Electro drums made easy

Posted by T3 Online on Tue 25 Sep 2007

Electronic drums aren't the sole preserve of rock stars any more, they're cheap, approachable and guaranteed to give you rhythm, but no blues.

Admit it. You've always wanted to be a drummer, but haven't got the space, or the cash, to invest in a full-blown kit.

Well, tap your knees no more - Roland have come to the rescue with the HD1, a fantastic budget electric kit comprising hi-hat, snare, three tom-tom pads and two cymbals. There's a bass pedal too, as well as a super-simple control module that'll let you hook up an iPod and play along with ease.

Drumming doesn't come much simpler than this. The whole kit hinges off a single frame, and can even be folded together if you need to free up some space.

T3's been tapping away on a HD1 for a while now, and we're besotted with it. The kit includes everything you need - there's even an amplified speaker. The control module's as simple as you like, and if you've got even half a sense of rhythm, you can make it sound superb.

On sale now, the HD1 will set you back £450. That's cheaper than a telly, and twice as fun. Now grab your iPod, slap down the cash for a HD1, and get bashing along in style!