13 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying an E-Kit

I bought my first electronic drum set back in 2009, thinking it would be the perfect solution for quiet practice in my apartment. What I didn’t know was how many problems I’d run into.

In this video, I’m sharing all the things I wish I knew before buying my first e-kit. We’ll cover the hidden downsides, what gear is worth avoiding, and the kits I actually recommend today.

By the end, you’ll know what to look for in an electronic drum set, what to avoid, and how to pick a kit you’ll actually enjoy playing.

👇 Grab the kits I recommend (affiliate links):

🔹 Alesis Nitro Max
Great for beginners, Bluetooth, mesh heads, Drumeo lessons included.
🔗 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/m5mkJa

🔹 Simmons Titan 50
Amazing sounds under $500, with a sleek app for customization.
🔗 https://guitar-center.pxf.io/gOQVzX

🔹 Alesis Strata Prime
Alesis' flagship kit with touchscreen, SD card recording, BFD engine.
🔗 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4jGLN

🔹 Roland TD-27KV2
Digital hi-hat, snare, and ride—realistic feel, pro-grade response.
🔗 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NkqYvb

👇 Bonus E-Kit Mentions:
– Roland TD-07 Quiet Design: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EKQqXX
– Roland TD-716: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DK9NVd

My electronic drum set reviews playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvIdVBA84mG5wAGlcwaXbcfduBeVisva2

Simmons Titan 50 review: https://youtu.be/CoDlP8wnuew
Alesis Nitro Pro review: https://youtu.be/8oudpI0dDls

Stephen Clark's Tennis Ball Riser video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Kxoa5K1vg

CHAPTERS
00:00 My First Electronic Drum Set
01:28 Thing 1
02:33 Thing 2
03:38 Thing 3
05:44 Thing 4
06:05 Thing 5
06:40 Thing 6
07:20 Thing 7
08:19 Thing 8
08:54 Thing 9
09:07 Thing 10
09:47 Thing 11
10:07 Thing 12
10:35 Thing 13

CAMERA GEAR
Sony A7S III: https://amzn.to/3OZAk42
Sony FE 20mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3uxUHx2
Sony FE 24-70mm F.28 G Master: https://amzn.to/3uwQidy
Neweer 18" LED Panels: https://amzn.to/3yPJ9aS
ATEM Mini Pro ISO: https://amzn.to/40eDSXH

AUDIO GEAR
Yamaha EAD10: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4GLbz9
Behringer X32 Rack: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3JRnBK
Kick Out: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/APYD9K
Kick Front: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EExmLP
Snare Top: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/VxjWE6
Overheads: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JKYaG2
Tom Mics: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JKjG9R

SOCIALS
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickcesarzdrums
📸 Instagram: @nickcesarzdrums
🐦 X (Twitter): @nickcesarz
🎧 My band: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xSEWLsywYbocdtt3xsQsU

The links in the video description are affiliated. If you click a link and make a purchase, I get a small commission.

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