Introduction to Electronic Drums

Learn everything related to Electronic Drum Sets.

InstructorDave Previ
Total Length1h 20m

About Course

Electronic drums have become an essential tool in both live performance and studio production — offering flexibility, convenience, and creative power. Introduction to Electronic Drums is a beginner-friendly course that walks you through the fundamentals of using electronic drum kits effectively.

You’ll learn how electronic drums work, how to set up and configure a kit, and how to get comfortable with both the hardware and software sides of the instrument. The course covers key concepts like triggering, sound assignment, MIDI integration, and adjusting sensitivity and velocity settings for a natural feel.

Whether you're a drummer transitioning from acoustic kits or a producer looking to integrate e-drums into your workflow, this course provides a solid foundation to get started confidently — no prior electronic drumming experience required.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Electronic Drums 2:18
  • Electronic Triggers for Acoustic Drums 4:21
  • History of the Electronic Drums Pt.1 3:24
  • History of the Electronic Drums Pt.2 2:17
  • Setting up your Electronic Drum Set 3:32
  • Benefits of an Electronic Drum Set Pt.1 1:40
  • Benefits of an Electronic Drum Set Pt.2 1:29
  • Benefits of an Electronic Drum Set Pt.3 5:02
  • Coaching Features on Electronic Drum Sets 8:01
  • Difference between Pro and Beginner Electronic Drum Sets 1:47
  • Hardware Overview 4:01
  • Pads Overview 6:06
  • Sound Module/Brain Overview 9:29
  • More on the Sound Module/Brain 2:56
  • Different Types/Brands of Electronic Drum Sets 3:25
  • Connecting your Electronic Drum Set to your Computer 2:40
  • Recording your Electronic Drum Set into a DAW 7:20
  • Draft Benefits of connecting your Electronic Drum Set into your Computer 2:43
  • Using MIDI with your Electronic Drum Set 2:42
  • Practicing with your Electronic Drum Set 5:16

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