Alesis has introduced the DM8 USB Kit and DM8 Pro Kit, two new electronic drumsets.

Alesis’ latest drum module in a line now spanning 20 years, the DM8 builds on the success of the top-of-the-line DM10. The DM8 shares the DM10’s essential architecture, including playback of genuine recordings of real drums and cymbals and advanced Dynamic Articulation™ multi-samples.

Drummers will find the DM8 to be packed with over 750 first-call studio and live drums and cymbals, dozens of play-along tracks and an advanced metronome for practice and performance. The DM8 features professional audio and trigger inputs and outputs and MIDI and USB MIDI for expansive flexibility and connection to a wide range of devices.

Alesis DM8 USB Kit
DM8 USB Kit features

  • DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation™ sounds.
  • Low-noise, natural-feeling rubber pads: dual-zone Snare with rimshot and three Toms with natural feel.
  • Large Kick works with single and double pedals (sold separately).
  • Large dual-zone Ride with bell, bow, and choke, Crash with choke, and Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal.
  • DMRack with four-post design, wingbolt-adjustable clamps, and mini-boom cymbal arms.
  • DMRack comes preassembled for quick setup.
  • Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals.
  • Play along with tracks and record yourself with the three-part sequencer.
  • Mix input for practicing with external music players.
  • USB-enabled for tracking and programming with virtually all music software.

Alesis DM8 Pro Kit
DM8 Pro Kit features

DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation™ sounds.

  • RealHead 8″, 10″, and 12″ drum pads with tension-adjustable drumheads.
  • 12″ dual-zone Snare, 8″, 10″, and 12″ Toms, and 8″ Kick, which works with single and double pedals (sold separately).
  • DMPad 12″, 14″, and 16″ multi-zone cymbal pads with natural motion.
  • 16″ 3-zone Ride with choke, 14″ Crash with choke, 12″ Hi-Hat with RealHat continuous pedal.
  • StageRack with four-post design, integrated cymbal booms, and wingbolt-adjustable clamps.
  • StageRack comes with convertible boom/straight cymbal arms, mounted in the downtubes.
  • Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals.
  • Play along with tracks and record yourself with the three-part sequencer.
  • Mix input for practicing with external music players.
  • USB-enabled for tracking and programming with virtually all music software.
  • Alesis will display both kits at booth #6400 of the 2011 NAMM Show from January 13-16, Anaheim, CA.

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