Ron, I wasn't dodging your question. I simply asked if you meant ALL electronic drums/pads or drum machines per se?.. but you DO seem to be dodging mine...electric guitars?..Bass?..Hammond organs.
DDT, I used to have an Alesis-16 as well..but don't have it any more. My keyboards have one built in, and I, sometimes(more not, than more) use it. I've been used to live drummers (my older brother is a drummer and in the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame', as one). HOWEVER...sometimes drummers can be a pain in the ass. I'm working with one now who doesn't mind using a drum machine with his drumming...I know some that absolutely will not...personally, it's up to the piece and composer. IT'S THE MUSIC, DUMMY!..however you get there is how you get there. I have two wonderful acoustic guitars, an electric built for me at the factory, and a synth/piano. At one time I had 14 guitars, three synths and a regular, acoustic piano..plus an expanded set of top of 'their' line Tama drums. DDT, I'd love to hear your stuff...any way?
Oh, Ron....sometimes when I write lyrics (or scripts) I use a pen...occasionally a pencil...and woe is me, even a computer!
Here, for those who think it matters... this guy was 14 years old doing this on an electric Example 1