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Alesis DM6 USB Kit Electronic Drum Set

Get everything you need with the DM6 e-drum set from Alesis. It features the DM6 sound module, which has more than 100 drum and cymbal sounds.

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Start playing right away with this e-drum set from Alesis. This easy-to-use drum kit comes with all of the components you need right out of the box. Its natural-feeling drum and cymbal pads are part of a drummer-proof kit that can withstand abuse. Plus, the DM6 module features more than 100 drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds.

The DM6 USB kit delivers Alesis quality at a an affordable price point. It is a popular entry-level choice for beginners, and veterans like it for quiet at-home practice.

Natural-Feeling Playing Surfaces

The DM6 USB Kit features Alesis' natural-feeling playing surfaces, which are designed to reduce vibration and provide a more nuanced feel. To accurately reproduce acoustic drums, the DM6 USB kit features a dual-zone snare pad that allows you to dial in a snare drum sound in the center and a rim click, rimshot, or something totally different on the rim.

The Alesis DM6 USB Kit also comes with three tom pads, an upright kick drum pad, hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbal pads. It even comes with an Alesis bass drum pedal and the kick pad is compatible with any single or double bass drum pedal.

Great Sounds

The DM6 USB kit features the DM6 module with a built-in collection of high-quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. The module allows for 10 presets and five custom slots to edit and save custom-built drum kits. For even more sounds, there's a USB output that sends drum hits as MIDI signals, which allow the DM6 to act as a trigger-to-MIDI interface. Using this function, the drum and cymbal pads can trigger drum-module software such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason for a limitless collection of sounds.

The Alesis DM6 USB has headphone and amplifier outputs to allow for quiet practices or loud performances. In addition, a stereo input jack on the module means an iPod or CD player can be pumped in for jam-along learning sessions.

Heavy-Duty Hardware

The DM6 USB Kit mounts on a heavy-duty aluminum rack with standard 1 1/2" tubing that allows for kit-expansion with various clamps and mounts.

The DM6 USB kit from Alesis is a realistic-sounding, natural-feeling electronic drum set with USB functionality.

Features of the Alesis DM6 USB Kit
- DM6 module contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds
- Realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces
- Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)
- 15 programmable drum sets
- Dual-zone snare pad for rim click and rimshot capability
- USB-MIDI output for use with drum-module software
- Connect your iPod or CD player and mix it in with 1/8" input
- Velocity sensitive for natural, musical response
- Comes with bass drum pedal and drumsticks

Includes:
- (1) DM6 drum sound module
- (1) DMPad Kick Pad with stand
- (1) DMPedal single kick pedal
- (1) DMHat Pedal hi-hat pedal
- (1) DMPad 8" Dual-Zone Pad
- (3) DMPad 8" Single-Zone Pads
- (3) DMPad 12" Cymbals
- (1) ProRack complete with mounting hardware
- (1) DM6 Kit cable snake
- (1) Drum key
- (2) Drumsticks
- (1) Assembly instructions/quick start guide

BFD is a trademark of FXpansion Audio UK Ltd.
Toontrack is a registered trademark of Toontrack.
Reason is a trademark of Propellerhead Software AB.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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DM6 USB Kit Pads
- DMPad Kick Pad with stand (with pedal)

- DMHat Pedal hi-hat controller (open/closed)

- DMPad 8-inch Dual-Zone Pad (snare)

- 3 DMPad 8-inch Single-Zone Pads (toms)

- 3 DMPad 12-inch Cymbals (hi-hat, crash, and ride)

DM6 Module
- Kits: 10 Preset, 5 User Kits

- Patterns: 40 Preset, 1 User

- Sounds: 108

- Inputs: 1/8-inch stereo mix-in, 25-pin D-sub for cable snake

- Outputs: 1/8-inch stereo master, 1/8-inch headphone

- USB for trigger-to-MIDI interface

- Power: 9V AC, adapter included

Includes
- (1) DM6 drum sound module
- (1) DMPad Kick Pad with stand
- (1) DMPedal single kick pedal
- (1) DMHat Pedal hi-hat pedal
- (1) DMPad 8 in. Dual-Zone Pad
- (3) DMPad 8 in. Single-Zone Pads
- (3) DMPad 12 in. Cymbals
- (1) ProRack complete with mounting hardware
- (1) DM6 Kit cable snake
- (1) Drum key
- (2) Drumsticks
- (1) Assembly instructions/quick start guide

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 48 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 34 x 23 x 13 in

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Overall: At the price I paid I had kind of low expectations. I bought this for my daughter (8 yrs old) just starting out and didn't want to make a huge investment in something she might change her mind on. Well, I am really impressed with the quality and playability. After I first set it up, only took an hour or so, I haven't really had to do anything. I expected the hardware to slip or not hold well, but this set has held up fine. I also expected hard rubber pads, but these pads have a nice drum-like feel. I am really impressed considering the price. My daughter LOVES them and she plays through headphones or through my BOSE iPod dock. Shipping was fast too! Overall a great online shopping experience. *Note - I have no idea what kind of support the manufacture offers but I am required to rate, but I do know that Alesis is a solid company.

Style of Music: Rock, Christian worship band

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Sound: The obvious issue is how the secondary sound is transmitted since this unit does not have a strong built-in amp. When using an external amplifier the amp must be strong enough to make the drums sound loud enough as well as provide a little echo and tweaking to make the sound realistic. I hooked the drums up to a Fender 30-watt amp and it sounds pretty good after tweaking but the bass drum is not really as strong as I would like because the amp is for guitar and doesn't have very low frequencies. Other than that its a pretty nice unit. Feature: The main electronic unit has some nice features but it takes a bit of practice to get accustomed to which buttons to press to get those features Pressing a wrong button sometimes will cause one to start all over. The built-in accompaniment is useful for practice. There is a jack for input so I plugged in a portable CD player and an iPod and it sounds pretty good though the CD-input jack in my Fender amp did a better job. It would also be nice to be able to plug in a second base pedal. Ease of Use: There is a definite learning curve depending on what you want to do. Somethings are quick to learn, others take practice. Quality: It seems to hold up very well. The heavy use of plastics has me worried that in the long run, moving it when I go jam with people in different places is going to wear out the plastic on the frame. Only time will tell. Otherwise, it is well built. It does feel a little cheap at first but when you start playing you forget all about it. Value: I would have preferred to pay $100 less for this unit. Manufacturer Support: I have not contacted the company for anything. So I'll assume they are good. The Wow Factor: Its not bad, really. The DM10 is the "pro" version but costs twice as much. Too bad. Overall: Its not bad, again. Give it a try in a music store before you buy one and make sure it is what you want.

Style of Music: Rock, blues, country

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