Alesis DM Pro Drums Electronic Drum Set

With everything you need to get started right in the box, this starter e-drum kit offers natural feeling responsiveness and a plethora of sound effects.

Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted March 5, 2012 by Jim C in West Long Branch, NJ

"Great kit for the price"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a great kit if size and money are important to you. I live in a 11x15 college dorm where space is literally everything. This set comes in a small box (small for a drum set) and is easily packed within for storage. It only takes a couple of minutes to set up and break down, which is great for jamming between classes. Being a college student, money is an important issue as well. I have been researching kits for almost a year, and this was the only kit I found to be an outstanding value in my price range. The drums themselves sound great, and you can plug your headphones into the monitor to keep it quiet. The sound the pads make is no louder than a typical "Rock Band" set (the videogame), and cannot even be heard in the next room over. The stand is secure and withstands quite a beating. There is, however, an important con to this set that I wish I was aware of before purchasing the kit - I have not found the option (if it exists) to rig the hi-hat pedal to be used as a double-bass. I play a lot of rock and metal, so this part was crucial. Whether the pedal can be turned into another bass pedal or is non existent, it must be made more clear in the product description. This, however, is the only con I noticed.

Musical Background:

I have been playing music for 15 years, drums for 11 of them. I played in school and continue to play in college.

Musical Style:

Rock and metal
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Submitted April 2, 2012 by Mike C in San Jose, CA

"Alesis DM Pro Drums Electronic Drum Set"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Good fun, but needs some adjustment. The volume level of the snare is really low compared to the other drum pads, so you'll need to turn the other pad volumes down, and turn the snare way up; then turn the master volume up to compensate. Overall the quality of the hardware is great, the pieces are nice and tight and can take some abuse. The preset sounds are ok, they aren't all that different. The patterns to play to are so-so, I've really only found 2-3 out of 30-something that I'll play to. Lots of fun for amateur drummers, beginners, and kids!

Musical Background:

Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums

Musical Style:

everything
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Submitted March 28, 2012 by Myron Gardipee in Missoula, MT

"Alesis DM Pro Drums Electronic Drum Set "

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I am just starting to learn how to program these drums but strait out of the box, they sound incredible for the price i paid! I have recording about 5 tracks with them and they sound like an acoustic set. Amazing deal, you won't be disappointed!

Musical Background:

Been around the music scene for 30 years, man i'm getting old, and love music!

Musical Style:

Classic rock, heavy metal influence with southern rock attitude! Oh, country, and country rock as well!
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Submitted December 24, 2011

"Forget the rest."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Unless it breaks, and then I'd still fix it.
Sound
All good. many choices
Features
Just power and play. Very punchy. The rest of the stuff is great too.
Ease of Use
Too easy. Can't miss.
Quality
Amazingly so. Great value compared with other top brands.
Value
Way better.
Manufacturer Support
Did the firmware download. easy enough.
The Wow Factor
People should get it. The bass pedal rules. No slapping. Silent and fast.

Musical Background:

35 years

Musical Style:

rock
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