Drum Kit Reviews: The Alesis DM10

Posted by green baby on July 31, 2010

The extensive research and development efforts of Alesis plus the complete DM10 sound module finally gave birth to the flagship drum set of Alesis, the DM10 Pro Kit. This newest drum-sound module allows you to load new sound sets via USB right from your own computer. And with Alesis tying the knot with FXpansion on this new drum baby, the Alesis DM10 Electronic Drum Kit boasts of the best and the most accurate drum sounds possible.

By simply looking at it, you will immediately notice the drum module’s outstanding quality. . It is composed of a real drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds crafted from real samples of classic studio drums and prized cymbals. No drummer will not love this electronic drum set’s accurate and most in-demand acoustic drum sounds from some of the legendary drum bands, a wide selection of top producer’s go-to snare drums, and a rich collection of real American, Canadian, Chinese, and Turkish cymbals. Not only that, the Alesis DM10 also gives you choice selection of classic drum machine and electronic percussion sounds that were vital to the success of several records.

Keen ears will surely notice that each sound that this electronic drum set produce is actually a series of different samples – all the multiple dynamic-level samples and articulation are built in, so as you change intensity with the way you play (harder or softer), the drum or the cymbals changes its timbre correspondingly, and not just its volume. This feature is called the Dynamic Articulation, an Alesis exclusive. You can have all the freedom that you need with the DM10 Pro Kit – you can play with or without a reverb while you enjoy a variety of rim shots, rim clicks, as well as different stick placement sounds on the cymbals as well.

The Alesis DM10 is not only a collection of sounds, it is also the world’s first ever drum-sound module tool. You can also load new sets through a USB connection from your computer. And that only means one thing – your sounds will always stay fresh, current, and cutting edge!
Aside from being an electronic drum set, the MD10 Pro can also be used as a trigger to MIDI interface during times when you need to perform and track with software drum modules like BFD, Toontrack, and Reason, among others. Its ergonomic design gives you the handling and gripping ease. That makes the MD10 Pro Kit heavy gauge, heavy duty, and extremely adjustable all at the same time!

The electronic drum set industry has definitely reached a peak with the Alesis DM10 Pro Kit. And with this new product, Alesis was certainly able to raise, and curved, the bar of electronic drums sets today. So ahead and get the Alesis DM10 Pro Kit, today!