AKARSH SHEKHAR
Best Electronic Drum Amps
Electronic drum kits are great for drummers who want to practice at home without disturbing anyone . These low volume solutions come with headphone outputs but if you want to perform live , you will need electronic drum amplifiers . As more and more people start using electric drum kits , here are some of the best electronic drum amplifiers that you can use :
KAT Percussion KA2
If you ’ re looking for a perfectly portable gigging amp , then the KAT Percussion KA2 is a fantastic choice for you . Even though it ' s small , it packs a massive 200 watts of power to help you cut through the mix , especially when you crank up the presence control . This will be very helpful while playing with guitarists on high gain . The KAT Percussion KA2 combines impressive versatility with ease of use and is specifically designed for digital drums . It ’ s loaded with a pair of drivers — a 12-inch woofer delivers a present and punchy kick sound with a cutting snare . The 1-inch tweeter helps your cymbals sound bright , clear , and better than ever .
Alesis Strike Amp 12
This sleek wedge monitor produces a staggering 2,000 watts of peak power , which means it can be used at home or on loud stages . But that amount of power doesn ’ t come at the expense of clarity or accuracy . Every crash , snare , or kick will sound crystal clear at all volume levels . And , if you desire a more refined sound , it ’ s loaded with a contour switch that slightly scoops the mids to give the tone a more sculpted feel . The Strike Amp 12 is loaded with an active 2-way speaker consisting of a 12- inch low-frequency driver and a highfrequency driver .
Roland PM-200
The Roland PM-200 is a purpose-built electronic drum amplifier . This wedgestyle powered monitor generates 180 watts of power and is more than loud enough to fill the room . With this monitor , you ’ ll get access to plenty of volume , full low-end response , and crisp highs . The PM-200 delivers clarity at all volume levels , thanks to the 2-way speaker design ( 12-inch woofer and 1-inch horn tweeter ). The PM-200 has dual XLR outputs ( stereo pair or dual mono ) that let you record in stereo or plug right into the PA when you ’ re playing live .
Roland PM-100
The Roland PM-100 is the smaller sibling of the Roland PM-200 . But just because it ’ s smaller than its big brother doesn ’ t mean that the PM-100 can ’ t stand and deliver . The 2-way speaker system ( 10-inch woofer plus a 2-inch tweeter ) delivers clean and accurate sound reproduction with more than enough headroom . You ’ ll love the powerful kick drum , punchy snare , and shimmering cymbals . Like its bigger brother , the PM-100 has two line inputs , a 1 / 8-inch auxiliary input , and independent controls for each . These let you jam with another member of the band , your favorite songs , and more . Finally , the pair of XLR outputs allow you to plug into your audio interface or straight into a PA onstage .
Porter & Davies BC2
When you ’ re playing electronic drums with in-ear monitors , it can be hard to recreate the big bottom end of a traditional kit . Porter & Davies has a solution for you ! The BC2 Tactile Drum Monitor bundle gives you the low-end thump you ’ re looking for without needing to crank up your regular stage monitor . But how does a drum throne double as a monitoring device ? The answer is genuinely quite ingenious — tactile sound transducers and bone conduction . The same technology was also found on a popular children ’ s toothbrush that played music through the teeth while brushing . The throne comes equipped with a tactile generator that ’ s connected to the external BC2 sound engine . Whenever you hit the kick drum , your seat will also vibrate .
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