Alesis DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals

A classic drum-sound module for drummers, programmers, and producers, the Alesis DM5 18-bit drum module contains 540 stereo, 18-bit drum sounds that can be assigned to any of the 21 programmable drumsets. And 12 trigger inputs enable DM5 to be used with all Alesis drum and cymbal pads, SURGE Cymbals, and the triggering devices from most other major manufacturers.

The Alesis DM5 drum module (see also a larger schematic of front controls and rear ports.

This drum module also has full MIDI I/O so it can be used as a sound source for composing, programming, and sequencing with a wide variety of controllers including keyboards, pad triggers, MPCs, and more. Built-in Alesis studio effects including reverb and ambiance ensure that you can send a complete, finished sound to the PA, recording system, and your headphones with no additional processing. And the DMF offers Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation technology, which modifies sample sounds so they change as you play them.

Combine the DM5 with this 5-piece pro drum kit and SURGE cymbals for maximum versatility (see larger image).

Key Features

• 5-piece velocity sensitive pad drum kit, includes dual-zone snare, kick, 3 toms, and ride, crash and hi-hat cymbal pads as well as hi-hat foot pedal
• 540 drum, percussion, and cymbal sounds
• Dynamic Articulation modulates tone and pitch of sounds for realism
• Stereo samples with reverb and ambiance
• Seven-position, user programmable panning
• 128 dynamic levels via MIDI or trigger inputs
• 21 drumset-memory locations with defaults stored permanently
• Single rack space module
• Kick pedal included
• Natural movement motion cymbals and hi-hat controller pedal for realistic open/close control

Dynamic Articulation
Discerning ears will notice that each sound is actually a series of different samples; multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes its timbre, not just its volume. This engineered realism is known as Dynamic Articulation, an Alesis exclusive.

This results in sounds that respond accurately not only to dynamic changes, but also with the appropriate timbral and color changes you'd expect from their acoustic counterparts. You can play with or without reverb for different room sounds and enjoy a wide variety of rimshots, rim clicks and different stick-placement sounds on the cymbals. The Random Sample feature also ensures you don't get the same sound twice for further creative realism.

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