Alesis Strike Amp 8 Review

Today I'm reviewing the Alesis Strike Amp 8. This is their newest and cheapest drum amp. But is it any good?
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[@gregeesturn1]

Not only does he know his content extremely well but his delivery is spot on, ... a finely tuned balance between accurate information and entertaining performance. This cat is the "Rick Beato" of the his genre. Well done as I look forward to your next video!

[@nakleh]

I have to say, I'm so happy I found this channel. I've been a guitarist for 35 years, and am treating myself to my first electronic drum kit for my 50th birthday- you have answered SO many questions I've had during this process, so thank you!!

[@martysmith4611]

I bought one of these 8 months ago predominantly as a monitor speaker on stage and have been very satisfied every time on stage. Clean, clear and plenty of give. I also use it as a speaker at home and plug my phone in directly and super happy with it's performance. Going to get another I reckon.

[@TheSakristanas14]

I connect my phone xlr to headphone it doesnt works fine for my speaker

[@StantonDJJoker]

I was waiting for this rev. Nice

[@curtthechameleon]

I just bought this. Can't wait to try it.

[@EddieSuri]

How do you like it?

[@curtthechameleon]

@@EddieSuri I like it. My only problem is mixing the auxiliary input sound to my drums. Drums seem to be louder even with the eq turned down.

[@EddieSuri]

@@curtthechameleon gotcha i just got one for my yamaha e kit. Hoping it doesn’t disappoint

[@ianmuessig]

Awesome, thanks! I am considering one of these as a small practice amp and to use as a personal monitor on stage.

[@allancarter3930]

I have 2 of these and use them as monitors even outside and surprised myself how well they did.

[@tomerbaz6954]

Very good review but I wish you also added some sound samples to let us hear how it sounds not just tell us how it sounds.

[@diesw5519]

Great review again. Would be nice to see a comparison between the alesis strike amp 12 mk2 and roland pm-100

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Nice review Justin! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@Marcink126]

Haha, I have headrush FRFR108 and it looks identical at any detail. Also specs are mostly the same. ALTO TS308 is also almost identical. One is for drums one for guitar and another for vocals/music. It looks like some chineese company is just doing some general purpose speakers and everybody puts its labels and calls it "oo it is specialized for drums" :D

[@mimicry88]

I'd recommend used market on QSC or JBL PA speakers

[@stevec7435]

Im tossing up between those two and Mackie Thumps

[@ebazaez]

@@stevec7435 bro, i got the Mackie studio monitors bluetooth and sounds incredible

[@danieldekel8268]

Very nice review. alesis strike 8 or roland pm100?

[@hvhvgitaar]

Thanks for another good review. Wonder how this compares to the Laney Drumhub...

[@ducruix6685]

These speakers are the alto ts308, they always have trouble as the tweeters go very easy, and replacing them is not cheap. Not recommended

[@mfsmfs63]

@@BORED-DRUMMER my PM100 tweeter just went out too. That entire amp is nothing but a toy. I'm upgrading to a Behringer EP1500 amp driving a Yamaha A15 monitor.

[@ratmanofficial]

Could you connect these to maybe a computer for programmed drums? I’m trying to get that good drum sound with my programmed drums

[@jmackinjersey1]

Question, do you really need two? Also, is there a difference between a monitor and an amplifier? I typically see monitors with lower wattage, like 20/25/50 etc, and amplifiers advertised in the 1200, 1500, 2000 etc.

[@imthatguyhere]

A bit late but you are likely seeing RMS with the monitors, and peak wattage with the amps. RMS is more important.

[@sherwinS_13]

which would you get, this amp or the Roland PM-100 ?

[@joe_w_2895]

If I plug my phone into my drum module using these speakers will it play my music from my phone through these speakers as well as drums?

[@bogotta]

0:45 So...you have to send the amp back to Alesis? Seems odd they would not just give you the product in return for a review.

[@84jdgregory]

A lot of companies use the same units for all the different reviewers. Found that out watching one of the Tech channels.

[@dinospumoni5611]

They get free marketing, he gets free content. Nothing odd about that.

[@bogotta]

@@dinospumoni5611 He had to work for the content so hope he got paid.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

I went to a shop to check out an electronic kit. (still a total beginner with next week my first lesson). I plan to play it mainly with headphones, but in the shop they had it setup with a single speaker. Based on the position (on the righ), it was very weird as if you hit something on the left, you hear it on the right. Wouldn't it make more sense to always have 2 speakers? I plan to have speakers besides of playing with headphones as it might be nice once and a while.

[@GohChengGek]

14:22 Is the Alesis strike 8 amp considered faulty if the Signal light is not lighting up although everything is switched on to the max already...any advice please, thank you!

[@Cen0byte]

Great review. Do you know if i can connect my usb dac which has XLR outputs (L+R) to the srtike amp with 2 seperate xlr cables to those 2 inputs?

[@deigonz]

Justin! Was that an Adam Neely B A S S reference at 04:00? 😂😂😂

[@boynamedlen]

I've been looking into drum amps/pa speakers for a while now and can't seem to make an informed decision. I play mostly with headphones but sometimes I want to play out loud. The main contender right now is a JBL Eon 612 or 615 (would make for a killer bluetooth speaker as a bonus), but I worry that it would be way too loud for home use. I just need it for practice, not for the stage or big performances. I've been suggested to get a pair of studio monitors because they're much more directional and thus much less likely to upset the neighbors. What are your thoughts on this?

[@SLEEP8201-3DW]

I have this amp and it cones on but no sound can someone help

[@MrGaxar]

Please review the alesis crimson 2 special edition. Looks amazing value for money

[@MrGaxar]

@Rivers Gozoom cheers mate. I think my mind is pretty made up to get one in the next couple months. Just looks too good value. Glad your comments seem to reflect this.

[@SeGin_]

Bought mine yesterday and I have a lil problem... When striking toms (for example the United Heavy kit in Addictive Drums 3) the 8 inch woofer is absolutely sweating and making uncanny sounds and the port is chuffing. The static noise when nothing is plugged in is also apparent, is that normal?

[@stevegardner8365]

Hi Justin. I was thinking of getting two of the strike 12’s to hook up to a Roland TD-20. What cables would you suggest as I’m not 100% sure? Thanks for the video 👍

[@Coolkidlyrics1416]

Am I the only one here using the computer speakers for my edrum? (roland td7)

[@acward2007]

I nearly went down that route as wanted satellite speakers and a sub. I chose studio 2-way active monitors with 5 1/4” woofers. Did the job for me but do know that a PC speaker set up can be good also for a small room.

[@zeroalcohol]

How would you pair a subwoofer with an amplifier on a DTX400 module?

[@walidgouda7161]

This one or bose 1 pro system for roland drums

[@baylonDj-entertainment]

Work for dj monitor

[@Cubing_Burger]

Hey Justin! I have an alesis surge drum kit, and I want to buy a not to expensive amp for it, but I have absolutely no idea what to look for in amps. Could you help me with this?

[@tkelly830]

Justin, what chords will I need to connect the module to amp? I have a TD17 and just ordered this. Also, I want to play to music from my phone.

[@Reversoul]

You don't plug a chord into it, a chord is a melody. You connect a 1/4 trs cable.

[@andrewtrader400]

3 years later they put eq and blue tooth

[@emmalfal]

On Amazon right now, this speaker starts at $450. Must be a stock shortage right now.

[@reekinhavok420]

Hes talking about Ebay I just looked they are there for 214 brand new the 8s

[@emmalfal]

@@reekinhavok420 Nice. Thanks.

[@lightosphere1449]

Bro really sounded like a Radio Host when he said BASS 4:00

[@sogsog6321]

Is drum cables included in the box?

[@fayrinkle6026]

No, just power cord.

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

Can someone tell me what cord I need to hook this amp up to my command mesh?

[@youverndit1324]

you would use an instrument cable with 1/4 inch male TS jacks on each end. Plug one end into one of the 1/4 inch inputs on the back on the amp and plug the other end into the left (mono) output on the back of the drum module.

[@IIIxwaveIII]

Can u do a crimson II special edition review?

[@quetrophenia4281]

Question about the SPD one you tried a few years back but do you know how to configure it into a V drum? I’m new to the whole technological part of adding triggers and stuff. But when I attach the SPD: One percussion to my TD-17KVX module it only registers as a single pad and I’m not able to change the sound from the SPD: One itself with the dials.

[@danfranks8093]

Maybe we could have heard it?

[@kisnerhatej]

if we heard it, it wouldn't do any good. Because we aren't there in real life, we would be hearing what the microphone would be hearing, so there is no point because a microphone is no where as good as the human ear, and it wouldn't do the speaker justice.

[@victorhugoarq938]

4:00 BASS

[@denohmwas]

can I plugin a bass guitar on this?

[@Joker4769]

My guess is that you could. But, a drum amp would not only need to provide deep bass, but also highs for cymbals. I’m no expert, but I think you’d be wasting some of the features like never using higher frequencies. Just my .02…like I said. I’m no expert…

[@davidfernandez3197]

I’m thinking of either buying the Simmons DA2108 or the Alesis strike amp 8. I’m leaning more towards the Simmons amp because of the Bluetooth feature and eq controls. But im not sure if the alesis would be better because it has more of watts. I’m not looking for a very loud amp, just one that that sounds good and has nice controls.

[@65Drums]

I like the Simmons more, but it's up to you

[@ashtonfitzgerald1445]

Yooo Justin

[@Deefoz]

This is exactly the same as the head rush speakers.

[@Slavetskiy]

I have Alto TS 308 and it's exactly same. Just marketing

[@brucegarethgeorge]

The dsp is different and there are no mic level input. Both are only line level.

[@squidskunk]

amazon sells PA speakers with multiple inputs, bluetooth ,EQ adjustments,remote control,12"-15" woofer 600+ watts for $150-250 each....why would someone purchase this over priced under performing toy..?

[@jayman9388]

any particular ones you got in mind

[@bentleyinn]

@@squidskunk This looks like a great deal, I will be buying edrums and monitors this winter and these are my number one choice right now.

[@jayman9388]

@@squidskunk I appreciate the links bro! I figured I can’t go wrong with two of the 8 in ones with one being outputed by the left stereo and right one from the drum module. Good looks man! This is a steal!!

[@ebazaez]

@@jayman9388 mackie cr5 xbt or mackie cr8 xbt, incredible sound

[@johnallen9935]

Has anyone tried using a mic into this amp, terrible sound. Also Seriously doubt the claim of 2000watts.

[@timothyandrews5975]

It's just the power supply. Speaker itself is rated 800w continuous, almost all of them are these days. You wanna avoid watts and look into dB ratings, where the amp 12 is around 130db(super loud). The 2000w is basically just that much more headroom.

[@nicrawlinson9278]

2:58 - That's what she said

[@rasamerlock4042]

like #420 :)

[@homogeniusconsciencehybrid307]

La traduction est nul et trop rapide !!! C'est incompréhensible ! Merde

[@joe_w_2895]

If I plug my phone into my drum module using these speakers will it play my music from my phone through these speakers as well as drums?