HXW Music is a company focused on creating electronic drum sets. They've been around for more than ten years—in 2019, they first brought their kits to the US market on Amazon. HXW currently offers two drum e kits: the SD61 and the SD201-C. A representative of the company reached out to me via email and asked if I'd like to have a look at their drums. I happily obliged. For the sake of transparency, yes, I did receive this SD201-C for free from the HXW. I've had about a month playing around with the new Avatar SD201-C electronic drum kit…
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February 27, 2020 7:24 pm
Hi, thanks for the great review.
I am interested in your recommendation; I am looking for a good beginner set for my kids (age 9) and I am trying to decide between the HXW SD201-1 (all mesh inc. Kick, all drums 8", all drums+cymbals dualzone, seems an upgrade from the unit you reviewed) and the well known Alesis Nitro mesh which are similar price here in Australia.
Seems like the HXW is better equipped but maybe the drum module is only average; what learning functions/recording does it have compared to the Alesis? This may sway my decision if the Alesis is better for learning/teaching.
Thanks!
Hi Josh! I haven't had any experience with the kit you mentioned, but it does appear to have the exact same drum module. When I played around with it, I didn't find any real "coaching" function on the HXW, aside from a metronome and performance recorder. It tracks how well you play to a metronome, but it's just a visual cue—there isn't any kind of scoring system or anything I could see that would improve your playing.
Alesis on the other hand—the Nitro includes 60 play-along tracks, a metronome, and a performance recorder to help develop timing. Both kits have similar learning functions, but the additional play-along tracks is a nice feature. One other thing, the Nitro comes with 40 free drum lessons from Melodics.
The app connects to the kit via USB and works with a phone, tablet, or laptop. You can use the HXW kit with Melodics, but you won't get the 40 free lessons.
February 29, 2020 5:49 am
Hi Josh,
I am exactly on the same situation. I am having a lot of difficulties deciding between the same two drum sets. Is the HXW model you have mentioned the one sold on Catch.com? I could not find the drum set model on their website or did you manage to find a different seller other than Catch.com?
Thanks,
Frank
I'm not sure if this is the one you're talking about, but this is the SD201-1 on Catch: https://www.catch.com.au/product/8-piece-electric-electronic-drum-kit-mesh-drums-set-pad-stool-for-kids-adults-5710407/
It looks like they don't sell the one I reviewed in this article on Catch. Maybe it's only available in the US—just as the SD201-1 isn't available for me here. That said, it looks nearly identical with the only upgrade being the mesh kick tower.
July 29, 2021 11:27 am
Hi I need some help I have an avatar drum set my drum it’s not working can I use any other electronic kick for it or we’re can I purchase an avatar drum kick