MIDI DrumsMIDI Drums are a great alternative to miking an actual physical drum set. The hassle of trying to align several mics at multiple angles, not to mention the additional pre-amp inputs required to accommodate all the necessary mics, make this an attractive option.
But even more than just that, being able to edit your drum tracks with just a few clicks of your mouse is a wonderful thing. New to the whole MIDI experience?? Slake your thirst here with this intro to MIDI Basics and find out what all this MIDI talk is really all about. ...and MIDI is just one of the features that makes these electronic drum kits so slick. One thing you'll find is that being able to sit down and tap out a rhythm puts you in a different creative state of mind straight out of the gate. If you haven't had a chance to play around with a full electronic drums kit, then you are missing out on a true delight. I'd highly recommend it. Don't wait! Stop what you're doing and do it right now! Now I'm not a drummer but the realism and response of these today is staggering. You close your eyes and it's hard to tell that you're not playing the real deal.
If space is at a premium or you don't feel like learning another instrument, another great option is a drum machine. These come pre-programmed with several patterns that be used right out of the box. Many also have the capability of recording your own patterns manually, putting the versatility of MIDI drums at your disposal. Still don't think these are for you? Consider the possibility of using these drum machines as a replacement for your typical metronome during rehearsal. Metronomes are kind of like flossing... you know you should use it, but it's such a pain that it sometimes gets skipped as part of your daily routine. 
Using the drum patterns to play along make it seem less like another boring practice session and more like rocking out like a star.
It's possible to record these drums as line inputs to you Audio Interface or Mixing Console as well, but then you lose the ability to edit and manipulate the patterns with MIDI. I'd recommend using the MIDI interface if you decide to record these as part of your composition. You'll be glad later on when you decide to change tempo or switch out drums patches as part of your tweaking process. And the biggest benefit of all is being able to practice and record drums without breaking your lease or irritating your neighbors / roommates. No reason to go homeless just because you want to lay down a sweet beat.
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