Alesis Crimson II SE electronic drums unboxing & playing

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➡️ Join us, as we set up and test drive the Crimson II electronic drumkit, including unboxing and testing out some internal kits. What's your verdict? Tell us in the comments!
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[@michaelday6987]

Someone asked me who my favorite drummer is. I asked them if they have ever watched an unboxing video from Drumtec on KZbin.

[@drumtecTV]

:-D Thank you Michael, that's nice to hear!

[@marblemolly2454]

I think this sounds insanely good for 800 pounds. When a great drummer is putting it through its paces with intricate stuff and it is responding intricately, what more can you ask for?

[@TKbeatwerk]

Proof that it’s not the gear that matters it’s the drummer

[@camilotarazona0801]

Is this a bad gear then ... Cause im doing some resource and i'm planning to buy this one (it's my first drumm set )

[@TKbeatwerk]

@@camilotarazona0801 it’s still good for a first go, but in the long run You’ll eventually upgrade it, but still good for a beginner I just don’t like how this thing sounds

[@FLmetalhead]

I just got this kit for my birthday from a friend! What a good friend right?! He even got me headphones, roc-n-soc seat, and pearl double pedals.

[@drumtecTV]

Great, happy drumming!

[@moresnare]

freeeeedooooooom!!!

[@JeremyReyneke]

I need a friend like that😂😂

[@FLmetalhead]

@@JeremyReyneke I couldn’t believe he got all that for me

[@alfredocesarano757]

I am a fond player of acoustic drum and have always looked down on electronic drum but I am reviewing my opinion about e-drums. This one sounds insanely good. Love it

[@hansamluk]

Edrums plenty of tones to choose..😅

[@Tutku35]

Landed on this one and this is gonna be my first edrum kit. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you! Please also check out the drum-tec Sound Editions for the Alesis Crimson II SE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnMpHmid96VmMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7UnZ-qn9ecbtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmbdqyLeq6SsM0 You can find all of them over here: www.drum-tec.com/modules/drum-tec-sound-editions?p=3 Kind regards!

[@Poeme340]

Fantastic drumming, as usual-the intricate fills are dazzling.👍👍

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Mark! You can find more drumming/music on my personal channel too if you like: kzbin.info Kind regards!

[@ianmuessig]

I binge watch all your videos frequently when bored at work. Great content and great playing!!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Ian, that's great to hear! Have you checked out my personal channel digitaldrumming here on YT yet? There's some more videos for binge watching ;-D Kind regards!

[@ianmuessig]

@@drumtecTV Awesome, I will check that out today!

[@adamecomp]

I have the Alesis Command X. The module is almost the same. I really enjoy playing it and it sounds good in my studio, truly. I control Addictive Drums II with it as well and honesty, I don't mind practicing the Alesis with the included sounds. Of course, I make my own user kits to suite my tastes. Thanks for the great Demo of the Crimson II.

[@demonicsweaters]

It doesn't sound great, but somehow I still like it. It's got a kinda cool synthetic vibe. Killer playing as usual Ralf.

[@drumtecTV]

Thanks dude! :)

[@clips1071]

How doesn’t it sound great lmao you’re off something

[@superblindeye1]

I actually like the physicality of the kit, but the sounds are just okay. I prefer the sounds of Yamaha or Efnote a bit more. Thanks for the demo.

[@chris00gcg]

I just bought this drumset off a impulse lol I don’t think I’ll regret it

[@richmorellimusic8786]

Me too! 🥁

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Chris, enjoy the kit & happy drumming! Have you checked out the available drum-tec Sound Editions for the kit yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmbdqyLeq6SsM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnMpHmid96VmMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7UnZ-qn9ecbtk You'll find all of the here: www.drum-tec.com/sound-editions?p=1&o=2&n=12&f=737 Please feel free to get in touch through [e-mail] for further questions if you like. Kind regards!

[@okjames2954]

1991 - This kit is amazing...check these sounds! 2021 - Lol, for real? $1,000? (But you can run VSTs affordably...) Blah, next....

[@mikezisk5009]

Good drummers can make anything sound great! Awesome job! I’ve always been a Roland guy. Thoughts?

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Mike! :)

[@maximusheronimus23980]

as always again a splendid demo ! i really would consider this kit ! and it sounds more than good,

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Maximus! :)

[@TheBigCarp321]

As a new player, this set is cool albeit I couldn't play day 1 because I didn't realize the one set I chose to buy didn't come with a kick pedal :(

[@jameschestybond7067]

yea that is a blundering oversight and now that you have confirmed it, it helps me to rule out purchasing this.

[@fabianernestopacheco]

Beautiful Kit!!! Great drummer!!!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Fabian! :)

[@leemurray1164]

Effortless groove. Great drummer

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Lee! You can find more drumming/music & sound demo videos over at my private channel digitaldrumming too if you like: kzbin.info Kind regards!

[@joanrubiojulio166]

It would be cool if you add a silent sesión of the set on the unboxings

[@Jaynth]

Ralf GREAT PLAYING! You are one of my favorite drummers...... maybe even my favorite ;)

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you so much! :)

[@TheBengineerTV]

I got this kit today and I’m loving it. Great sounds (90power) is my favorite kit. Only complaint is the hit hat dynamics sensitivity is not very good. Doesn’t matter how hard or soft you hit it, the same sound comes out at the same level of volume :/. Still love it though

[@EMMANUEL-wu3xj]

Me thinking : I am the best drummer Sees him Me : master Ralph plz teach me 🙏🙏 😂

[@drumtecTV]

:-D thank you very much!

[@helterskelterband62]

Only think I hate about these kits is there's no velocity alternation. Each hit sounds exactly the same and could well have a pre programmes randomiser for slight variations in tone/velocity l ect

[@pcpanikMusik]

It looks and sounds very similar to the Thomann Millenium MPS-850. Except for the red stripe. The Millenium doesn’t have a 12 "snare, but only a 10" snare, but it comes with a fully-fledged hi-hat machine. I dare to say that the Alesis comes from the same factory that also produces the MPS drum kits for Thomann. Only that the Millenium are much cheaper. In any case, the sounds sound exactly like the MPS-850, which I bought after a first try with an Alesis Command Kit.

[@Fucklesticks]

Yeah i was looking to buy this kit but then i learned that it's mostly Medeli stuff that breaks after a couple of months so i went with a Yamaha

[@pcpanikMusik]

@@Fucklesticks mine did not break. Works fine for near two years without anything to complain about.

[@terrysaxmusic]

Nice kits.

[@matthewc2810]

I really appreciated this video. I actually purched the set today for $300 off. I'd like to ask if there's videos you recommend on how to use the sets settings/sounds? This is my first electronic set, so it's a bit overwhelming. Thanks!

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Matthew, thanks glad to hear that! You might check out our Sound Editions for the Alesis Crimson II SE if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnMpHmid96VmMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7UnZ-qn9ecbtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmbdqyLeq6SsM0 They are available over here: drumt.ec/crimson-II-kits Kind regards!

[@lincolnmmitchell]

Ralph could play on the boxes and sound great. Good video though. I have these and love them!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much Lincoln, that would possibly give the unboxing intro a whole new quality :-D

[@tillbrandt6617]

Ich schaue Amal nach Corona bei euch im laden vorbei.

[@tomjones2348]

Very cool demo!!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Tom... Jones??? 😄

[@tomjones2348]

I don't use my real name as it's very identifiable. By the way, I see that snare moving around even though it sits on it's own stand. Why is that? Thanks. @@drumtecTV

[@paulmiller8367]

Sweet swinging and hitting the skins there drummer love the sound coming from that kit was going to buy that same kit but needed to save a few bucks so I have went with the Alesis surge bundle with the amp thinking about upgrading the module too the command module if possible? Ty for posting

[@danmac9423]

As dumb as this may sound, I was thinking of getting this kit (my first electronic kit after years of acoustic) but my drawback was “does the rack allow the ride to sit low”? Glad to see someone set it up different than the other videos flooding KZbin. Thanks for the video

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Dan, glad I could help! :)

[@firmans12]

Awesome playing man. I'm planning to buy an electric drum all my life have played acoustic drums. The real question is how bad it is that if your electric drum broken? Is it common? Or the repair price is high? Thanks

[@janjensen3220]

Usually the components last a very long time, but since they are mounted to a rack, they can be exchanged individually. The most expensive part would be the module. Also the modules function alike, it should also be possible to substitute individual parts of the set with different components. Also, unlike real drums however, there isn't really a big wear of the components. They tend to last forever, especially if you dont move it around all the time, and plug the stuff in and out thousands of times

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Great video!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you John!

[@andispensable]

sold! I'm buyin' lol

[@michaelanderson2881]

Except for the machine gunning, the first kit sounded good. But the overall set doesn't look like it's much fun to play.

[@matthewc2810]

Not familiar with electric drums, so I'd like to know if you can tune this to the sound of your liking or is it all preset? I enjoy playing mostly 90s alternative from AT the drive-in, nofx, deftones, ect. Unfortunately I'm moving into a condo so acoustics are a no go. This set seems decent and the price does too. I just don't know enough to make the kit sound the way you want it to. Thanks!

[@JonLaTonaBass]

Tough to tell in the video, but does the hi hat pedal allow for partially closed sounding hi hat? Most electronic kits won’t do that. Thanks for the demo!

[@HLDrums]

I have the same kit, the sounds SUCK big time. But it's a good value for money if using with a VST.

[@galgogergo]

it's not that bad imho, but definitely a cheap set nevertheless

[@PzayyTv]

Does it come with pedals bro

[@raku5219]

This looks like a great kit! How would this stack-up next to the DM10 Mk2 kit or a a Simmons SD1200 Expanded kit -- for anyone with experience? Thanks!

[@anakbaliti]

Niceeee

[@TheBengineerTV]

Why are you so good at drums to the point where it’s terrifying 😭

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much 😄 it's all about practice & routine, and I've been working as a professional drummer for quite some years now. You can find more videos & info on my channel digitaldrumming too if you like: www.youtube.com/@digitaldrumming Kind regards!

[@aloneinacrowd1]

Great drumming. The alesis crimson 2 se looks great and has a decent price tag however the sounds are terrible. My question is how does it feel? does it trigger well?

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much! Well there are other kit options which play/trigger significantly better, but you also have to consider the low price. :) Kind regards!

[@benfmeredith]

@@drumtecTV Any insight as to which kits trigger better? I have a crimson 2 SE and have been thinking of returning/upgrading. It's just a little off. Wondering if kits like the Rolands 17 and 27 are significant improvements - or only slightly better for a higher price tag. I haven't been able to try all of them out so it's hard to know.

[@benfmeredith]

Adding - My main gripe is the cymbals. They just behave so strangely. And I've messed with the settings a lot. Also love your channel!!

[@drumtecTV]

@@benfmeredith The Roland kits are on a completely different level than the Crimson :) kind regards!

[@Dmsevertube]

Hello from Ukraine! Great video that helped me choose electronic drums! But I have such a problem: when I press the pedal to play a closed hat, not one sound (tss) is played, but two (tss-tss), one after the other. Not every pedal stroke, but often. Moreover, this happens more often if I press the pedal more slowly. This adds "dirt" to the sound. Such a "double actuation" of the trigger. I know it happens with electronic drums. The instructions for Yamaha even have a section on how such a problem can be eliminated. But in ALESIS CRIMSON II SE there are no such items in the menu. I went to a service center, a representative and I connected my pedal to the same kit - the same effect. Moreover, this is observed even on the COMMAND MESH KIT (younger). For a change, they put my pedal on COMMAND and a pedal from COMMAND on CRIMSON II - double action always jumps. So this is some kind of general software glitch? Do you faced such a glitch and how can you fix it?

[@ballsdynamite]

1:35 you're welcome

[@glenbarrett8299]

daaaamn, that kit looks sexeh! i’m thinking about getting the DM10 MKII Pro, have you had any experience with that kit by any chance?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Glen, unfortunately I don't have any first hand experiences with the kit. You might check out the NUX DM-7Xe as a nice alternative, it offers better triggering & sounds than the Crimson for sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXaoeKJ_jLV9bJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn3ReJxnnqiebLc You'll find the kit over here: www.drum-tec.com/nux-dm-7xe-e-drum-set?number=1009766 Feel free to get in touch through [e-mail] for further assistance if you like. Kind regards!

[@PedroSalesJrAP]

Even with Ralf's amazing playing, this kit doesn't hide its cheapness

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Pedro, I did my best ;-D

[@OutnBacker]

S with all the kits I'ver been looking at, I have a question: Can the ride cymbal be tuned to sound like the massive rock rides of the 1970's. Especially the Zildjian Heavy Ping (think: early Carmine Appice and many others.) I'm looking for a ride sound that does not have the swell and decay of the mediums that are so prevalent today. The ping should cut through everything like the triangle at the back of an orchestra and not be swallowed by the cymbal' s secondary resonance.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

What is the difference between this crimson 2 or the command x I'm trying to decided which to buy

[@agustinbaptista9170]

is it or me or swelling on the cymbals is not very smooth? I'm looking for an electric kit for worship music and swelling is a bit overused

[@Greysoss_games]

Does this come with a bass drum pedal??

[@RVADrummer]

Ralf can make a set of sardine cans sound like a DW kit!!!! Nice vid, tho!!!!!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you so much Anthony :-D you can find more drumming/music on my personal channel digitaldrumming if you like. Kind regards!

[@RVADrummer]

@@drumtecTV .... I will most certainly have a look! Keep those fantastic videos coming and thanks for the like and the reply.

[@fxzey2348]

Hello I have a question I just bought an Alesis Crimson 2, how do you do that thing where you touch the cymbals the cymbal sounds stops, because I cant do it on my sadly

[@atlantic_love]

If I had this in an apartment how loud would it be? I can not have neighbors complaining about noises from drums.

[@heavyasaheavything3149]

i'm looking to pick up either this or the ATV EXS - 2 in the next few weeks. i will be running it through VST (GGD) so not too fussed with the onboard. i know there has been a lot of issues with Alesis and build quality but this comes with an additional crash and hi hat stand compared to the atv and unfortunatly i cant stretch my budget any further. my question is, is the triggering and feel on this similar to the ATV?

[@drumtecTV]

Have you considered the Roland TD-07KV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn_deYWeZt-Ama8 Roland/ATV build quality & triggering/playability will be much better. You can also get a custom kit configuration from drum-tec if you like. Kind regards!

[@pigsfromagun4050]

Id just love to know is this kit good was thinking of buying.like will it last yrs? My head is rattled looking at electric kits when i land on one i hear bad stories about them 😮i was gonna for the for the alesis dm 10 mrk11 pro would you recommend cheers .

[@davidocana-garcia1728]

Macht ihr auch Yamaha Videos in naher Zukunft, oder nur Mesh Head Hersteller ? LG David

[@drumtecTV]

Hey David, we'll be releasing some Yamaha demos too some time soon :) kind regards!

[@TonyDiaz.]

I cannot believe how this e-kit, with the Command module, sounds better than the Alesis DM10 MKII Pro module; unless all the video demos are responsible for that module sounding terrible.

[@windsofwinds]

I recently bought my Crimson II but not satisfied with its loaded sounds. Is there a way I can load BFD sounds to Crimson II module without making it as a slaves, coz slaving it sometimes has delays.

[@user-fs2xl4id5o]

Hihat is a problem as on every e kit but the sounds altogether very fine

[@joecoustic8487]

Is this version supported double pedal?, please

[@carlsonsintai8570]

hello...during MCO...all shop just doing sell online...that means i cant try it before buying...just want to know if the sensitivity is good? just bought chip one...and the drum worst...i think to buy this but i scared same things happen again..advice pls

[@carlsonsintai8570]

my new one double trigger kick bass...cant do anything

[@531_.3]

I'm planning to get this and my only concern is the bass drum pedal. It's not included and I'm tight on budget can anyone recommend me a bass drum pedal for it?

[@drumtecTV]

You can use any bass drum pedal with it. You could for example check out the Pearl P-530 in our store, or the drum-tec Elementary Series pedals.

[@merlinsmusic]

Does the drum only have those sounds (kits)?Or does he have more? I'm interested to buy one

[@drumtecTV]

There's more kits on the module for sure :) You can find thekit over here: www.drum-tec.com/alesis-crimson-ii-se-special-edition We ship interntaionally. Kind regards!

[@sachirusithum9276]

I'm Sri lankan man I always see your KZbin video I want to know can I importen the drum set Sri lanka

[@ryantatty4841]

which is better Alesis crimson 2 or NUX dm7?

[@paulmiller8367]

Too cool nice swinging the sticks and hitting the skins there drummer do you know if I can hook that module to a Alesis surge kit Ty

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you Paul! You might get in touch through [e-mail] to get more info on the pad/module compatibility. Kind regards!

[@rs9217]

Is that ride 3 zone? I didn't see second input when they shot the back

[@drumtecTV]

Yes the ride has 3 zones, you can find more info on the kit and other Alesis cymbals over here: www.drum-tec.com/alesis-crimson-ii-se-special-edition www.drum-tec.com/cymbals/alesis Kind regards!

[@anglemaria7168]

Hey I have this e drum kit and when you are playing the this e drum it sounds better than when i use mine do u have Amy advine?

[@johncraigezrae.maclang4927]

Is it okay with other modules?

[@Nick-sd4lr]

Sei un fenomeno

[@radiokevin]

That Bass drum won't keep sliding on me?

[@patrickvalentino7365]

Can you have a half open sound for the hi hat or just open and close?

[@mr.ropellihattu5279]

Ralf, which would you choose? 2Box Speelight or this kit? Having second thoughts on buying 2Box... I know the module on that is a killer, but the rest....

[@drumtecTV]

Have you also considered one of the Roland TD-07 kits: www.drum-tec.com/sets/roland?p=1 They will give you great playability & production quality, you might upgrade with another module later if you need to? Kind regards!

[@mr.ropellihattu5279]

@@drumtecTV I hate PDX-8 pads. If only they would ditch the f***n white plastic ring… Edit: Besides, TD-07 toms are single zone which is stupid considering the pads are 2 zone.

[@drumtecTV]

@@mr.ropellihattu5279 Yes, you might get any custom kit configuration from drum-tec and upgrade the module later though :) any Roland module will give you better cymbal/hh/Snare triggering than any other module, besides the Alesis HiHat is single zone too (which I find more problematic than single zone tom triggers, that also the ATV modules have). Kind regards!

[@rkthrn]

Hi Sir, May I know the dimension of the whole set when assembled?

[@victorio681]

El hithat sin duda el lo peor que tiene, pedal y platillo muy mejorables, todo lo demás muy bien.

[@dale1103]

Just got this and I can’t get the 3rd zone to trigger on the ride (bell ring)…ideas?

[@user-mw7oc1eb2s]

What is the difference ALESIS CRIMSON II SPECIAL EDITION AND ALESIS CRIMSON

[@vladimirackermann6182]

How does it looks like with misstriggering the pads?

[@DugiDevetCarabolium]

What about double pedal and Blast beats ? Can this kit handle Death metal?

[@alexstrathearn2699]

what kick pedal is being used here ?

[@nickmanolas]

Is it upgradeable ? Can you add an extra floor tom ?

[@tatytv688]

can someone tell which better alesis crimson or nux dm7x?

[@Hasann_61]

Hey guys what do you think about roland td9? Which one is better do you think?

[@hudboys8120]

My only issue is the small bass kick pad

[@vladimirackermann6182]

2:07 Failed trigger?

[@___gilben]

How many cymbals can u connect???? In totall

[@user-rv2hc7bp1m]

Quiero comprarla , sería mi primera batería electrónica , toco a lo izquierdo , hay algún problema cuando valla armarla

[@drumtecTV]

Se puede configurar fácilmente para tocar con la mano izquierda.

[@danieldekel8268]

i have tested them. they look nice. but module display is cheap. and mesh feel too soft even after tensioning

[@666rbr]

@drumtectv what is the dimension of the carpet?

[@drumtecTV]

It's a Roland TDM-20: www.drum-tec.com/roland-tdm-20-large-sound-absorbing-drum-carpet Kind regards!

[@cristianx7484]

I have to decide between Roland td07kv and ALESIS Crimson II. Which would you recommend me? Thank you.

[@drumtecTV]

Roland all the way :) kind regards!

[@ipaddrummer5772]

How long does it last???

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

Is this better than the roland kits?

[@Phoenixfilms.photos]

Any pros or cons?

[@haraz2594]

Reminds me of my 2008 kit i have😂

[@atlantic_love]

How does it remind you of it?

[@OJMontevirgen]

Are all the kits shown stock with no editing?

[@drumtecTV]

Yes! You may also wanna check out the drum-tec Sound Editions for the Alesis Crimson II SE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnMpHmid96VmMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7UnZ-qn9ecbtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXmbdqyLeq6SsM0 Kind regards!

[@Outdoor_Adventures787]

Okay I’m having trouble with the bass drum on my Alesis Crimson 2. When ever I hit the bass drum with the pedal I’m having to hit the bass drum really hard. Does anyone else having that problem?

[@robertodelacerda7975]

Could you solve it? I just bought it and it can even handle two quick hits

[@user-eu8dt1cf4w]

where is the alesis strata prime video?

[@drumtecTV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3rHmqRuiKt3h7s&t

[@user-eu8dt1cf4w]

@@drumtecTV we need the drummer in this video back. where is he?

[@ryan2stix]

Sounds ok.. but for the price it seems a bit hollow

[@chasedein5100]

Dose it come with a kick for the bass drum

[@drumtecTV]

No there's no additional hardware like foot pedal or drum throne included in the kit. You can find all neccessary hardware over here: www.drum-tec.com/hardware Kind regards!

[@alikazemi7185]

I want to buy this set.Can someone tell me the size of this product in pack?

[@drumtecTV]

You can find the kit here: www.drum-tec.com/alesis-crimson-ii-se-special-edition Please get in touch through [e-mail] concerning sizes of the packages. Kind regards!