Alesis Strike Pro electronic drums unboxing // setup // playing with drum-tec

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Finally the new Alesis Strike Pro electronic drum kit has reached Germany, so we are here with a little tutorial and some "first impression" drumming.
#AlesisStrike #edrums #drumtec
Sadly we didn't have a lot of time, we basically received a prototype version for an afternoon, which didn´t leave much room for thorough testing and in-depth analysis. Nonetheless, we have squeezed out this and two other videos to demo the new kit, which will be uploaded to YT in the next days.
You can find the Strike Pro kit or any other electronic drum component in our online shop:
www.drum-tec.c...
Please feel free to leave a comment or ask any question you might have. You can also get in touch with our service team directly through [e-mail]
Video was shot @ drum-tec West / Spytunes Recording Studio, Mainz
Drumming by Ralf Schumacher

[@APEX4EVER]

Awesome been waiting for weeks for this video, hope you guys do a sound comparison video as well

[@drumtecTV]

Hey, thank you! Sadly, we only had this prototype version of the kit for half a day(!), so we weren´t able to really go into great depth. But we have squeezed out 2 more demo videos which will follow soon. Sadly, it will take some more time until the Strike Pro & Zone kits will officially be available in Germany & Europe. While it is already for sale in the US... :-/

[@APEX4EVER]

drumtecTV aww man:( really considering this kit looking for an honest review of it before taking that huge of a leap

[@kemetfirst315]

Drumtec TV, Fantastic Demo ! I have read there are issues with the hi hat not triggering properly sometimes. Did you have any issues with this? Once again Fantastic Demo!

[@drumtecTV]

We are actually working on a drum-tec specialized hihat upgrade option, stay tuned... ;)

[@APEX4EVER]

drumtecTV I'm very interested in this upgrade! Any insight as to when more information will be available.

[@CAMOAH1]

Thx. Alesis should hire this young man to demo their edrums for them. This one of d best demos I hv seen online.

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much :)

[@Mitch-se7wi]

right!

[@steevidrums]

I watch all the drum tec videos and when I see this guy play, I think less of the gear and what a fucking AWESOME player this guy is!!!

[@drumtecTV]

:-) thank you veeeeery much!

[@steevidrums]

drumtecTV I love all the linear triplet idea you have between hi hats, ghost snare notes and toms, I'd love to know some of your ideas, your inspiration etc. Even if I could pick up a few of your concepts, it would bring some new life to my stagnant fills.

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Stephen, thank you very much again. Hopefully I will find the time in the near future for that :) kind regards

[@StopPanakinAnakin]

Hot damn. Yeah, all the rage is the value of what you get -the quality of cymbal sounds. BUT! They are much better than a lot of the samples I've heard. Quality of hardware seems awesome. For anyone wondering, the slight issue they were having with the hi-hat has been fixed. This is just overall awesome. Tired of Roland and their ludicrous prices. - Finally a company to stand up to them. I think this video finally helped me decide that I want to order this kit.

[@Mephiston]

fun part, they are the only company to counter-sue roland over patent infringement, and thats why they've started using the term "patented mesh technology" in all their videos

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

@@Mephiston are you saying their mesh was better in one way and roland tried to use it?

[@Mephiston]

Not better, not sure where you got that from. All I was pointing out was that inMusic patented some drum technology and they were countersuing Roland over it, after Roland tried to sue inMusic for patent infringement of drum technology. Everyone else, like Behringer for example, just rolled over, and now they arent a player at all. Alesis, on the other hand, are still putting out decent low-cost e-drums and cutting Rolands lunch.

[@KRISNAMUSIK]

alesis always have nice sounding

[@PEP.]

That is 100% false, but this drum kit does sound decent .

[@kimlingchern9842]

Wow. Never had I seen so many drum parts for a electronic drum set!!😊😊

[@drumtecTV]

Indeed, the kit is rather huge :) kind regards!

[@fabricelinsatiable8553]

@@drumtecTV Yep, I think Alesis Strike Pro is the only 11-piece electronic drumkit available on the market. Please let me know if another one exists... I can't play with only 3 cymbals (without counting charleston).

[@drumtecTV]

@@fabricelinsatiable8553 You can get any drum-tec / Roland / ATV electronic drum kit in any custom kit configuration from www.drum-tec.com, we ship internationally :) kind regards!

[@aswang17]

This drummer is the most legit drummer I've seen demoing kits. Nice!

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much Michael! :)

[@ashleycox432]

Seems they've really improved their sound. Love the kit at 3:31, great playing too.

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much :)

[@RAGEStudios2012]

Ralph is such a quality drummer

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@earlbrackett6742]

thx for posting, FedEx f'd up and left the big box on the dock & just dropped the Expansion, I was very worried that they hadn't put all the rack pieces in...I've owned a DDRUM4 and 3 Roland V-Drum kits, just sold #3, and from what I've seen and heard I'm really glad to be moving on from Roland, their new modules have a fraction of the sounds as the Alesis Pro and the same old sounds...I almost made the mistake of buying another Roland V-Drum...there is nothing comparable on the market and the features on the Strike module are insane !! plus they have 1760 sounds on-board plus onboard sampling and drag/drop on pad layout...this is vital to what I need in my kit. Roland has the same old 300 sounds...just look up the Strike Pro instruments list, they have like 50 Ludwig snares alone...I honestly cannot hear much diff in the TD-3 kits vs TD-25...

[@leibmeir8519]

Great video and playing. Too many people seem to judge E drum kits from the stock factory kits included. All of these need to be adjusted as there might be some sounds that are not appealing to the player. ( these can be changed. ) I have the DM10X kit from Alesis. In my opinion it plays great but there are many settings that have to be changed for your style of playing. Most drummers who have E drums don't use the factory kits at all. They make their own. Half of the kits are geared for someone else other than you and all different styles of music. When you make your own kits, pick the cymbals, kick drum ect. their are so many possiblities and sounds and effects, the top end kits will light up. For example, real cymbals such as Paiste have a long decay, so I raise the decay on all crash cymbals, to the highest setting because it's the sound and decay that makes them sound real. Also by raising the reverb settings, this alone takes away the dryness out of all the kits and makes it studio sounding. On the drummers forum I've heard people say on the DM10X it took them 4 months to adjust the module to their playing style. In the end it's worth it. Remember an E drum kit is only as good as the sound system out. There is a lot of good sounds on the Strike kit contained in the module and numerous ways to make your own kits. I played acoustic drums my whole life so how many kits do you need anyway? Great video.

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much & very truely spoken :) sadly we only had the Strike for a few hours, so we couldn´t go into greater detail. Kind regards

[@SoCalDan530]

Yes. the big advantage of the Strike is you keep build customs kits that sound better than anything out there today. You have to know how to do it. The Strike is definatley not a hand holding kit. Its like a huge kitchen, but YOU have to be the chef. Not Alesis. Study on how to layer sounds, EQ, and compression. If you dont, the kit is not being used correctly, or to its potential. Heres a link to show just how bad ass this kit can sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaGqfaGknKxqprM

[@carrie7225]

the cymbals sound fine to me

[@drummyboi7727]

This kit looks and sounds great!

[@Ripla_Flame]

2:40 Phub intro

[@journeythecrab493]

That was subtle asf lmao

[@evaf.193]

i'm done 😂😂😂😂lmao

[@EBMZEQUENZER]

One good looking DR KIT

[@JoshCameron]

Brilliant demo guys :)

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much Josh!

[@skywalkerluk1]

Sample nr 33 is the best one. Rocker :) Nice snare plus great kick.

[@Drumistry]

nice sounds!

[@ketterip1]

Well Put Sir. I have been playing E-Kit's since the 90's on Alesis DM4, Ronland TD-6 then TD-8 Modules on Pintech pads . "Always Loved the Feel of Roland Mesh Pads" Not as Mushy. Pintech and Alesis is a far behind second IMHO. The biggest drawback to E-Drums has "Always" been the Cymbals and Feel of the kit. Always! People keep harping and looking for "Real Acoustic" sound on a E-Drum. Let's put this in Perspective. Phil Smith! You hit the nail on the Head!! "That's why I came to conclusion that drum recording would not be in audio anymore, because it requires good room sound proofing and treatment, it requires a lot of gear if we want diversity, from snares, hi-hats, cymbals, to mics, preamps,.. and in the end, it's still quite limited in comparison to all options we have in digital now." When recording and Playing "Live" People don't want to hear "Acoustic" sound. They want to hear a clean Isolated Sound loaded with "Compression, Gate and Effects" with controlled volume. Which is exactly what you get with an E-drum kit. Perfect for Home studio and Small Live Venue's. People Bitch about how much Roland Costs. Is it over priced? Yes! "You walk a little funny after the purchase But the quality, durability and Feel and versatility is there. The Snare and Ride Tracking on the TD-50 is UnFriggen Believable With the digital usb interface with no latency. Even at 7 Grand for the Flagship. to get the "Sound" on recording and live It's far less $$ expensive $$ than the cost of Mic's, Mixers, and outboard gear not to mention the acoustics of a room. Also a difference in a 32 channel Mixer vs a 8 or 16. Drums Eat Channels! It's just the way it is. Alesis Srike Pro! Damn this Looks and sounds good! Especially at this price point. If you are tinkering or wanting to practice or just play small live venues.. What do you have to loose? Get one! For pro/circuit touring and recording folks, you have a little more room for selection as you should. Quality, durability sill remain to be seen on the pads because it's so new. Just My Opinion based on experience.

[@furiouslyme6410]

The 5th kit has the best sounding toms in my opinion.

[@thefunchannel9604]

Immer wieder klasse Ralf, egal ob Alesis, Roland oder Pearl! Du holst einfach das Beste raus! Respekt

[@drumtecTV]

Lieben Dank Michael! :)

[@rbessuges]

Tips/Request for your next unboxing. Please record the sound of the kit raw, without any electronic sound.. to help us convince our wife/husband that it's not too loud ^^

[@drumtecTV]

Hi Romain, you should be trying out a kit of that price range before purchasing anyhow, so you can get an impression of playability, triggering and listen to the noise levels of the pads first hand. I would not suggest to order any kit online without trying it out for yourself before, you can always take along your wife also :) Kind regards!

[@rafaeltardelle]

Ta incrível essa Strike. Batera toca muito

[@mackbolzano3901]

Just got mine today! Using your video as a quick set up!!! Thanks for making this video!!!

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Mack, you´re very welcome & have fun with your kit!

[@GospelMusicians]

What is he approximate square footage?

[@drumtecTV]

sorry I don´t understand, what exactly do you mean?

[@gamehog231]

drumtecTV I think he means how much space does the drum set take up?

[@realsteelassault]

best demo out there :-)

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much! :)

[@MrDickhead47]

Finally a good drummer reviews this. I have to have one of these.

[@jonpnorris]

Seems like the sounds are more dry and focuses than other brands. Over the last decade companies have been sampling wet sounds without much muffling if any at all. These Alesis sounds seem to be geared more toward the player who likes dryer sounds.

[@robertlucas9867]

Jon Norris you can add effects in the Strike Editor software (not on module) but I haven’t experimented much with it because I make a dry kit then use the recording software to add effects later or let the sound man add their own.

[@robertlucas9867]

Bill Perri sorry for long post but I've been playing electronic for over a decade now (mainly Roland TD20, TD9 and once with TD11 in performance) because venues I've played in are not suitable for acoustic kits. I have a Mapex Armory seven piece but unfortunately no venue to use it right now which is terrible because I really want to perform on it however I need three more drums and ten more cymbals to finish up my sound. I'm not a speed metal drummer but I like a variety of sounds for various projects from praise, jazz, symphony to metal. Electric kits help to an extent especially in venues that a acoustic kit would drown everything out. Roland is still reliable and depending on what you want or need will help with the purchase. I tell people if your unsure of Alesis then stay with Roland or Yamaha. I am happy with my Alesis Strike since the third firmware update and I can use Roland gear on it but Pearl Mimic is a beast with a few shortcomings. Pearl Mimic works with Alesis Strike (Alesis snare and bass pads are excellent with it) but better with Roland pads. Roland and Yamaha is still excellent but it will take to long for me to explain why I'm not a die hard fan any more. I don't hate them just upset they haven't improved certain things. Today I just played a Roland TD25 and Yamaha DTX500 and had mixed reactions compared to my Alesis Strike and Pearl Mimic. I feel Yamaha receives a bad rap and Alesis still has shortcomings as well but the Roland TD25 is very frustrating for me to explain. The TD50 I'm happy and very disappointed with. But my opinion is if your unsure stay with Roland or Yamaha. If your fine with some risk go for Alesis because it is a learning curve. Customer service is good from Alesis and I've only had one serious issue now fixed. If you have money Pearl Mimic is the way to go. If buying a low cost kit for practice and fun any of the three will do. Probably Roland low end is still better but I've heard alot of good with Alesis low end. I wish I had the opportunity to perform on ATV drums/cymbals kit and Drum Tec gear because they look great but money is scarce for me. I don't know your budget but from your comment electronic may be best. If small room/apartment I definitely recommend a small kit like Roland TD11, Yamaha DTX500 or Alesis Forge/Crimson kit. But it is best to play it and decide yourself. I was blessed to be given my Strike kit by a friend and he also bought the Pearl Mimic for our church and it is amazing. I wish people had the opportunity to test all kits in one location like Drum Tec. Drum Tec was smart for building that business. Thanks Drum Tec.

[@terrysaxmusic]

Good one Ralf

[@ernestobevilacqua7288]

very good

[@martind.1987]

Wow! Great demo! one of the best I've seen from this kit. Thank you for uploading.When you really pay attention, it's the talent that makes it sound good - not the kit. You may have the most elaborate kit money can buy. But if you're a crappy player with an egoistic wallet, then you'll sound terrible regardless of what kit you use. Just look at street performers that use plastic pails and tumblers. They sound awesome!

[@SoCalDan530]

I was wondering if rubber strips between the rack and the toms plastic clamps would help in holding the toms in place longer, an preserve the plastic clamp?

[@graviton9282]

Sounding like it probably sounds best "in a mix" definitely doable for the money…

[@Neel9401]

Nice

[@sirbattlecat]

I'm debating whether to get this kit, or the Roland TD25 thing. So far I'm leaning towards this one. This is a fantastic demo.

[@drumtecTV]

Hi there, the TD-25 sound module has way better triggering but sounds considerably different & obviously has smaller pads compared to the strike pro. If you want best possible playability, get the TD-25 kit. Best would be to test both out side by side before ordering! Kind regards

[@macp988]

Battle Cat no comparison mate, td 25 is waaaay better

[@sirbattlecat]

Silesian Troll thanks but too late, I'm getting the alesis tomorrow. I'm not a pro so I'm sure the difference won't be a problem for me

[@macp988]

too bad :( well don't play td 25 or higher in any store then so you won't know good it is :D

[@sirbattlecat]

Silesian Troll wow it's really that bad? I'll make sure not to

[@domenicorivoli6389]

That goddamn fuckin beat on the ending.:!

[@thales20080]

Is it possible to execute real sidesticks in the strike pro?? I mean with the stick crossed

[@mitodrum7218]

Only Roland elec-drum has machingun effect on toms, which means they can fix it, but they didn't.

[@dimasal1]

The bad thing about electronic drums is that you cannot replace the parts, for example: toms, crashes, etc when they are no longer working, as you can do with acoustic drums instead. That is the last thing brands have to do.

[@drumtecTV]

who told you this? all components of almost every electronic drum company are available separately.... www.drum-tec.com

[@PodofOrcas]

Can you put a double bass pedal on it though

[@bipolatelly9806]

impressive! Hello Strike Pro... Goodbye DM10. 'twas nice knowing you... (kinda')

[@drumtecTV]

:-D

[@axmen9]

Wonder what the smallest tom on the kit sounds like, rarely ever hit it. It's a dead giveaway if you do any kind of drum roll on digital toms to see how well the drum module does or does not sample the tones

[@drumtecTV]

All pads have the same triggers & playability obviously, so there is no difference in that concern. Kind regards

[@thunderdrummerdude]

I just bought that kit, returned it. Exchanged for another strike pro kit. Returned that one. Why? If I had known the high hat trigger was so fucked up I wouldn’t have bought that kit. Sure seemed like a better deal at the time then Roland. To those of you even thinking about buying this kit, trust me. DON’T!! If you can afford it, stick with Roland. I am going to save you a lot of time and trouble. You will thank me later.

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Matt, you are right that Roland is way ahead in terms of triggering/playability and also product quality. It´s always best to try a kit before ordering/buying, because no test/review can replace sitting in front of a kit for yourself & trying out the playability :) kind regards!

[@amop3120]

Hey! Will any Hi-hat stand and any kick pedal work for this kit? I'm going to be purchasing the kit soon but I'm not sure on which pedal and Hi-hat stand to get. Do I need to be specific or can I just use a standard stand and kick? Thanks in advance.

[@drumtecTV]

You can use any standard drum hardware, as to be found over here: www.drum-tec.com/hardware kind regards!

[@mattiasmatsuda6683]

Could you please make a video on the Alesis dm 10x kit examples

[@kike408]

PLEASE: Need advice please: ATV-EX5 + TD-17 module or Alesis Strike pro? Pro and cons?

[@drumtecTV]

Roland & ATV have much better triggering, playability & build quality. If you are after improved bass drum & snare feeling as well, check out the ATV aDrums EXS drum-tec edition kit (that you can also hook up to a TD-17): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKlpaSNbdRkpsk www.drum-tec.com/atv-adrums-exs-drum-tec-edition You can get any custom kit configuration from drum-tec, just get in touch through [e-mail] for an individual quote incl. international shipping if you like. Kind regards!

[@stevenpinnock4968]

I got one a few months back and the snare sensitivity has died out completely, the bass drum trigger stopped working along with one of the crashes. The module is good but it's too expensive to risk buying these no matter what e kit you buy.

[@drumtecTV]

Hi Steven, very sorry to hear that. You won´t experience such things with pads by drum-tec or Roland though ;) Alesis uses rather cheap components to keep the price affordable for such a big kit. kind regards!

[@stevenpinnock4968]

@@drumtecTV i worked as a drum tech for a musicians friend distribution center for 3 years and I've seen every edrum kit in the industry come through the returns department including roland. It's more of a matter of ups and FedEx handling the product poorly . And I dont have 10 grand to spare on a td30 lol I wont buy a roland strictly on the principle of how expensive they are. I dont care if they cure cancer , it's just outrageous expensive and I know from hands on experience it's not because of the mechanics and or electronics

[@drumtecTV]

steven pinnock Sorry to hear that, we do not share your experiences here as far as I know. KInd regards!

[@jonathandossantossilva2683]

Play one review of the alesis nitro kit...thanks

[@psychojackjack2139]

Question : I have played the Pearl E kit some and it is bad about double triggering if the stick barley touches the drum head. Any issues like that on this kit? Thanks.

[@SoCalDan530]

I got my kit 4 12 18. three days ago the module died dead. Also the adapter doesn't power up anything else. The adapter cord was so short that I had to get a 12v adapter extension cord. Please tell me that didnt blow up my module and power adapter by using an extension cord. Is the power adapter special in some way?

[@charliesdrumshed9328]

Hey I just have one question did you have any issues with the hi hats thanks

[@TiggyTabbycat]

Can I use the kick pedal from my old Alesis Nitro to set up on this or do I need a different pedal?

[@drumtecTV]

You can use any regular bass drum pedal on the Strike Pro bass drum. I suggest the drum-tec ball beater for improved rebound/playing feel though: www.drum-tec.com/drum-tec-ball-beater Kind regards!

[@Andrew-wb2zq]

Hi, wil Drum-Tec be releasing any 3-ply mesh heads for this kit? Or, barring that, will any 14" 3-ply mesh head work?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Andrew, we do have the 3-ply "Real Feel" heads in all common sizes over here: www.drum-tec.com/drum-tec-real-feel-mesh-head For any further questions, please get in touch with our service team through [e-mail] directly! Kind regards

[@novelkarim2689]

I have a question for you. Does the cymbal and tom mounts from alesis dm10 fit the rack on the alesis strike pro kit? and also after connecting all the cables how many extra inputs are left on the module?

[@drumtecTV]

Please get in touch through [e-mail] on these questions, kind regards!

[@alanmakesfilm5253]

Hey there, I wonder if you can help? i recently bought an alesis crimson 2 but do not like the cymbals,can you but full rubber onces that will work with the kit? also can u download/add other kits to the module do you know? Your reply will really help me out, thanks so much :)

[@TheTechnofu]

Seriously not even 5 seconds of how loud or soft the drums sound in real life during an unboxing/setup/play? A lot of people are looking to get a great set they can play with less noise and there is only one guy in all of youtube that shows how loud they sound in person.

[@drumtecTV]

Hi, apart from the fact that I would never suggest to buy any product just based on demo videos on KZbin, noise as such will always be subjective & only helpful in direct comparison with other sounds that give the listener an adequate context. The Alesis mesh pads are considerably louder than any Roland or drum-tec pad. You should nonetheless test a kit for yourself in any case before buying, not only because of the physical sound of the pads, but more importantly to get a feeling for the triggering & playability of the pads & module. Kind regards

[@TJ-eq6dl]

Great grooving,May I ask how one records the sound? as is top notch !

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you! In this case, the audio was just recorded from the sound modules stereo output :) Kind regards!

[@LSMGinc]

Great, thanks for this! A legitimate demo of this kit It seems like you can't find a video online demo-ing the strike kit without having that Tim Root guy attempt to play the drums. He's terrible, and also not a compelling personality at all. Very bad PR move for Alesis.

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you very much! Tim Root is Strike Pro´s "daddy" so to say. He knows everything about the kit & it´s technical details. He´s a very nice guy, I met him at the Musikmesse Frankfurt. So yes, he´s not Dave Weckl in terms of drumming but he knows his job very well! :)

[@LSMGinc]

drumtecTV great. I never claimed he wasn't a nice guy, I'm sure he's a sweetheart. I eluded to the fact that alesis' marketing game is flawed.

[@ketterip1]

HA I Agree! It would have been in Alesis's best interest if Tim would stick to the technical side of the presentations and leave the Playing Demonstration to real Players such as yourself. Because in marketing terms it's a real turn off. It basically says " This is a great kit for people who think Charlie Watts is a Drum Monster Vs a Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio or Mark Protnoy." in marketing terms. I was about to toss this kit into the "Not even close" in terms of competition with TD-30/50 and Pearl Mimic until I saw this video. Excellent Job DrumtecTV! Hat's off to you. because now I am more seriously considering this kit.

[@drumtecTV]

Thank you!

[@e11world]

Can you PLEASE measure the zone kit rug and tell us the size? I need to know if it will fit my basement area. Thanks

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Eddie, the rug/mat used in this video was this one from Roland: www.drum-tec.com/roland-tdm-20 The Strike Zone kit is considerably smaller than the Strike Pro from the video, it´s rack side arms are shorter as it doesn´t have the 4th tom and the 2 extra crashes. You can also use the measurements of our drum-tec sound absorbing mat over here (which is big enough for any electronic drum kit): www.drum-tec.com/drum-tec-silence-mat-big-1400-x-1800-x-6-mm

[@e11world]

Thanks for the quick and detailed reply. That really helped. I hope to see your detailed review of the Alesis Strike Kit Pro soon :)

[@MyDyerMaker]

How long before something broke on it? I like the Alesis kits.

[@tonyg819]

Great video! I'm deciding between this kit or the Yamaha DTX760K. Any thoughts? Did you like the Strike Pro?

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Anthony, unfortunately I don´t have any personal experience with the Yamaha yet. But if you need some assistance, you can always get in touch with our drum-tec service team through [e-mail], they will gladly help you out with any product realted questions! Kind regards

[@johnashley9138]

Hey what are the dimensions once setup? Website says its roughly 52" x 34" x 35" but seems to small

[@Spidouz]

Interesting! How good is the quality of the pad, in comparison to some mesh pad such Roland ones?

[@robertlucas9867]

Phil Smith I had the pleasure to experiment with my friends kit since he is renovating his place. They are built nice out of wood but the shells are free floating and you don't want to change the mesh heads unless on a table or the bottom falls out. They use columns of foam unlike Roland that attach to a clear plastic plate where the piezo's are attached to.

[@Spidouz]

Thanks Robert for the feedback. How would you say the "touch feel" is? Close enough of a real acoustic one? I'm asking because I only two extremes that I know are the first Roland PD-11/31 (triangle shape pads) which was very hard and not really smooth at all, and then the last Roland mesh pads I tried during a trade show (it was the TD-30 kit I think)... And since, I haven't mess too much with e-drums (I don't play drums as my main instrument, I have a really bad back now). But I'd love to build a new studio, and of course, I'd love to find a good e-drums solution. Obviously a Roland TD-50 full kit from drum-tec seems to be the "perfection", but since it wouldn't be my main instrument (but only for the few times real drummers would record), it seems kind of overkill to spend 8 grand. I think it's absolutely not overkill if you're a drummer and it's your main instrument you use everyday, but this is not my case. So I'm trying to see if there's no cheaper alternative that would still be close enough in term of "touch". Regarding sounds, I don't care since I have what I need with software libraries. So I technically only need a good "midi controller for drummer". Any feedback is welcome ;)

[@robertlucas9867]

Phil Smith that is tough to answer. Mesh heads don't feel like acoustic. The Roland modules has better triggering than Alesis still. I plugged a Roland TD20 and TD30 into the Alesis Strike Pro Kit and it triggers fine but it responds better. I think best to wait for it to be on display and try it yourself before purchasing.

[@robertlucas9867]

If it is just for studio and your using it rarely thru a computer then the lower Roland kits with mesh will do the trick to and feel the same but just have smaller pads. Just a thought. Try them out at the store.

[@Spidouz]

Thanks again Robert. That's what I thought... Well, I think it's gonna be better to just try them in store. I will definitely keep an eye on the Alesis. One sure thing, after building 5 high-end recording studio, testing all kind of gear from large analog SSL console, to neve preamp, neumann mics and such, I think technologies are good now for me to build my own studio by using digital and electronic gear. I know it might sound controversial for some people out there (the self-called "purist"), but I've done many many MANY tests for sounds, gear comparisons, ABX blind test to find out the sound quality on a record, etc... and I reached to conclusion that digital stuff is just as good, if not better than acoustic. Regardless if it's for keyboards, synth, mixing gear, guitar amps, effects, or even drums. In my previous studio, we were using triggers on any acoustic drum set, with Superior Drummer (we had the whole library collection) as well as BFD, Native, and many Kontakt drum libraries. And 7 times out of 10, we were using midi info to trigger samples... and 2 times out of 10, we were using audio replacement plugin to replace drum audio tracks by samples, and only 1 time out of 10 we were keeping the original sound because it was "good enough". And it was for commercial projects, even some that were for groups and artists being diffused on TV and Radio, not just some unknown local band with no fans (if it's even a criteria anymore). That's why I came to conclusion that drum recording would not be in audio anymore, because it requires good room sound proofing and treatment, it requires a lot of gear if we want diversity, from snares, hi-hats, cymbals, to mics, preamps,.. and in the end, it's still quite limited in comparison to all options we have in digital now. So, the choice was easy, I wouldn't use acoustic, I would use digital sample libraries with triggers in some kind... and naturally, I came to conclusion that it would make more sense to just go the e-drums path form the beginning. And since I will use digital amps (Kemper, Axe, Helix and such), and I'm using keyboards, etc... the whole studio construction is getting way easier and simpler because I don't need any heavy construction or sound proofing anymore. It could be very manageable since audio will be mainly for vocals. That's why I started this quest to find a good "midi controller for drummers". The only limitation now is about the "feel". For all other instruments, I found a way and now I'm looking for e-drums. Obviously, I found some solution such a high-end Roland TD-50k by drum-tec... and if there's absolutely no other solution, then drum-tec TD-50 it will be; Because in the end, it will still be cheaper than the recording the "acoustic way". Now I'm just trying to seek for cheaper solutions, just in case! So thanks a lot for your feedback on this Alesis. Since drums are not my first priority, I think I'm gonna wait until it's time to buy it, and then go to store to test them. It looks like a lot of improvements are done in pads and triggers lately, and price will slowly drop with more competition. So wait & see :) Cheers!

[@anobody3768]

Awesome. Based on what I saw, you have many drum sets hmm I hope you will share it with me hekhek :(( 😂❤

[@drumtecTV]

That´s the drum-tec West showroom you see in the background. You can purchase any kit you see on our KZbin channel in our online shop: www.drum-tec.com Kind regards

[@roccoorefice9730]

Hello, Alesis strike pro Hi Hat is double-zone as the roland VH-11?

[@drumtecTV]

Technically speaking yes :) a VH-11 will trigger significantly better though. Kind regards!

[@aggelossamaras7849]

thinking of seeling drugs to buy a kit finally! i dont see another way to! :P

[@drumtecTV]

;-p

[@drumyogi9281]

@@drumtecTV lmao

[@makdrumz]

And... This the reason why even crap samples sound great if played by awesome musicians!

[@rosyrosangelarosy7020]

Bom d mais

[@clickable]

Hi, may I ask what is the carpet dimension? Thank you.

[@drumtecTV]

Hi, it´s the Roland TDM-20: www.drum-tec.com/roland-tdm-20-large-sound-absorbing-drum-carpet Kind regards!

[@raytrucker7636]

how do you do it to get nac kit toms so clean and no long reverb???

[@drumtecTV]

As far as I remember, I didn´t change anything about the onboard FX. But the kit was a prepared demo kit from the German ditributor, so it might be that they had some sounds modified. We only had the kit for some hours back then... Kind regards

[@robertlucas9867]

The sound Drum Tec played are factory. But you can make your own custom kits dry unless you download the free Strike Software and then you can add effects to them but having dry kits allow recording flexibility to add effects later in mix or for live settings the sound engineer can add effects to fit the music better. I turn off my Roland effects because they sound horrible with the band and makes it hard for the Sound engineer to mix it but dry he can mix it to sit in the mix right. My past kit on Roland was a Studio kit or Maple kit but the ambience didn’t match the venues so I turn them off so the sound man can mix it to the venue sound. I do the same with a Alesis.

[@abrahamcastillo3264]

Which one is better... Roland TD17 kvx or this alesis? Sugestions!! :D

[@adambolduc7532]

Get the alesis I have it I've owned roland as well cant beat this kit

[@adambolduc7532]

Get the alesis I have it I've owned roland as well cant beat this kit

[@DayerMohuanna]

Hello! I am from Argentina It would be excellent to post the dimensions and weight of the boxes, I am thinking of traveling and bringing it to my country by plane!

[@drumtecTV]

Hey Dayer, sorry we only had the kit for about half a day, so I actually can´t give you an answer. Maybe you can get in touch with Alesis directly or a distributor in the US, as the kit is officially for sale there already. Sorry & kind regards

[@DayerMohuanna]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@xujprsmgibsonlopez2395]

Best value kit, the sounds doesn't sound as good as Roland tho, you can hear the difference with the cymbals :(

[@Mephiston]

I think the value is understated in your reply, honestly. Given how much you pay for the strike pro, vs the nearest roland equivalent, you can afford to entirely throw this kit away, buy a new one, and still come out ahead

[@cedricpetit3495]

Gibson Lopez even Roland kit doesn't sound good, that's why you can import your own sounds base on your preferences

[@masonmiller9658]

My hi hat does NOT work, the trigger is so whack

[@angelangelov1830]

Will you made a demo for Pearl mimic pro???

[@drumtecTV]

sure! As soon as it jumps over to Europe... :) kind regards

[@jeremiahg2716]

that kit looks awesome , sounds good as well. I have the forge which I like . how much is that set ?

[@drumtecTV]

www.drum-tec.com/alesis-strike-pro-kit kind regards

[@jeremiahg2716]

whoa😲

[@camsty1225]

this or a used Roland TD-30?

[@drumtecTV]

Roland all the way :) kind regards!

[@camsty1225]

drumtecTV awesome thank you!!

[@Grit489]

my beef is with that 8 inch tom why couldn't they put a 10 inch that looks ridiculous

[@sportsball3074]

Is this kit able to cross stick and rim shot?

[@drumtecTV]

Yes!

[@keithrussell8934]

Snare sounds solid for the most part, bass is so-so, toms and cymbals are trash though

[@cptpicklejuice6753]

Keith Russell agreed

[@robertlucas9867]

Keith Russell depends on kit. They have DW, Yamaha, Gretch drum samples, select Ziljdian, Paiste and Sabian cymbals and eventually you can sample your own sounds into it.

[@keithrussell8934]

I've heard the kits on the module...the sounds aren't good in any of the kits, especially the toms and cymbals. They don't have actual samples from DW, Yamaha, and Gretch like you said, they just try and make some kits sound like those kits. The cymbals in particular sound terrible in all of the Strike kits. Looks like Alesis is still behind Roland

[@robertlucas9867]

Keith Russell different opinions. I have Yamaha Oak Toms dialed up and Paiste cymbals as a kit and they sound alot like the ones I used to play. Being digital they will not pick up every detail but they are real samples. Other sounds I agree are fake. Unfortunately you are stuck with their samples like the DW Basses are real but they didn't give a variety of sounds I like. No satisfying deep punchy one. The software they said will come out will allow you to make samples of your own sounds.

[@michaelanderson2881]

When I read a review like yours, I am absolutely confident that the writer has absolutely no idea what he is talking about: either (1) he's a Roland fanboy; (2) he's an acoustic diehard who doesn't think any "real" drummer plays electronic drums (as to which he's just a dumbass); or (3) he has no clue what the difference is between drums through music store headphones vs. a PA when the rest of the band is playing. These are uncompressed, full length, 16-bit samples of actual acoustic drums and cymbals. In other words, exactly what you hear on a CD with a well-recorded acoustic kit. Actually better, because the kit on the CD will have been effected and compressed, and with the Strike you can choose whether to effect or compress things. If you don't like the sound of the Gretsch Brooklyn kit or the A-Custom 14" crash in the Strike, then you don't like the sound of the Gretsch Brooklyn kit or the A-Custom 14" crash in real life either. And that's fine, but that's all about your ears and personal preferences--it has nothing to do with the module. In fact, the Strike is probably the best deal/dollar for value for the working drummer in electronic drums on the market right now.

[@geminirhythmspirit2573]

Watch out Roland

[@marek9020]

Cymbals pad is factory set ?

[@drumtecTV]

Yes

[@adamsteinhauser]

what size mat do you have on under the kit?

[@drumtecTV]

mat from the video: www.drum-tec.de/roland-tdm-20-grosser-schallhemmender-drum-teppich cheaper drum-tec alternative: www.drum-tec.de/drum-tec-silence-mat-gross-1400-x-1800-x-6-mm kind regards

[@yagobispo4033]

Alguém sabe informar o valor de uma dessa?

[@logandockery9350]

Can I have your drum set please

[@jamesx6767]

not bad,pity about there cheap made not lasting cymbals.

[@InfernoVolatil]

if i not be european or north america citizen i can buy this drum?

[@drumtecTV]

Hi, where exactly are you from? You can find our international shipping info list over here: www.drum-tec.com/shipping-costs-und-payment-options kind regards

[@InfernoVolatil]

Im from chile and apparently chile is not on the list

[@drumtecTV]

Yes, you are right. I am sorry :(

[@InfernoVolatil]

No problem, maybe in the future Chile will be in the list

[@chrthm27]

This tiny tom is ridiculous

[@drumtecTV]

Well, there are acoustic drum setup with 8" toms too ;)

[@chrthm27]

@@drumtecTV I know sir! But as a standard... I don't know

[@drumtecTV]

@@chrthm27 Yes that´s true :)

[@edelcurbelo9611]

Ese es mi sueño tener un alesis strike pro pero en esta mierda de país es difícil cuba

[@cadenwasiewski1902]

Oh it’s only 6000 dollar well then.

[@drumtecTV]

What?? www.drum-tec.com/alesis-strike-pro-kit

[@pavelmilkman6227]

BYE BYE ROLAND TD

[@earlgaelalano5424]

Dry cymbals

[@earlgaelalano5424]

and studio type tone

[@macp988]

Played it in a music store, pads feel and look better than Roland's but the sounds ale total shit.

[@marek9020]

Fake

[@drumtecTV]

?

[@glenabsolum778]

the mimic pro shits all over this ....

[@DonProvolone445]

Of course it shits all over it, the drum module itself is at the same price as the pro version of this kit

[@lemonslice2233]

Overambitious, hideous and severely underwhelming. Don't swallow more than you can chew, Alesis.

[@Ww-dl7vr]

Those cymbals sound awful.