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Alesis DM6 Kit Performance Electronic Drumset |  | Brand: Alesis
Category: Musical Instruments
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New (17) Used (3) from $380.00
Seller: Electronica Direct
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 169
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Connectivity: USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37
Dimensions (in): 33.5 x 13.8 x 21.7
The Alesis DM6 Kit highlights the best of Alesis' 20 years of experience in professional electronic percussion gear. This electronic drum set features a completely new sound module with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. Its pads feel great and its hardware and rack system are high quality. The DM6 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 s
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
MPN: DM6
Model: DM6 Kit
UPC: 694318013175
EAN: 0694318013175
ASIN: B002C4SM5W
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Five-piece electronic drumset with DM6 drum-sound module | | • | DM6 module contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds | | • | 15 programmable drum sets | | • | Dual-zone snare pad for rim click and rimshot capability | | • | USB-MIDI output for use with drum-module software |
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Amazon.com Product Description
An excellent choice in electronic drum sets for price-conscious drummers and aspiring players, this Alesis DM6 Kit combines the compact DM6 drum-sound module with an electronic drum set with extremely realistic playing surfaces and rugged rack system. The DM6 drum module features a completely new sound-set with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion instruments as well as a sequencer with play-along tracks, metronome, recorder, mix-in jack for playing along with your iPod, and more. | Like all Alesis drum sets, the DM6 Kit features realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces with rubber drum and cymbal surfaces to reduce vibration feedback. This five-piece kit gets you started on a dual-zone snare pad for two-sound compatibility. You can dial in a snare drum sound in the center and a rim click, rimshot, or something totally different like a cowbell on the rim. The DM6 module features an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds that will blow you away. You can edit and save your drum kits for custom sounds. You get 10 presets and 5 custom slots. In addition to the sounds in the DM6 module, there's a USB output that sends the notes you play out as MIDI signal, so you can use the DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum-module software such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason for a limitless collection of sounds. The DM6 Kit mounts on a heavy-duty aluminum rack with standard 1-1/2-inch tubing that works with other brands' clamps and mounts. The kit also comes with a full set of mounting hardware and cables, as well as rugged kick drum and hi-hat pedals. Key Features - Five-piece electronic drumset with DM6 drum-sound module
- DM6 module contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds
- Realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces
- 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
Specifications DM6 Kit Pads
- DMPad Kick Pad with stand (with pedal)
- DMHat Pedal hi-hat controller (open/closed)
- DMPad 8" Dual-Zone Pad (snare)
- 3 DMPad 8" Single-Zone Pads (toms)
- 3 DMPad 12" Cymbals (hi-hat, crash, and ride)
DM6 Module
- Kits: 10 Preset, 5 User Kits
- Patterns: 40 Preset, 1 User
- Sounds: 108
- Inputs: 1/8" stereo mix-in, 25-pin D-sub for cable snake
- Outputs: 1/8" stereo master, 1/8" headphone
- USB for trigger-to-MIDI interface
- Power: 9V AC, adapter included
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The DM6 drum kit (see larger image). 
The DM6 drum module. |
Product Description
The Alesis DM6 electronic drum set highlights the best of Alesis' 20 years of experience in professional electronic percussion instruments. This electronic drum kit features a completely redesigned sound module with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. Its drum pads feel great and its hardware and rack system are built to last.Unmistakable Alesis Feel Like all Alesis drum sets, the DM6 features realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces. To reduce vibration feedback, natural rubber drum and cymbal surfaces were selected for the DM6's drum pads. This 5-piece kit gets you started on a dual-zone snare pad for two-sound compatibility. You can dial in a snare drum sound in the center and a rim click, rim shot, or something totally different like a cowbell on the rim.The Alesis DM6 electronic drum 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 most single and double bass pedals.Outstanding Sound The DM6 module features an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. You can edit and save your drum kits for custom sounds. You get 10 presets and 5 custom slots. In addition to the sounds, there's a USB output that sends the notes you play out as MIDI signal. This enables you to use the DM6 as a trigger-to-MIDI interface with drum-module software such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason for a limitless collection of sounds.The Alesis DM6 has headphone and amplifier outputs so you can play quietly in phones or connect up and rock out. You can also connect your iPod or CD player and mix it in with the DM6's stereo input jack.Practice Tools The DM6 module has a metronome, an essential tool for keeping steady time whether you're practicing alone or with a band. The DM6 also has a built-in sequencer with 40 preset music tracks for play along—great practice tool!Rugged Hardware A drum set is only as strong as its w
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very good starter set June 9, 2010
Wyoming Eagle (United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a beginner and wanted a set that I can learn on, but would also allow me to experiment with other percussion instruments besides a rock drum set and would take a small amount of room and allow low volume levels. I've had this set for about a month and a half. So far, it is working well for me. The rubber drum and cymbal surfaces are great for keeping the volume low enough when playing late at night. Each drum and cymbal seem to have sweet spots where I imaging the triggers are. Depending on the devise, hitting further from this sweet spot might change the sound and/or volume produced. The impression I get is that most electronic drum sets have some kind of problem or another, so it seems to be whether the problem(s) are something you can live with or not. Also, you can't play with the same nuance and control as an acoustic set, but for the price it goes a long way to making it seem real enough that I can enjoy it and feel like I'm learning the drums. It takes up very little space compared to an acoustic set which is great for me since I have little room for it. There are a few problems that I'm not likely to encounter until I become really accomplished. One is that when playing the snare rim shot and either the hi-hat or tom 1 simultaneously, one or the other will not trigger a sound to occur about half the time. I found this out when playing these combinations rapidly, which I'm not likely to do maybe ever. But it is still an error in functionality. I called Alesis and they said this was a common characteristic of this model drum set. There is a firmware update that has been mentioned in earlier reviews that I, but it didn't make any difference. In summary, for the price and my needs, I am very pleased with this drum set. More expensive sets with more sounds and better nuance control don't have the rubber surfaces that I want, plus, according to reviews they all seem to have problems of some type so spending more money doesn't necessarily eliminate problems.
 Drum roll please? April 27, 2010
Daniel Williams
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
pretty good for someone starting out. though the soft pads make drum rolls a little difficult. Also the snare drum sounds are pretty bad I would say. And the rimshots are not what you'd expect. you don't hit the edge of the pad, you hit the plastic sides, so it's completely different feel from actual rimshots.
Cymbals are a little weak. they don't respond to light hits, so you often end up with no sound or a sound much louder than you wanted.
It's great for learning, and basic practice, but I wish I had have waited a few more months and bought the DM10 instead.
 Defective April 19, 2010
Joshua D. Rosenberg (Sarasota, FL)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Let me start by saying that if this kit functioned perfectly, then it would have been a fantastic value for the money. In fact, when it's not malfunctioning, I have a lot of fun with it. The hardware is durable, the kits are fun, and it looks nice. However, buyers should know that not only are there several problems that people tend to experience, but Alesis customer service is horrendous. Their wait times on the phone are long, and they basically did nothing to help solve my issues.
The first problem I had was with the snare not registering properly. This was easily resolved by downloading the new firmware on Alesis's site. Next I experienced a problem that is detailed in several forums if you do a google search:
Basically, when playing faster beats that incorporate lots of hi-hat and snare, the hi-hat won't register for most hits. This renders the kit useless for heavier forms of rock such as metal, hardcore, and punk. If the module had "crosstalk" settings, then perhaps the issue could be resolved.
I wish I could say positive things about this kit, but it tends to be defective for many of its users. Also, the module is rather limited; I get the sense that Alesis intentionally made it this way so as to incentivize people to buy more expensive models. In other words, I don't think it would have been much more expensive to provide more a more comprehensive module system.
I wish I would have done a more thorough internet search before having bought it, because I'm not the only person to have experienced these problems.
 Cannot beat it for the price April 18, 2010
Scott C. Montgomery
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just received mine today, I had a ion set before. This is an absolutely amazing kit, I haven't stopped playing it. Most of the preprogrammed kits are similar, but you can adjust each pad/cymbal by using the sound button, to customize to your liking.
Can't Beat it! April 8, 2010
David Michaud
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
At 49 I decided I wanted to learn to play drums - this is a great set to learn on, not only can I practice at night without keeping the family up, but it has a "real feel." My only issue is that the hi-hat pedal is a little noisy (squeaky) - will have to figure out a way to quiet it down.
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