Reddit mentions: The best drum sets & set components

The best upgrades you can do are invest in a good snare and cymbals. You can get a decent sound out of even the cheapest drumset, but a versatile snare will last you forever and dramatically change the way you play. And good cymbals you can get one at a time, used cymbals can sometimes sound better than new ones and are cheaper.

Depending on what you can afford, something like this or this.

For cymbals, check out mycymbal to see what sounds good, and then look on ebay or craigslist for those cymbals. Something like Zildjian A's or A Customs, Sabian AA's or AAX's, or Paiste Alpha's or 2002's.

Playing drums ain't cheap, but you can upgrade these critical parts if you're patient and know what you want. Good luck!

Agree about the full kit vs. practice pad. If a friend was interested in learning to play golf, you wouldn't suggest spending 6 months practicing with a swing trainer and a single practice club before taking them to the driving range to hit stuff. You'd help them find a halfway decent bag of used clubs online or at a garage sale, show 'em a couple quick things, and then go smack some balls around.

OP, you should absolutely go secondhand, for multiple reasons:

• You will get substantially higher quality gear for your money.
  
  
• Assuming you get a decent deal, the resale value should be roughly the same if you decide you're not interested in a year.
  
  
• There are SO many options for a new drum kit that you'll be overwhelmed walking into a shop. Are you interested in a 4-, 5-, or 6-piece kit? What type of shells? Snare included or separate? What kind? Evans or Remo heads? What kind of cymbals? What kind of throne? Pedal? Mounting hardware? It's ridiculous. There's no way you're equipped to answer all those questions. I've been playing for years, and I'm still overwhelmed by the options for snare drums alone. Start by buying somebody's full kit that's 100% ready to play and then upgrade as you decide what sound you want and where you need to invest.
  
  
• €250 is not enough for a new full kit. Anything you can get for that price is basically shoeboxes pieced together with coat hangers. The cymbals are flattened tin cans. You will get frustrated and be much less likely to stick with it, and when you give up, nobody will want your Gammon Percussion kit on the secondhand market.
  
  /u/liberateyourmind has a good list of reputable drum manufacturers - basically any kit made by those companies is going to be decent. I would add Sonor, Sakae, Natal, and Crush kits to the list, although you're less likely to find those in your price range (with the exception of Crush, who may be the shakiest of the listed brands rep-wise).
  
  Good cymbal brands: Sabian, Zildjian, Meinl, Paiste, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Crescent, Dream. "Starter" cymbal lines that usually come in multi-packs and will need to be upgraded once you decide you're serious include Sabian B8 or SBR, Zildjian ZBTs, Meinl HCS, and Paiste PSTs.
  
  I'm happy to help evaluate any kits you find on your local secondhand market. I advise going direct-to-seller through a site like Craigslist, as I think you're more likely to get a bargain from someone who doesn't know what their stuff is worth (my kid left their kit in the garage, blah blah) vs. picking up a used kit from Guitar Center or the like (who, I think, make a living by selling gear to people who don't know what it's worth).

Looking through your wishlists - did we just become best friends?

I'd be into this. I love this game, but I think it'd be easier to play if I had the physical game so I could play with real life friends.

This! I love me some drums, and I need more effects cymbals.

Also, treat yourself to Dark Souls. I've spent 253 hours in that game according to Steam, and I regret none of that time.

Twinsies!

I personally haven't tried the hats, and the rides are a bit heavy for my taste, but the crashes are excellent. Super cheap and they sound great. They even make a great EFX knockoff.

I really dig the Sonor Martini for this reason. I played one at a local music store with my cymbals and it was love at first sound.

I haven't bought it (yet) but pending a bonus from work this week I fully intend on picking it up.

Specs:

Bass Drum: 14x12

Rack Tom: 8x8

Floor Tom: 13x10

Snare: 12x5 (sounds awesome and handles varied tuning well)

The snare was the selling point for me. I have a closet of 14" snares, so getting the 12" is a great deal. I imagine it will find rotation in my main kit as a side snare soon.

The whole kit could be played in a bathroom.

link

and for those interested, pay attention to the amazon warehouse deals for this. this is their most popular e-kit, so a lot of them show up as used, with various issues, but mostly cosmetic ones.

the kit I ordered was $240 and listed as 'good' condition. they claimed the kit would have multiple minor blemishes, but outside of the box having a few dents, the kit appeared to be in pristine condition. (but ymmv)

it may seem like a good jump from the roughly $140 you'd pay for the stock kit with cymbals, but you end up getting a fully customizable kit you can setup in whatever way you want, and you have something that is actually build to be beat on.

also remember you'll need to buy the madcatz midi pro adapter (~$25) to get this working, and xbox users need to get the upcoming pdp adapter to get it to work with rb4. ($30) since I saved $60 on the set like I mentioned above, this sort of made the adapters free.

EDIT: amazon has a musical instrument promotion right now. MISAVE10 gets you 10% off this kit. not sure how long it'll last.

There are cymbals that are made specifically for hand percussion, like the Sabian El Sabor Picante or the Zildjian Azuka, but these are both much more expensive and have mixed reviews when played with bare hands.

Along those same lines though, I have had some success with regular thin crashes or splashes played by hand. I wouldn't recommend the B8 line to anybody, but I've heard good things about Wuhan splashes, and they're very affordable.

http://www.amazon.com/Wuhan-Splash-Cymbal-10-Inches/dp/B000EY51RO/ref=sr_1_4?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1311883759&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.com/Wuhan-WUSP0810-Traditional-Splash-Cymbal/dp/B0006GR7NG/ref=sr_1_6?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1311883759&sr=1-6

• New reso heads if you haven't changed them yet
  
• Quick release hi-hat clutch if you set up and tear down often
  
• A nice music stand, not the shitty foldable ones (Not really small in size or necissarily price, but still great nonetheless.)
  
• Meinl ching ring
  
• Gaff tape is a must
  
• A nice drum key? The big Tama one is my favorite.
  
• Brushes are mad fun if you've never really delved into good brush music, I have plenty of recommendations :)
  
  Edit: I suck at formatting

I've been playing on this Pacific maple for years and I get compliments from sound guys all the time. Strong crack, good range, sounds great live and in the studio.
I replaced the bottom wood hoop with a steel one, otherwise it would not fit onto standard backline snare stands. http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Drums-Percussion-Maple-Snare/dp/B0002E51NK

Great value for $250.

Wop, saw this post after creating a new one;
Okay so, here goes:

I don't even know the basics of drums, but seeing a lot of videos on YouTube, I really want to get into it as a hobby!

I am at college and I want to buy a drum set for my home, so I could learn it when I am on my vacations.

Here are some of my questions -

1. How hard is it? I won't be able to spend a lot of time learning it but really want to get into it as a hobby and for stress relief (heh)
   
   
2. Is this drum set fine for a beginner (and to drum with some good songs)?: https://www.amazon.in/AMBITION-Basic-Drum-Kit-Black/dp/B078WN62BL/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550086099&sr=8-4&keywords=drum+kit
   
   
3. Some good YouTube channels to learn drumming?
   
   Thank you!

If you can wiggle your budget a tad, you can get the Yamaha Stage Custom w/ hardware for $920, and then you can get a Meinl Cymbal Pack for $100. Although this cymbal pack doesn't come with a ride, but you can always add later. Grab a spare stool or chair you have lying around and you'll be set for $1020.

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But, if you want to go ultimate budget: This Pearl Export is a great beginner kit. I actually own the older version of this kit with deeper toms, and it sounds amazing for rock music. The cymbals this kit comes with are quite cheap, and I think those Meinl cymbals will probably sound better. But this is also $200 cheaper. You can also use that spare $180 to purchase a throne (chair), a few sticks, and good drumheads.

I keep them in a well-ventilated open room but the kit was rusted out of the box when I got it, I just didn't notice when I got them because I was too excited. But the brand is Gammon Percussion! This is the link to where I bought it https://www.amazon.com/Gammon-Percussion-Complete-Cymbals-Stands/dp/B002RGPQJ0 & Okay, great! I'll write that down for future reference. :)

Get the Wuhan Western Cymbal Pack. I did a shootout vs my Zildjians here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY_sDbRj8VI

The pack of wuhans are hand hammered B20 (same as the big boys) and about $250 for the set. I keep them on my practice kit mostly, but the 16"crash has wormed its way into my main kit cause I love it so much.

I don't like ANY of the big manufacturer's low end stuff. may as well just hit pie tins in the kitchen... these are actually very nice.

EDIT: I should add, my high-end Zildjians are nicer, no question about it. but for an inexpensive set of cymbals, you can't go wrong.

EDIT 2: Amazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/Wuhan-WUTBSU-Western-Style-Cymbal/dp/B0002D0HO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510924233&sr=8-1&keywords=wuhan+western+style+cymbal+pack

[These] (http://www.amazon.com/5-Piece-Complete-Cymbals-Stands-Sticks/dp/B00309XFEG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3SFQQYB1OX4VP&coliid=I2YSW7P58G2SEJ) are the most expensive item on my wishlist. They're not even that much, they're a cheap version.


I used to take percussion instruction, but have fallen out of the habit. It's been incredibly difficult to find time and availability to play on any of my friends' sets. It's been years since I could actually sit down and play!


I would be ok with never getting another drumset, but it would definitely mean I couldn't play again without much difficulty.

Thanks for the contest! Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds would be a good song to learn on these guys! ;-)

It's like buying it, but instead of buying it all up front, you make small payments over a long course of time.

also, thanks for the suggestion!
edit:
i looked that up on amazon and it came up with 2 very similar looking things, one of which is at 500, and the other of which is a number 1 best seller and is on sale for 300 down from 400.

500 drum: https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Forge-Kit-Eight-Piece-User-Loaded/dp/B01BDMKH2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506315568&sr=8-1&keywords=Alesis+Forge+kit

300 drum: https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506315568&sr=8-2&keywords=Alesis+Forge+kit

The 13x3" Pearl Brass Piccolo Snare is definitely one of the best on the market.

I honestly can't justify spending more than $250-ish on a piccolo snare simply because they will all sound about the same at this size. The shell material/construction makes quite a difference with larger snares, but piccolo snares are simply too small for the shell to make a huge difference. Like /u/theothernameplate said, they will ultimately spend less time off your kit than on.

That being said, the Pearl piccolo has a killer pop to it, and it is very reasonably priced. You might also want to take a look at slightly deeper 12" and even 10" snares for a higher pop with more crack. Good luck!

That's a lot for an Acrolyte. Top prices in the U.S. (even for a 60's keystone badge model) are around $200 or just a bit more.

Probably cheaper to pay for shipping.

I would also strongly recommend the Supralite:

https://www.amazon.com/Ludwig-Supralite-Snare-Drum-6-5/dp/B00EC9QWF2

This is a current snare with an excellent price point and a lot of that Acro sound. The chrome finish is cheap and needs to be polished to keep fingerprints off, but the drum really delivers the goods.

I'm convinced that the Supralite will be the Acrolyte of the future- the cheap Ludwig snare that sounds amazing that real players are forever searching for.

I've got the Drumeo P4 and really enjoy it for practicing. Just keep in mind that two of the regions on the pad are harder/louder than your typical electronic kit pads, so volume may factor in.

As a fellow apartment dweller with budget concerns about electric kits, I was in a similar situation. Just purchased the $300 Alesis Nitro kit and set it up yesterday. It's been pretty solid so far and is well covered in the reviews. I'd recommend giving the Nitro some consideration or hunt for a deal on a used kit.

No, both E-kits. There's the original Alesis Nitro, which has four legs and 10" cymbals, and which we have.

There's also the Alesis DM6 Nitro which only has two legs, but has 12" cymbals. AFAIK, they have the same brain and everything else as the original Nitro, just the cymbals and stand are different.

To me, I'd think the stability of four legs would outweigh 2" bigger cymbals. Just wondering if there was any advantage. I guess I could see how it could matter for the drums as far as hit space, and maybe for mesh heads, the rebound would be different. (My son is the main drummer, I'm just lucky to have the Nitro instead of the stock kit when I do play. I wouldn't have bought it just for me, but playing both, even I can tell it's a lot better.)

I've got a Pearl Vision Bop kit (18 bass, all the shells are birch) that I absolutely love. Not sure if you can still find them, but I would recommend them any day. The snare was quickly replaced but the toms and bass are great.

I use this lift:

https://www.amazon.com/Dixson-BDL-100-Bass-Drum-Lift/dp/B001RXY44C/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1486581623&sr=1-2&keywords=bass+drum+riser

Let's hope you're on PS4. XB1 uses are left in the wind atm.

If so, pick up a MIDI Pro Adapter NOW. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042B3EOM/

The Alesis Nitro kit is a very nice entry-level ekit for 300. Works like a champ on both consoles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4

Only other thing you'd need is a MIDI cable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000068NTU

This enhances your rock band experience 1000%

It's a bigger investment but it'll give you a more flawless experience while playing drums.

[This is the midi adapter] (https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Rock-Band-MIDI-PRO-3/dp/B0042B3EOM). You can plug any e-kit (electronic drum kit) into it, and use it to play Rock Band. I personally use [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1496718032&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=alesis+nitro)

I found the Alesis Nitro Kit and the Alesis DM6 for $275 and $300 respectively.

They're slightly less than Amazon price. But there's nothing else under $400 on my local Craigslist and $400 is the max I wanna spend until I know I'm going to stick with it.

Do you have any recommendations on either of those or any others around $300-$400 that will give me the best value?

People seem to be having great success with the Alesis Nitro kit, which has native MIDI output, so all you need is the MIDI Pro adapter.

I'm personally using a RB2 kit until my financial situation is a bit more allowing. :p

There are differences but I get to practice more frequently. Because of this I have made significant improvements in my drumming. Having the kick pedal and high-hat pedal are very nice. I purchased one with the same amount of pieces as my kit to try and simulate it as much as possible. I don’t usually use the headphones because the sound quality it not that great and I find I hit the kick pedal harder.

This is the one I purchased.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0187KO8X4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1523231219&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=electronic+drum+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=412j-EeCaFL&ref=plSrch

I can personally vouch for these.

Also, kids, this is why you upgrade your cymbals first.

But seriously, shop used, and disregard brand unanimity. Buy the best, best-sounding, best priced cymbal of each type you're shopping for.

I bought an Alesis kit for under $200 (on sale) a couple of years ago. Connect it to my DAW as a midi controller and play all the kits I have on EZDrummer and Komplete. Works great. https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4

This is the go-to kit for those who just want to play RB

https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_1_1/135-3473805-3460805?ie=UTF8&qid=1494712318&sr=8-1&keywords=alesis+nitro

You'll also need this

https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Rock-Band-MIDI-PRO-Adapter/dp/B0042B3EOM/ref=sr_1_2/140-0032164-8482739?ie=UTF8&qid=1494712411&sr=8-2&keywords=midi+pro+adapter

And this (shop around for cheaper prices)

https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Cable-Plugs-3-Feet-108532/dp/B009GUP5SW/ref=sr_1_13/130-7031847-3528741?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1494712464&sr=1-13&keywords=midi+to+midi+cable

Finding an ION might be difficult and more expensive. Probably easier using an e-kit like the one I posted above. Any e-kit with 5 pin midi out should work. Just find one in your price range and ask questions in here if you have any.

I have an Alesis nitro kit im a beginner as well and it’s pretty cool, you can buy an extra Tom and crash as an add-on and the module has lots of customization, you can find other pages for cheaper, as well as the mesh kit

This Wuhan China is $20 on amazon. I grabbed one a few months ago and love it. They also have larger sizes if you're looking for something bigger. Just seach "Wuhan china" on amazon.

Alesis Nitro @$320 is a good intro kit. Half the price of most other basic kits, but still good quality.

I have these.
Wuhan WUTBSU Western Style Cymbal Set with Cymbal Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D0HO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L1p.BbKWMKCSK
As for sound, I like them because compared to the ZBT/B8 line, these sound 10x better (in my opinion) for the price. I'm not a heavy hitter so they have lasted me the year I've had them.

Do NOT get the stock drums. Completely useless for any competent player. I even got a replacement kit and it was worse than the last. The go-to kit around here is the Alesis Nitro kit. I havent used it yet but a ton of people seem to love them and I plan on getting them next month.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1G6BEO07EYOG4&coliid=I1U40LDZ2OC85B&psc=1

Late to the party.

If you would rather not involve the staff, I recommend carrying a volume control device. I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-EAADPT-KIT-Adapter-Combines-Attachable/dp/B001P5HL3S

I use this thing for my 18" bass drum and it works wonderfully. I can't see any reason it wouldn't work for a floor tom. It rests just behind the hoop. The rubber holds it in place and it doesn't move. I especially love that it doesn't require any modification or clamping. Might be worth looking into for your floor tom.

I don't know your budget but for an entry level kit you should consider something like Alesis Nitro Kit | Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, and 10" Cymbals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NBVgzbWXPQKW0

4 Ion Drum Rocker Pads w/Upgraded Black Pintech Mesh Heads - $25 each<br />

I'm using an Alesis Nitro right now with a midi adapter and was wondering if these mesh pads will be better than the stock rubber pads that come with this drumset.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4

I actually just looked this drumset up after having it for 2 years and am now sad that they released it with mesh pads for only $20 more than what I paid for mine... /sigh

Thanks in advance for your response!

Here are a few examples of attenuators you can use for headphones:

1. https://www.amazon.com/Shure-EAADPT-KIT-Adapter-Combines-Attachable/dp/B001P5HL3S/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=attenuator+mp3&qid=1569248903&s=electronics&sr=1-2
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Ear-Buddy-Headphone-Optimizer-Travel/dp/B075PVVHF5/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=attenuator+3.5mm&qid=1569248936&s=electronics&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A34JWT04R7KMFW&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyR1ZDUlNZS0JYWkhEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM4MjY1M1RVU1lTWkpTR0Q0USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDMwODQxMjdPRTdDVjU2WkdZMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-inline-audio-control-attenuator/dp/B071VL2GF8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=attenuator+3.5mm&qid=1569248936&s=electronics&sr=1-5
   
   I got the second one listed which is good but there are a ton to choose from some more tailored than others.

This and This received good reviews.

Amazon or ebay are good places to get it. I found that $299 is the usual price when I was looking at them.

Thanks, that one popped after I posted, there is something similar I found from Shure ( https://www.amazon.com/Shure-EAADPT-KIT-Adapter-Combines-Attachable/dp/B001P5HL3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502962538&sr=8-1&keywords=shure+airplane )

How about an electronic kit which allows you to only hear yourself via headphones? Like one of these.

Might see if you can exchange if you're set on using the kit with RB. Looks like the Nitros are in stock right now for $299 (and with Prime)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_ph_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473441110&sr=sr-1&keywords=alesis+nitro

• Alesis Nitro (affordable approx. $300) or Alesis DM6 Nitro Kit (same price)
  
• MIDI Pro adapter for 360 and PS3
  
• Obviously MIDI-to-MIDI cable. 3ft is enough
  (PS3 Adapter only works on Rock Band 4 in-game on PS4)
  
• If you would use Adapter on Xbox One you'd need Wired adapter by PDP but looks like you can ignore this.
  
  Other info:
  
  For Nitro (if you go with it) the in-game notes Ride & Crash (Blue and Green cymbals) will be reversed. Not to worry the manual has guide on how to change them without just swapping cables.
  
  
• MIDI numbers to change are 49 & 51 IIRC
  
  
• You need to configure each pad and cymbals basic setting like sensitivity.
  
  Links:
  
  Drums:
  
  
• Alesis DM6 Nitro: (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-DM6-Nitro-Kit-Eight-Piece/dp/B01ELETH4A/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506163723&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=alesis+nitro&psc=1)
  
• Alesis Nitro (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1506164059&sr=1-2&keywords=Alesis+Nitro)
  
  Adapters:
  
  
• Xbox360 (https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Rock-Band-Midi-PRO-Adapter/dp/B00409SOD2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1506163590&sr=8-2&keywords=MIDI%2BPro%2Badapter&th=1)
  
• Playstation 3 (https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Rock-Band-MIDI-PRO-3/dp/B0042B3EOM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506163590&sr=8-3&keywords=MIDI+Pro+adapter)
  
  Cable:
  https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-MID-305BK-5-Pin-MIDI-Cable/dp/B000068NTU/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1506164101&sr=1-3&keywords=MIDI+cable
  
  Others:
  
  
• PDP Wired Adapter: (https://www.amazon.com/PDP-Rock-Band-Wired-Legacy-Adapter/dp/B01MDJWJH9/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1506164159&sr=8-1&keywords=pdp+Wired+adapter) You ONLY need this along with the Xbox360 adapter if you were to use your kit on Xbox One.
  
  

I don't know of any way but a possible workaround is an in-line volume control. I have one of these and it's more convenient to adjust volume with than s/w controls for me:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P5HL3S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have my ps2 setup on a computer monitor. I can either use computer speakers or headphones.

Use one of these to use headphones.

Then one of these to control volume

> Alesis Nitro

This one here?

http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Drum/dp/B0187KO8X4

I'd still need a midi pro adapter right?

You talking about the $40 one? You probably are not going to find anything cheaper than that without building it yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Dixson-BDL-100-Bass-Drum-Lift/dp/B001RXY44C

Craigslist, or these: AMAZON LINK

I'll paste what I've posted in a similar thread about this:

I'd recommend the Alesis Nitro Kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4

I purchased this about two months ago and have been using it in RB3 in preparation for RB4, and couldn't be happier with it in terms of sensitivity, accuracy, feel, etc.

To get it to work in RB4, you'll need:

A MIDI cable (connects drum kit to MIDI adapter): ~$6

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068NTU

The MIDI adapter (connects drum kit to PDP Adapter): ~$30

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00409SOD2

The PDP adapter (connects MIDI adapter to console) that just started shipping: ~$30

http://pdp.com/en/rock-bandtm-wired-legacy-adapter

I'm not an expert in this field, but I think the answer is no, at least not without having your computer and some software involved. The MIDI adapter needs a standard MIDI cable connection I believe, and that kit only appears to do MIDI-out via the USB port.

Not sure if you've seen these, but for around the same price, this kit has MIDI out:

https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Kit-Electronic-Cymbals/dp/B0187KO8X4/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1466617300&sr=1-1&keywords=Alesis+Nitro

Oh I see what you're trying to do now. Disregard my post above. All you need is an inline volume control

This is the exact model that came with my Shure SE-535 and I notice no loss in sound quality.

I always say spend money on cymbals first, but that's assuming you have pedals that are at least workable, which you don't. You should be able to find some decent used ones cheap.

Your cymbals may be crap, but unlike your pedals, at least they aren't malfunctioning - they make a racket when you hit them. Replace things that don't function properly first. Once you do, shop or cymbals used. If you want new on the cheap, I'm a broken record when it comes to cheap cymbal recommendations: Wuhan. I've got two of their crashes on my kit now, with no want or need to replace them.