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Combining the classic Alesis DM5 drum module and a self-contained 4-piece electronic drum set, this package is a great choice as a high quality, entry-level solution for your electronic drumming needs. It includes five responsive playing pads (one which serves as the hi-hat in conjunction with an included foot controller), two natural motion cymbal pads, a kick pedal, tubular support rack, and all essential interconnection cables. 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 4-piece drum set for maximum versatility. |
Key Features
- 4-piece velocity sensitive pad drum kit, includes snare, two tomes, kick, ride, crash and hi-hat cymbals
- 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
- Pad trigger
- Cymbal trigger
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
- Inputs: (12) 1/4-inch (each with 5 user adjustable trigger parameters)
- Outputs: Two 1/4-inch stereo pairs
- Headphone: 1/4-inch TRS with variable gain
- MIDI: In, Out/Thru
- 18-bit sample resolution
- 48kHz Sample rate
- Footswitch: 1/4-inch, assignable to hi-hat control or program advance
- 16-voice polyphony
- Panning: 7 position, user programmable
- Kits: 21 Memory locations w/defaults permanently stored in ROM
- 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: 9V AC external transformer, UL and CSA approved
- Dimensions: 19 x 1.75 x 6 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
| Electronic Drum Kit
- 5- Single Zone pad triggers
- 2- Single Zone cymbal triggers
- 1- Hi Hat Pedal
- 1- Kick Pedal
- Stand and mounting hardware
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Product Description
The Alesis DM5 Kit is a high quality, entry-level solution for a complete electronic drum kit, with professional sound and familiar, comfortable playability. The DM5 Kit features quick setup and easy portability, combined with a versatile library of percussion sounds. Drummers can practice quietly with headphones or get as loud as they need on–stage by connecting to an amplifier. The DM5 functions equally well for recording or performing, delivering the portability you want and the power you need. Expand your kit: Single drum and cymbal pads available separately.
