Alesis DM10 Studio 2011 Edition

The Alesis DM10 Studio Kit (2011 revision) is professional, six-piece electronic drum set with natural-feeling RealHead drum pads, low-noise DMPad Cymbals, the groundbreaking DM10 drum module, and a compact, flexible StealthRack.

DM10 MODULE
You will immediately notice the DM10 module’s outstanding sound quality. This new drum sound module contains true drum, cymbal and percussion sounds, built from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. Drummers will find some of the most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from legendary drum brands, a huge arsenal of top producers' go-to snare drums, real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals, and a choice selection of classic drum machine and electronic percussion sounds that have fueled the biggest hit records.

Discerning ears will notice that each sound is actually a series of different samples; multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre, not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation™, an Alesis exclusive. You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. For example, a hi-hat’s sound depends on a number of factors: how open or closed the pedal is, how hard it is struck, and other variables resulting in 40 different sounds – plus foot chick and heel splash.

The DM10 module not only has a breathtaking collection of sounds on-board, it is also the world's first drum-sound module that enables you to load new sound sets via USB connection from your computer. This means that your sounds will always stay fresh, current and cutting edge.

You can also use the DM10 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface for performing and tracking with software drum modules such as BFD, Toontrack and Reason, among others. For practice, you can play along with the tracks in the DM10’s internal sequencer, mix in an iPod or other MP3 player and play along.

The DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, perfect for creating custom configurations. The DM10’s top-panel mixer gives you easy access to creating custom mixes.

REALHEAD DRUM PADS
The DM10 Studio Kit features Alesis’ acoustic-feeling RealHead pads in 10" and 8" sizes. The dual-zone pads feature real mylar drumheads and real triple-flanged counterhoops for the feel you demand. The snare and tom pads are dual zone, enabling you to perform rimshots, rim clicks or assign other sounds such as wind chimes, cymbals, gongs and cowbells on the tom rims.

RealHead snare and tom pads mount on standard 10.5mm L-rods with low-slip, knurled mounting surfaces.

You can use virtually any single or double kick pedal with the RealHead Kick Pad, or split the DM10's kick input with a Y-cable and connect an optional second kick pad for the pedal feel you prefer.

DMPAD CYMBALS
The DM10 Studio Kit includes a set of four low-noise DMPad Cymbals. The kit includes a DMPad Hi-Hat Cymbal, two DMPad Crash Cymbals, and a triple-zone DMPad Ride Cymbal. DMPad Cymbals provide a rubberized playing surface for a great balance between natural cymbal feel and low stick-on-pad sound. The Ride and one Crash cymbal feature large choke triggers on the undersides for accurate cymbal control. The DMPad Ride also features multi-zone triggering on the bell, face and edge. The DMPad Hi-Hat Cymbal and RealHat Pedal give you continuously variable control from wide open to tightly closed.

STEALTHRACK
The DM10 Studio Kit comes with an ergonomically curved, black aluminum StealthRack. The StealthRack is fully adjustable and large enough to easily accommodate adding on additional pads, yet takes up a fraction of the space of an acoustic kit so it's perfect for studios and rehearsal spaces. It employs standard 1 1/2" tubing for compatibility with virtually all drum manufacturers’ rack hardware.

Alesis DM10 Studio Electronic Drum Kit Key Features:

• 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 StealthRack
• 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
• Weight: 66 lbs.
• Packaging Dimensions: 22.4" (L) x 46.2" (W) x 12.6" (H)
• Assembled Dimensions: 5' x 5' x 5'

INCLUDES:

• (1) DM10 drum module
• (4) RealHead 8" Dual-Zone Drum Pads
• (1) RealHead 10" Dual-Zone Drum Pad
• (1) RealHead Kick Pad
• (1) DMPad 12" Hi-Hat Cymbal
• (2) DMPad 12" Crash Cymbals
• (1) DMPad 14" Ride Cymbal
• (1) StealthRack with mounting clamps and arms
• (1) RealHat Pedal continuously variable hi-hat control pedal
• (1) Set of interconnection cable