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Select and Compare: Roland TD-1K V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit with Drum Stick Sampler to the  Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals

Today's product comparison has Music Critic comparing the Roland TD-1K V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit with Drum Stick Sampler to the  Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals. The team take this task very seriously - two products enter, but only one can leave. If you enjoy this article, you can also check out the full version here.

 Roland TD-1K V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit with Drum Stick SamplerContestant number one is the Roland TD-1K V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit with Drum Stick Sampler.

 Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8Next up is the  Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals. With four drums and three cymbals propped up by a sturdy frame, along with two floor pedals, this Alesis DM6 provides more of an authentic feel to the standard acoustic set up. Unlike some of the ‘table’ set ups we highlighted above, jamming in this set mimic the feel of sitting in a full-blown acoustic kit.


A closer look at the  Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals

The rubber drum and cymbals surfaces were created by Alesis to reduce vibration and feedback, and also to increase the natural feel of the surface. The module used here is stocked with a collection of sounds – including percussion, cymbal, and a wide array of drums. Edit the layout of your kit and save various pre-loaded sets.

HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

Roland TD-1K V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit with Drum Stick Sampler

 Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals

KEY FEATURES

+ Trusted Roland name
+ Simplicity of design
+ Above average performance

+ Authentic feel of an acoustic
+ Drums and cymbals reduce vibration
+ Sturdy aluminum rack

WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

 This TD-1k electronic drum set is made a trusted company still at the forefront of this market. This set-up, while basic, offers above average performance in its simplicity.

 Those looking for a kit with the feel of a full-blown acoustic, and who want a strong sturdy feel, go with this Alesis electric drum set.



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