This is both a review of the product and of electronic kits in general...I had an acoustic drum kit before buying this kit, I mainly bought it because it would be easier to practice in an apartment without disturbing folks around me. And this a great product for that, but if you are a total beginner to the drums, have more space to practice and can be loud, definitely go for a cheap acoustic set over this. The difference is really, really stark. Ghost notes work but they obviously don't feel as natural as an acoustic. Cymbal hits feel really really sterile. Tones sound too 'gimmicky'.... To summarize my opinions:Buy it if - You want a cheap way to practice the drums at home without disturbing folks around - You want to directly record electronic output for music editing DON'T BUY it if- You want to start to learn how to play the drums (I strongly suggest getting a cheap acoustic set instead.)- You want to play live shows (Not that you can't use this kit, it naturally just won't sound as authentic as an acoustic kit.)