Drummers sometimes get a bad rap, and end up being the butt of endless drummer jokes. But this cliché is totally unfair. Sure, a lot of people think of Ringo as the least talented of The Beatles, but just try and imagine the Fab Four without him. Or The Police without Stewart Copeland. Or Metallica without Lars Ulrich. Or Rush without Neil Peart. Yeah, you get the idea... According to scientific research, playing music, and hence drumming and playing percussion, increases the development of various regions of the brain, including the corpus callosum, motor and auditory cortexes. Acoustic, Electronic Or Hybrid? Read our Beginners Guide To Drums if you want to play drums but don't know where to start! Tourtech have got a wide and vast range of all sorts of musical instrument accessories including professional quality cables, mic stands, gig bags and cases for guitars and basses and much, much more!

If you’re a true purist, the acoustic drum kit is the best way forward. It prepares you for a live setting and if you don’t mind the noise, size and cost of expansion you’ll be extremely happy. Great for adding ambience to your vocal or instrument performance. The built-in Echo feature is simple to use from the front panel and offers unique dynamics for your performances. Portable PA System That's Great for Gigging Small enough to be carried in your hands, featuring a built-in mixer and great output, the PSM5 is an all-in-one portable PA system. Microphone stands are essential to any performing band or artist in studio and live. Whether you’re after sturdy boom stands or heavy round base microphone stands, Tourtech have got you covered. Keyboard StandsA complete electronic drums buying guide for those making their first foray into the world of electronic drum kits The drums themselves react dynamically when hit. The immediate impact is responsive – they bring out a primal feeling when you’re playing. If you're out to get your first set of drums, find out the difference between electronic and acoustic drums.