PylePortable, Tabletop Drum Set Includes 7 Touch-Sensitive Digital Percussion Pads, 25 Preset Kits-PTED01, Matte Black (215 Sounds)

The media could not be loaded. The Pyle PTED01 digital drums work great. It's easy to program the way you want by changing the pad voices and midi note pad assignments. The USB port allows you to connect to your computer for midi sequencing inside your digital audio workstation software. There are five memory locations to store your own drum kits for the internal kits and midi kits. The drum sounds have cross switching for soft and hard hits on the pads which adds a nice dynamic touch. You can play along with the 100 built in songs and mute the kit performances in each song with the "Drum Off" button, also you can practice and control the volume of the accompaniment tracks. Please watch my video on how to setup the PTED01 to perform the way you like, and hear how the drum kits sound to make it easier for you to decide if the PTED01 is right for you. Please feel free to use the Video Index below for my video.Video Index:00:00 - Introduction and basic Features4:36 – Control Buttons8:58 – Drum Kit Sounds13:23 – Pad Voice Editing25:50 – Reverb Settings27:17 – Song Mode33:34 – Record Mode42:40 – Midi Note Setup For DAW Software48:38 - DAW Recording53:25 – Rating and Wrap Up55:20 - Built In Demo Patterns

At first, I didn't really like this very much and was put off by how much space it took up on my desk. But after the 2nd day of playing it, it's a pretty awesome piece of equipment. The sounds it has are very good, at least upon going through and testing various kicks. It's a solid sounding instrument. It doesn't make too much noise in the headphone out, either, which is good for my recording purposes. I think there is definitely something to be said for actually playing drum parts for songs, as opposed to letting a drum machine or virtual drummer do it all for you.The part that I don't like about it is the midi aspect. When I plugged this into my computer via USB, I excepted it to be better than it was. This, to me, is probably the biggest downfall of the machine. It still plays drum sounds when plugged in, much like a midi interface even. Also, it is WAY too quiet when functioning as a midi controller. I don't know if this is Logic's drum plugin's fault or what, but I found it better to record the line out through the headphone jack. This is kind of a shame because I could edit the drum rhythm had it played well through midi, as well as quantize and add "swing" to the groove this way, aside from also choosing specific kits or drum sounds. I haven't completely given up on the midi functionality yet, but it does seem to be more functional using its own sounds.Overall, I think this is a really nice piece of equipment, and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone pretty much.

This electronic drum kit is really fun if you want to learn how to play drums or just fool around. First, I'm not a drummer. I've played guitar and bass for many years, but I'm not a professional musician. I love the drums, but never took the time to learn to play. I always wanted an electronic drum kit so I wouldn't disturb neighbors and because I believed it would be easier to play than a real drum set. But, these kits were always pricey and I figured if I didn't like playing, it would be a waste of serious money. The PTED01 is the most friendly set I've ever seen for beginners. It is super easy to play and use. I mean it is really, really easy to use. The symbol and kick drum pedals work great except they slide around a little, but you can just simply tape them down to avoid slipping. I've only had the set for one day. I had a blast playing, but I won't feel guilty if I don't play all the time because it is really inexpensive. It seems to be great for kids. And the drums sound pretty good. Without an amp, you aren't going to get performance level sound. Even with an amp, I wouldn't use these to play gigs, but for your garage, they will rock.

This is an amazing little Digital / Electronic Drum unit, especially for the price. I actually like some of the features on this more than some features of my more expensive Yamaha DD65 Electronic Drums. This is basically a less expensive option - though for me, I am using this unit to supplement my Yamaha DD65 Electronic Drums. I patch the Pyle-Pro PTED01 through my Yamaha DD65 unit and end up with a total of 19 Drum Pads (when playing both kits together) Even on its own, the Pyle-Pro PTED01 is really a nice little unit. Play through headphones or, patch through a stereo or PA system. I haven't had the problem with missed hits as some have mentioned but imagine it could be an occasional issue. One trick I use with these digital drums is to work the foot pedals with the heal of the foot instead of my toe. Takes some getting use to but works really well when playing double-bass. As with any compact digital drum unit, precision is key. Over time, you will become a very accurate drummer. This wasn't an issue with me as I use to play a lot of Rototoms. This unit has a variety of sounds to choose from and a hand percs option. Enjoy!The only negative remarks would be that some of the sounds do have a slight noise at the fade-out stage. Only really noticeable with headphones. I would like better mounting options per stand. But hey, for the price, this is pretty amazing!.