Yes these videos are great informative demos. The first beat that I would play on this set would be : La Cumparsita (Tango). The beat is a great way to find machine gunning and too short sample fades on a digital kit.
My first would be some Boston. There is just something about that band the grabs me deep down in my soul. Boston was and still is a necessity on road trips. Also I have liked and subscribed in would definitely like to see more videos like this. I would like to see this kit put through its paces. Also, If you can, talk about some of its quirks and features such as the new high hat and has it gotten better from the last generation. Have a good one bro!!
To be honest though, this guy could sell ice to Eskimos. He does do great reviews, but they're pretty biased. You need to really do your research to find the negatives about any of these kits, and then come to your own conclusions.
Any time I'm looking into anything even remotely music related, I always look for a Sweetwater review first and I'm happy to say y'all never disappoint!
Francesca Capponi I know for sure that the mesh pads are just fine but the cymbals I don’t know because I put my drums in a pretty open room in my house. They don’t seem too loud but I’m not very sure.
Jon Lovitz telling me about electronic drums is a dream come true :) if i had the money for this kit, i would get it in a heart beat thanks for the video!
Nick, Your the right man for the job,I have learn so much watching you over the year.Sweetwater is so lucky to have a person that people can trust on what to buy.My hat off to you good Sir
It’s a sweet electronic drum kit. I purchased one from our local music store, got a great deal. Nick is a great demonstrator of this unit. Thanks guys!
I just bought one of these last week, along with the Alesis drum monitor. I am super super happy with the purchase. This kit is freaking awesome. It feels so realistic, it sounds great, it plays great. But god damn $3000 after the kit, the monitor and taxes. Luckily I already have a hi hat stand and kick pedal. I use to always tell people that if you're going to spend that kind of money on an e-kit, go with a Roland, but I am more than happy with this.
Are you still happy with your purchase or no? Only asking bc I heard latency problems? I am picking mine up this week and just want an opinion on the kit. Thank you
@@Tony-fx9ky I'm prob not the one you asked but it's turned out great and I agree with lot of the concerns givin, but I love the kit. Just gotta able to put in time. But imo that's any new technology.
Yes, but you are getting a comparable kit to a $5000 Roland kit. You could prob always upgrade the snare and ride to the Roland, if you really wanted even more dynamics. But as a long time drummer, this kit more than fits the bill and is worth every penny.
Dude. The turning the bar the other way is *genius*. I have an issue where I'm always battling between my floor tom and second crash, the tom needs to be closer but then the cymbal will be too close. This will solve that without me having to buy a separate cymbal stand. Thanks!
After about 5 months of waiting, mine are finally here! I am in love with mine! I also have my Pearl Exports when I need acoustics and I also purchased my son a set of the Alesis Nitro Mesh so we are able to play across from each other! Love these drums!
@@benschenkel5901 yes because I ordered mine in MARCH and that's when all of the Corona craziness was really kicking in. Sweetwater had no kits at all during this time from Alesis.
I just ordered this kit last night from Sweetwater. For anyone curious their customer service is fantastic and they are super cordial and helpful. Which is nice..most drummers get terrible service at actual music stores..in my 22 years of experience lol
Can you tell me what kind of speakers? Or amp? Do i need to get and connector cables... Or does it have built in speakers? Considering ordering this from Sweetwater [they really do have the best customer support]
@@cheesebutt1000 well..if you want speakers..there is a bundle that includes those. As well as pedals, and hi hat stand, some sticks and a throne. I would go that route..i do not use amps or speakers for my personal setup.
If these were so great the pros would use them but they use Roland for the fact they are better Their triggers are smooth and quality is great The brain is better I played these and they are good and come with many sounds but feel cheap Once I went on the Rolands that was it These are nice looking but I don’t need a drum set I need to save space
I jammed on one of these at a GC. The last person had left it set to some funky electric piano/guitar setting and it was so much fun. I want one sooooooo bad!!!!
The rack, drums, and cymbals look to be an improvement. A very nice demo video as always, but not enough to get me to part with my DM10 version 1 module and a triggered mesh head acoustic set. Thank You! Sweet water is the Best.
I'm a kid drummer and I love these drumbs how they sound look I've been saying I want somthing like this because I'm getting pretty good at the drumbs I play at my church and those drumbs will be in my dreams forever lol
The Man in this video makes a perfect review for this kit. His first impression to me is awesome. Couldn't get any better. This guy reviewing this drum kit is the perfect mix. I like it 👍
One of the best investments I've ever made. The kit sounds phenomenal, especially with the Strike Pro Amp 12. Highly recommend. Awesome value for the money.
Hey I’m about to grab this too but I want to make sure, since there are actual wooden parts to these drums, that the kit is NOT actually too loud. IOW I’m buying strictly because I need a quiet way to practice. I have two acoustic kits. Everything reads great about but want to make sure it’s actually quiet. If you can help, thanks.
@@ben61820 oh yeah, its super quiet when hitting the heads. There is some noise that comes with hitting anything, but you're not going to get much quieter.
Yup this completely redone hi hat system has fixed all the issues the old model had. They based it off the Roland hi hats which have been reviewed a ton and work great.
Always love your videos. 1 question. When you disassembled the Hi-Hat, did you reassemble it back to make it right or put the thing back upside down by accident? Yep I saw it.lol Does it matter? Great video man. Thanks!!
Aww, man… That's what you get for putting yourself out there. 🤣 Thanks for the "heads up," David! 📣Public service announcement, folks📣 I put the hi-hat together wrong. 🤦♂️
@@sweetwater No Worries. Just an observation! Thanks for responding. I'm super intrested in this kit. I'm Tech savvy with some skills and was thinking of building 2nd DIY set but this kit at that price and running through superior drummer 3, I believe I'll be a happy man. Thank you again for your informative demo and also your incredible engineering skills. LoL I'll make sure that my purchase is through you guys for sure. I'll be buying this kit after Christmas. Happy holidays to you and your family and thanks again.
I just bought this kit last week. When I set up the hi-hat, I noticed that the thick rubber piece was sticking inside of the bottom of the top cymbal every time I pressed down on it. So I looked closely at the photos in the assembly guide. I then realized that the piece is slightly tapered, and the wider end needs to face up. This solved my problem. So in Nick's video, he actually set it CORRECTLY when he took it apart and put it back together.
I think this module has the best sound straight out of the box, it really does have some great sounding kits, love the sound! Does the Alesis Strike Pro SE module work with the Roland TD-17 KVX pads, hihat and cymbals?
I have an old Roland TD-10 that still works, but has its limitations. I've been looking into the Alesis Strike Pro SE kit because it looks amazing the the price point is a tolerable. I've heard nothing but horror stories about the hi hats. Just tonight, I played a set at a local retailer and the hi hats didn't work properly at all. The rest of the kit was AMAZING and a HUGE improvement over my old 20-year old Roland set. I was curious to see the great Nick D'Virgilio (huge fan!) play this Alesis set and demo the hi hats...but you BARELY touched the hatsl!!! I'm left not knowing what to think. I don't want to spend $3500 and have a kit that doesn't really work.
I bought one and when that Hi hat gets out of sync you WILL be recording with a traditional hi hat Guaranteed! that is why he barely touched the hi hat!!!
I’m guessing the set called tonight‘s air, is based on Phil Collins’s in the air tonight concert tom set up? Because it sounds an awful lot like that set
It’s actually called “tonight’s air” because of its close resemblance to John Bonham’s sound on his hit recordings for Classic metallists Air Supply on the seminal trap album “windbreakers and breathtakers”
yes it is! You have the sound of When The Levee Breaks. I have the Alesis Strike Pro for more than a year now and I love it! I hope that I can upgrade the old hihat system to the new one
Now we want a special video on the "acoustic hi-hat sounds" which he missed to show us ...strange...nice rides however! ;) Seriously a nice kit for the price.
I'm impressed by the kit, but what about the rim of the snare? Does that have a sound? And why doesn't he play the hi hat very much here? Is there something wrong with it? I'm skeptical.
Makes me wanna knock the rust off my drum'n skills! My first kit was the school's symphonic band drum set, Ludwigs with Zildjian cymbals... I still prefer those to most of the modern drum kits today... This setup seems okay. but if the power ever goes out...!
Ok you have my attention. I quit playing 25 years ago but I’m getting the bug again. As a former acoustic drum snob, where does a guy go to learn about this new tech?
GREAT REVIEW!!! I'm stuck on my used DM10?? But it's pretty AMAAZING since I own EVERY expansion for BFD! :) Some pads aren't all that responsive...and what's a fella gotta do to get TWO 3-zone ride connections?? I had (3) triple zones? Now 2...but none work (ed) as well as the one in the DM10 module for the ride? Even inside the Alesis Trigger I/O. It's decent, but not as fluid. anyways...I ramble. Those non-traditional drums sound SLICK! But I like to experiment.... THANKS FOR TEH REVIEW CGG
I wish people would stop saying... "like a real drum set". This is a REAL drum set. They should consider saying, "electric drum set", which is really what they mean. It is not fake it is real and it still takes a real drummer to play!
I'm having a nightmare with my Strike Pro module, one day about 8 months after getting it, the bass drum output went dead. Took me like two and a half months to get a response from Alesis, finally they sent me a new module. And wouldn't you know it, it was dead, would not turn on, outlet ok, bought a new power cord, nothing. DOA. Again had trouble getting a response, finally they will be sending me a second new sound module. I asked them to please test it this time around, so it's been arduous and slow, but they are making it right. But going on my third module (never abused) doesn't inspire confidence in the product.
Hey Nick, thank you for playing like a normal drummer, it's hard to hear the different kits and voiced when someone is playing like it's a drum solo showcase!!!
How does the bass drum feel? What are the “room” sounds, i.e, what kind of noise do the pads and that “bass drum” make in the room? How adjustable is the rack? How responsive are the heads? Can you do a buzz roll on the snare? Can you choke the cymbals?
Hello, WhyTheHorseface! These being mesh heads, they are the truest you will find to an acoustic drum kit in terms of feel. In my experience, mesh tends to provide slightly more bounce than standard mylar heads - you can certainly do a buzz roll on the snare. You will still hear the drums being played acoustically, but it is about 10% the volume of a typical acoustic kit, if that. The rack is adjustable - you can sprawl the drums out wider, and lower the toms and cymbals on the rack. And yes, the cymbals can be choked. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
excellent walk through. Wish I could verify the hi-hats capabilities in just a tad bit more detail, but it seems to work ok? I was curious about the size of the drum mat underneath the kit. is that like the typical 6.5' x 5.5' (or so)?
Does the kit come in other finishes? Golden Maple wood tone would really make this kit shine. All the big drum makers are designing their own electronic kits. The sounds of the future are in these E-kits.
What about latency? It doesn't show in your excellent video but I read some concerning reviews about that. They have kept me from buying this set so far.
I’ve heard the durability is terrible that’s why I’m leaning toward getting a td27kv getting a extra Tom and crash becuase I like rolands triggering and durability also not hating on this kit but I’ve also heard that yes the sounds are great but a lot of them are bad
I disagree. The wider end goes up, as in the photo in the assembly guide. If you put the narrow end up, it sticks inside the underside of the cymbal, causing triggering problems. It took me a week to figure this out. So Nick actually put in on correctly when he put it back together in the video, whether he realized it or not.
@@rickm.6388 I agree with Rick. However, the directions show the plastic piece attached to the spring as UP and not DOWN as Nick put it on. Not sure if it really makes a difference. Just got mine. Still in the setup process.
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Dream theater
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Yes these videos are great informative demos. The first beat that I would play on this set would be : La Cumparsita (Tango). The beat is a great way to find machine gunning and too short sample fades on a digital kit.
I would play SLIPKNOT
Judge all you want.
Rosanna, even though I can't really play it
My first would be some Boston. There is just something about that band the grabs me deep down in my soul. Boston was and still is a necessity on road trips. Also I have liked and subscribed in would definitely like to see more videos like this. I would like to see this kit put through its paces. Also, If you can, talk about some of its quirks and features such as the new high hat and has it gotten better from the last generation. Have a good one bro!!
I’ll be honest....I only clicked for Nick. Dudes a boss...
Yep
Plus Alesis helps his sound great.
To be honest though, this guy could sell ice to Eskimos. He does do great reviews, but they're pretty biased. You need to really do your research to find the negatives about any of these kits, and then come to your own conclusions.
Any time I'm looking into anything even remotely music related, I always look for a Sweetwater review first and I'm happy to say y'all never disappoint!
9:54 is amazing
YESSSSSSSS love it!
But will it Djent?
lmao!
😍 I love it
that sounded fun. but welcome to electornic drum sets
For anyone who is wondering. I got one and out of the box there were no hi-hat issues and the load times are a whole lot faster.
Does the rubber on the symbols feel good?
In my opinion I love them. But you might have different opinion. They are kinda hard. Not a lot of rebound but i like it
They have just enough bounce
But that’s an opinion and I’m a little alesis bias. FYI
Francesca Capponi I know for sure that the mesh pads are just fine but the cymbals I don’t know because I put my drums in a pretty open room in my house. They don’t seem too loud but I’m not very sure.
Jon Lovitz telling me about electronic drums is a dream come true :)
if i had the money for this kit, i would get it in a heart beat
thanks for the video!
Lmao
Nick, Your the right man for the job,I have learn so much watching you over the year.Sweetwater is so lucky to have a person that people can trust on what to buy.My hat off to you good Sir
Nick, noticed you avoided the hihats like the plague!😅 did alesis fix the issue with them?🥁
3:48 I love how the preset is Phil Collins
It’s a sweet electronic drum kit. I purchased one from our local music store, got a great deal. Nick is a great demonstrator of this unit. Thanks guys!
If only I could play that good
I just bought one of these last week, along with the Alesis drum monitor. I am super super happy with the purchase. This kit is freaking awesome. It feels so realistic, it sounds great, it plays great. But god damn $3000 after the kit, the monitor and taxes. Luckily I already have a hi hat stand and kick pedal. I use to always tell people that if you're going to spend that kind of money on an e-kit, go with a Roland, but I am more than happy with this.
Are you still happy with your purchase or no? Only asking bc I heard latency problems? I am picking mine up this week and just want an opinion on the kit. Thank you
How does it hold up till now?
@@Tony-fx9ky I'm prob not the one you asked but it's turned out great and I agree with lot of the concerns givin, but I love the kit. Just gotta able to put in time. But imo that's any new technology.
Yes, but you are getting a comparable kit to a $5000 Roland kit. You could prob always upgrade the snare and ride to the Roland, if you really wanted even more dynamics. But as a long time drummer, this kit more than fits the bill and is worth every penny.
love ya nick, you deserve a raise, just set mine up about 2 hours ago and now its 12 am. your really making me wanna get out of bed and start playing.
Love this kit! Shout out to Geoff my rocking great Sweetwater Sales guy. He's served me well for many years now. Great guy
Dude. The turning the bar the other way is *genius*. I have an issue where I'm always battling between my floor tom and second crash, the tom needs to be closer but then the cymbal will be too close. This will solve that without me having to buy a separate cymbal stand. Thanks!
This electric kit is dope!!! I the fact how they made it look like a acoustic kit....
their command set $1000 less has the same sounds. No one is using a drum set brain to record an album
After about 5 months of waiting, mine are finally here! I am in love with mine! I also have my Pearl Exports when I need acoustics and I also purchased my son a set of the Alesis Nitro Mesh so we are able to play across from each other! Love these drums!
it took five months?? i ordered mine late july and they’re saying they’ll be here early september
@@benschenkel5901 yes because I ordered mine in MARCH and that's when all of the Corona craziness was really kicking in. Sweetwater had no kits at all during this time from Alesis.
Could you please tell me how much room space should I have in order to build the kit comfortably?
After spending weeks debating on this kit. I pulled the trigger and it has to be hands down the best feature/quality to dollar kit out there.
How's it holding up?
I just ordered this kit last night from Sweetwater. For anyone curious their customer service is fantastic and they are super cordial and helpful. Which is nice..most drummers get terrible service at actual music stores..in my 22 years of experience lol
Can you tell me what kind of speakers? Or amp? Do i need to get and connector cables... Or does it have built in speakers? Considering ordering this from Sweetwater [they really do have the best customer support]
@@cheesebutt1000 well..if you want speakers..there is a bundle that includes those. As well as pedals, and hi hat stand, some sticks and a throne. I would go that route..i do not use amps or speakers for my personal setup.
9:54 is everybody's favorite part of this demo.
100%, for some reason hevy devy came to mind there? lol
9:55 holy shit thats an entire band in one drum set.
message to Sweet water management. This is the finest most informed presenter i've seen. IMPRESSED. Pay him more
Terrific review as usual from Nick - no ego tripping just shows us the product. Great job Nick!!!!
Thanks for watching, Gerald! 👍
+1 . The guy is ace ! So is the kit .
This sounds so much better and is more fun than a roland
Too bad it has durability issues
If these were so great the pros would use them but they use Roland for the fact they are better Their triggers are smooth and quality is great The brain is better I played these and they are good and come with many sounds but feel cheap Once I went on the Rolands that was it These are nice looking but I don’t need a drum set I need to save space
I jammed on one of these at a GC. The last person had left it set to some funky electric piano/guitar setting and it was so much fun. I want one sooooooo bad!!!!
Need this asap. This damn corona has made me want to get back on the music but also don't want a real kit in my home. Very nice.
Alexis . Right on . Plus these are so much more fun . Just sold my acoustic kit and got the Alesis Command mesh .
@@tonedriverss8629 must be nice. 💯
Excellent and precise demonstration. Enjoyed every moment. Keep up the good work there sir.
The rack, drums, and cymbals look to be an improvement. A very nice demo video as always, but not enough to get me to part with my DM10 version 1 module and a triggered mesh head acoustic set. Thank You! Sweet water is the Best.
That jazz kit sounded incredible
I'm a kid drummer and I love these drumbs how they sound look I've been saying I want somthing like this because I'm getting pretty good at the drumbs I play at my church and those drumbs will be in my dreams forever lol
@@TeakTeakchannel they're jrumbs, bro
@@360.Tapestry hahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Great kit and sounds amazing. That snare on the Roto toms kit was killer.
Wow a new alesis drum set waiting for justin(From 65 Drums) to make a first impression video
He already did and as usual it's a great video!
Envidioso
MY thoughts exactly!!!
@@agdrummer2610 now I am waiting for him to make this video after he plays it!!! Or did I miss something and he has done this?
@@Ellaaltman1 I think you can sub to his chan and look on his page to see ;)
I love this set. You can select the set where instruments play as you strike the pads
The Man in this video makes a perfect review for this kit. His first impression to me is awesome. Couldn't get any better. This guy reviewing this drum kit is the perfect mix. I like it 👍
One of the best investments I've ever made. The kit sounds phenomenal, especially with the Strike Pro Amp 12. Highly recommend. Awesome value for the money.
Hey I’m about to grab this too but I want to make sure, since there are actual wooden parts to these drums, that the kit is NOT actually too loud.
IOW I’m buying strictly because I need a quiet way to practice. I have two acoustic kits. Everything reads great about but want to make sure it’s actually quiet. If you can help, thanks.
@@ben61820 oh yeah, its super quiet when hitting the heads. There is some noise that comes with hitting anything, but you're not going to get much quieter.
@@davidb.8948 thanks. buying now:)
Nick you could've kept playing them to hear more Kits I am sure no one wouldn't mind!
Came at home this next Monday!
Really excited and I can't wait for it!
Please God, speed up the time !
I don't know why I love this guy 😄
Love the acoustic look..absolutely sweet looking kit
Kinda wish the hats were played more. I would really like to know if they are fixed.
was thinking the same thing
What's wrong with that hats?
Yup this completely redone hi hat system has fixed all the issues the old model had. They based it off the Roland hi hats which have been reviewed a ton and work great.
Sounds like maybe I will finally buy this kit then.
Ravig if you can’t beat em, join em
Im getting one of these in april next year and it cant come soon enough! Got to build my room first i cannot wait !
@pop Gamer I have mine now its great ! You might find by 2025 there will be better drums out there.
Always love your videos. 1 question. When you disassembled the Hi-Hat, did you reassemble it back to make it right or put the thing back upside down by accident? Yep I saw it.lol Does it matter? Great video man. Thanks!!
Aww, man… That's what you get for putting yourself out there. 🤣 Thanks for the "heads up," David! 📣Public service announcement, folks📣 I put the hi-hat together wrong. 🤦♂️
@@sweetwater No Worries. Just an observation! Thanks for responding. I'm super intrested in this kit. I'm Tech savvy with some skills and was thinking of building 2nd DIY set but this kit at that price and running through superior drummer 3, I believe I'll be a happy man. Thank you again for your informative demo and also your incredible engineering skills. LoL I'll make sure that my purchase is through you guys for sure. I'll be buying this kit after Christmas. Happy holidays to you and your family and thanks again.
😎👍
@@sweetwater he set it up wrong but still played awsome
I just bought this kit last week. When I set up the hi-hat, I noticed that the thick rubber piece was sticking inside of the bottom of the top cymbal every time I pressed down on it. So I looked closely at the photos in the assembly guide. I then realized that the piece is slightly tapered, and the wider end needs to face up. This solved my problem. So in Nick's video, he actually set it CORRECTLY when he took it apart and put it back together.
I just bought a pretty cheap electric kit but you definitely sold me, I will definitely be buying this in the near future
Would be the best Bday present
Fantastic drumming skills! 🙌🏽
Awesome set, and great demo by the master, Nick!
Idk why they didn't keep the pads black. Those looked gorgeous.
okay that guitar rock kit sounds awesome
Nick!!? Okay I have been on the fence for weeks, but now I'm convinced.
yes!! this will be awesome feel using midi and steven slate drums
It will indeed! I have the original Strike kit (with Roland cymbals, except for the ride) and I use SSD5. Absolutely love it!
@@TheDrummerDude17 so are the cymbals crap like i've heard? i mean i'm not worried about stock sounds but how they work with ssd.
Great review. This kit looks and sounds amazing. Glad alesis has made improvements and kept the price about the same.
Idk why I’m watching this, I’m a keyboardist and guitarist 😂 I want to learn how to play the drums someday
@@Alfred_-vp9ys starting grounds 4sure
Can I use a acoustic hi hat stand onto the electric hi hat cymbals
@@Pro1938ftc3ch yes
@@Anonymous-ss1ks also the ride cymbal
@@Pro1938ftc3ch I think you can too
That was very informative I bought one and waiting for it arrive and after seeing this I am so happy to have gotten one!
I've gotta buy one is these kits...my command x is awesome, but this strike pro is absolutely pro level!
So does the hand hammering on the cymbals give a darker thud when struck?
this literally made me laugh out loud
These are some Meinl electronic cymbals, dry with short sustain and a trashy, warm attack.
no. 2 stage
Lmao
I loved the guitar/rock kit sound!
Came for the kit sound demo, stayed for the playing
I hope this kit will stand the test of time,because I'm getting one!!
I think this module has the best sound straight out of the box, it really does have some great sounding kits, love the sound!
Does the Alesis Strike Pro SE module work with the Roland TD-17 KVX pads, hihat and cymbals?
I have an old Roland TD-10 that still works, but has its limitations. I've been looking into the Alesis Strike Pro SE kit because it looks amazing the the price point is a tolerable. I've heard nothing but horror stories about the hi hats. Just tonight, I played a set at a local retailer and the hi hats didn't work properly at all. The rest of the kit was AMAZING and a HUGE improvement over my old 20-year old Roland set. I was curious to see the great Nick D'Virgilio (huge fan!) play this Alesis set and demo the hi hats...but you BARELY touched the hatsl!!! I'm left not knowing what to think. I don't want to spend $3500 and have a kit that doesn't really work.
I bought one and when that Hi hat gets out of sync you WILL be recording with a traditional hi hat Guaranteed! that is why he barely touched the hi hat!!!
I’m guessing the set called tonight‘s air, is based on Phil Collins’s in the air tonight concert tom set up? Because it sounds an awful lot like that set
I mean, it couldn't be more obvious, could it?
It’s actually called “tonight’s air” because of its close resemblance to John Bonham’s sound on his hit recordings for Classic metallists Air Supply on the seminal trap album “windbreakers and breathtakers”
yes it is! You have the sound of When The Levee Breaks.
I have the Alesis Strike Pro for more than a year now and I love it!
I hope that I can upgrade the old hihat system to the new one
@@stofzuigzakkie45 I noticed there's a kit to sound like Dan Kerry as well... Is there one for a Chris Adler sounding kit?
Zachary Chall-Hutchinson oh yes.
Wow what a great drum kit
First you had my curiosity. But then I heard it has a vibraslap. Now you have my attention.
So if I wanted to, I could go for a full ergonomic look? Putting the toms in front of the snare drum and ride cymbal over the bass drum? Awesome!!!!!!
Tonight's Air... Referencing "I can hear you calling in the air tonight", Phil Collins, nice that you played something in the groove of that intro.
I love the bucket of fish at the end of every demo🤣
Nice job Alesis!! Keep kits expandable with the option to add more pads!!!
This is what I need to know before I commit to a purchase... can I expand it. And if so, what can I add?
@@MasterDownUnder 99% sure you can..but call Alesis and they will help you!
Outstanding awesome head's up good looking out for somebody wanting to get a unit thanks 🙏 stay blessed and safe
Think it's time to ditch my acoustic set and get this set! Wish I researched it more before I went all in building my set. This set is awesome!
I agree with getting the strike pro se but don’t get rid of your acoustic :(
Now we want a special video on the "acoustic hi-hat sounds" which he missed to show us ...strange...nice rides however! ;) Seriously a nice kit for the price.
Getting a new set in October. Ben learning towards this or roland. Definitely sold me on this kit I'm so excited
Time for me to upgrade.. Like what I'm seeing And hearing.
@3:48 "0-40 tonight's air". I'm dying. 😂😂😂
fabian puello right?!
I'm impressed by the kit, but what about the rim of the snare? Does that have a sound?
And why doesn't he play the hi hat very much here? Is there something wrong with it? I'm skeptical.
I didn’t know Jon Lovitz could play drums
I think your off by several inches in the nose, about 100 pounds weight wise, and about 13 inches on the waist line.
@@rhythmista7707 Not off at all on 1985 John Lovitz th-cam.com/video/pkYNBwCEeH4/w-d-xo.html
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Makes me wanna knock the rust off my drum'n skills!
My first kit was the school's symphonic band drum set, Ludwigs with Zildjian cymbals... I still prefer those to most of the modern drum kits today...
This setup seems okay. but if the power ever goes out...!
Ludwig drums with Zildjian cymbals are the sounds of my dreams...
as soon as I see Nick I like the vid
LOL I love it 13:00 to 13:30 that's a kid right there! That's why we play drums man!
Nick, I miss you soooo much in Spock’s Beard
Woah. This dude drummed for Spock's Beard?
NICK IS A DRUMING LEGEND 🤟
Ok you have my attention. I quit playing 25 years ago but I’m getting the bug again. As a former acoustic drum snob, where does a guy go to learn about this new tech?
GREAT REVIEW!!!
I'm stuck on my used DM10?? But it's pretty AMAAZING since I own EVERY expansion for BFD! :) Some pads aren't all that responsive...and what's a fella gotta do to get TWO 3-zone ride connections?? I had (3) triple zones? Now 2...but none work (ed) as well as the one in the DM10 module for the ride? Even inside the Alesis Trigger I/O. It's decent, but not as fluid.
anyways...I ramble.
Those non-traditional drums sound SLICK! But I like to experiment....
THANKS FOR TEH REVIEW
CGG
I wish people would stop saying... "like a real drum set". This is a REAL drum set. They should consider saying, "electric drum set", which is really what they mean. It is not fake it is real and it still takes a real drummer to play!
Wow! I’m impressed! Roland better look out!
Thank you for this wonderful presentation ! 🤘🏻
😎👍
Man that demo at 5:35 🤣🤣🔥🔥💥
Idk what’s more impressive? The kit, or the drummer
I love is Alesis Strike Pro SE!
Great review. I needed this
I'm having a nightmare with my Strike Pro module, one day about 8 months after getting it, the bass drum output went dead. Took me like two and a half months to get a response from Alesis, finally they sent me a new module. And wouldn't you know it, it was dead, would not turn on, outlet ok, bought a new power cord, nothing. DOA. Again had trouble getting a response, finally they will be sending me a second new sound module. I asked them to please test it this time around, so it's been arduous and slow, but they are making it right. But going on my third module (never abused) doesn't inspire confidence in the product.
Tonight’s air. I see what they did there.
Hey Nick, thank you for playing like a normal drummer, it's hard to hear the different kits and voiced when someone is playing like it's a drum solo showcase!!!
5:34 Yoo that sounds so sick.
Just what I need 🔥🔥🔥
Nice kit, your speshifications 5:22 :D
Lol, leave my man alone. He's a drummer not an English major
How does the bass drum feel? What are the “room” sounds, i.e, what kind of noise do the pads and that “bass drum” make in the room? How adjustable is the rack? How responsive are the heads? Can you do a buzz roll on the snare? Can you choke the cymbals?
Hello, WhyTheHorseface! These being mesh heads, they are the truest you will find to an acoustic drum kit in terms of feel. In my experience, mesh tends to provide slightly more bounce than standard mylar heads - you can certainly do a buzz roll on the snare. You will still hear the drums being played acoustically, but it is about 10% the volume of a typical acoustic kit, if that. The rack is adjustable - you can sprawl the drums out wider, and lower the toms and cymbals on the rack. And yes, the cymbals can be choked.
Thanks for the interest!
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater I just bought and set up the kit. None of the crash cymbals on any of the user kits choke. What am I missing???
excellent walk through. Wish I could verify the hi-hats capabilities in just a tad bit more detail, but it seems to work ok? I was curious about the size of the drum mat underneath the kit. is that like the typical 6.5' x 5.5' (or so)?
Does the kit come in other finishes? Golden Maple wood tone would really make this kit shine.
All the big drum makers are designing their own electronic kits. The sounds of the future are in these E-kits.
What about latency? It doesn't show in your excellent video but I read some concerning reviews about that. They have kept me from buying this set so far.
This actually sounds really good...temping even having a TD-50
I’ve heard the durability is terrible that’s why I’m leaning toward getting a td27kv getting a extra Tom and crash becuase I like rolands triggering and durability also not hating on this kit but I’ve also heard that yes the sounds are great but a lot of them are bad
I’ve done enough research on this kit
Now it’s final.
I’m buying it.
I hope you get yours, I ordered mine from Musiciansfriend in Oct, they just told me it would be Dec. 14th. Let's Go Brandon!
FYI, he put the rubber pad On the hi hat back on upside down...not to confuse anybody.
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I disagree. The wider end goes up, as in the photo in the assembly guide. If you put the narrow end up, it sticks inside the underside of the cymbal, causing triggering problems. It took me a week to figure this out. So Nick actually put in on correctly when he put it back together in the video, whether he realized it or not.
@@rickm.6388 I agree with Rick. However, the directions show the plastic piece attached to the spring as UP and not DOWN as Nick put it on. Not sure if it really makes a difference. Just got mine. Still in the setup process.