Alesis DM10 Studio Kit - Professional Six-Piece Electronic Drum Set
The DM10 Studio Kit from Alesis is an electronic drum set with a 10" snare, four 8" tom drums, a hi-hat, ride, and two crash cymbals. The sounds are provided by the DM10 module which allows you to expand your kit with its 12 inputs for electronic drums and cymbals. The DM10 is loaded with 100 preset drum kits (and 100 user assignable kits), and each sound has multiple velocity-sensitive layers depending on how hard the attached electronic drum or cymbal is struck. All of the included drums have dual-zones for a realistic playing feel, and the ride cymbal features three zones.
The DM10 has been designed to deliver a complete drumming experience with its 1047 preset sounds. Both of the zones on the included drum pads can be triggered simultaneously creating a realistic, layered composite drum sound. The built-in sequencer can play accompaniment parts so you can practice and record your chops, and you can also plug in an external CD or MP3 player and jam with your favorite music. The DM10 can also be attached to a computer via its USB port to load more sounds into it, and to trigger software instruments like BFD, Toontrack, and Reason.
The RealHead Kick Pad allows you to use any single or double-beater kick drum pedal of your choice (a kick drum pedal is not included). The cymbals feature a rubberized surface material that keeps the feel of a real cymbal, without making very much noise when played. There are large choke triggers on the underside of the crash cymbals and the ride. The ride has separate triggers on its bell, face, and edge. The hi-hat comes with a RealHat pedal that features variable control. The black aluminum 4-post StageRack is ergonomic and fully adjustable, and allows you room to add more drums and cymbals to your kit.
- DM10 high-definition drum module with 12 trigger inputs and mixer
- RealHead 10" snare and four 8" toms, dual-zone drum pads with real mylar heads
- DMPad Cymbals: hi-hat, two crashes, and triple-zone ride
- Compact, black aluminum 4-post StageRack
- Premium sound library of uncompressed samples from real drums and cymbals
- Dynamic Articulation changes sounds' timbre along with dynamics for realism
- Sound-set loading and use with software drum modules, both via USB
- Play along and record yourself with the sequencer
- Mix input for practicing with CD and MP3 players
| Triggers | 12 x 1/4" TRS Trigger Inputs |
| Polyphony | 64 Voices |
| Presets |
Preset Sounds: 1047 Preset Sound Type: 16-Bit Uncompressed Samples Preset Kits: 100 (all kits can be overwritten) Sequencer Patterns: 75 Preset, 25 User (all kits can be overwritten) |
| User Memory | 128MB, Linear |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| Inputs |
2 x Stereo RCA Inputs 12 x 1/4" TRS Trigger Inputs 1 x 1/4" Hi-Hat Controller Input 1 x MIDI In |
| Outputs |
2 x Balanced 1/4" TRS Main Outputs 2 x Balanced 1/4" TRS Stereo Aux Assignable Outputs 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output |
| Display | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Drum Sounds
- Responsive
- Versatile
Cons
- Hi hat pedal
- No kick pedal
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Small Venues
Comments about Alesis DM10 Studio Kit - Professional Six-Piece Electronic Drum Set:
I am in the military and bought this to get back into drumming and music in general. The shipping was free and got it the cheapest at b & h. It got here right on time and only took me an hour to setup. I am in a dorm at the moment and this thing is the perfect size. My buddies can bring in their guitars and amps for some good jam sessions. I am 6 ' 3" and a bigger dude and this kit is great compared to some of the yamahas and rolands which seem extremely cramped. The closest thing in quality was a roland setup which was about 1200 more in price. It took me a few days to get all the sensitivities just right and I am still exploring all the sounds but it is a lot of fun trying it all out. Had to buy my own kick pedal and the hi hat pedal could be better but everything else is spot on. The all black gives it a great look as well. Haven't hooked it up to any music software yet but it sounds great on the amp and headphones. Have gotten nothing but compliments from all my musician friends and some won't get off the thing. Hope that helps.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Price
Cons
Best Uses
- Home recording
- Soundtracks
Comments about Alesis DM10 Studio Kit - Professional Six-Piece Electronic Drum Set:
Best you can get for the price, but not the best you can get. You could spend up to 10 times more for a top of the line Roland, but if you are considering the DM10 it is because price is an issue. I got mine for a great price from B&H (best price I found).[...]Let's start with the basics:Setting up was straight forward and the new 2011 rack is a great addition to this inexpensive system because there is a brace that I use as a back stop for the kick drum (without it the kick would continually slide away from use).The DM10 brain is easy to navigate and customize, you will need to spend some time adjusting the settings to reduce crosstalk. I have been able to get it just about perfect, but it took a lot of tweaking.How does it sound? it is OK for the price, but I use Addictive Drums on the computer and it makes the Alesis Kit sound like a professional kit! Addictive Drums is the only software drum system that has a key map specifically for the DM10, so cymbal chokes HiHat and the Ride all work perfect and sound better than anything onboard the DM10.The DM10 has 12 trigger inputs which can trigger 22 instruments. Not Bad!In coclussion, This is a low end unit that has some very high end features. If you use computer Soft Synths for drums and do not want to spend a fortune than the Alesis is a good choice.
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What's in the Box
- DM10 Drum Module
- 4 x RealHead 8" Dual-Zone Drum Pads
- RealHead 10" Dual-Zone Drum Pad
- RealHead Kick Pad
- DMPad 12" Hi-Hat Cymbal
- 2 x DMPad 12" Crash Cymbals
- DMPad 14" Ride Cymbal
- StageRack with Mounting Clamps and Arms
- RealHat Pedal Continuously Variable Hi-Hat Control Pedal
- Set of Interconnection Cables
- Power Supply
- Quick Start Guide
- 1 Year Warranty
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