The 10 Most Popular Electronic Drum Kits
We looked at the drum kits our players actually connect and play with. Here are the digital drum kits topping the charts right now.
- Alesis Nitro 25%
- Yamaha DTX 19%
- Roland TD-1 15%
- Simmons SD 10%
- Roland TD-17 7%
- Alesis Turbo 6%
- Alesis DM Lite 6%
- Roland TD-11 6%
- Alesis Crimson II 4%
- Alesis DM10 4%
Alesis Nitro
25%The go-to beginner kit. Affordable, compact and everywhere, which is exactly why it tops our list.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Yamaha DTX
19%Yamaha's DTX range is a studio favourite, known for a natural feel and rock solid triggering.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Roland TD-1
15%Roland's entry point. Simple, reliable and built like a tank.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Simmons SD
10%Great value kits from a brand that has been making electronic drums for decades.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Roland TD-17
7%A big step up in feel and sound. A serious practice kit loved by gigging drummers.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Alesis Turbo
6%The most budget friendly way to start drumming at home.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Alesis DM Lite
6%Foldable and tiny, perfect for small spaces and travel.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Roland TD-11
6%An older Roland workhorse that still plays beautifully today.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Alesis Crimson II
4%Mesh heads and a bigger setup for players who want room to grow.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›Alesis DM10
4%A classic mid range Alesis kit with a rich built in sound library.
Works with PlayDrumsOnline ›This ranking reflects the relative popularity of each kit among our players, shown as a percentage. Generic and unidentified MIDI devices were left out so the list only features real electronic drum kits.
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