The respected DM5 module is the centerpiece of this great-feeling electronic drum set.

The Alesis DM5 Pro Kit is a high quality, low cost solution for a complete electronic drum set, with professional sound and familiar, comfortable playability. Featuring quick setup and easy portability, combined with the DM5' module's versatile sound selection, drummers can practice quietly with headphones or get as loud as they need on stage. Considering its portability and power, the DM5 electronic drum set functions equally well for recording or performing. Includes rack.

Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Set Features:

• Alesis Professional DM5 module containing 540 sounds and 21 programmable drum sets recorded in 48kHz, true stereo, with ambient effects in a single rack space module
• Dynamic Articulation feature allows drum sounds to change volume, tone, and pitch depending on how hard they're hit-just like real drums
• Ultra fast trigger to MIDI converter with 12 trigger inputs, 5 programmable parameters for each trigger
• 5-piece velocity-sensitive-pad drum kit-5 drum pads: snare, 3 toms, kick
• 3 cymbal pads: ride, crash and hi hat
• Professional-quality hardware with real drum shells, firm grip hardware mounts and heavy duty hi hat control pedal
• All sounds recorded in true stereo at 48 kHz with ambient effects
• Random sample feature brings new life to static tracks by realistically varying the sound of the drum as it is played
• All necessary interconnect cables included

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Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Set Specifications:

• 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 with defaults permanently stored in ROM
• MIDI Jacks: In, Out/Thru
• Headphone Jack: 1/4" TRS with variable gain
• Switchable Footswitch Jack: 1/4" 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: (WxHxD) 19" x 1-3/4" x 6"
• Weight: 4.5 lbs

Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Set

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Great for the cost!!!

Posted by Briguy from West Michigan on Oct 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 24 years, Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: From Jazz to Grind!!!

I've owned this kit now for about six months and as others have stated- For the money, This is a nice kit. It's no V-drum kit (I've owned one of those in the past), but it also only cost $499!!! I was disappointed in the heads being kinda loud for a E-kit, but they say you can change em' to mesh. I need to do that. Other than that, I can't complain. As far as durability, I see people trashing cymbal pads on almost every make of E-drum out there. Mine have held up just fine. Just don't beat the crap out of them. Every time I see broken E-cymbal pads, there is usually a young or untrained drummer sitting behind them that can't play without assaulting their kits! This is my second budget E-kit and both of mine have held up with normal wear and tear. As far as sound- I'll say average. The presets are mehhh. But with a little time spent going through the different sounds, I found a few combinations that I'm pretty happy with. Oh yeah....As another stated- The high-hat foot controller does in fact have a strange feel to it. After playing it for a while I've grown used to it (It almost feels like there is the slightest delay to it) and can use it just fine. Again- For the price, It's a great E-kit!!! Don't be scared away by the minor flaws unless you have the money to blow on a Roland V-drum kit or Hart kit!

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Meh..

Posted by shaitanslc on Sep 30, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist.

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I purchased this kit around a year ago and have played on it quite a bit since purchasing it. The rack is pretty small and it's very flimbsy. It does hold the triggers okay though...it doesn't allow for much configuration so you will be pretty cramped when playing it.

Sounds are garbage and outdated..there are hardly any usable sounds on the module and all snares sound like machine guns. Save and get a Roland TD-4...amazing sound.

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Young Drum

Posted by Young Drum from Hillsville, VA on Jun 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Alternative, Contemporary Christian

This set is an inexpensive way to get your start in electronic drumming. I haven't had the best experience in the world with these drums. They tend to fall apart. The hi-hat will swirl around when i play because of a missing set screw and all of the symbols busted from normal playing. You can buy this set now but five months down the road you'll have spent enough money on replacement parts to have purchased a nicer set.

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Great value kit

Posted by Ringo00 from Elk Grove, CA on Apr 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Semi-pro Drummer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Metal

I just bought this kit and I am really pleased with the whole package. After 17 years of drumming, I decided to buy an E-drum kit. This one is definitely not bad. The pads are responsive and sturdy. The plastic heads seem to hold up well. They are a little loud for an E-kit but they are not too loud for an apartment dweller. They sound like Remo practice pads. The DM5 module has been around forever and has more than stood the test of time. It also has enough room for pads that I can actually add a few more. The rack is sturdy and doesn't seem to transmit much vibration to other pads. The only complaint I have with the kit is the hi-hat pedal. It is sturdy enough, but you have to make very exaggerated foot movements to be sure the switch registers (i.e. all the way up or all the way down). Overall I am happy with my purchase. I do plan on switching the heads to mesh soon.

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Great drum kit for the price

Posted by cored18 from TX on Apr 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: All Kind

I Bought this drum kit online it came with everything except the snare cable. but didn't really matter it works good. the sounds that are good I have never had any trouble with this kit I even have some TD4 cymbals on it in it works pretty good with then. This kit is good for practicing or playing on stage.

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