In the past I was the proud owner of a Roland TD-20. I could not afford another Roland, so I went with the Alesis dm10x mesh. It looks pretty sharp with all the chrome. The kick pad is much smaller, but just big enough for a double pedal. Set up is a bit of a challenge. The cables do not run through the support bars so it can be a tangled mess until you get it set up and strapped down. The dm10 module does not have a labelled input for a fourth tom or 2nd crash cymbal, so good luck figuring that out. It takes some time studying the manual to get the sound right and eliminate crosstalk between triggers. But after tweaking things for a week, I am fairly happy with it. The module is not as user friendly as the Roland and the cymbals are much inferior. The feel clunky and make more noise when hit than desirable. I have to really turn up the headphones not to hear the stick hits. The mesh heads are responsive and quiet. You need to keep a drum key handy because the joints of the cage are secured by 3 bolts. Thumb screws would be better for quick and easy adjustments. Overall, it is not a Roland; but it's not $5k either! For the price, I am satisfied and would buy it again.Read full review
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I bought the Alesis DM10X Mesh Kit to quiet down the volume while playing music with my band. I have discovered that this product is much, much more than simply a drum set with a volume knob. I am excited about the possibilities that are opening up for my hobby in regards to music creation. If you are looking for an electric drums set to use simply as quiet drums, you can find a much cheaper set. The only issue that I have with the product is the hi-hat response, but it is has a learning curve, and doesn't play like an acoustic set. They are electric drums; use them like they are meant to be used!
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The Alesis DM10X is a great professional e set. I have owned Yamaha, Pearl, Ludwig, Slingerland, Remo, most high end sets but without using a microphone system I could never get "that sound" that you hear on musical recording sets. But with this DM10X I can get the sound I have been looking for. I haven't figured out all the features as yet but so far I'm loving this kit. The guys in the band dig it as well because they didn't have to turn their amps up really high to hear what's being played.
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Setup was fairly easy, and stable. The hi-hat and snare are not very responsive. Its my first electronic set and I am getting used to it. It is fun to play and will be great to play when ever I want without disturbing anyone.
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I bought these drums for recording through Pro Tools & Steven Slate Drums. These drum pads have mylar heads with a dense rubber pad and metal plate underneath the head and they suck big time! Change them out to 682DRUMS mesh heads and you will have one of the best electronic drum kits on the market. Once you install the mesh head kit you will be amazed! Excellent triggering, sensitivity and zero cross talk, head rebound/response and speed. The DM10 module works flawlessly with Pro Tools, ToonTrack EZ Drummer, Steven Slate Drums etc. The complete mesh head conversion kit for the DM10X is only $128 shipped from the Netherlands.
Biggest issue that I didn't read anywhere was the snare stand is tiny. Like I can't use it tiny. I sit as low as i can and it came up go the bottom of my thighs on my thrown.. lol. But got a 40 buck snare stand and still ahead of the game. I'm already using with addictive drummer and SSD so . Easy to set up. Easy to use. Limited rock and metal sounds but editable if needed. Can use the sounds to throw down a decent track at friends house etc. Mapping was only a little off not much And only other minor gripe is cymbal placement is a little limited but I'm flex able so not an isseue. Plays great!!!
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I am an amateur, not really a drummer but I am not too bad, but his set is great, very flexible setup, nice stand and has all the bells and whistles I could ever imagine. Love the feature of playing the drums to my mp3's or iphone songs. Everything I was hoping for and for the money, awesome.
Works with Alesis Real Head drum pads. Great condition Good price
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great sound, very light
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Needed it for recording purposes and it has met all expectations! Endless list of high quality percussion sounds. Being able to assign sounds to the rims makes it twice the drum set it looks. It's like it has hidden sounds.
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