Beginning drummer: Drum set or drum pad?

I play guitar and I’m really interested in drumming. I was wondering is a drum set necessary for taking drum lessons? Or would something like this be okay?

http://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Discover-Tabletop-Electronic/dp/B003UYUQ16/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1293362705&sr=1-2

I live in an apartment, by the way.

Could I actually teach myself how to play drums with this el cheapo electronic drum set?

http://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Session-Complete-Electronic/dp/B002OHE4RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1289977997&sr=1-1

I’m just looking for something cheap to learn and I don’t want to spend 500 bucks to do so.

So i know nothing about electronic sets, do i need a pedal for this set?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Alesis-DM5-Pro-Electronic-Drum-Kit-757736-i1321968.gc

i’m buying my first set, all though i am familiar with playing drums, and this is right in my price range. its has real drums shells and heads, i believe they come with it?

and i need to buy a pedal for the bass right? any suggestions?

anything someone think i should know about this kit?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-DTXPLORER-Electronic-Drum-Set-769785-i1380291.gc

or this one better? and what do i need for it?

Thanks guys and gals, I really appreciate it.

Yamaha DTXplorer electronic drum set cheap for 350? (ride cymbal not responding though)?

hi guys! thanks for looking. so there is this guy selling me his DTXplorer for 0 including it module. only thing is that the ride cymbal is not responding and he doesnt know what is wrong with it. im a starter right now. buying and e-drums to take lesson and practice, i dont normally use the ride cymbal even yet when i play. i am on a budget, thinking if i should just buy those cheaper non-branded e-drums on ebay for around 0 including head phones or should i invest and buy the DTXplorer?

am willing to get it fix if i buy it but maybe way later after saving up.

thanks again God bless!

xoxo Le


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