I live in a rental apartment in Munich and I'd really like to play drums again. The problem is, my neighbors would hate me if I was hammering away on an acoustic kit every weekend. Now I'm wondering if an electronic drum set from Roland or Yamaha is really as good as a real drum kit used to be. Is it worth it financially and musically?
for a rental apartment, an e-drum set is definitely the only sensible option, because otherwise your neighbors will be at your door after two weeks - and musically, the good sets from Roland or Yamaha have come such a long way that you really won't feel like you're missing out if you're not a drummer who needs the absolute nuances of a live kit. financially it also makes way more sense in the long run than constantly dealing with neighbor conflicts or having to move, plus you can practice through headphones whenever you want.
How important is the direct feel when playing to you - do you need that rebound feedback from real cymbals? Honestly: the good kits from Roland or Yamaha sound and feel pretty solid these days, but there's a difference in the tactile feedback that some players miss after a while 🥁 Financially, an e-drum kit definitely makes sense for a rental apartment - you save yourself problems with neighbors and can practice over headphones whenever you want. Musically, I'd say: if you only play occasionally and aren't training at a professional level, it's great, but if you used to play a lot and want to get serious again, it can take some getting used to at first. But the investment is lower than with a full acoustic setup with soundproofing 💪
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