FREEDRUM Complete Kit (Natural Hickory Drumsticks)

Very happy with the complete kit. It’s a lil Janky and def not worth the price tag tho. Seems like the technology just isn’t quite there yet. You’ll have to play with your elbows in and stiffly. You also have to re calibrate a bunch.

This is a product that should still be in the research and development phase and not for sale. It’s a cool idea and the videos make it look really fun but it just doesn’t work that well. The sensors work ok for a minute but get easily mixed up ( you’re trying to hit the high hat but it thinks you’re going for the crash etc). They say they’re working on updating the software to fix these problems, but since when I bought it (directly from the site) my sticks were version nine. In other words: if you buy this, you’re the one paying for the R&D to make it actually work. Also, the money back guarantee is kinda bogus. I contacted them to return mine and found out I had to pay the (non refundable) shipping costs to Sweden. With a tracking number, the cheapest I could get was $115, half the price of the product!! When I told them this, they initially offered to send me a fedex label, but backtracked when they found out it would cost them $400 to do so. I think the high cost is internationally shipping batteries, but for all intents and purposes, I’m stuck with something that I don’t even feel good about reselling. Drumming on my steering wheel is more fun.

Sticks refused to play with 2 of the drums. Mac might be the better option to go. Would wait before buying!

There is a noticeable Lag on the response to every hit to the instruments. Positioning is also inconsistent. I used it on IOS.

The product did not preformed as stated. I have contacted freedrum and made arrangements with them to return the sticks. Up to this point they have been responsive. Once they were returned that has been it no money returned and no emails returned. Very poor customer service.Paul

I purchased this drum kit because I am a guitarist/bassist who wants to learn drums without making noise in my apartment. This product is what I was looking for. Pros and cons:Pros:It's small, it's silent (less potential for noise complaints, which is why I chose this over a full E-drum kit to learn how to play), and it's honestly just a lot of fun.I was able to learn how everything works rather quickly.The sensors are responsive. I have not noticed lag.Their website does a great job of explaining how to get started. My process: connect all sensors via Bluetooth, open a DAW (FL Studio in my case), choose a VST, and prepare for hours of fun playing along with various songs.The packaging was fantastic. This may not matter to everyone, but I appreciate how easy this was to unbox and recycle. They include 2 USB splitters, so you can charge all 4 sensors with just 2 cables. The batteries seem to last quite a while.Because these are air drums, you have to visualize an imaginary kit in front of you while you play to hit what you intended. The sensors appear to change color as you move around to help you see what zone you are in - as someone who likes RGB in everything, I find this incredibly helpful and aesthetically beautiful in the dark (i.e. watching lines of color swirl around).You can do drum rolls.Cons:Some hits may register incorrectly if the sensors cannot detect where they are in the kit. This sometimes happens after playing for a while.If you notice this, you can press the button on the sticks to recalibrate. An instant fix.Bear in mind that because this is related to software, the developers can continuously improve upon it. Their current version works as advertised.Conclusion:Given that I am not a drummer [yet], there was nothing really for me to unlearn or adjust to...so my opinion may differ from a drummer who learned on an acoustic kit. Even so, I am giving this 5 stars because it's fun and silent.If you want a quiet, portable, wireless drum kit to learn or practice anywhere, this is something you may like. I unboxed it with the intention of setting everything up, trying it out for a little while, and going to sleep. Three hours later, I concluded that the joy I received from playing was well worth the money.If Freedrum 2 is released, I will definitely consider purchasing that drum kit as well.I hope this helped!