All 7 Versions Of The Alesis DM10 Compared

[@KoRnKnoTTeR]

I started out with a DM10X as my first e drum set but changed it to a Roland TD30k and now TD50k after 3 years. You can't beat that great, reliable Roland build quality.

[@sharkuel]

The "deal" they made with Roland at the time was the fact that Roland's pattents over mesh head triggered system didn't cover single ply, multiple contact point trigger systems. So, Roland could not sue them. Eventually, the pattents got expired, and now we have a lot of e-drums with mesh heads. That was the main "deal".

[@exdcpopo]

Hey Justin, been a long time since I've commented. I still have my DM10 studio mesh, and still love it. All except for the glitchy hats, though I have them dialed in pretty good now. Great video, thanks for covering the DM10 again!

[@pepec52]

I have the dm 10 X mesh. I got it a year ago for 500€👌🏻 I had to replace the foam in all the pads, but no big deal, still in perfect conditions in general. I've been going throught the adjustments and got a very cool kit sound. It's pretty much kit number 6 with a different kick drum and lots of adjustments. I just turn to 0 almost everything, reverb, fx.... trying to make it sound as realistic as possible. I only left some filtering and compression. Kick sounds in this module are crap, but somehow I managed to make it my favourite. My "complaints"...: hi hat isn't the best, ride bell is so hard to trigger it and general triggering slightly delayed.

[@skipdrummer8277]

I have the DM10 module that I use on my Alesis nitro kit, I use all kinds of different triggers such as yamaha and GOedrum. The DM10 module is very versatile and works well with all makes of e drum triggers on the market.What i like the most is that it has individual 1/4 inch jacks,not a cable snake,the newer ones use a cable snake witch I think is limiting. I picked it up on ebay used and it works great.

[@rhawk620]

DM-10 Studio converted with Pearl 2x mesh heads love it, would purchase again.

[@journeyseb]

That’s were that 100th red balloon went! Been looking for it since the 80’s... ;-)

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

This video was VERY helpful thank you! I'm not even a drummer but I have been contemplating for a while now the idea of adding an electronic kit (mostly just for triggering) to my home studio (since I'm not set up to do acoustic drums and have about every drum sample library out there) so most drummers could come in and play to the song for me but have been very overwhelmed by all the options. Since I don't play it's hard for me to justify spending any more than I absolutely need to but i want something that will last and be good for drummers to play. This video helped some, thank you :)

[@Kissfan96dr]

I have the MKii pro version. Only a few months so far, but I'm loving it. A great thing about the kit is all the rims trigger too. I've programed two more high toms (total 6), a cowbell, and a 4th cymbal on the tom tom rims. Rimshot for the snare rim. Only complaint is the cymbals aren't as responsive as real cymbals, but everything else is 100% better than an acoustic set. And yes, mesh heads are nice and quiet and you can tighten to get whatever recoil you wish. Headphones are perfect for those nighttime jams in the house while others sleep upstairs, and two speakers for when it's showtime!

[@ChrisIhao]

The original dm10 studio, where I swapped out the mylar with mesh on all the toms, the snare and the kick myself. Really easy, and not too expensive. The mesh feels a lot better btw, particularly on the snare drum, as well as being a whole lot quieter. Also added a Roland cymbal since the dm10 module has an extra input available, and purchased the Alesis trigger io cheap used, just in case I want to go crazy and add stuff at some later point ;) Anyhow, as a non-drummer who wants to have a more organic way of inputting drums in my home studio, this is more than good enough. PS: I dont really care about the sounds on the module. I use Addictive Drums on my pc, which is far better in all departments.

[@landonp629]

I own/owned a DM 10 Mk2 Pro kit... Used the triggers, cymbals, and module for my acoustic conversion.

[@nicknicoll206]

Hi Justin This is a repeat of an earlier post I made and I'm glad to see info on the Alesis Kits. First off thanks for all the info on edrums. Like other old timers I have read on this forum, I also have been out of the scene for many years. Last Club gig I did was back in 1978. Getting back in the percussion grove and recently purchased the Alesis DM10 MKII Pro. Just got it set-up and working out the triggers and a few issues. Quite a bit different than my earlier acoustic kit. (Walberg and Auge double bass, gold sparkle. Probably a name you may not be familiar with.) I've had it for a month now but with work and all, I haven't had as much time as I would like to use the Kit. I'll update on here as I get the kinks worked out and the cobwebs dusted off of me.... Thanks again for all the videos you've provided, it helped me research all the options before making the decision to purchase this kit.

[@MattyP19751]

Excellent video!! Thank you for researching these, I still use an old dm10, it’s not bad! Mine has the pad cymbal version, with a grey interface and black hardware/rack

[@sumising]

I had so much confusion which one to buy and was almost doing the mistake, thanks for the great tutorials and review you made it very simple great job! Subscribed!

[@seantoms4288]

i have to say i use the Alesis DM10 module on my conversion kit and although its took me a while ive managed to get really good sounds out of it

[@IansDrumsandBass]

You lucky, I've found no snares or toms worth using so far (I've only had it for a few days, but I don't think it's possible.

[@savoirfaire8979]

*Thanks for doing these videos. I am mainly a guitarist and clueless on this subject.*

[@65Drums]

Glad to hear the videos have been useful! :)

[@stopthemadness398]

I have the dm10 pro with the dm8 and has been playing them since they first came out. to be honest, i love them and want to set both up with the Alesis strike

[@BrianWechtenhiser]

I have a DM10 X Mesh kit but I use a TD-20 module and VH-12 hi-hat with the Alesis pads. Overall I'm pleased with the Alesis/Medeli drum and cymbal pads. They're a great value and have been reliable for me, but I'm a light hitter and I'm not moving my drums around much.

[@Cantor214]

I have an Alesis 10X. I put Evans SoundOff Drum Mutes on them to decrease the noise, just needed to adjust the trigger sensitivity settings a bit. Works great. I still love it.

[@simseven4967]

Dm10x still kicks

[@CognitiveMeanderings]

Thanks for that mate! Turns out I have the Alesis DM10 Studio without the extra floor tom. Looking to move to mesh heads (possibly 682drums conversion kit)

[@sidneypeacock4983]

Many thanks Justin, extremely helpful and insightful video. I was just about to buy an old DM10 Pro (the original) off of ebay, but now I understand the differences I think I will search again for a quieter model - otherwise I'll get earache from another source!

[@BrianCaseyy]

Just picked up the DM10 Studio last week, brand new with a pedal included for $300. I’ll definitely be upgrading to the mesh heads, but other than the noise it works perfectly with AD2.

[@risedead51]

Brian Casey where'd you get for so cheap?

[@Meccarox]

How did you get it at that price?

[@BionMTG]

thank you for making this video 5 years ago. haha I am a retired Army guy, but thought it would be neat to learn an instrument, so I was looking at the drums. My neighbor has a DM10 kit that he wanted to get rid of. Im not sure yet which version, but he was sure it did not have mesh heads. I was thinking if i replace all the heads with mesh, it might be a great starter kit for me, as long as its a reasonable deal, and in decend shape. I really enjoyed the full breakdown, along with pros and cons. great video, and thank you again!

[@miklhrmn]

I bought the DM10 Studio kit and added an extra kick back in 2015. It doesn't sound too bad with the wireless headphones I use and is still holding strong, considering I'm kind of a heavy hitter. The extra cymbal doesn't choke and it can be difficult to tune. For the price I would probably buy it again. I don't like the look of Yamaha and Roland is out of my price range.

[@blackla6el]

Owned a DM10X for about 5 years and I love it still. Am going to switch to mesh heads here in the next week. Use it with addictive drums through the pc and get great sounds!

[@mightyman8026]

hello i'm a owner of the alesis dm10 studio kit and have had it for nearly 4 years now and i guess i got lucky cause only 1 cymbal needed replacing and that one was just the regular crash

[@captainpantaloons]

Just bought a DM10 Studio second hand that had the mylar heads changed out for mesh heads. First impressions: right after getting it home, setting it up and turning it on I could hear one of the pads "ghost triggering" while there was nothing remotely close to it. I also noticed a huge discrepancy between certain pads in how well they would register a hit. I mucked around with the sensitivity and threshold settings for about 2 hours before deciding the factory reset the thing and start over. After doing so, now the hihats were "ghost triggering" as well as the same pad from before. Okay, so I was able to sort that out by adjusting the threshold a bit. But now the pad that wasn't registering hits, or just barely. Okay, so I turned the sensitivity all the way up to 99.... still not getting anywhere near the level of the other pads.... changed the curve so it now basically has no dynamics at all, but at least it's as loud as the rest now. Sigh, good enough I guess. It's an okay kit, but compared to my Roland TD-8 (which was a breeze to setup and it just.... works), I'm a bit disappointed with it tbh.

[@makskoren1728]

I had DM studio MKII kit since september 2017 and it shows like very reliable e-kit. With it,s heavy duty rack , big me sh pads and cymbals seems to be Ok for practicing at home. It is true that module can,t produce sounds like Roland and Yamaha but if you put some effort and mess up with settings you could have some decent sounds. All in all it is very attractive and looks way better than Roland and Yamaha in this price point.

[@Tradewithtren]

Thank u sooooooo much Justin ur just amazing and ur the only channel who explains so nicely

[@65Drums]

Thanks man!

[@KaikaiFilu99]

Hey guys , what do you think about the durability of the DM10 MKII pro kit ? Cz it's hard to find a real opinion about this point

[@allaha8373]

Amazing videos as always

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

Big Alesis fan here. Very informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@hunterhippensteel]

I have an Alesis DM10 X, and I love it. The Mylar heads aren't too loud like I thought they probably would be, so that's a bonus.

[@keithchristiansen286]

Awesome video!! I bought the alesis dm10 studio 2.5yrs ago. I love it.... swapped out all the heads to Remo silent stoke almost instantly cuz it was ridiculously loud... pad sizes are a bit small... at the time of purchase I was either unaware of other models, they weren't out yet, or a money issue... can't remember... but I'm prolly gonna upgrade to the strike pro here soon, just cuz I can.

[@mecdrum7]

I bought Alesis dm10 pro with all ups it can played 15 mostly brand new. for a one of my kits small Pearl traveler 2015 kit because I watched yours plus Roland has so many problems more than Alesis. Thanks for all advice. Been playing acoustic for 50 years and teach on Nitro and surge abuse for 2 us no problems.

[@glenhagerman8292]

Just bought the DM10 kit. I’m going to be playing Superior samples using via computer. So the program ability is the reason I chose to buy this kit. After reading about the DM10 module it is very flexible. So using sound engines like superior, addictive drums, Slate drum sounds will work nicely.

[@clementtytube]

Hello!!!! Some questions to u brother: Is the hihat controller on the DM10 MK2 PRO kit output midi note CC4? Or in other words, is it a Continuous Controller? I'm asking this so I could use it in Superior Drummer or any VST for that matter and have almost like 6 to 8 articulations corresponding to the hihat controller open/close range value (0 to 127). So that gives more articulations to work with and is smoother transition especially with a monstrous VST like SUPERIOR Drummer 3 (rather than the usual 4 notes sent by the module when hitting the pad like: closed, half open, open, close pedal and splash hit). And one more question, does the hihat pad of dm10 Mk2 has 2 zones? Does it have an bow sound and a tip sound in one of the positions of the hh pedal? (say hh pedal is now closed and hitting at the bow and tip produce different midi note values or different sounds from the module itself) Could u enlighten me on these.... Pleazzzeeee???

[@docmalessere4343]

What is best , alesis Crimson II or dm 10 II pro kit ? Nice video!

[@MichaelRoachWV]

I have the same exact question

[@e.p7784]

Been playing alesis dm10 11 pro model for about a year. Live through front of house sound and rehearsals. So far...so good. Wish they would change a few things, such as making them sturdier like Roland's. They sound great, however. I use them with acoustic snare and cymbals which work nicely.

[@Dartanbeck]

I've had a few stints into playing e-drums in the past, but that was before they could actually fully replace an acoustic kit nicely. My singer sent me a link asking: "Isn't this the kit you were looking at?", it was a DM10X Mesh. Long story shorter... I ordered it. By the time it arrived, the DM10 completely disappeared from any store on the internet except, perhaps, used. I had a blast programming my first kit, which has evolved a bit since due to playing live (almost exactly like your tips on playing Live! LOL) but I've been playing this kit 'out-of-the-box' live at gigs since I got it, and I LOVE IT!!! We've always had plans to run the Bass, snare, cymbals and toms each as individual outs for further control at the mixing board, but it's been sounding so good with my simple mix using the onboard sliders, that we haven't got that far yet - although I do have a saved version of my kit set up for it. I love the mesh heads. Not only quieter, but no dents. They seem indestructible. I love the cymbal pads too. I had no idea they're going to break on me. I love my DM10X Mesh kit!!! We're also currently looking into VST, but decided to put that on hold after listening to the onboard sounds I have set up again through our PA(s). My singer owns a sound company and uses nothing but JBL and top-notch amps and gear, etc., and my drums just Thunder. I've always loved how it sounds. So it was surprising to me to hear people are replacing them via VST. I guess I play these like an entirely different instrument than my Turbo Tour Customs (Yamaha only made these hand-painted power beauties for a very limited time) - I just don't expect them to behave the same - these are digital, afterall. But seeing how VST software can enhance and improve triggering and such... I'm definitely digging deeper. Cheers Justin! Great show! I love the 65 Drums Show!

[@thangxixon]

Hey drum community. Im running to a deal on used DM10 studio mylar for 300. Is it a good deal?

[@marnofranck6204]

I want to buy my first electronic drum kit after playing for almost 20 years on acoustic drums. I'm a pretty hard hitter and I was looking at buying the MKII Pro but reviews have some trigger trouble with it. I'm just looking for an E-drum kit to expand and to practise(as I would practise on my acoustic kit) and to practise drum covers at home.

[@matthewkwong3365]

I would like to know that can I replace Alesis DM 10 MK II Pro cymbals into Roland cymbals? I'm not concern about the crash, but can I replace the hihat with VH-11 and ride with CY-13R or CY-15R? I have noticed the compatibility sheet of DM 10 module, but not sure about the DM 10 MK II Pro module though.

[@pogoism9]

I have owned a DM10X Mesh for 3 years now. Durability has been so-so. I have had to replace the module once, but that was my own fault (left it plugged in during a storm), but the 2 12" toms have all but fallen apart. The center trigger plate has broken into 3 pieces. I am about to repair both of them, so hopefully that gets her back up and running. I don't regret the purchase at all, as the DM10X has served me well. I can't dump 3K on a Roland.

[@stopthemadness398]

i have the alesis dm10 studio and the alesis dm8 .. i'm now thinking about adding the dm10 mkll pro kit to them

[@airiderusa8539]

I have had the lease DM 10 studio for about 12 years but really haven’t played it much. Issue is I moved two years ago and when I turned on the module, it lit up, but all I would hear in my headset was high-pitched, alien pig, squealing and I can’t figure out how to correct this.. At first, I could turn the wheel for different kits, but would still hear the squeal but now everything is unresponsive … factory reset did not correct anything… any ideas?

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Those sonor lugs are the best ever. love them so much. Gold ones from the hi-lite exclusive are the 'brass ring'.

[@DoblyTufnell]

I own the original DM10 that came with the DM10X kit. I don't use its sounds. Opting for a laptop with AD2. I don't use the rubbish single zone hi hat either. Instead I use real acoustic hats and just balance the volumes. Finally seeings as I use the acoustic hats and have the volumes balanced I use a Zildjain K 20" dark ride. The ride the DM10X works ok but you need to be really accurate to hit the bell and get a consistent response.

[@MetalMonkVideos]

I've got a DM10 with black color module, small LED screen, black rack, mesh heads, four 8" toms, 10" snare, 8" kick. I have no idea which version that is :D

[@stevebarnes9694]

So helpful....I followed 65s advice and picked up an original DM10 kit on Clist and for a beginner....it was such a dang bargain. Based on re watching this I may go to mesh heads now that he says you can. Will keep the metal symbols cause they look cool

[@themudrunner417]

I have a DM10 studio kit. Still in very good shape after all those years, but i'm no pro drummer. I'm looking at the Strike pro SE and wondering how much better the new one is. It looks amazing too. My only complaint about the dm10 is the hihat pedal, very hard learning curve and i missed my shot on the x pro hihat unfortunately. For the price i paid in 2011, it was a solid deal and mine has been very reliable.

[@jacksota1]

Just bought the Alesis DM10 MKII pro and so far love it

[@EgorGiOs]

After 5 months of using it are you still loving this kit?Any piece of advice?

[@lukeshaddick7486]

@@EgorGiOs Did you end up getting the kit? I'm currently hard at work researching for the best edrum (for me)

[@EgorGiOs]

@@lukeshaddick7486 I did actually. I bought yamaha DTX 582 a couple of weeks ago. I haven't figured it out yet but so far i think that i made the right choice.

[@lukeshaddick7486]

@@EgorGiOs I got the Alesis Command because a more expensive kit probs wouldn't have fit in my room. I also got some AKG K182 headphones

[@Xander_Paradise]

i ordered the dm10 mk2 pro and im really excited to hear it!

[@Jingles8302]

How has it been for reliability? i'm torn between the DM10 MK II Pro or the TD-17KV..... any advice on the alesis would be GREAT!

[@bumblefritz]

I'm glad I got the DM10 studio when I did. After watching this video it seems like it's the version I'd still prefer even over the new ones. I did do a mesh upgrade after some time. The mylar had nice response but the clacking was just too damn loud.

[@pdmidipd_patch7476]

The first X mylar that came out also had a better rack :) I loved the mylar BTW, way more natural, but very noisy . Keep in mind that if you want to convert the X to mesh , the 12" pads are very shallow. And if you don't have any problem with noise, placing a yoga mat underneath the mesh and a piece of cloth to reduce wear ,reduces the trampoline effect

[@maximum9065]

I hate that the new modules dropped the 2 Aux outputs. Not sure if any of you have done this, but with the original DM10 Module, you can set it up to have 4 separate outputs to your board. I did this with the DM10 X Mesh. I panned the kick to the L main channel, the snare to the R main, all the toms to the Aux R out and all of the cymbals to to Aux L out. That gives my sound engineer the ability to mix and eq the drums much better in a live setting.

[@onyxavatar]

I have the Alesis DM10X Mesh and I LOVE IT! It's perfect. I would buy 2 more if I could afford it.

[@ErinMercurial]

I have the DM 10 studio and I love it. I bought 1 extra Alesis 12 inch crash with choke and a surge cymbal pack...love those too but they have started to fall apart after 4 years. I also added and extra drum module the Alessis Trigger IO to add on more triggers. The kick drum is way too loud though...I wish there was a way to make it quiet. Its so loud when playing thorough a PA it really messes your rhythm up and the PA has to be too loud.

[@jasrak221]

are these kits interchangeable ? the reason I ask is I bought a used kit that has the snare stand but the play along grooves sounds like 70's Mustache music (if you get my comparison), no newer grooves and the sound options for each drum are limited. also registering at alesis (now imusic) doesn't have any downloadable content to update them

[@dmisk2010]

i just baught a dm 10 kit missing the module and booms and L rods people are still charging ridiculous amounts for the module , im wondering if here are cheaper options for modules that would be compatible with the dm10 studio , i noticed that the dm 10 II pro module and others after have less input plugs on the back is there still a way to connect the 4 toms , snare and 4 cymbols to some of the later modules ultimatly id like to pick up a nitro module as the price seems fair

[@shortdog00100]

I have a quick question. On the DM10 modual can you plug in a usb thumb drive with song on it and play to. Like the Roland TD11 modual

[@EasyHeat]

I own various beat to hell pads from various brands (with a weller soldering iron..lol!). I currently use an Alesis Trigger I/O to trigger Toontrack software, but have been considering getting an old module like the DM10, as the Trigger I/O is a headache sometimes. I could always use it as an expansion, but trying to midi map it blind, and it randomly hitting wrong notes in presets ? I'm just done. Suggestions?

[@ChipLorimer]

I have the DM10 MkII Pro kit and have enjoyed it for a year now. It's my first electronic kit! Two things: 1 - I've finally worn out a mesh head and can't find replacement OEM Alesis mesh heads; what are good replacement recomendations? 2 - I've never been able to find documentation on what the two different ports on each of the crash cymbals are for. Anyone? My kit didn't come with an instruction book either, and though I've found bits and pieces on the web here and there, I can't seem to find a fully detailed instructional manual. Where am I not looking?

[@Averagedrum]

With the two ports I send one cable from it to an extra cymbal and with addictive drums I can asign it a different sound

[@richardbeaton7324]

I have the dm10 mesh kit and i'm in dyer need of a new bass drum but it's soo hard to find a replacement any help ??

[@deuce1231]

I have the MKII Pro. For the price, you can't beat it. It's huge though. And it took some time learning to dial in the settings for the ride cymbal, especially. After I got the hang of how to change it up, I've set it how I like it. I've had it about four months and I'm still experimenting with the different preset kits, but I turned one into a custom setting that I think fits most of what I would play in a live situation. The dual zone pads help immensely in that regard. I do wonder if the Alesis Pro X hi-hat is compatible with the MKII Pro module. Anyone have any insight?

[@Ellaaltman1]

My understanding is that it is compatible, but I've heard mixed reviews on it. Currently looking at other hat options for this kit as I would love to see it on its own stand

[@pgale]

I've got DM10 studio mesh and love it would buy again for sure. the sounds aren't as good as a Roland but still fine for what I do with it. Less then half the price and more drums to hit :)

[@rodhuy01]

Justin, wondering if you can try to review a Jobeky full e-kit. they look fab. ( im getting one i think!). in fact, a good video would be to review all the full-size electronic kits on offer these days by the 3 main ones - DrumTec, Jobeky, and DDRum Hybrid. i think the world is moving towards these sorts of kits nowadays (both home do it yourself and retail off the floor kits). the bigger sizes and realistic kits seems to appeal to many.

[@DrumStickTortoise]

Rod H It would be cool to get a Ddrum hybrid review/first impression vid from Justin

[@ajsemtb]

I bought both a DM10 studio mesh and DM10X mesh used of Craigslist and both were/are great kits. I wouldn't buy mylar anyway, and if we could afford Rolands, we would buy Rolands... But if you're on this page, you probably can't either, and for the price new/used, these kits are great. I sold the studio kit because we started using a real kit live, but kept the X kit because 1. it's awesome, 2. quiet, and 3. better control for rehearsal volume wise. I would like to hear the MKII brain, but running the DM 10 thru a live PA sounded great. I will admit, you have to do your homework on how it functions, and every one of my triggers (rim/head) had to be individually dialed in for the way I play (I hit hard; probably too hard for e-drums), but you can make this kit dynamic for both soft and hard playing.

[@morrisman64]

Thanks for this Video very helpful

[@wouldstock1]

Dm10 Studio Mesh here. It's slowly evolving into a Strike kit though.

[@steveweilhart2359]

Have the DM10 X MESH - It's been a very good kit. Fun to play no breakdowns - Mostly now using as a trigger for my superior drummer 3 software. Wondering if you can update just the module . If it would work properly. Thanks so much.

[@AdamFleurant]

When I wanted to buy a electronic drum set my first plan was to go cheep. But at the same time I knew that I wanted something to last. What helped me decide to buy the Dm10 x kit instead of the crimson because it came down to that choice. I got the Dm10x kit because of all the second hand parts out there. I bought a new tom pad to have 5 pads. The kick pad came unsolderd Alesis sent me a knew kick pad with the stand. I bought the hihat upgrade. I did that because I want to use it in video's. I don't like hihats that don't move isn't really fun. I bought 2 extra used cymbals with the arm and brace to hook it up. I use the original hihat cymbal as a splash I took a few peaces of an old cymbal arm to make the arm long enough. Basically I have 2 splashes. 3 crashes and a ride plus the new hihat. After playing a while all the cymbals look like they where bought at the same time. I tride with 6 toms I managed to hook 4 up front by hooking one on each cymbal post. You know what I mean. how I did 6 toms was with the old kick pad . I took the brace from the snare and switched it with the tom. You can make a 10 inch kick pad doing that trick. Anyway I went back to 5 toms. I will be ordering for a single kick pedal the same mark as my double kick. I have the kick set for a double kick sound. So I want to a deep long kick sound for the single kick. From the get go I thought it sounded like shit! I was using really good AKG headphones real retro old school shit. I realized that they take to much juice. I was at a dallier King in the section that has headphone mic's and adapters. I saw 2 sets of AKG head phones. $4. each. I thought someones retarded. I grabbed them both and bought them. When I plugged a set into the dm10.. bingo. Perfect. I decided not to go do the update plus since I bought it new I figure its pretty up to date. I have 2 custom sets programmed. I keep getting the sound to be better. It feels like a dry kit that We have to set up with all the right fx and compression and panning EQ. I have noticed that Each part has it's own flexible settings. Then the entire kit has a setting. The trigger settings seem to be for the entire deal. But ya there is a lot of choice. I have everything tight. I plan to have my drummer jam buddy come over. I know what kind of sound I want and I am happy with the sound. When its past through a mixer I can really get it into that get you in the gut feeling if I want to. I think the kit was made for recording engineers. I don't see how a drummer would enjoy them self's because of the time it takes to adjust everything. Just once the learning part is done. I think its really easy to get a really good sound to match almost anystyle. I see it more as a creative tool . I like the 682drums.com mesh kit. I like the look it gives. I will cost me extra because of all the pads. I still have 2 dual trigger's that I did not split. I will be splitting the kick trigger input. I hope that I can use it.. I will have to test that if it dosn't work I'll spare the rim trigger that I am planning on using for a closed hihat sound. I really don't want to mess around with the hi hat stand. So I will just add one last cymbal. As for making youtube video's I still have a lot of practice to go through on the drums. I have a few video's up but the sound isn't good and I am basically just messing around in those video's. I honestly like the sound that I can get out of the kit. But umm I see a nice app review just the other day. Also Pearl has an awesome new drum module I could hook everything up to. At the price though I can go grab a zoom livetrack L-12 with a good mic set with an extra kick mic and 2 subwoofers. My buddy has 2 kick drum's on his beast. I lost count on the toms. I'll need my current mixer to get the job done. But ya it would be a much funner experience. I'm a guitar player!

[@hanovergreen4091]

DM10 MKII Pro. Love all except the rack. Would prefer Gibraltar rack stability. Would purchase again.

[@joehenthompson2023]

Hi Justin. Great video. What are your thoughts on the DM10 Mark 1 drum module? You can get them on ebay for $250-300 US. Are the sounds good and relevant for 2021? I'm looking at it as an optional module for a DIY A-E build for church. thanks.

[@JAY61ish]

i had a DM10 STUDIO MESH.. It's a nice kit with plenty of sounds ,but you have to fiddle about to get the exact kit that you want as some crappy sounds are lumped in with cool sounds to pad out the number of kits available. quite a sturdy rack EXCEPT the snare arm which came loose.. tried to tighten it and it just went oval . ended up wrapping the end in duct tape.. but that worked loose too.. they need to sort that out..

[@stevefkenny]

I have the DM10 Studio Mesh. Considering switching out the module to the MKII Pro. Wondering if it would be worth it.

[@tkelly830]

Im really leaning towards the MK11 Pro. Just can't find any vids with sounds. The link below that says it is, actually is the studio module.

[@65Drums]

you're correct I mislabeled that link. Thanks :)

[@tkelly830]

65 Drums Anytime buddy. Hopefully a video will emerge soon.

[@mecdrum7]

Just bought the Alesis Dm10 for 250 with all recent updates only played 15 times almost brand new.

[@erikmontalvo84]

Hello all i have some questions about this kit. Can u change the hi hat to put it on a hi hat stand? And also what are good cymbals to upgrade to that will work with this kit?

[@danieldaglia7042]

i have the mesh kit which i like. Still finding things you can do with it. Question how do you change the sounds on a tom to make it have sound. Not sure of the banks.

[@hollywooddjs1]

I want to get a electric kit but torn between theses two. Dm10ii pro or the Strike kit. is there a big deference between theses two?

[@everyday80sdude86]

Is the black DM10 module the same as the silver DM10? I did see the buttons and display are the same but what about the kits and other sounds? Thanks

[@rodhuy01]

this was the first kit i saw played live and i wanted one. then looked to get the Crimson, then The Strike came out. Alas, with Alesis' problems in the Strike, im going for a JOBEKY kit, full size or whatever dang size i want, mesh heads and my choice of module. all for not much more than the Strike Pro and better deal overall IMO

[@bthellam]

Hey Justin. Thank you for this video! I saw your video on the Strike Pro you demo'd at Robert's. I've been wondering if the Strike Pro is more than just cosmetic and aesthetic appeal compared to the MarkII Pro. Would you recommend the MarkII Pro over the Strike Pro?

[@brianmann01]

I buy all my drum gear used and only when I can get it for a great price. My DM10 kit was the original with the surge cymbals and mylar drum pads. The unit "did not work right" and I picked it up for 150.00. The guy also tossed in a D5 module which also "Did not work right" . I knew before I got there he had the wrong power supply and I was correct. With the correct PS both work fine. The DM10 module can be a bit of a pain to set up. I have the Roland PD125 snare, PD120KD kick, and 2 PD-120 toms, plus the Roland 11 hi-hat. They all work with this unit but getting the sensitivity correct is pretty much trial and error. The actual sounds are usable but will most likely use the unit to trigger drum software like EZ drummer. For what I paid for the unit it is a no brainer. I think it is a good alternative if you cannot afford the Roland stuff and there are plenty out in CL land if you are patient and wait for a deal to come along, I am not a fan of the surge cymbals. I think they are VERY LOUD and I am replacing them with some Roland cymbal pads.

[@clementtytube]

Is the hihat controller continuous? I mean does it output cc4 midi? So as to supports many articulations for hihats used over vsts

[@purpledc1]

So I have had my pro MKII for a couple days now and I gotta say it kicks some ass. The sounds are way better than I initially thought and the sound quality is actually better than on the MKII Studio and crimson versions. Plus the effects section gives you a very nice palette of options. I was initially upset I wasn't able to afford the strike. But I really don't miss it now. In fact I really prefer the actual drums of my kit though I do wish I could have got my hands on that module. But the module on this aint no slouch. Its probably the most powerful and advanced module besides their strike.

[@ericheyblom]

Just wanted to ask how much of a difference there is in the DM10 MKII Pro Module vs Command Advanced Drum Module on the studio kit? I just returned the Studio kit and ordered the DM10 MKll Pro Kit, not because I was unhappy with the the Studio kit, just decided I would rather have the bigger sizes of everything, including having a dedicated snare stand. There is not much info out there on the differences between these two modules, but I would think the Pro module has to be somewhat better? Thanks

[@Jingles8302]

So how is the MKII Pro holding up over a year later? I'm looking to get a new e-kit soon and its one of my top 3 choices but lots of bad reviews.....

[@davidviera3347]

Hey man...tell us about how many Round Robin samples do you think have this modules? and machine gun effect in drums of Alesis...for example Crimson and DM modules...can you do a video playing this drums...I want to buy the Strike but I dont know if I can reach the $...my alternatives are Crimson or DM...what can you tell me about????

[@ironblast5]

I own two dm pro kits with mylar heads, surge cymbala and i bought additional smart trigger and hart dynamics ecymbal 2 cymbals. I wanted full double bass kit for extreme metal it has worked ok there are miss trigger issues and the kick drums where worthless if given the option id probably opt for something else the only things i plan to keep are the ,cymbals, rack, cables, and other hardware. the module has had poor soldering and will ghost trigger fairly often so i plan on selling or trashing it depending now that td20's are getting more affordable i may snag one

[@gaspardpastural]

Thank you very much for this

[@calebjones8655]

Just say you get the Alesis DM10 mk2... is there anyway that you could go buy Roland cymbals and slowly replace the crappy cymbals with the Roland ones. Would they work with the drum module?

[@kaihtheloner]

I know this is an old video but I just came across this video today. I'm from India and I've been planning to get an electronic drum. The Alesis (this one) costs $1800 in India while the Roland I'm eyeing, TD-15KV costs $4000. Would it be better to purchase the Alesis? There's also another kit from Carlsbro, the CSD600 that retails for $950.

[@Yourenai]

Hi Justin, between the DM10 studio mesh and dtx 532k, which one would you recommend? In my country, the DM10 studio mesh is slightly cheaper than the 532k, although I intend to add the Pro X hi hat if im getting the DM10 studio mesh, which would make it slightly more expensive than the 532k in the end. thanks!

[@rachelsinnuendo5570]

I have a seconhand dm10x pro kit I bought a month ago and I'm quite happy with it. But I was wondering if it would be worth it upgrading the module to the mkii pro (as the rest of the kit is the same), because of the posibility of loading your own samples and the better sound quality you mention. Thx!! :)

[@madeyemonkey]

I bought not even 2 years ago, an Alesis Dm6 kit, and for already a couple of months I can´t play it anymore, since all the cymbal pads have broken somehow in different ways, same for the kick, and now the snare. It turns out that it's better to buy a new kit, instead of repairing the current one. Well, I´m no drum expert, but also not a neandertal caveman who destroys drum kits by default. So 2 questions: Does anyone can tell me if its NORMAL that these things break this easily? And what would be a next step for a new kit, in terms of material quality, but also technic evolution? I was wondering between Alesis DM10 Mesh Kit or the Alesis Crimson II kit. Thanks

[@markgrow2112]

I have a DM10 Module, purchase new 2 years ago, I slowly upgraded my Kit from a Alesis DM6. 2 - Alesis 10" Mesh pads, Snare and floor tom, 2 - 8" Alesis Mesh toms, Kick Pintech 8" Mesh. Replaced All Cymbal's with Roland this was done slowly ebay used. Alesis cymbal's are crap, I am a medium hitter! they die and are not as accurate as roland. Within 6 months of the purchase I started using Addictive Drums 2, I only own 4 software Drum kits but you can modify these and make alot more. I think the DM10 is great for us budget E-Drummers and the module is a great triggering device for acoustic also.

[@gabrielseri]

Hi! I didnt understand if patch pads are better or worse. Im looking for a pro alesis kit right now, wich one do you suggest. thanks!

[@delbut2]

Ive still got the DM8 with mylar heads. I am looking into getting either ATV Ex, 2/3 Alesis DM10 mkII Or Roland TD 17. Keep changing my mind.

[@jms3937]

Same. I would love to get the esx5 but its quite expensive. Really hate roland for their tiny pads with inner rims and not sure if alesis is the way to go (quality and durabillity issues are very common).

[@delbut2]

@@jms3937 I got the ATV in the end. Pads are little bouncy but I think I can adjust them down. The EX5 is basic but sound great in terms of the acoustic samples. I Bought the pads and the brain and they fit straight on to my existing Alesis frame. Only downside is the hi hat pedal and pad from my old DM8 do not work fully on the new ATV module.

[@jms3937]

@@delbut2 just the pads or the cymbala too?? Did you get the esx3 pads or thr esx5?? If so how is the bass drum pad, sturdy, stable?? Sorry to bother you but im really curious. Just want fo make sure i get the right one for me without overspending. Thanks in advance.

[@delbut2]

@@jms3937 I bought the bundle pack with kick pad. The kick pad needed a bit of adjustment for me to get the kick pedal to strike as I wanted it but it is very stable. I also bought an elesis cymbal for extra crash. ALthough my alesis cymbals work overall -the bell isn't working properly on the ride. I think it is more to do with my old cymbals rather than the EX module. Anyway, the bundle i bought is below. www.drum-tec.co.uk/atv-mesh-pad-bundle

[@jms3937]

@@delbut2 thanks, much appreciated!

[@johnjacquard863]

hi im thinking getting the alesis dm10 mkii pro vs the new yamaha dtx62k ( middle one with hihat stand) i see the strnegths and weakness of both but im stuck which one to get i worry about alesis reliability i would just get the yamaha but i am greddy when i see the alesis dm10 mkii pro thing is its mostly for jazz type style ( but also all other genres) id like hear peoples opinions about this decision ( i thought about the roland $1500 kit as well) i cant make a decision lol :D p.s.s i mostly will go into my roland studio capture into superior drummer 3 out to studio monitors and my westone in ears so that may influence choice too i just feel like yamaha is giving you real quality for only $1500 where as the alesis is durability issues and roland is cheaping out in several ways but has durability and resell value what do you think? what what you do in that context?

[@anthonyscuderijr.cluchfc6602]

Justin....you do an awesome job and really make helpful, high content videos! I just bought the DM10 MKll Pro and wish you had a dedicated video on the kit and this specific module. You did make a few brief comments where you mentioned you played it briefly and did not really connect with the kit but never really said why. Any chance of doing a thorough review? Thanks and keep up the great work !

[@chrisjory8595]

i’m considering this kit now that ya have for a while would your recommend the mk2 pro?

[@dburt2011b]

Great Video, just the info I was looking for. I have played drums most of my 55 yr life, and played on Rolands at church. I want my own set for home, and can pick up a used set Alesis dm 10x mesh for $800 in good condition, one owner got tired of playing them, Would this be a good deal for me wanting to use at home, and some gigs? I know the dm10x module has been discontinued but I dont want to buy a new kit if dont have to for budget I am own. Please respond soon. Thanks David

[@mikestaples1667]

I have the md10 pro I'm having trouble.when I strike #4 tom I hear a symbol any help be nice