Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals

by Alesis

Product Features

• Complete five-piece electronic drumset with SURGE cymbals: bass drum, snare drum, three toms, Hi-Hat, Crash, and dual-zone Ride
• DM5 sound module with 540 sounds, 21 programmable sets, and Dynamic Articulation(TM)
• Drum pads feature drum key-tunable eight-inch mylar drum heads for customizable feel
• Brass-alloy SURGE cymbals are real cymbals with built-in triggering for seriously acoustic feel
• Practice near-silently with headphones, or connect to a PA or powered speaker to rock out as loud as you want!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 45.5 x 48 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 68 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001G857U8
• Item model number: DM5 Pro Kit w/SURGE Cymbals
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,671 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Combining a complete high quality electronic drum kit with the classic Alesis DM5 drum module, this Alesis DM5 Pro drum kit package amps up the professional playability with the inclusion of three premium-quality SURGE electronic cymbals--a 12-inch hi-hat, 13-inch crash, and 16-inch dual-zone. Delivering crisp, accurate response with remarkable realism, the SURGE cymbals feature a custom brass-alloy with a special, clear dampening layer to merge the look and feel of real cymbals with the flexibility of electronic cymbals. This pro electronic drum set also includes a dual-zone snare, kick, three toms, and heavy-duty hi-hat foot pedal. Complete with a headphone output, this DM5 package enables players of all skill levels to practice quietly or take to the stage with confidence.

A classic drum-sound module for drummers, programmers, and producers, the Alesis DM5 18-bit drum module contains 540 stereo, 18-bit drum sounds that can be assigned to any of the 21 programmable drumsets. And 12 trigger inputs enable DM5 to be used with all Alesis drum and cymbal pads, SURGE Cymbals, and the triggering devices from most other major manufacturers.

The Alesis DM5 drum module (see also a larger schematic of front controls and rear ports.

This drum module also has full MIDI I/O so it can be used as a sound source for composing, programming, and sequencing with a wide variety of controllers including keyboards, pad triggers, MPCs, and more. Built-in Alesis studio effects including reverb and ambiance ensure that you can send a complete, finished sound to the PA, recording system, and your headphones with no additional processing. And the DMF offers Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation technology, which modifies sample sounds so they change as you play them.

Combine the DM5 with this 5-piece pro drum kit and SURGE cymbals for maximum versatility (see larger image).

Key Features

• 5-piece velocity sensitive pad drum kit, includes dual-zone snare, kick, 3 toms, and ride, crash and hi-hat cymbal pads as well as hi-hat foot pedal
• 540 drum, percussion, and cymbal sounds
• Dynamic Articulation modulates tone and pitch of sounds for realism
• Stereo samples with reverb and ambiance
• Seven-position, user programmable panning
• 128 dynamic levels via MIDI or trigger inputs
• 21 drumset-memory locations with defaults stored permanently
• Single rack space module
• Kick pedal included
• Natural movement motion cymbals and hi-hat controller pedal for realistic open/close control

Dynamic Articulation
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.

This results in sounds that respond accurately not only to dynamic changes, but also with the appropriate timbral and color changes you'd expect from their acoustic counterparts. 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. The Random Sample feature also ensures you don't get the same sound twice for further creative realism.

Specifications

DM5 Module Audio Outputs: 4 (2 stereo pairs) Trigger Input Jacks: 12 (each with 5 user adjustable trigger parameters) DAC Bit Resolution: 18 Sample Rate: 48kHz Sounds: Over 500; includes stereo samples with reverb, ambience and dynamic articulation Polyphony: 16 voice Panning: 7 position, user programmable Velocity Response: 127 levels of loudness via MIDI or trigger inputs Kits: 21 Memory locations w/defaults permanently stored in ROM MIDI Jacks: In, Out/Thru Headphone Jack: 1/4-inch TRS w/variable gain Switchable Footswitch Jack: 1/4-inch jack can be assigned to hi-hat or program advance mode Tuning Scheme: Coarse (chromatic) and Fine (cents) Data Input: Data knob, front panel keypad (sound auditioning via velocity sensitive Preview button on front panel) Expanded Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone and pitch Power: 9 VAC external transformer, UL and CSA approved Dimensions: 19 x 1.75 x 6 inches (WxHxD) Weight: 4.5 pounds

Electronic Drum Kit DM5 sound module with rack mount Dual-zone snare pad Three tom pads Bass drum pad with tower and mount for single or double pedal (pedal not included) Hi-hat pedal Metal drum rack with standard 1-1/2-inch tubing Complete set of firm-grip hardware mounts and cables SURGE 12-inch Hi-Hat cymbal SURGE 13-inch Crash cymbal SURGE 16-inch Dual-Zone Ride cymbal Complete set of connection cables Drum key

Product Description

Our flagship electronic drumset features the legendary sounds of the DM5 drum module. The rack-mounted, programmable sound module contains 540 percussion sounds and 21 pre-programmed drum/percussion sets and features Dynamic Articulation™, which ensures that sounds respond with natural dynamics and timbre-changes for the most realistic and accurate sonic response. DM5 Pro Kit's acoustic-feeling drum pads are built around standard eight-inch mylar drum heads and acoustic-dampening foam for quiet response. When they wear out, you can replace the heads with any model you choose from any manufacturer. The heads are tunable with a standard drum key for adjustable tension and feel. The triple-flanged counterhoops are covered in a sound-reducing rubber sleeve, which further cuts acoustic noise. SURGE Hi-Hat, Crash, and Ride cymbals are the only serious choice in cymbals for triggering electronics. Based around a true brass-alloy cymbal and coated with a clear sound-dampening layer, SURGE cymbals feel like acoustic cymbals because they share the same pedigree. DM5 Pro Kit with SURGE Cymbals has a unique combination of superb sounds, fresh feel, and terrific touch.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Kit, October 20, 2008

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PAF "Jalopedro" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals (Electronics)

Just got this kit (from another seller, but wanted to give feedback here).

I'm not an experienced drummer, and this is my first e-drum, purchased for my 13yr old son. But I like to think I know something about music, audio, and electronics. With that intro I hereby declare, this kit looks great and it rocks !

The beauty of e-drums is they take up less space, and can be played with headphones at significantly lower noise. And with this kit you can play and customize 20 different drum kits, in one kit.

The sampled drums sound very realistic, and there is an incredible selection of over 500 sounds. The drum & Cymbal triggers pickup consistently, but sometimes miss on a soft hit - But the DM5 has adjustments for that and we have only begun customizing and tweeking it. It has alot of "Pro" features and is very customizable for a kit priced closer to entry-level. I thought I might replace the mylar heads with mesh heads, but the black mylars look good and are pretty quiet. The DM5 has 2 extra trigger inputs and we may connect two additional triggers such as the Remo practice pads that we electified per instructions found on the web.

Granted, this is not a Roland TD20, but it doesn't cost anything near that, and seems to offer alot more than the Roland V-Drum Lite for the same price. The quality of the hardware is more than I expected - nice 1.5" anodized alum tube frame, solid metal (brass?) cymbals, well-built DM5 controller & cables. Time will tell how well it holds up - how many sensitive electronic products are designed to be beaten with a stick ?

Aside from some flaws in the assembly instructions - the instructions are mis-labelled regarding the Dual-Zone inputs, and it would have been nice if they gave more guidance/pointers on assembling the frame - I put it together in about one hour.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great price, great kit, June 10, 2009

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E. Stafford "eds" (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews
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I've been thrilled with the quality of the set and the sounds. There are only 20 kits, but each has got really good sounds. Note, you have to purchase separately a bass pedal and this is something you don't want to skimp on. I've run the kit now through a full PA and it sounds as good as when we've mic'ed a full kit. I bought it just to practice and build me chops. I found the cymbals sensitivity needed a bit of tweaking because they were accidentally firing when I hit the toms, but other than that I've not had to do much adjustment. For the price, I'd highly recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, February 10, 2010

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Berduche (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals (Electronics)

Alesis DM5 Pro Kit it is one of the best purchase of the year for us. It is my son Christmas present and he loves it . Professionally built with excellent sound system. If you have professionalism in mind without the aggravation of the loud noise or if you simply want to have the option, this is the item for you.