Thousand Oaks, CA – March 2015…Simmons, the first name in electronic drums,announces the SD100KIT 5-piece compact electronic drum set. Sporting a sharp, new industrial design and a space-conscious footprint, the SD100KIT is ideal

for beginners and students, as well as drummers looking for a practice kit. Compact enough to fit neatly into a bedroom, office, or home studio,

the SD100KIT features drum pads with real drum feel and a sound module with new, professional-quality sounds.

The kit includes a drum bar with snare, three tom pads, two cymbals, a hi-hat, and an integrated, super-stable tripod stand. Beginners and seasoned players alike will benefit from Simmons’ integrated hi-hat control and kick pedals.

The sound module delivers 170 top-notch drum sounds,10 preset drum kits, and 10 songs, as well as one user kit and a user song. The 1/8-inch TRS stereo line output enables easy connection with any amp or mixer, while the 1/8-inch TRS stereo line input can be used with MP3 players for jamming along. It also offers a USB port for instant connectivity to play and record drums on your computer. The pads connect with the sound module via RS-232 multi-pin port for quick, easy set up and breakdown.

 “This great sounding new kit is a breakthrough in size, sounds, and functionality,” remarked Simmons Product Manager Jim Norman.”Most electronic drum kits in this price range are toys but the SD100KIT is a serious instrument. It’s ideal for beginners but it’s also a wonderful solution for small studios and private practice. With the SD100KIT, it’s easy to play anytime, anywhere.

“The Simmons SD100KIT electronic drum set is available at Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend, with a street price of $299.99. For more information visit www.simmonsdrums.net.