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Flint · 02-24-2013, 11:05 PM

Pearl makes something called the Rhythm Traveler, $499.99 --a mini-kit which includes mesh heads as a silent practice option (it comes with regular heads too--can't vouch for how much punch you can get, but I have some tuning and muffling tips which might prevent them from sounding weak).

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...FQvznAod-G0AyA

Or, for $169.99, the DW Go Anywhere Practice Set. I am actually considering one of these, as I have taken a Monday-Thursday "road warrior" contract gig will be staying in an apartment half of the week. Essentially silent (people living directly beneath you might hear you stomping the bass pedal); and you will note, smaller footprint than even a "mini" kit.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...e-practice-set

For electronic drums, the first kit I would recommend (when sorting by price, low to high) would be the Roland V-Drums TD-4-KP-S Portable Electronic Drum Set, $799. Small-ish footprint; designed to fold up; the best option for silent practice (which will actually sound incredible through headphones); and the most expensive of the three options--of course.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...ronic-drum-set

02-24-2013, 11:05 PM	#5
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Three of your best options, here: Pearl makes something called the Rhythm Traveler, $499.99 --a mini-kit which includes mesh heads as a silent practice option (it comes with regular heads too--can't vouch for how much punch you can get, but I have some tuning and muffling tips which might prevent them from sounding weak). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...FQvznAod-G0AyA Or, for $169.99, the DW Go Anywhere Practice Set. I am actually considering one of these, as I have taken a Monday-Thursday "road warrior" contract gig will be staying in an apartment half of the week. Essentially silent (people living directly beneath you might hear you stomping the bass pedal); and you will note, smaller footprint than even a "mini" kit. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...e-practice-set For electronic drums, the first kit I would recommend (when sorting by price, low to high) would be the Roland V-Drums TD-4-KP-S Portable Electronic Drum Set, $799. Small-ish footprint; designed to fold up; the best option for silent practice (which will actually sound incredible through headphones); and the most expensive of the three options--of course. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/drums...ronic-drum-set Attached Images __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 02-24-2013 at 11:15 PM.