I would also recommend some drum pads to reduce the noise. I got some from http://www.DrumPads4RockBand.com. They have foam & gum rubber!

Sometimes the alkie works, sometimes not :)

I found this site too - http://www.DrumPads4RockBand.com.

They have gum rubber, which is good for the pro's (I am not one myself :( ), and the cool looking foam pads also!