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Alesis DM6 USB Kit | Eight-Piece Compact Beginner Electronic Drum Set with 8" Snare, 8" Toms, & 12" Cymbals

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Brand Alesis
Material Rubber
Model Name dm6
Item Dimensions LxWxH 33.8 x 22.4 x 13 inches

About this item

  • Realistic-feeling full electronic drumset, includes DM6 drum module "brain" and everything you need to get started
  • Headphone and amplifier outputs to practice quietly or jam out live; USB-MIDI output for sending MIDI data to virtual instruments & software on your computer
  • Contains 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds with aux input for practicing with an external audio source
  • Includes kick, snare, (3) tom, (2) cymbals and a hi-hat pad, kick pedal & hi-hat controller
  • Dual-zone 8" snare pad expands expressive playing freedom with multiple sounds per pad

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Sound quality
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Volume control
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Value for money
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Easy to assemble
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What's in the box

  • (1) DM6 drum sound module
  • Product Description

    The Alesis DM6 USB Kit brings the best of Alesis’ 20 years of experience in professional electronic-percussion gear to the aspiring musician in need of a versatile drum set.

    The DM6 module features an internal collection with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds. You can edit and save your drum kits for custom sounds using 10 presets and 5 custom slots. The USB output 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.

    You can also connect your smart device or CD player through the DM6’s stereo input jack to play along to your favorite songs.

    Like all Alesis drum sets, the DM6 USB Kit features realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces. To reduce vibration feedback, we selected natural rubber drum and cymbal surfaces for the DM6 Kit’s pads.

    This five-piece kit gets you started on a dual-zone snare pad for two-sound compatibility. The DM6 USB Kit also comes with three tom pads, an upright kick-drum pad, and 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 for your personal feel.

    Technical Specs

    • Triggers: 1 kick drum pad, 1 hi-hat pedal, 1 hit-hat cymbal, 1 crash cymbal, 1 ride cymbal, 1 dual-zone snare pad, 3 tom pads
    • Voices: 108 voices
    • Drum Kits: 10 preset kits, 5 user kits
    • Patterns: 40 preset patterns, 1 user pattern
    • Display: LCD
    • 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

    Box Contents

    • 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


    From the manufacturer


    System Requirements

    The Alesis DM6 USB is a stand-alone drum kit. You can play it plugged into any stereo or headphone, or use the USB output to connect with a computer to control music software and expand your songwriting abilities.

    • Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 2GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo.
    • Mac OS X 10.6-10.10, 1.6GHz Intel Core Duo, RAM 1GB (minimum).

    The perfect choice for the aspiring drummer

    The Alesis DM6 USB Kit (formerly 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 impact-sensitive pads give natural, musical response that will make you feel like you're playing your acoustic kit – without making your neighbors hate you.

    • Five-piece electronic drumset with DM6 drum-sound module.
    • Realistic, natural-feeling rubber playing surfaces.
    • USB-MIDI output for use with drum-module software.

    Unmistakable Alesis Feel

    Like all Alesis drum sets, the DM6 USB Kit features realistic, natural-feeling playing surfaces.

    To reduce vibration feedback, we selected natural rubber drum and cymbal surfaces for the DM6 USB Kit's pads.

    Outstanding Sound

    The DM6 module features an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds that will blow you away.

    Edit and save your drum kits for custom sounds, or you can connect your smart device or CD player and mix it in.

    Rugged Hardware

    The DM6 USB Kit mounts on a heavy-duty aluminum rack. The tubing enables you to add on with Alesis and 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.

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    Features

    - Includes everything you need to get started except headphones and a chair.

    - DM6 module contains 40 preset practice patterns with visual pad-indicator feedback.

    - 108 top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds.

    - 15 programmable drum sets.

    - Dual-zone snare pad for rim click and rimshot capability.

    - Standard 1 1/2 inch tubing enables you to add on with Alesis and other brands' clamps and mounts.

    - Connect your smart device or CD player and mix it in with 1/8 inch input.

    - Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately).

    Includes

    • DM6 sound module.
    • Kick Pad with stand.
    • Single kick pedal.
    • Hi-hat pedal.
    • 8" Dual-Zone Pad.
    • 8" Single-Zone Pads.
    • 12" Cymbals.
    • ProRack complete with mounting hardware.
    • DM6 Kit cable snake.
    • Drum key.
    • Drumsticks.
    • Assembly instructions/quick start guide.
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    Customer Reviews
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    Rack 2-Post Aluminum Rack 4-Post Aluminum Rack 4-Post Aluminum Rack 4-Post Chrome Rack 4-Post Chrome Rack
    Dual-Zone Snare Pad (1) 8" Rubber (1) 10" Mylar (1) 10" Mesh (1) 12" Mylar (1) 12" Mesh
    Tom Pad (3) 8" Single-Zone Rubber (4) 8" Dual-Zone Mylar (4) 8" Dual-Zone Mesh (2) 10" and (2) 12" Dual-Zone Mylar (2) 10" and (2) 12" Dual-Zone Mesh
    Kick Pad (1) 6" DMPad with stand (1) 8" RealHead (1) 8" Mesh (1) 8" RealHead (1) 8" Mesh
    DMPad Hi-Hat Cymbal (1) 12" (1) 12" (1) 12" (1) 12" (1) 12"
    DMPad Crash Cymbal (1) 12" (1) 12" (2) 12" (2) 14" (2) 14"
    DMPad Ride Cymbal (1) 12" (1) 14" (1) 14" (1) 16" (1) 16"
    Sounds 108 1047 1047 1047 1047
    Sound Kits 10 preset / 5 user 100 preset / 100 user 100 preset / 100 user 100 preset / 100 user 100 preset / 100 user

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    650 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, ease of assembly, and entertainment value of the musical instruments. For example, they mention it's very good value for money, and worth the investment. That said, they also like the entertainment value, and feel. That being said, opinions are mixed on the quality, sound quality, performance, and responsiveness.

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    105 customers mention96 positive9 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the musical instruments. They say it's a good value for money, with a lot of drums for the price. Customers also say the module sounds fine for the money and is worth the investment.

    "...I think if you are new to drums and want a good / extremely well priced kit, this is the one for you...." Read more

    "...It was difficult to resist the Alesis DM6 with it's attractive price and good reviews so I went for it...." Read more

    "...Overall I would say this is a really good set for the price...." Read more

    "...Buy something well padded; it's worth the investment...." Read more

    101 customers mention76 positive25 negative

    Customers find the musical instruments fairly easy to set up and put together. They say the instructions are OK, the module is easy enough to understand, and the wiring setup is simple. Some mention that the pads appear to be pretty straightforward. Overall, most are happy with the ease of assembly and use of the product.

    "...Overall a great quality, great depth, great articulation, compact, easy to use, fun...." Read more

    "...Lucky me [knocks on wood].The Good:The device was easy to set-up.The module itself is fairly intuitive to use...." Read more

    "...This is extremely convenient, because he then can hear his computer, and his drum at the same time, and that makes practicing music really easy...." Read more

    "...Setup was difficult as the directions are terrible. Step 1 should be: Find the "drum key." This is required to assemble all of the stands...." Read more

    73 customers mention73 positive0 negative

    Customers find the musical instruments fun to play. They mention it's a super fun set, great for home play, and easy to set-up and get to playing. The drum sounds are good enough for simple playing along with an iPod at home. The kit is an entry-level kit with fun advanced features, and is pretty good for someone starting out.

    "...Both pedals that come with this are actually nice to play on and the hi-hat pedal also feels exactly like the bass pedal so it works good for double..." Read more

    "...Its ideal for those in apartments or just wanting not to disturb other in your home.It does what it is supposed to do...." Read more

    "...to adjust your playing style to make the sounds you want, it's really natural to play.Pros:..." Read more

    "...TLDR; Good entry level kit with some fun advanced features, but you need to modify it a bit to get the full appreciation." Read more

    42 customers mention32 positive10 negative

    Customers like the feel of the musical instruments. They mention that it has a great feel, has bouncy feel, and is realistic. The heavy duty pedals make it feel very realistic. They say the drums are smooth when you play and are great for beginners. The head action feels natural, and the pads feel very responsive. Overall, the quality feels great.

    "...Overall a great quality, great depth, great articulation, compact, easy to use, fun...." Read more

    "...All the pads are responsive and have a nice realistic bouncy feel when hit. But I should mention, my first week playing my kick felt way too bouncy...." Read more

    "...The frame is strong, the pads feel very responsive and quiet, and the pedals work great...." Read more

    "...The kick pad is too bouncy. The pads just aren't sensitive enough for all those little ghost hits...." Read more

    287 customers mention178 positive109 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the musical instruments. Some mention that the build quality is great, and the kit is amazingly reliable. However, others say that the pedals are really solid, but the sticks feel like very cheap 2A's. Some say that it seems too flimsy to be tearing down frequently, and produces low quality output.

    "...Tons of options for programming the sets to how you want and individual volume adjusts tops this set...." Read more

    "...Three years have passed and I still have the kit. Built sturdier than many acoustic kits I've seen and despite its extensive use the kit is still..." Read more

    "...The preset kit sounds out of the box are less than stellar. You can create custom kits with you're favorite voices to alleviate this problem...." Read more

    "...since they were just over $300, but I was really surprised by the quality of construction, the capabilities and the sound quality...." Read more

    197 customers mention124 positive73 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the musical instruments. Some mention that all the sounds sounded good, realistic, and amazing. They also say the set has an amazing array of different sounds, fully customizable for each pad. However, others say that the tom sounds are not very loud, and there aren't a ton of sounds available on the module.

    "...hi-hat pedal also feels exactly like the bass pedal so it works good for double bass...." Read more

    "...eDrums are great for keeping the noise to a minimum while jamming out...." Read more

    "...So you hit the crash, and it crashes, but it sounds like you hit the bass drum as well. This again, is annoying, and gets in the way of practicing...." Read more

    "...kit on Youtube and it sounded...okay but I was very impressed by the quality of the sound after hearing it in my own headphones...." Read more

    95 customers mention53 positive42 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the musical instruments. Some mention that the pedals work great, and the elements of the drum set work very well. The drum set is extremely easy to assemble, while others say that it didn't work. The 2nd zone for the snare is a little odd to make work, and some say that their sax pad stopped working after almost a year. The problem seemed like a defective system, so they sent the module over to Alesis to get it check.

    "...It seems this kit is a good starter set and will work quite well for noobs such as myself.The Bad:..." Read more

    "...The hi-hat (granted, very rarely) will sometimes not register an open, and that throws my son's practice off, and he'll have to restart that song,..." Read more

    "...kits I've seen and despite its extensive use the kit is still fully functional today and has gotten several positive reactions in front a live..." Read more

    "...Yes, the 2nd zone for the snare is a little odd to make work, and the ride cymbal does like to "ping" if I get on it some, but once you get a feel..." Read more

    40 customers mention26 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the musical instruments. Some mention that it's pretty responsive, has a nice realistic bouncy feel when hit, and has no latency issues. However, others say that it starts to not register fast paced hits, the hi-hat seems very seldom unresponsive, and the ride response is sporadic.

    "...All the pads are responsive and have a nice realistic bouncy feel when hit. But I should mention, my first week playing my kick felt way too bouncy...." Read more

    "...There may be a slight delay (milliseconds) from the hit to the sound coming out of the PA...." Read more

    "...All of a sudden the quality really came out; ghost notes, striking sensitivity and no missed hits. That's when the real fun began...." Read more

    "...The hi-hat pedal is velocity sensitive, allowing you to vary the volume of the hi-hat sound and also allowing for a "splash"..." Read more

    Great for practice but don't trust your life with it
    3 Stars
    Great for practice but don't trust your life with it
    The drum set is very easy to set up, and as long as you know your way around a drum set, you won't need the instructions. It comes with all of the parts for a basic drum set, including the kick pedal, and that was a nice addition. The drum set comes with a pair of drumsticks, although they feel like very cheap 2A's, and I would recommend getting a pair from your local Guitar Center.Rebound all along the modules is pretty OK. Its not very realistic however, as all of the tom pads have great rebound, including pad 3, which is supposed to be the floor tom. The snare pad has pretty crappy rebound though. The center of the pad has a bit of rebound, but you aren't going to be laying down a solid double stroke roll on it by any means. The rim of the snare has a nice sound it, as the snare pad is a two section pad. It is hard to trigger sometimes though, as when you are riding on the hi-hat, you really have to slam the rim in order to make sound at a comfortable angle.The hi-hat pedal is OK. It isn't too flimsy, but it isn't firm enough for you to practice double bass with. Supposedly, if you hit the pedal the right way, it makes the sound of a hi-hat opening, like on a real hi-hat, but we have had very little luck with that. The sound is just open or closed. The bass pedal is pretty great. We have adjusted it to be pretty tense, and it works well, when played heel up, which is how my son plays. If you have big feet however, and you play heel down, you may run into issues, as there is a little annoying notch near the top of the pedal, where your toes would rest.The drum set doesn't come with a throne, and it doesn't set up pretty tall. Now, my son is 6'4", and the proper to sit at the drum set is with your legs as a slightly downward angle. My son's are about flat with a cheap throne on the highest setting. Its not a deal breaker, but it can be annoying. The set also doesn't come with a speaker or headphones.One thing that my son loves a ton, is that there is an aux-in port on the drum control. That way, he can have an auxiliary cable in from his computer, to his drums, and then plug his headphones into his drums. This is extremely convenient, because he then can hear his computer, and his drum at the same time, and that makes practicing music really easy. It also means that he never has to unplug his headphones from his drums, and then plug them back into his computer when he's done jamming; he can just go over to the computer. The drum module also has a metronome, and many different profiles where you can assign different drums to different pitches. He can have a jazz profile, a worship profile, and a metal profile, and switch between them all in no time at all. The actual sounds from the drums are OK, but the cymbal sounds are pretty great. Just play around, and you'll find a combination that you like.If you hit heavy, or plan to use this for gigging, read these next two sections. if not, carry on :)My son is a very heavy hitter, and when we got this set, he was using very heavy sticks. My son was using the Mike Mangini signature stick on these electronic drums, and he was hitting the crap out of them. For those of you who don't know, the Mike Mangini signature stick is like 16.5" long, and weighs a fair amount more than your run-of-the-mill 5A's. This is worst case scenario, and it showed. After, about 4-5 months, a small tear appeared in tom 2. It didn't affect playing or rebound, but it was there. After 6ish months a tear appeared on the side of the hi-hat, where the drumstick hits 99% of the time. We switched the hi-hat drum pad with the ride drum pad, and carried on. A few weeks ago, it happened again on the hi-hat. so we switched it with the crash. It hasn't affected playing a whole ton, but, once more, its there. Now, my son has switched over to Vic Firth x8d's, a very light stick, so we will see how this drum pad withstands time as opposed to the others. This entire experience knocks off a star on the review.The second star knocked off is for triggering issues. What I mean by that, is that not everything triggers right 100% of the time. The hi-hat (granted, very rarely) will sometimes not register an open, and that throws my son's practice off, and he'll have to restart that song, to make sure that the error wasn't on his part. Another triggering issue is that sometimes, during a cymbal roll, or even just a big crash, the crash cymbal will trigger the bass drum. So you hit the crash, and it crashes, but it sounds like you hit the bass drum as well. This again, is annoying, and gets in the way of practicing. We've gotten use to it now, but it's enough of a complaint to remove a star, and for you not to trust this is perform 100%, 100% of the time.This is an excellent purchase for anyone learning drums. My son bought this 7 months ago, having only learned the basic rock beat, and jazz swing. He now comfortably plays in the school jazz band, a jazz combo and for our church. If you're looking for something to practice on, and are OK with hiccups you may encounter, this is the kit for you.TL;DR - Great kit for practice, don't gig with it, don't beat the crap out of it, and it will last you.
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