You touched on it briefly but for me it’s the biggest thing you said. As an accoustic drummer myself like you, hearing that you played for 4 hrs on it and didn’t tire of it is huge. Cause aside from all the amazing tech in that box, we all know that the fun of e kits quickly evaporates. I need an e kit that will inspire me to practice at home. That feels as close a proximation to my live acoustic kit. I am very tempted with this kit.
This is why I couldn’t get into the roland 27kv2. Yes it’s technically the better drumset but man it felt so lifeless when I tried it out. It felt great but visually and mentally I just couldn’t really dig it. I tried out this kit at a guitar center and it’s just crazy fun.
Dude hell yeah I'm so excited you got one. I work at a guitar center where for the past 4 weeks it's just been in the back taunting me 😭😭😭 I hope we can hear this in future VT tracks :)
I have had the alesis strike pro se for about a year now and this kit looks like it’s fixes all of the small problems I have with the strike. I NEED to get myself one of these! Maybe alesis will hit me up soon 😉
Definitely one of the best reviews out there right now. Struggling to decide whether or not to replace an awesome pearl master series acoustic set. I run a professional recording studio though, and I feel that that may be more practical and a lot easier to mix than acoustic drums that are mic’d
The module is almost like my AKAI MPC Live. Hardware and software. Same corporation. If ALESIS also provides regular updates in the future including whole new features like AKAI does for the MPC this kit will stay up to date for a very long time - a touchdisplay and assignable knobs - it might become a completely different beast with only one update... Let's see...
Excellent video showcasing this kit and your playing was admirable. Digging the sounds from the module even though im used to using VSTs like SD3 SSD etc its great right out of the box and the ammount of customizations you can layer onto each pad/trigger will keep us all busy fine tuning to our own liking. Ordered the expanded edition from Sweetwater and looking forward to combine it into the Strike Pro SE for a dream setup i have.
@NickCesarzDrums yessir double bass drum and rack setup gonna be beastmode. Thanks again for the excellent video review yours and others are partly reason I decided to add this to my collection. Keep up the great hustle your videos are a great help to all!
I'm sort of glad they didn't follow the acoustic drum look trend. It makes for easier transporting. The module is just brilliant. Consider the closest competition for this module is the pearl mimic which sells for a out $2500, and you get this module with a full set of pads and hardware for about $1k more. Outstanding value.
Agreed 100%. It seems like every kit maker wants to make electronic drums look exactly like acoustic drums, but I don't see the point always. Remember how wild-looking Simmons drums used to be?! But there's a place for acoustic-looking e-kits, no doubt.
There's a German ekit maker that has full size shells an l think it was a 7-8 piece in drums not including cymbals, although it came with Cymbals. But being German it was in Euro's!! An the price was 8500 Euro's!! Witch converts to about US $11.000!!! That's Absolutely Ridiculous!! Who can afford that. An lm in Australia witch is even worse. Witch makes that German ekit AU $16.000!! Can U believe that Totally Insane. Even the Alesis STRATA PRIME is around $7000 here. So please tell me, for a hard Metal drummer, will this make a good practice kit?? Because I would like to get 1. But l need an honest opinion of if it's worth the investment?? An is it future proof?? I would like to add 1 more Tom an Cymbal to make a China. Great Channel Bro like what you're doing. Hope it keeps growing. Best of luck. Aussie Skot.
Great kit indeed, I am very impressed, But just to point out. Top, bottom, overhead and room mic channel adjustment has been implemented before. The Mimic pro (and Gewa G9) does this and that came out in 2017.
G9 only had room channel, not full multi channel and limited to 4GB total module, only 2gb for imports from store, cannot exceed this memory which is way much shorter then mimic and stratus prime module.
Every video I've seen on this makes me love it and been using the Roland td 30 which I just added the pearl mimic as the new module .My kit now kix ass but this kit here even seems better than the new DW kit
Ive had my strike pro SE for 2 years. Love it but man this looks next level. But my budget for a new kit will likely never come again. I splurged on the SE.....
totally fair, I hear that. I will be sending this kit back to Alesis shortly. Maybe will make a demo video of the included presets before it goes back. I picked up a used td-50K-s kit a while back and definitely would love an upgrade to something new, but for now, it works great for practicing even if it's not the newest one around
Finally! A review of an Alesis without the inherent bias for Roland! LOL 🤣! The Strata Prime is a step above anything on the market today. Amazing new features at half the price of a Roland, Yamaha or Efnote flagship kit!
comparing “the best” Alesis kit to a flagship kit from the A brands… Hahaha…. You must be on steroids. This kit doesn’t offer more (in fact less) than one of the lowest priced Efnote kits. An Efnote 3X is way cheaper than this kit, and Efnote kits have a reputation of coming with outstanding support whereas Alesis has a reputation of coming without any support at all. No comparison, my friend.
@drummeranimal I'm not sure what's so confusing... Alesis is calling the Strata Prime their official "Flagship" kit. My point is that if you take all of the kits that have been ID'd as the manufacturers Flagship kit, you're gonna find that buck for buck this kit is the better deal!
@@joemanzotherealjoebizz Well… That is just your opinion. I beg to differ. This kit is far far far behind true flagship kits. 6 outputs, of which only 4 assignable, no sound over usb, pancake pads… Flagship for you, maybe. And of course, when Alesis says so it must be true… 🤣
@drummeranimal honestly, Alesis is calling it the new flagship kit. I'm just keeping it real. I will confess that there's a certain TH-camr who has a successful drum show who is blatantly bias towards Roland. Most of his opinions are decent until someone uses the "R" word.
@@joemanzotherealjoebizz I have enjoyed a Crimson 2se with a Strike Pro module for many years. The Strike Pro is an excellent module in its class and probably the Strike Pro kit was the best available at its price point until a few years ago when Efnote launched its 1st kit with their optical hats (the 3X). They raised the bar and made Roland sounds a joke for every edrummer. Many Roland users know this and I guess at least half of the Roland camp uses vsts to get something decent out of their kit. The 50X is at best comparable to an edrumin with usb pad support. So I concur with a negative attitude towards Roland ‘modules’. Back to the topic, the Alesis Strata really lacks too many features which a true top of the line module should have and the looks of the kit resembles a Crimson kit of which the kick had too much fertilizer. It is just so off. The sounds may be good, possibly even great, but a few $$$ for BFD would bring a Strike Pro to the same level. I understood the Strata hats are pretty good. I’ll try them when I get the chance and that might change my opinion. Until then, I’d rather return to my former Crimson/Strike setup and add EZD and have a (few) super party/parties with my friends for the remaining money.
Excellent review. I’ve checked out many reviews on this kit and yours has proved the most useful and informative 👍. Curious when Bluetooth will actually be push out ?
Great review! I had the Strike Pro SE and got rid of it because the hi-hat was driving me crazy. How's the hi-hat on this kit? Does it register sensitivity well? Does it randomly spin like the Strike Pro SE?
From my limited time with it, it does not have any of the triggering issues that the Strike Pro or the SE had from what I can tell. However my biggest beef with the hi-hat is the tactile feel. It's very floppy even when closed. If you've ever played Rolands VH-14 hats you'll know what I mean, but even their lower end v-hats are more stable than this. But don't get me wrong, they are a huge improvements over the Strike Pro hats.
I'm looking at a new kit. The td27 is where I've been pulled to, a kv pad kit "kv2, kvx2" since I'm just recording with them. The reason I've been interested in that particular module, and kit is the positional sensing on toms "I think there's a 27 kit with them" but mostly the digital pads, ride, snare, and hats. Do you think that those features, going into sd3 are going to make much of a difference? Looking at this module, it really seems like it could be a viable stand alone alternative to going into sd3? Given the choice between this kit for $3,500 and the td27 kv2 for around $3,000 "in sale right now for $2,500 but can't buy right now", which one would you choose? The Roland is missing a tom pad, and has a far weaker kick pad, but the Aleais doesn't have the digital pads, and cost $500, with a seemingly much better module. Choices man, no matter what, I'll probably end up thinking I chose wrong lol. Did NOT choose wrong 3 yrs ago, when bought my used td17 kv for the $700 I was about to get an Aleais command kit with lol.
Awesome kit! Phenomenal module with excellent customization potential. Hope it will be compatible with previous kits. It's a shame they used pads over deeper shells. Also not a big fan of touchscreen over actual buttons, knobs, and faders on the module. I have the Strike Pro SE and honestly feel like it's better for my use case. Still, glad to see Alesis trying to innovate! Hope they keep at it 👏🏾👏🏾
Nick, I like the way you present things, your attitude, and your drumming. (Pronouns; "you're" - "Yor.") When you start drumming I get pant hosey for lack of better, how you say?...word to your..how you say?...mother?
For a good percent of the reasons I got out of acoustic drums, now I observe e-drums, crossing away from their compact advantage, and moving toward the large footprints of acoustic drums, and introducing the limitations of acoustic setup into e-drum kits. Personally, I don’t view these massive, “look like Acoustic” as a good idea. If you want acoustic mass with electronic capability, why not just purchase mesh heads, external drum triggers, and the module of your choice and keep your existing acoustic kit?
It's like having Superior drummer 3 because it's a software BETTER than SD3 or equivalent... the OLD AND POWERFUL BFD Drums!!! ported to a module. GREAT! This definitely will mark a new are for edrums
I think your review has sealed the deal for me. I really do not like the fact that Alesis couldn't switch to full size shells (like competition from EFNote), but the module and full-size kit alone are worth the price of admission.
Strata prime & Strike Pro will be flagships for a long while, I'm sure in the next decade we could see an Alesis E Acoustic and it will still be better priced and value than other kits.
With the less than favorable reputation the Strike line ended up getting, this feels like Alesis hit the "GO BACK" button and tried again And I am all for it
Roland Schmoland... That company has done great things in the distant past,,, but for the past many years, they are focused on mediocrity, very small incremental upgrades, with money grab as their focus, not ever truly giving the consumer a great , innovative product at a fair price... They could do better, but they don't.
Great overview, thanks. Do you know if it's possible to import your own samples? I know there's a ton of storage but I can't tell if that's only for purchased expansions. The ability to bring in user samples with velocity switching /crossfading would make this kit irresistible. Also how easy would it be to replace that absurd 20" bass drum with a trigger pedal? I have no idea why drummers want manufacturers to give them extra stuff to carry around with these e-kits!
I spent this morning uploading my own snare sample to the module and it's a bit tricky. You can have multiple velocity layers with crossfading, but it does take a bit to get it sounding natural. You can have a max of three four on the snare batter and three on the snare rim, so there is a limitation there. I hope there is an update to the sample engine in the future that makes importing sounds much easier with round robin. But as it stands, importing one shots is probably the easiest way to go and blend them with the original kit sounds. For using kick trigger pedals, I think they will work fine. I don't have any laying around, but I made this quick video demonstrating other kick pads working with the Strata Prime: th-cam.com/users/shortswPft3VHvoYA
@@NickCesarzDrums Thanks very much for demonstrating those kick triggers. I can see the value of a real appearing bass drum for live shows, but I would mostly be working in a jam packed studio, and when I do play out I want to carry as little as possible. I hope Alesis will eventually make it possible to buy the module and individual kit components separately.
Yeah, it's pretty large when you have it setup. I can't remember measurement wise, but it was similar in size to a full-size acoustic drum set, maybe even slightly larger with the left side of the rack.
I just bought one. Can you adjust the rims to sound differently than the head of a tom? Like put a cow bell on a rim of the tom while still having the tom sound?
I really like this drum set and module. my question is does the snare detect the difference between just hitting the rim and a rim shot or side sticking the rim ? also can you download some of Superior drummers drumsets into the module and save them into this Strata module. or superior drummer always has to be used all the time through the internet separate from the module ?
Here’s a vid showing the cross sticking: Is cross-sticking possible on the Alesis Strata Prime? #electronicdrums #alesisstrataprime th-cam.com/users/shortsY6xhGOngJ8s?feature=share as far as SD3 goes, you’d need to have it connected with a laptop via USB. You could import some one shot samples to the module, but it won’t be as realistic
@@NickCesarzDrums that is not cross sticking. that is just a cross sticking sound in the rim. the Rolland digital snare will play just like an acoustic snare. if you flat stick it and hit the snare head and rim at the same time it will sound like it is supposed to sound. and if you side stick it you don't need to have the back of the sick on the rim. what you are doing is just triggering a sound in the rim. its not actual cross sticking.
I imagine that if i wanted to add 3 cymbals instead of 2 cymbals and a drum pad that would also work...? And do Alesis sell spash/smaller cymbals that go with the Strata Prime...? Also how are you finding the hi-hat response/action...? Thanks for the awesome video - this is looking like the kit the beat for the money... :)
You can have up to four crash cymbals and one ride. And there's an additional input on the back to add an Aux drum, so that would work in your case. I'm not aware of Alesis selling smaller cymbals that go with the Strata, but you could buy something like this 9" Lemon splash cymbal and it most likely would work (I haven't tested this so YMMV, but they're regarded as one of the best third-party e-cymbal makers): amzn.to/3Vix6yb
Yo man, I've got money to splurge atm and VAD706 kit from Roland is on a major discount down from over 7000 to 5000. I wanna get it but kinda curious, if money wasn't an issue, would you go for Alesis Strata Prime or the Roland VAD706 as your permanent edrums? I don't gig or anything like that.
Hey, depends on a few things. 1) The hi-hat performance on high-end Roland kits is far better IMO. 2) If you want realistic looking shells, get the VAD. 3) The TD-50x module doesn’t have Bluetooth, so you need a receiver to stream songs from your phone or tablet to play along with. 4) The sounds on the Strata Prime are better than the TD-50X to my ears, but somewhat a non issue if you use VSTs. 5) The feel of the digital snare is a lot better on the VAD. The digital ride is good as well, but the Strata ride feels really good as well. For me, I’d either wait until Roland releases a new module, or snag the VAD since it’s already discounted, it’s likely to hold that value for a while still. And you may be able to sell those later on at a similar price to get a new kit. Hope that helps!
@@NickCesarzDrums Very nice of you to respond Nick, thanks! I would love to hold off for a new Roland model but it would seem that could be this year, or in 2 years! So hard to tell and I have that itch. With the discount hopefully it holds value as you say and I can sell it for an upgrade, if the upgrade is even worth it. I guess the biggest drawback is the lack of a sexy touch screen UI that we're all familiar with in this day and age. What do you mean about the 'receiver' to stream songs? I'm new to e-drums so no idea what reciever is needed! I thought I just plug the phone into the module with a cable :D With your TD50X did you try adjust the module sounds to get them to your liking or did you just go straight for the VST software? Sorry for such a long winded reply but it's just hard without being able to test the kits out personaly. I don't see any VAD/Roland vs Strata Prime reviews out yet and it would be nice to see considering you've had the chance to play both.
I own the TD-50 module, so it's not the newest model, but I have tested the TD-50X at conventions. I've messed with the internal sounds, changing mix levels, adding EQ, compression, etc... but they don't do it for me. To me, it really wasn't a substantial upgrade from the original. They're almost the same, but you get some more sounds. In a pinch, when I don't wanna hook up a laptop, they're okay. For streaming songs, I mean if you wanna connect your phone wirelessly. But with the correct cable you can do exactly that, just plug it into the MIX IN and you're good to go. There's a volume knob right on the front to adjust the volume from your phone.
@@NickCesarzDrums My man Nick! Thanks a lot. I thought the TD-50 could be upgraded to the TD-50X for free anyway with some software update? I might be wrong on that one! You can buy some kits online for the TD27/TD50 that have been edited to sound better. Wonder if you tried any? I don't even own a laptop, just a desktop PC which is in the same room, but if I wanted to change kits I would have to stand up and walk over to the PC to change to a different kit. But I doubt I'll be changing the kits loads, I'll find one I like and practice / jam with it. It is a bit concerning when people complain about the Roland stock kits so much. That alone makes me wanna go with the Alesis, but hihat/snare articulation is very important to me so kinda ruins that one! My final question if you don't mind me being a pain. Who wins in the 1v1 battle of BFD3 sounds on the Alesis vs Superior Drummer or whatever VST's you use. As in if you could get BFD3 sounds from Alesis onto your Roland, would you, or are you happy with Superior Drummer/VST's? Really digging the channel tho man, nice acoustic playing on your insta too. Defo deserve more subscribers.
I play open handed. Is it possible to have my rides to the left and toms more simetrical placed? to the left and the right like Cobham or Simon Phillis, Carter Beauford..
I wouldn’t see why not. You should be able to mount the clamp on the other side. If it doesn’t work, you can always just put the ride cymbal on a separate cymbal stand so you can position it wherever you like
really wish for a flagship kit that they gave us the acoustic looking shells, a 3rd crash and would get rid of the mount on the snare drum. wouldve much preferred a real looking snare with the thin pads at least. also would like to see more color options and either silver or black tension rods. that gold just looks so meh to me
@@NickCesarzDrums Right?? They do look really nice though, as do the cymbals and the in module kits sound great. Seems like it's a good improvement to the Strike Pro SE. I'm wondering if they'll release a pro version with deeper toms down the line
@@NickCesarzDrums I suppose I'm outing myself as an old guy, but I have no idea why drummers want e-kits to include useless bulky cosmetic shells added to what has to be carried around for gigs.
It honestly depends on what you are looking for. Better sounds right out of the box, def Alesis. Flawless latency and stable durability, go with Roland or even EFNOTE. TD-27 had the digital hats, snare and ride which until you play them, I can't describe how they feel. I know the Pro SE has durability issues over time, maybe this one is better made. We will find out in about a year when folks check in about the Strata Prime. I wouldn't feel good spending the price point when I could get a TD-27kv2 at the same price. I would consider this kit if it was $2k.
Deeper shells are not for me. I try not to equate edrums to acoustics. They are different in so many ways. I'm tempted by this kit (even though my DM10 MKII Pro has proven totally unreliable). I would prefer to have a kick tower rather than the 20inch kick. It strikes me as unnecessary?
I think the trend of making e-kits look identical to acoustic kits will fade with time. Or I hope anyway. For playability, I still do appreciate trying to get close to the feel of acoustic drums but totally agree that they are completely different animals
Weird they went with thinner pads. The design of the pads does look better though If they can become as reliable as Roland they will be an option. Looks like they are headed in the right direction. Would love to try it out.
Great review. Your video was part of the few I saw that encouraged me to buy the nitro max, so thank you for that. This thing is gorgeous and I definitely want to play it, but as a casual drummer, there’s something to the nitro max that’s nice because if it’s simplicity. I can just turn it on in between work calls (🤫)and bang out a couple songs when I hit the Bluetooth. This one seems like it’s meant for a serious drummer, one that would use it to play shows. The customization is insane and it just feels like a large kit that wouldn’t be able to be stowed quickly & easily if I needed the space. The build quality and features make the price point seem reasonable, but an investment like this also makes me fearful of damaging it. At least with the nitro max, if I had to buy a new part (like how I had to buy a regular snare stand), it’s not gonna break the bank since the whole thing is a 1/9th of the price of this guy.
This may be the best e-kit of 2024 thus far, but I think there are still better ones out there. The module is the best part of the kit. For a pad kit, it is heavy, clunky, and as big as an accustic set. I think they should have done shells like the Strike Pro Se. The wrap on the bass is cool but does not look great on the pads. The wobble of the hi-hat when in the closed position is annoying, and a 2 piece hi-hat is more realistic and more fun to play even if the bottom hat is just a decorative plate. There is some crosstalk that takes a bit of tweeking in the module. The fact that all the cymbals are 360° triggering and 3 zones is plus. The Strike Pro Se came with 3 crash cymbals, and this set only has 2 is a disappointment as they should have included at least a 3rd splash cymbal. The overall sounds are decent. Some of the recorded sounds are great while others are lacking. The cymbal bell zone is super sensitive, but I wish the bell zone was bigger on all the cymbals, not just the ride. Positional sencing would have been a plus as well as more sensitivity to the pads playability. The kit overall is a hell of a lot of fun to play. The module is great as it is basically a touch screen computer with tons of tweeking options. Alesis has definitely uped their game with this set, but I still think there is room for further improvements. One thing I would say as regards to Alesis is that they definitely stepped into the realm of professional e-kits with this one. I think this kit, as well as the Strike Pro Se, are worth considering, but I would not recommend much else from Alesis unless you are new to drumming and looking for an inexpensive first e-kit to learn on. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what improvements Alesis will make and what kits they will come out with next. Some reviews have said that this kit fixes the problems some have had with the Strike Pro Se. I would wait to see what people say about this kit after they have been playing it 6 months to a year and have discovered all the problems/issues with the kit, then I would buy the next kit or even the one after that since those kits would even be better. So, for now, I do not recommend this kit, but with module upgrades and fixes in the future this kit may be as solid as Roland, Efnote, or ATV.
You say it's an easy choice over the 27kv2, which on paper, yeah.....kinda. Really though that's gonna come down to how the sounds and performance sta k up against the digital drums which so far I havent seen anyone even acknowledge, much less address...... strangely so in fact. Did Alexis ake you agree not to bring this up in exchange for early access? I ca t even find an answer to if the snare is rimshot and cross stick capable which seems like THE most basic of questions at this price point.
I'm trying to get better at making videos, and I'm embarrassed that I forgot something as simple as cross sticking. I also needed to spend a lot more time talking about the hi-hat as well, but failed to. I still have the kit before I send it back, and will try to make another video addressing these questions. But there was no such agreement like that. But cross-sticking is completely possible, but the Strata Prime doesn't have that magic hand-sensing tech that the PD140DS has. Just need to keep the butt of the stick on the rim while you play them. I made a quick short video demonstrating here: th-cam.com/users/shortsY6xhGOngJ8s Hope that is of help!
@@NickCesarzDrumsIt would be great if you made a follow up video. Don't be embarrassed though. I watched about 7 videos on this on this drum set, some by some bigger named youtubers and none of them addressed it. I finally found one video (by Alesis themselves) which sort of indirectly implies that yes you can get cross stick and rim shot sounds, but don't say exactly how. I believe it's from using the 3 zones on the snare, and each zone being a different sound rather than true cross stick/rim shot, but they didn't really fully explain, so I'm not 100% on that. It's the fact that literally everyone skipped over it that made me ask if Alesis forced you into some kind of agreement. It's normal for any one reviewer (such as yourself) not to mention it, it's weird when literally everyone doesn't mention it. Keep up the good work!
I had a chance to play one they just brought in at GC. I didn't get to spend much time, but I have to say I am sersiously impressed and that says alot considering my prior experience with Alesis was shall we sall, less than exceptional. If I didn't have money tied up in some home renovations, I would go buy one today. That's not to say there aren't problems. The feel of the hi-hat is not great especially compared to Roland or even Yamaha. There's some cross talk issues, and the rack is just OK. I wish they had made the drum pads a little deeper but the overall look is incredible. Since they are using a wrap it would be nice to give a couple color options, but those are small nit picks. The biggest negative is the sluggish performance and this is where someone using this for live performance where they have to switch quickly between sounds, I'm not sure how it's going to handle that. But the module is top notch. This is the kind of quality you'd expect in 2024. While it may not have the rugged build quality of a TD-50 at this price range there's nothing that competes. I believe this product is going to be a market disrupter and that's good for drummers. I think Roland, while they've come out with some good quality stuff, needs to take a long look at what they're putting out looks wise. I liked the look of the VAD-307, but they packaged it with an inferior module. The big advantage of the TD27KV2 is the digital snare. It's the best E snare on the market, but for the overall value of what you're getting with the Strata, the TD27Kv doesn't come close. If someone with a 3k-4K budget is looking for an e-kit, this will be my no brainer reccomendation. My only caveat would be if you are wanting this for live performance, go play one first and load up some kits and play around with it. If you can live with the load times then this is the kit for you.
Good e-kits are expensive but well worth the price. Just about all e-kits under $2,500.00 are not like playing a real drum set but are a good tool for beginning drummers to learn on. Once you have become a good to great drummer saving up for a great e-kit is a total game changer and a hell of a lot more fun to play. For now I would not even consider getting this kit which would give you time to save up. This would also allow Alesis to update and upgrade this kit as issues arise, and you would get a kit with all the latest improvements.
Extremely out of budget... What??? this kit like 3,300 to 3,500 for the same size kit Roland you're talking about $10,000.. it is a really reasonable price for what you get I have the strike pro SE was 33-3400 I got them talked down to $2,800... Yet you'll go out and spend the $1,100 on a phone Makes no sense if you want something bad enough you'll go out work and save that money until you have enough to get it..
@@ryanrios3435You know he's literally talking for himself and not for you, right?? How are you so sure he's willing to spend a lot more money for a phone? Do you know him personally? Besides, if ever he spent a lot for a phone you know that it is a necessity, right? Why would you even compare a phone for a drum kit? You're talking nonsense
@@dangalera6326 no I don't know him personally and so you don't either. If he was speaking just for himself he would have said extremely out of budget for me. He's speaking in general That's why he puts it on a comment section for the world to see to put in his viewpoint. A phone is not a necessity you can get a regular phone for cheap you don't have to get an Applephon/smart phone that cost $1,100 Don't know if he has one or not but 90% of people have Apple phones that cost way too much money. Like I said for this hobby it cost money to play and for the price of what this drum kit is it's really not that expensive if you want something you work save the money to get it. I'm not speaking nonsense I'm speaking facts.
@@ryanrios3435 As I've said, how are you so sure he got a very expensive phone? For you to say "he can get an ordinary phone...blah blah blah" Lmao. Does he even need to specify that he's speaking for himself, based on his situation? That should be a common sense, ffs. Of course he knows that other people can afford an expensive drum kit but he cannot so for him to say it's an extremely out of budget, basically that's based on HIS budget not on your budget lol. Have a common sense, please
Only a few outputs, no bluetooth for incoming music, proprietary cymbal and hi-hat connections, pancake drums on a full size kick. Hmmm… The sounds might be good, but thisis only flagship when you compare it to other Alesis kits. The best Alesis drum kit of the year, provided the year 2024 ends in March. 🤣🤣🤣
It's not the best drum kit, because you cannot play cross stick in the traditional way supposed to be a pro kit, and another small thing which I could live with it's no Bluetooth cannot believe Alesis it's stupid at best and then to ask £3000 not good
Ummmm.. nope. its just another electric kit. they are good for being low volume and practice. Theres just never any magic to these things and the stock sounds suck. you are better off with a Roland TD-1K and using a 3rd party plug in like superior drummer. otherwise its just another Chinese scam. these are not worth the money. mesh heads are just as dumb as rubber heads.. its no difference and not woth being "premium electric".
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You touched on it briefly but for me it’s the biggest thing you said. As an accoustic drummer myself like you, hearing that you played for 4 hrs on it and didn’t tire of it is huge. Cause aside from all the amazing tech in that box, we all know that the fun of e kits quickly evaporates. I need an e kit that will inspire me to practice at home. That feels as close a proximation to my live acoustic kit.
I am very tempted with this kit.
This is why I couldn’t get into the roland 27kv2. Yes it’s technically the better drumset but man it felt so lifeless when I tried it out. It felt great but visually and mentally I just couldn’t really dig it. I tried out this kit at a guitar center and it’s just crazy fun.
Dude hell yeah I'm so excited you got one. I work at a guitar center where for the past 4 weeks it's just been in the back taunting me 😭😭😭 I hope we can hear this in future VT tracks :)
It's such a killer kit, especially for the $$$ when compared to the high-end Roland and Yamaha stuff. Possibly! Have you got to try it out yet?
@@NickCesarzDrumstook me forever to respond to this lol. I actually bought it haha. It's an incredible kit and still surprising me everyday
I have had the alesis strike pro se for about a year now and this kit looks like it’s fixes all of the small problems I have with the strike. I NEED to get myself one of these! Maybe alesis will hit me up soon 😉
Yeah the Strike Pro SE is great, but this kit is next level in comparison. Maybe they will.. killer channel, just subbed!
I would wait until all the bugs are worked out. Also the module seems great but I think they can improve the pads.
Definitely one of the best reviews out there right now. Struggling to decide whether or not to replace an awesome pearl master series acoustic set. I run a professional recording studio though, and I feel that that may be more practical and a lot easier to mix than acoustic drums that are mic’d
Best review and explanations I’ve seen of the many ‘sales’ reviews about
Thanks!
The module is almost like my AKAI MPC Live. Hardware and software. Same corporation. If ALESIS also provides regular updates in the future including whole new features like AKAI does for the MPC this kit will stay up to date for a very long time - a touchdisplay and assignable knobs - it might become a completely different beast with only one update... Let's see...
i already own a strike pro but dam im getting this baby
Excellent video showcasing this kit and your playing was admirable. Digging the sounds from the module even though im used to using VSTs like SD3 SSD etc its great right out of the box and the ammount of customizations you can layer onto each pad/trigger will keep us all busy fine tuning to our own liking. Ordered the expanded edition from Sweetwater and looking forward to combine it into the Strike Pro SE for a dream setup i have.
Oh that’s gonna be a big kit setup together! Have fun 🤘
@NickCesarzDrums yessir double bass drum and rack setup gonna be beastmode. Thanks again for the excellent video review yours and others are partly reason I decided to add this to my collection. Keep up the great hustle your videos are a great help to all!
I'm sort of glad they didn't follow the acoustic drum look trend. It makes for easier transporting. The module is just brilliant. Consider the closest competition for this module is the pearl mimic which sells for a out $2500, and you get this module with a full set of pads and hardware for about $1k more. Outstanding value.
Agreed 100%. It seems like every kit maker wants to make electronic drums look exactly like acoustic drums, but I don't see the point always. Remember how wild-looking Simmons drums used to be?! But there's a place for acoustic-looking e-kits, no doubt.
There's a German ekit maker that has full size shells an l think it was a 7-8 piece in drums not including cymbals, although it came with Cymbals. But being German it was in Euro's!! An the price was 8500 Euro's!! Witch converts to about US $11.000!!! That's Absolutely Ridiculous!! Who can afford that. An lm in Australia witch is even worse. Witch makes that German ekit AU $16.000!! Can U believe that Totally Insane. Even the Alesis STRATA PRIME is around $7000 here. So please tell me, for a hard Metal drummer, will this make a good practice kit?? Because I would like to get 1. But l need an honest opinion of if it's worth the investment?? An is it future proof?? I would like to add 1 more Tom an Cymbal to make a China. Great Channel Bro like what you're doing. Hope it keeps growing. Best of luck. Aussie Skot.
you’re a really good drummer
Great kit indeed, I am very impressed, But just to point out. Top, bottom, overhead and room mic channel adjustment has been implemented before. The Mimic pro (and Gewa G9) does this and that came out in 2017.
G9 only had room channel, not full multi channel and limited to 4GB total module, only 2gb for imports from store, cannot exceed this memory which is way much shorter then mimic and stratus prime module.
Do a review of the Strata Prime and Superior Drummer 3!!!
Every video I've seen on this makes me love it and been using the Roland td 30 which I just added the pearl mimic as the new module .My kit now kix ass but this kit here even seems better than the new DW kit
Great review...love the kit. Thanks. If you're seriously putting those together in 45min I've got a bisiness proposition...lol
Good review, but I think your problem with the touch screen responsiveness may be helped if you take off the screen protector...
Ive had my strike pro SE for 2 years.
Love it but man this looks next level. But my budget for a new kit will likely never come again. I splurged on the SE.....
totally fair, I hear that. I will be sending this kit back to Alesis shortly. Maybe will make a demo video of the included presets before it goes back. I picked up a used td-50K-s kit a while back and definitely would love an upgrade to something new, but for now, it works great for practicing even if it's not the newest one around
Finally! A review of an Alesis without the inherent bias for Roland! LOL 🤣! The Strata Prime is a step above anything on the market today. Amazing new features at half the price of a Roland, Yamaha or Efnote flagship kit!
comparing “the best” Alesis kit to a flagship kit from the A brands… Hahaha…. You must be on steroids. This kit doesn’t offer more (in fact less) than one of the lowest priced Efnote kits. An Efnote 3X is way cheaper than this kit, and Efnote kits have a reputation of coming with outstanding support whereas Alesis has a reputation of coming without any support at all. No comparison, my friend.
@drummeranimal I'm not sure what's so confusing... Alesis is calling the Strata Prime their official "Flagship" kit. My point is that if you take all of the kits that have been ID'd as the manufacturers Flagship kit, you're gonna find that buck for buck this kit is the better deal!
@@joemanzotherealjoebizz Well… That is just your opinion. I beg to differ. This kit is far far far behind true flagship kits. 6 outputs, of which only 4 assignable, no sound over usb, pancake pads… Flagship for you, maybe. And of course, when Alesis says so it must be true… 🤣
@drummeranimal honestly, Alesis is calling it the new flagship kit. I'm just keeping it real. I will confess that there's a certain TH-camr who has a successful drum show who is blatantly bias towards Roland. Most of his opinions are decent until someone uses the "R" word.
@@joemanzotherealjoebizz I have enjoyed a Crimson 2se with a Strike Pro module for many years. The Strike Pro is an excellent module in its class and probably the Strike Pro kit was the best available at its price point until a few years ago when Efnote launched its 1st kit with their optical hats (the 3X). They raised the bar and made Roland sounds a joke for every edrummer. Many Roland users know this and I guess at least half of the Roland camp uses vsts to get something decent out of their kit. The 50X is at best comparable to an edrumin with usb pad support. So I concur with a negative attitude towards Roland ‘modules’. Back to the topic, the Alesis Strata really lacks too many features which a true top of the line module should have and the looks of the kit resembles a Crimson kit of which the kick had too much fertilizer. It is just so off. The sounds may be good, possibly even great, but a few $$$ for BFD would bring a Strike Pro to the same level. I understood the Strata hats are pretty good. I’ll try them when I get the chance and that might change my opinion. Until then, I’d rather return to my former Crimson/Strike setup and add EZD and have a (few) super party/parties with my friends for the remaining money.
Looks and sounds amazing, let’s see how it keeps up in 6 month , fingers crossed
Excellent review. I’ve checked out many reviews on this kit and yours has proved the most useful and informative 👍. Curious when Bluetooth will actually be push out ?
the bluetooth audio fix is available now and it works flawlessly
Alesis Should have added Superior Drummer soundsets by Toontrack and the race would be over; like in a week..
Great review! I had the Strike Pro SE and got rid of it because the hi-hat was driving me crazy. How's the hi-hat on this kit? Does it register sensitivity well? Does it randomly spin like the Strike Pro SE?
From my limited time with it, it does not have any of the triggering issues that the Strike Pro or the SE had from what I can tell. However my biggest beef with the hi-hat is the tactile feel. It's very floppy even when closed. If you've ever played Rolands VH-14 hats you'll know what I mean, but even their lower end v-hats are more stable than this. But don't get me wrong, they are a huge improvements over the Strike Pro hats.
@@bmbell71I feel like you could DIY something to make it stable.
@@randomstuff508That’s what i’m thinking. I have a 3d printer and i’m wondering if I could somehow attach a 3d printed bottom hi hat for stability
I'm looking at a new kit. The td27 is where I've been pulled to, a kv pad kit "kv2, kvx2" since I'm just recording with them. The reason I've been interested in that particular module, and kit is the positional sensing on toms "I think there's a 27 kit with them" but mostly the digital pads, ride, snare, and hats. Do you think that those features, going into sd3 are going to make much of a difference? Looking at this module, it really seems like it could be a viable stand alone alternative to going into sd3? Given the choice between this kit for $3,500 and the td27 kv2 for around $3,000 "in sale right now for $2,500 but can't buy right now", which one would you choose? The Roland is missing a tom pad, and has a far weaker kick pad, but the Aleais doesn't have the digital pads, and cost $500, with a seemingly much better module. Choices man, no matter what, I'll probably end up thinking I chose wrong lol. Did NOT choose wrong 3 yrs ago, when bought my used td17 kv for the $700 I was about to get an Aleais command kit with lol.
Also. Do you know if the Roland digital pads are even fully functional in superior 3?
Awesome kit! Phenomenal module with excellent customization potential. Hope it will be compatible with previous kits.
It's a shame they used pads over deeper shells. Also not a big fan of touchscreen over actual buttons, knobs, and faders on the module. I have the Strike Pro SE and honestly feel like it's better for my use case.
Still, glad to see Alesis trying to innovate! Hope they keep at it 👏🏾👏🏾
Nick, I like the way you present things, your attitude, and your drumming. (Pronouns; "you're" - "Yor.")
When you start drumming I get pant hosey for lack of better, how you say?...word to your..how you say?...mother?
For a good percent of the reasons I got out of acoustic drums, now I observe e-drums, crossing away from their compact advantage, and moving toward the large footprints of acoustic drums, and introducing the limitations of acoustic setup into e-drum kits.
Personally, I don’t view these massive, “look like Acoustic” as a good idea.
If you want acoustic mass with electronic capability, why not just purchase mesh heads, external drum triggers, and the module of your choice and keep your existing acoustic kit?
It's like having Superior drummer 3 because it's a software BETTER than SD3 or equivalent... the OLD AND POWERFUL BFD Drums!!! ported to a module. GREAT! This definitely will mark a new are for edrums
I think your review has sealed the deal for me. I really do not like the fact that Alesis couldn't switch to full size shells (like competition from EFNote), but the module and full-size kit alone are worth the price of admission.
Strata prime & Strike Pro will be flagships for a long while, I'm sure in the next decade we could see an Alesis E Acoustic and it will still be better priced and value than other kits.
With the less than favorable reputation the Strike line ended up getting, this feels like Alesis hit the "GO BACK" button and tried again
And I am all for it
yes!
Time for Roland to step up especially in that price range category amazing overall product superb 💯 job.
Yes! Thank you!
Roland Schmoland... That company has done great things in the distant past,,, but for the past many years, they are focused on mediocrity, very small incremental upgrades, with money grab as their focus, not ever truly giving the consumer a great , innovative product at a fair price... They could do better, but they don't.
@@tommyg5095 Roland's Products stands for durability but like i said the need to step up theirs game i think sooner or later the will do that.
Lack of direct outs and back to slim pads is a no for me, I'm sure many others will agree.
Definitely a deal breaker for those wanting to take this kit out live.
Pos.Sensing missing but nice kit! Attack must be transient right? I play still my mimic pro but maybe time for a change 🙂
Yes, this is a transient shaper. Would be nice in a future update to be able to control sustain as well.
does anybody knows the size of this kit fully set? including cymbals (aprox at least)
Great overview, thanks. Do you know if it's possible to import your own samples? I know there's a ton of storage but I can't tell if that's only for purchased expansions. The ability to bring in user samples with velocity switching /crossfading would make this kit irresistible. Also how easy would it be to replace that absurd 20" bass drum with a trigger pedal? I have no idea why drummers want manufacturers to give them extra stuff to carry around with these e-kits!
I spent this morning uploading my own snare sample to the module and it's a bit tricky. You can have multiple velocity layers with crossfading, but it does take a bit to get it sounding natural. You can have a max of three four on the snare batter and three on the snare rim, so there is a limitation there. I hope there is an update to the sample engine in the future that makes importing sounds much easier with round robin. But as it stands, importing one shots is probably the easiest way to go and blend them with the original kit sounds.
For using kick trigger pedals, I think they will work fine. I don't have any laying around, but I made this quick video demonstrating other kick pads working with the Strata Prime: th-cam.com/users/shortswPft3VHvoYA
@@NickCesarzDrums Thanks very much for demonstrating those kick triggers. I can see the value of a real appearing bass drum for live shows, but I would mostly be working in a jam packed studio, and when I do play out I want to carry as little as possible. I hope Alesis will eventually make it possible to buy the module and individual kit components separately.
Do you need to setup the triggering settings? Is it plug n play? I own the Alesis Strike Pro and the triggers are terrible.
Yes it's plug n play right out of the box
I found it humorous when you compared the sound of the kits to SD3, mostly because it's based on the BFD engine and BFD is owned by Inmusic. 😂
How much floor space would you recommend for this kit? It looks quite big.
Yeah, it's pretty large when you have it setup. I can't remember measurement wise, but it was similar in size to a full-size acoustic drum set, maybe even slightly larger with the left side of the rack.
You gonna need the front mesh head, when your double pedal damage the first one. According to the manual that says "any pedal".
True but tbh, it’s not that hard to replace a mesh head on most higher end electronic drums
I just bought one. Can you adjust the rims to sound differently than the head of a tom? Like put a cow bell on a rim of the tom while still having the tom sound?
I really like this drum set and module. my question is does the snare detect the difference between just hitting the rim and a rim shot or side sticking the rim ? also can you download some of Superior drummers drumsets into the module and save them into this Strata module. or superior drummer always has to be used all the time through the internet separate from the module ?
Here’s a vid showing the cross sticking: Is cross-sticking possible on the Alesis Strata Prime? #electronicdrums #alesisstrataprime
th-cam.com/users/shortsY6xhGOngJ8s?feature=share
as far as SD3 goes, you’d need to have it connected with a laptop via USB. You could import some one shot samples to the module, but it won’t be as realistic
@@NickCesarzDrums that is not cross sticking. that is just a cross sticking sound in the rim. the Rolland digital snare will play just like an acoustic snare. if you flat stick it and hit the snare head and rim at the same time it will sound like it is supposed to sound. and if you side stick it you don't need to have the back of the sick on the rim. what you are doing is just triggering a sound in the rim. its not actual cross sticking.
I imagine that if i wanted to add 3 cymbals instead of 2 cymbals and a drum pad that would also work...? And do Alesis sell spash/smaller cymbals that go with the Strata Prime...? Also how are you finding the hi-hat response/action...? Thanks for the awesome video - this is looking like the kit the beat for the money... :)
You can have up to four crash cymbals and one ride. And there's an additional input on the back to add an Aux drum, so that would work in your case. I'm not aware of Alesis selling smaller cymbals that go with the Strata, but you could buy something like this 9" Lemon splash cymbal and it most likely would work (I haven't tested this so YMMV, but they're regarded as one of the best third-party e-cymbal makers): amzn.to/3Vix6yb
@@NickCesarzDrums Awesome i'll check them out - i'd like to add 2 splashes and a 3rd crash cymbal for a china... :)
Can you assign symbol Sounds like splash and effects to the rims instead of having only rim click sounds or cross stick sounds on the rims. Thank you.
No doubt in 5 years every drum shell is going to have shell screens which change displayed skins as you change drum kits 😎
Yo man, I've got money to splurge atm and VAD706 kit from Roland is on a major discount down from over 7000 to 5000. I wanna get it but kinda curious, if money wasn't an issue, would you go for Alesis Strata Prime or the Roland VAD706 as your permanent edrums? I don't gig or anything like that.
Hey, depends on a few things.
1) The hi-hat performance on high-end Roland kits is far better IMO.
2) If you want realistic looking shells, get the VAD.
3) The TD-50x module doesn’t have Bluetooth, so you need a receiver to stream songs from your phone or tablet to play along with.
4) The sounds on the Strata Prime are better than the TD-50X to my ears, but somewhat a non issue if you use VSTs.
5) The feel of the digital snare is a lot better on the VAD. The digital ride is good as well, but the Strata ride feels really good as well.
For me, I’d either wait until Roland releases a new module, or snag the VAD since it’s already discounted, it’s likely to hold that value for a while still. And you may be able to sell those later on at a similar price to get a new kit. Hope that helps!
@@NickCesarzDrums Very nice of you to respond Nick, thanks! I would love to hold off for a new Roland model but it would seem that could be this year, or in 2 years! So hard to tell and I have that itch. With the discount hopefully it holds value as you say and I can sell it for an upgrade, if the upgrade is even worth it. I guess the biggest drawback is the lack of a sexy touch screen UI that we're all familiar with in this day and age.
What do you mean about the 'receiver' to stream songs? I'm new to e-drums so no idea what reciever is needed! I thought I just plug the phone into the module with a cable :D
With your TD50X did you try adjust the module sounds to get them to your liking or did you just go straight for the VST software?
Sorry for such a long winded reply but it's just hard without being able to test the kits out personaly. I don't see any VAD/Roland vs Strata Prime reviews out yet and it would be nice to see considering you've had the chance to play both.
I own the TD-50 module, so it's not the newest model, but I have tested the TD-50X at conventions. I've messed with the internal sounds, changing mix levels, adding EQ, compression, etc... but they don't do it for me. To me, it really wasn't a substantial upgrade from the original. They're almost the same, but you get some more sounds. In a pinch, when I don't wanna hook up a laptop, they're okay.
For streaming songs, I mean if you wanna connect your phone wirelessly. But with the correct cable you can do exactly that, just plug it into the MIX IN and you're good to go. There's a volume knob right on the front to adjust the volume from your phone.
@@NickCesarzDrums My man Nick! Thanks a lot. I thought the TD-50 could be upgraded to the TD-50X for free anyway with some software update? I might be wrong on that one!
You can buy some kits online for the TD27/TD50 that have been edited to sound better. Wonder if you tried any? I don't even own a laptop, just a desktop PC which is in the same room, but if I wanted to change kits I would have to stand up and walk over to the PC to change to a different kit. But I doubt I'll be changing the kits loads, I'll find one I like and practice / jam with it.
It is a bit concerning when people complain about the Roland stock kits so much. That alone makes me wanna go with the Alesis, but hihat/snare articulation is very important to me so kinda ruins that one!
My final question if you don't mind me being a pain. Who wins in the 1v1 battle of BFD3 sounds on the Alesis vs Superior Drummer or whatever VST's you use. As in if you could get BFD3 sounds from Alesis onto your Roland, would you, or are you happy with Superior Drummer/VST's?
Really digging the channel tho man, nice acoustic playing on your insta too. Defo deserve more subscribers.
To my ears superior 3 smashes everything else in sound but thats subjective
Would you say that the hihat is better than the Roland digital hihat?
no
Hello,please me an advise,is it good to by alesis nitro max 8piece or nux dm 210
I play open handed. Is it possible to have my rides to the left and toms more simetrical placed? to the left and the right like Cobham or Simon Phillis, Carter Beauford..
I wouldn’t see why not. You should be able to mount the clamp on the other side. If it doesn’t work, you can always just put the ride cymbal on a separate cymbal stand so you can position it wherever you like
really wish for a flagship kit that they gave us the acoustic looking shells, a 3rd crash and would get rid of the mount on the snare drum. wouldve much preferred a real looking snare with the thin pads at least. also would like to see more color options and either silver or black tension rods. that gold just looks so meh to me
Yes, I think the shells could be deeper on the kit for sure, given the size of the bass drum
@@NickCesarzDrums Right?? They do look really nice though, as do the cymbals and the in module kits sound great. Seems like it's a good improvement to the Strike Pro SE. I'm wondering if they'll release a pro version with deeper toms down the line
@@keithwoodcrest seems like a good guess!
@@NickCesarzDrums I suppose I'm outing myself as an old guy, but I have no idea why drummers want e-kits to include useless bulky cosmetic shells added to what has to be carried around for gigs.
Hey do think this kit is better than a Roland td-27? I was thinking about getting a alesis strike pro se or should I get this instead? Thanks
It honestly depends on what you are looking for. Better sounds right out of the box, def Alesis. Flawless latency and stable durability, go with Roland or even EFNOTE. TD-27 had the digital hats, snare and ride which until you play them, I can't describe how they feel. I know the Pro SE has durability issues over time, maybe this one is better made. We will find out in about a year when folks check in about the Strata Prime. I wouldn't feel good spending the price point when I could get a TD-27kv2 at the same price. I would consider this kit if it was $2k.
basically, roland cybals feel better than this thing, but the alesis sounds better
Deeper shells are not for me. I try not to equate edrums to acoustics. They are different in so many ways. I'm tempted by this kit (even though my DM10 MKII Pro has proven totally unreliable). I would prefer to have a kick tower rather than the 20inch kick. It strikes me as unnecessary?
I think the trend of making e-kits look identical to acoustic kits will fade with time. Or I hope anyway. For playability, I still do appreciate trying to get close to the feel of acoustic drums but totally agree that they are completely different animals
Kit doesnt have bluetooth audio and crosstick is unnatural to trigger
Will Alesis 3 zone cymbals work on roland td27 ir td50 module??
... but it has NO digital audio out?! What#s that - so it is unusable for me in my studio setup!😒
Weird they went with thinner pads.
The design of the pads does look better though
If they can become as reliable as Roland they will be an option. Looks like they are headed in the right direction. Would love to try it out.
I believe they went with thinner pads because they will release an even bigger set in the future.
@tasarasforever one can only hope this is just a mid or lower tier kit and they release a fully featured one that smashes everything else
Is it also possible to buy just the module? Since I have a converted PDP set, I don't need the Alesis set.
I assume in the future you will be able to purchase just the drum module
Alexis has said they are not selling it separately and have no plans to do so.
They probably will at some point, but who knows when.
Did that symbol seriously just choke itself with the drumstick, that’s crazy
Great review. Your video was part of the few I saw that encouraged me to buy the nitro max, so thank you for that.
This thing is gorgeous and I definitely want to play it, but as a casual drummer, there’s something to the nitro max that’s nice because if it’s simplicity. I can just turn it on in between work calls (🤫)and bang out a couple songs when I hit the Bluetooth.
This one seems like it’s meant for a serious drummer, one that would use it to play shows. The customization is insane and it just feels like a large kit that wouldn’t be able to be stowed quickly & easily if I needed the space. The build quality and features make the price point seem reasonable, but an investment like this also makes me fearful of damaging it. At least with the nitro max, if I had to buy a new part (like how I had to buy a regular snare stand), it’s not gonna break the bank since the whole thing is a 1/9th of the price of this guy.
Next level when can I buy module separately?
You can’t.
They are not selling it separately and have no plans to do so right now.
Peart/Portnoy/Palmer/Bruford, best supergroup ever
Why nodoby Is talking about double bass drumming on this ekit BD?
Not sure I’ve heard better sounding toms on any other e-kit… TD-50’s sound like a machine gun, so this is a surprise…
This may be the best e-kit of 2024 thus far, but I think there are still better ones out there. The module is the best part of the kit. For a pad kit, it is heavy, clunky, and as big as an accustic set. I think they should have done shells like the Strike Pro Se. The wrap on the bass is cool but does not look great on the pads. The wobble of the hi-hat when in the closed position is annoying, and a 2 piece hi-hat is more realistic and more fun to play even if the bottom hat is just a decorative plate. There is some crosstalk that takes a bit of tweeking in the module. The fact that all the cymbals are 360° triggering and 3 zones is plus. The Strike Pro Se came with 3 crash cymbals, and this set only has 2 is a disappointment as they should have included at least a 3rd splash cymbal. The overall sounds are decent. Some of the recorded sounds are great while others are lacking. The cymbal bell zone is super sensitive, but I wish the bell zone was bigger on all the cymbals, not just the ride. Positional sencing would have been a plus as well as more sensitivity to the pads playability. The kit overall is a hell of a lot of fun to play. The module is great as it is basically a touch screen computer with tons of tweeking options. Alesis has definitely uped their game with this set, but I still think there is room for further improvements. One thing I would say as regards to Alesis is that they definitely stepped into the realm of professional e-kits with this one. I think this kit, as well as the Strike Pro Se, are worth considering, but I would not recommend much else from Alesis unless you are new to drumming and looking for an inexpensive first e-kit to learn on. I am definitely looking forward to seeing what improvements Alesis will make and what kits they will come out with next. Some reviews have said that this kit fixes the problems some have had with the Strike Pro Se. I would wait to see what people say about this kit after they have been playing it 6 months to a year and have discovered all the problems/issues with the kit, then I would buy the next kit or even the one after that since those kits would even be better. So, for now, I do not recommend this kit, but with module upgrades and fixes in the future this kit may be as solid as Roland, Efnote, or ATV.
You say it's an easy choice over the 27kv2, which on paper, yeah.....kinda. Really though that's gonna come down to how the sounds and performance sta k up against the digital drums which so far I havent seen anyone even acknowledge, much less address...... strangely so in fact. Did Alexis ake you agree not to bring this up in exchange for early access? I ca t even find an answer to if the snare is rimshot and cross stick capable which seems like THE most basic of questions at this price point.
I'm trying to get better at making videos, and I'm embarrassed that I forgot something as simple as cross sticking. I also needed to spend a lot more time talking about the hi-hat as well, but failed to. I still have the kit before I send it back, and will try to make another video addressing these questions. But there was no such agreement like that.
But cross-sticking is completely possible, but the Strata Prime doesn't have that magic hand-sensing tech that the PD140DS has. Just need to keep the butt of the stick on the rim while you play them. I made a quick short video demonstrating here: th-cam.com/users/shortsY6xhGOngJ8s
Hope that is of help!
@@NickCesarzDrumsIt would be great if you made a follow up video. Don't be embarrassed though. I watched about 7 videos on this on this drum set, some by some bigger named youtubers and none of them addressed it. I finally found one video (by Alesis themselves) which sort of indirectly implies that yes you can get cross stick and rim shot sounds, but don't say exactly how. I believe it's from using the 3 zones on the snare, and each zone being a different sound rather than true cross stick/rim shot, but they didn't really fully explain, so I'm not 100% on that. It's the fact that literally everyone skipped over it that made me ask if Alesis forced you into some kind of agreement. It's normal for any one reviewer (such as yourself) not to mention it, it's weird when literally everyone doesn't mention it. Keep up the good work!
can you fit 3 toms on the center rack?
I think you can if you set the rack up differently with a longer piece in the front, have to try this
@@NickCesarzDrums do you mind trying it out? :)
Also, can anyone recommend a good quality but cheap e-drum for me to pursue my hobby in drumming? It will actually be beneficial.
What's the budget range??
Simmons Titan 50 may be a good option, or the Nitro MAX
Roland td50kv2 😅
I had a chance to play one they just brought in at GC. I didn't get to spend much time, but I have to say I am sersiously impressed and that says alot considering my prior experience with Alesis was shall we sall, less than exceptional. If I didn't have money tied up in some home renovations, I would go buy one today. That's not to say there aren't problems. The feel of the hi-hat is not great especially compared to Roland or even Yamaha. There's some cross talk issues, and the rack is just OK. I wish they had made the drum pads a little deeper but the overall look is incredible. Since they are using a wrap it would be nice to give a couple color options, but those are small nit picks. The biggest negative is the sluggish performance and this is where someone using this for live performance where they have to switch quickly between sounds, I'm not sure how it's going to handle that. But the module is top notch. This is the kind of quality you'd expect in 2024. While it may not have the rugged build quality of a TD-50 at this price range there's nothing that competes. I believe this product is going to be a market disrupter and that's good for drummers. I think Roland, while they've come out with some good quality stuff, needs to take a long look at what they're putting out looks wise. I liked the look of the VAD-307, but they packaged it with an inferior module. The big advantage of the TD27KV2 is the digital snare. It's the best E snare on the market, but for the overall value of what you're getting with the Strata, the TD27Kv doesn't come close. If someone with a 3k-4K budget is looking for an e-kit, this will be my no brainer reccomendation. My only caveat would be if you are wanting this for live performance, go play one first and load up some kits and play around with it. If you can live with the load times then this is the kit for you.
Yeah,,, in your face Roland... Eat it....
The actual best... But unfortunately extremely out of budget.... sad life
Good e-kits are expensive but well worth the price. Just about all e-kits under $2,500.00 are not like playing a real drum set but are a good tool for beginning drummers to learn on. Once you have become a good to great drummer saving up for a great e-kit is a total game changer and a hell of a lot more fun to play. For now I would not even consider getting this kit which would give you time to save up. This would also allow Alesis to update and upgrade this kit as issues arise, and you would get a kit with all the latest improvements.
Extremely out of budget... What??? this kit like 3,300 to 3,500 for the same size kit Roland you're talking about $10,000.. it is a really reasonable price for what you get I have the strike pro SE was 33-3400 I got them talked down to $2,800... Yet you'll go out and spend the $1,100 on a phone Makes no sense if you want something bad enough you'll go out work and save that money until you have enough to get it..
@@ryanrios3435You know he's literally talking for himself and not for you, right?? How are you so sure he's willing to spend a lot more money for a phone? Do you know him personally? Besides, if ever he spent a lot for a phone you know that it is a necessity, right? Why would you even compare a phone for a drum kit? You're talking nonsense
@@dangalera6326 no I don't know him personally and so you don't either. If he was speaking just for himself he would have said extremely out of budget for me. He's speaking in general That's why he puts it on a comment section for the world to see to put in his viewpoint. A phone is not a necessity you can get a regular phone for cheap you don't have to get an Applephon/smart phone that cost $1,100 Don't know if he has one or not but 90% of people have Apple phones that cost way too much money. Like I said for this hobby it cost money to play and for the price of what this drum kit is it's really not that expensive if you want something you work save the money to get it. I'm not speaking nonsense I'm speaking facts.
@@ryanrios3435 As I've said, how are you so sure he got a very expensive phone? For you to say "he can get an ordinary phone...blah blah blah"
Lmao. Does he even need to specify that he's speaking for himself, based on his situation? That should be a common sense, ffs. Of course he knows that other people can afford an expensive drum kit but he cannot so for him to say it's an extremely out of budget, basically that's based on HIS budget not on your budget lol. Have a common sense, please
Only a few outputs, no bluetooth for incoming music, proprietary cymbal and hi-hat connections, pancake drums on a full size kick. Hmmm… The sounds might be good, but thisis only flagship when you compare it to other Alesis kits. The best Alesis drum kit of the year, provided the year 2024 ends in March. 🤣🤣🤣
Nope
It's not the best drum kit, because you cannot play cross stick in the traditional way supposed to be a pro kit, and another small thing which I could live with it's no Bluetooth cannot believe Alesis it's stupid at best and then to ask £3000 not good
Ummmm.. nope. its just another electric kit. they are good for being low volume and practice. Theres just never any magic to these things and the stock sounds suck. you are better off with a Roland TD-1K and using a 3rd party plug in like superior drummer. otherwise its just another Chinese scam. these are not worth the money. mesh heads are just as dumb as rubber heads.. its no difference and not woth being "premium electric".
You do know many bands use these for studio sessions nowadays?
found the boomer
Still less expensive than Roland!
Impressive!! Let’s be friends?