Alesis DM5 Digital Drum Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals

Incomparable feel. Incomparable sounds.

Alesis' flagship electronic drumset features the legendary sounds of the DM5 drum module. The rack-mounted, programmable sound module contains 540 percussion sounds and 21 pre-programmed drum/percussion sets and features Dynamic Articulation™, which ensures that sounds respond with natural dynamics and timbre-changes for the most realistic and accurate sonic response.

DM5 Pro Kit's acoustic-feeling drum pads are built around standard eight-inch mylar drum heads and acoustic-dampening foam for quiet response. When they wear out, you can replace the heads with any model you choose from any manufacturer. The heads are tunable with a standard drum key for adjustable tension and feel. The triple-flanged counterhoops are covered in a sound-reducing rubber sleeve, which further cuts acoustic noise.

SURGE Hi-Hat, Crash, and Ride cymbals are the only serious choice in cymbals for triggering electronics. Based around a true brass-alloy cymbal and coated with a clear sound-dampening layer, SURGE cymbals feel like acoustic cymbals because they share the same pedigree.

DM5 Pro Kit with SURGE Cymbals has a unique combination of superb sounds, fresh feel, and terrific touch.

DM5 Drum Module

DM5 is a classic Alesis drum-sound module for drummers, programmers, producers, and anyone else who needs great-sounding drums and percussion. DM5 contains 540 stereo, 18-bit drum sounds that can be assigned to any of the 21 programmable drumsets. 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.

DM5 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.

Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation™ technology modifies sample sounds so they change as you play them. 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. Our Random Sample feature also ensures you don't get the same sound twice for further creative realism.

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.

• 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
• Inputs: (12) 1/4" (each with 5 user adjustable trigger parameters)  
• Outputs: Two 1/4" stereo pairs  
• Headphone: 1/4" TRS with variable gain  
• MIDI: In, Out/Thru  
• 18-bit sample resolution  
• 48kHz Sample rate  
• Footswitch: 1/4", assignable to hi-hat control or program advance  
• 16-voice polyphony  
• Panning: 7 position, user programmable  
• Kits: 21 Memory locations w/defaults permanently stored in ROM  
• Tuning Scheme: Coarse (chromatic) and Fine (cents)  
• Data Input: Data knob, front panel keypad (sound auditioning via velocity sensitive
• Preview button on front panel)  
• Expanded Dynamic Articulation™: Modulates tone and pitch  
• Power: 9V AC external transformer, UL and CSA approved  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 19" x 1.75" (1U) x 6"  
• Weight: 4.5 lbs.

Surge Cymbals

• Genuine lathed, brass-alloy cymbals
• Unique, patented design for maximum performance and acoustical sound reduction
• Built-in piezo triggers for industry-wide compatibility
• Incomparably realistic cymbal feel
• Traditional cymbal design
• True cymbal appearance
• Mountable on standard cymbal stands
• Includes cables for connection to module
• Compatible with most drum modules. See compatibility guide for details.

THE MOST ADVANCED CYMBALS ON THE PLANET

SURGE Cymbal Pack contains a ready-to-rock set of SURGE Cymbals, the world's first cymbals with built-in electronic triggers. Made from genuine cymbal brass-alloy, SURGE Cymbals have centuries of cymbal craftsmanship in their DNA, cross-bred with Alesis' decades of experience in electronic triggering technology.

SURGE Cymbals are the world's most realistic-looking, accurately responding, and most importantly, natural-feeling cymbal triggers in the world. Not pads in any way, SURGE Cymbals are true brass cymbals at their core with exclusive clear sound dampening to cut the cymbals' acoustic sound.

SURGE Cymbals employ industry-standard piezo triggers, so they are easy to use with any existing electronic drumset, replacing those uninspiring hard black cymbal pads. Because they are cymbals, they mount on any cymbal stand so they are easy to integrate into both electronic and acoustic drum setups using any sound module or trigger-to-MIDI converter.

SURGE Pack contains a 12" Hi-Hat, a 13" Crash, and a 16" dual-zone Ride.

SURGE Cymbals are the only cymbals that integrate built-in electronic triggers with a custom brass alloy. They are the only choice for drummers who are serious about feel.

Also available: 

SURGE Cymbal Pack with Choke 
-includes 12" Hi-Hat, 13" Crash with choke and 16" dual-zone Ride with choke

SURGE Cymbals are available individually in each of the five models, so it's easy to add on to existing setups and create a complete, personalized kit.

*Manufactured under license from U.S. patent 7,323,632. Other patents pending.

• Outputs: 1 TS, 1/4” (9’ cable included)
• Zones: one (“open” and “closed” sounds are controlled by separately sold footswitch)

• Outputs: 1 TS, 1/4” (9’ cable included)
• Zones: one

• Outputs: 1 TRS, 1/4” (9’ cable included)
• Zones: ride and bell
• Choke Trigger: plastic membrane on underside of cymbal

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