Starting to learn to play the drums is a big step to take for anyone of any age. It is often an expensive hobby to take up and will most certainly include a volume level during practice to annoy even the most tolerant parent.
Our cheap electronic drum kits eliminate both of these issues. They are affordable and cater for a vast range of players, and they also allow for silent playing late at night without disturbing anyone in your household or your neighbours.
Ranging from small electronic drum kits ideal for kids to large full digital drum kits with mesh heads suitable for the advanced player, our cheap electronic drum sets are guaranteed to make your drumming experience simple and budget-friendly, whether it be at home or for live use.
Carlsbro Rock50 Kids Electronic Drum Kit Set
Starting with the lowest cost electronic drum kit that we have to offer, the Carlsbro Rock50 is a fantastic option best suited for kids. The Rock50 consists of a kick pedal, snare pad, cymbal and tom pad, as well as headphones, drumsticks and a stool. This is by rights, a basic drum kit, but it includes everything you need to play a developed drum beat which is great for kids who are just starting who may feel overwhelmed by a large number of components.
It is quick and simple to set up and fold down when it’s not in use and is compact which means it won’t take up much space in any given room. The lightweight and compact design of the kit also allows for easy portability should the kit be moved between rooms or locations.
The module section of this kit is where all of the cables will be going back to, and it is also where you will adjust any settings. Included on the module is a metronome with adjustable BPM speeds, and this is perfect for kids who are just starting to play as it will massively help them get used to playing in time naturally.
Including a pair of stereo headphones, kids can play in almost complete silence. All that will be heard is the drumsticks hitting the actual pads, but thanks to the rubber material that the pads are made from, this won’t be loud by any means. The headphones provide high-quality stereo audio and are perfect for practice purposes when playing.
Key features of the Rock50:
- 3-Piece junior sized kit ideal for ages 5 and up
- Stool and headphones for quiet and comfortable playing
- Quick and simple construction with a lightweight frame allowing for easy transportation and storage purposes
- 10 preset drum kit sounds that can be adjusted to suit any preferences and music genres
- Audio input giving you the option to connect a phone, MP3 player or laptop to play along to songs
Carlsbro Club100 Electronic Drum Kit Set
Next up is the Carlsbro Club100. This is another cheap electronic drum kit that is tailored more towards kids but includes a few more components compared to the Rock50. It is a 5 piece kit including two pedals, a snare pad, two tom pads and two cymbal pads, as well as headphones, drumsticks and a height-adjustable stool.
Although extremely suitable for kids, the Club100 is a great choice for a beginner player of any age. It features 108 different drum sound and 10 preset drum kits that you can choose from, as well as 2 user-defined drum kits which give you the option to create your own kits using the 108 varied sounds. All musicians will have a genre that they prefer to play, so this vast variety of sounds gives you the option to tailor the kit towards different genres to suit your preferences.
The module section of the kit has large textured buttons and a wide display which makes adjusting any settings painless. This is ideal for beginners who don’t have a wide technical knowledge of how each component of setting up the kit works, but also great for kids as it’s simple and clear what each button does.
An easy kit to set up and disassemble thanks to the lightweight foldable frame, this kit is an exceptional choice for the beginner drummer of any age group and allows for effortless transportation between locations.
Key features of the Club100:
- 5 piece kit with 1x snare pad, 2x tom pads, 1x cymbal pad, 1x Hi-Hat pad with a foot pedal and 1x bass pedal
- Headphones, drumsticks and a height-adjustable stool to make the kit complete and ideal for a beginner player of any age
- 108 drum sounds and 10 preset drum kits to tailor the kit towards any genre
- Metronome with adjustable BPM speed to practise in time
- AUX input to play along to music from an external audio device
- MIDI output that makes the kit suitable for use in a studio setting for recording
Carlsbro CSD130 R-PLUS Electronic Drum Kit
The CSD130 is another cheap electronic drum kit that we would say is best suited for a beginner aged 12 and up. It is an 8-piece kit with 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with a pedal and 1x bass pedal. This is perfect for a beginner who would like to eventually play more advanced drum beats that use fills and multiple cymbals.
Making it a complete kit ready for use straight away, the CSD130 also includes headphones for silent playing, durable drumsticks and a height-adjustable stool to suit players of any stature.
The pads of this kit are made from a specially selected Silica/rubber material which makes them feel as close to a real acoustic kit as possible, favoured for slightly more experienced drummers who may be used to an acoustic kit.
You will be able to achieve a fantastic dynamic range with this kit thanks to the 250 built-in drum sounds and 20 preset kits, as well as the dual-zone snare pad and dual chokeable cymbals.
The 250 drum sounds, or voices, can be chosen and saved into 10 user kits, making the drum kit able to tailor towards your preferred genre to play. The dual-zone snare pad makes rim shots possible which is fantastic for genres like Jazz and Rock, and the dual chokeable cymbals provide you with a way to stop a cymbal from ringing out after it has been struck which is perfect for dramatic pauses in songs.
Key Features of the CSD130:
- 8-Piece kit including 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with a pedal and 1x bass pedal
- Headphones for quiet playing and practising, height-adjustable stool and sturdy drumsticks
- 250 voices and 20 preset kits making the drumset suitable for any genre of music
- AUX input to play along to songs of your choice from your phone or suitable audio device
- MIDI output for professional use in recording studios
Carlsbro CSD400 Mesh Electronic Drum Kit
The CSD400 is a cheap electronic drum set, especially when you consider the elements and components that it has to offer. It’s an 8-piece kit with mesh heads including 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with pedal and 1x bass drum pad with a beater pedal and is suitable for practice and studio recording purposes.
A draw-in feature of the CSD400 kit is the mesh heads on the pads. The mesh heads replicate a realistic acoustic kit feel, and you can tighten or loosen the pads for varying head tension to suit your personal preferences.
The CSD400 has a huge 358 percussion voice range, and this gives you the option to customise the sound of the kit to fit your personal preferences. If you play a variety of music genres and want to tailor the kit to fit each genre separately, there are 12 user-defined kits that you can save with your choice of voices for each pad. You can easily switch between saved kits using the Commander 400 module, making the drumming experience with this set perfect for more advanced players or beginners.
With two foot pedals included in this kit, you have the choice to use it as a single-kick kit or a double kick set. The left pedal is mostly meant to open and close the Hi-Hat cymbal, but you can set this pedal to a kick sound from the module and then you have a double kick solution, perfect for modern metal drummers.
Key features of the CSD400:
- 8-Piece Kit with 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with a pedal and 1x bass pad with kick pedal
- Mesh heads with adjustable head tension for a realistic drum feel
- 358 percussion voices to tailor the kit towards any genre
- 29 preset drum kits
- 12 user-defined drum kits to save your own preferred kits using the wide range of percussive voices
- Audio input and output to allow use with external sound systems and to plug in your own devices to play along to music
- MIDI output for use in a studio setting for recording purposes
- Adjustable sensitivity to make the whole kit as dynamic as possible
Carlsbro CSD500 Mesh Electronic Drum Kit
The CSD500 is the best budget electronic drum kit that we have to offer for an adult beginner or advanced player. With 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with a pedal and 1x bass pad with beater pedal, this kit is fantastic and has everything you would look for in an electric kit.
For a beginner drummer, the CSD500 has all the features you could possibly need. With a massive range of 358 high-quality percussion sounds to choose from, you can tailor the kit to suit your specific preference and genre. There are also 29 fantastic preset kits which are great for beginners who don’t want to get too in-depth at first and want a simple plug-and-play solution.
The mesh heads that the CSD500 features gives you a kit as close to an acoustic drum kit as possible. You can adjust the head tension using a drum key which will make each pad feel different to play, allowing you to match the kit to your preferences.
A standout feature of this kit is the record and playback function. By using this, you can record what you are playing and then play it back to yourself after, and this is great for beginners who want to monitor their progress and identify elements of their playing that could use some improvement.
There are three output connections that you can use; headphone, line and MIDI. The headphone output gives you the option to connect your headphones for silent playing which is ideal for late-night playing. The line output connection means you can connect the kit to a speaker system for louder use (great for live performances) and the MIDI output gives you the choice to connect the kit to recording equipment in a studio setting.
Key features of the CSD500:
- 8-Piece Kit with 1x snare pad, 3x tom pads, 2x cymbal pads, 1x Hi-Hat pad with foot pedal and 1x bass pad with beater-style foot pedal
- Mesh heads with adjustable tension for a realistic acoustic feel
- 358 percussion voices and 12 user-defined kit options which makes the drum kit customisable and suitable for a vast range of genres
- 29 preset kits to choose from, great for beginners
- Recording and playback function to listen back to what you play
- Headphone output for silent playing
- Line output to connect to a speaker system
- MIDI output to use as a recording kit in a studio setting
Which electric drum kit should I buy?
If you are still not sure what would be the best cheap electronic drum kit for you, please do not hesitate to email or call us and we will happily guide you through your options and discuss any questions you may have.
