I would like for my son to be able to listen to music and drum with it. Is this possible with this set?
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The Simmons SD5X Electronic Drum Set does come equipped with an AUX input which enables the user to connect a mp3 player into the drum module. This feature will allow the use of external music to be played while the user plays the drums.
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Yes, it has a line in. I connect my iphone and drum to music all the time you just need a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (normal headphone jack on both ends)
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We purchased this set as our 7 year-old wanted to play drums "like grandpa". One year later he's still with it. We'll have to get "real" cymbals soon!
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IMO no. Get a cheap used set of drums once you find out he is sincere about playing.
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I think it would be ok. I bought it for a 6yo boy. The quality is more than a toy but less than a real drum set. A little but of a pain to put together I hope this helps
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It can be played as a percussion instrument with just about anything. Our 5 year old granddaughter prefers to play the drums so she uses her drum sticks to play it. She also uses wire wisks (the kind you use in a kitchen mixer) and anything else she can find - ink pens, spoons, etc.... She loves it and no matter what she uses the music is pleasant.
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In order to hear the sound, you need to buy a headphone with 1/4in' connector or an adapter of 3.5mm to 1/4in'. It doesn't have a speaker. If you want to play your own music in your phone you also need a two heads 3.5mm cable to connect the drum set with ur phone. Of course you need a chair and drumsticks otherwise how are you going to play?
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Absolutely! It is very durable and has good sound. You do have to do a little tuning so all the drums don't sound the same. My son absolutely loved it. I would recommend that you get a little bigger set. The one we bought was just perfect for our little 3 yr old. The little stool is adjustable as are the snare drums and the symbols. I know they make a little bigger size for older children. The manufacturer packaged them very well for shipping.
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Yes, they are really great drums! My son absolutely love them! And every other child that likes noise go straight to the drum set!
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Ronnie, this is a good beginner set for younger children. Even though your son just starting to play the drums, at fourteen he's going to need something a bit sturdier I suppose and something close to the real thing, as in sound and pitch.
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Yes he can, in fact my 2 years old did it. I will not buy it again, in fact we move and the only way I have to install our sound system is by using this wiremold but I will not install the system since this neither looks good or is very good quality.
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If you play them without the xbox then they won't sound like drums. It'll just sound like sticks hitting a rubber surface. So technically you could, but it wouldn't be anywhere close to a real set. Now if you play them WITH the xbox it will sound more authentic, because depending on which game you use to play it might have an option for Free Style which would allow the user to play the drums like a real set without having to play to a specific song.
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I looked up how to set one up on YouTube, and it worked just fine. I have no experience with setting up drum sets, so if I can do it, anyone can.:-)
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Yes this kit is a good place to start there are videos on you tube that can teach you also. I brought this drum set for my 10 year old but I can't quit playing, he'll put on his headphone when I'm sleeping so I don't hear hardly anything
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you can change the sound of all the pads , I use the cymbals as percussion sometimes but you can change the cymbal to a drum if you want.
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Yes. This is perfect for kids, but this is not a beginner drum set for anyone other than children.
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I have only used the included headphones so I don't know if all features will work with other sets.
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Hello, No, you cant but i recommend you to buy it. It's pretty small and listen great.