Get drumming fast with features to go the distance. Crushing bass drums, cracking snares, melodic toms and shimmering cymbals are all at your fingertips when you sit behind the Alesis DM7 USB Kit. Experience the thrill of busting out beats on eight total drum and cymbal pads powered by a sound module with over 400 sounds. Between the stable rack, triple-zone snare pad, choke-able crash and USB connectivity, the Alesis DM7 USB Kit gives you flagship electronic drumset features at an ultra-affordable price.

With a built-in metronome, lessons and a performance record feature, the Alesis DM7 USB Kit not only accommodates your development but also contributes to it. If you're looking for a kit to get you drumming fast with advanced features hard to outgrow, look no further than the Alesis DM7 USB Kit.

Alesis DM7 USB Kit: Natural Feel and Features

The Alesis DM7 USB Kit gives you five, great-feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads that are designed to withstand heavy hitters, without sacrificing their ability to capture performance dynamics. Play all day and night without driving your neighbors nuts due to the pads' responsive rubber surface that is quiet and resilient. No need to purchase new drum heads every few months like an acoustic drumset; these pads are tough. As smart as it is tough, the large snare pad has three separate zones to allow discreet sounds to be performed at once. Now you can open a track with a solid snare sound, lay down a mellow cross-stick in the verse… read more and then crank up the chorus with a blistering rimshot, truly replicating the versatility of an acoustic snare drum.

Just as tough as the drums, the Alesis DM7 USB Kit's three cymbal pads give you fantastic feel and performance. Providing the same level of realism found in the snare pad, the crash cymbal allows you to immediately stop or "choke" the sound by grabbing the pad with your hand. This technique is often used to great effect in just about all music genres, but isn't always available in electronic drums.

Alesis DM7 USB Kit: Sounds AND Control

The Alesis DM7 drum module will have you banging out beats in no time. An intuitive, easy-to-use layout quickly scrolls through the 50 preset kits built from the more than 400 individual sounds. Once you've found the right kit, fire up the flexible metronome and practice exercises to get on the path to perfection. When you're ready to lay down those practiced beats, play along to the 52 internal songs to see if you can keep up! Also, the DM7 module allows you to connect and mix your iPod through a 1/4" line input to play along with your favorite songs. Record up to 10 performances and then listen back with your friends to show them how awesome you are.

As your skill progresses, the Alesis DM7 drum module will continue to grow with you. Tweak the pitch, panning, and reverb level of individual sounds and then create up to 30 custom drum kits to express your personal sound. The Alesis DM7 USB Kit can also be used with your favorite music software. Through a standard USB connection, you can use the drum and cymbal pads to play and record straight to your computer. The possibilities are endless.

Alesis DM7 USB Kit: Holding Strong

The last thing you want to do when you get a drum set is spend hours assembling it. No worries; the Alesis DM7 USB Kit ships with a pre-assembled rack that lets you get to jamming quick. Four posts give the Alesis DM7 USB Kit a solid, balanced foundation that won't inch away from you as you play. Drum and cymbal pads are all fastened using large wingbolts that allow you to obtain a comfortable grip and tighten securely. Cymbal arms feature mini-boom tilters for a great deal of flexibility when positioning, and the kick pad is equipped with retractable spurs to hold it in place.

Alesis DM7 USB Kit: Features

- Five-drum, three-cymbal drum kit with USB-enabled drum module
- More than 400 stereo sounds in 80 kits
- Large, triple-zone snare pad for triggering head, rimshot and cross-stick sounds
- Crash with choke feature to immediately stop the sound
- Flexible metronome and learning exercises to help you become a better drummer
- Record your performance, listen back, and share with friends
- 30 custom drum kits let you mix and match your favorite sounds together
- Customize individual drum and cymbal sounds' volume, pan, tuning, and reverb settings
- Eight studio EQ settings create the perfect room, club, or stadium sound
- 1/4" line in mixes your iPod or other music player to play along to
- Pre-assembled, four-post rack for quick setup and stable support
- Rack clamps feature large wing-bolts allowing fast, secure adjustment
- Mini-boom cymbal tilters position your cymbals exactly where you like them
- Retractable spurs hold the large kick pad in place when being played
- Headphone output to play all night long without disturbing the peace
- Line out to connect to an amplifier, PA or recording system
- USB connection to play and record to your favorite computer music software
- Includes ToonTrack EZ Drummer Lite software

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