Sorry acoustic kit elitists. E-kits are a godsend. I don't have a sound proof basement or live out in the sticks. There is no way I could play or practice drums on an acoustic kit. In a perfect world I would prefer an acoustic kit the same way I prefer a 100 watt Marshall stack cranked to 11 but in the real world I have family, neighbors, and police just a phone call away.
100% As a guitarist that loves tube amps, i used to thumb my nose at digital impulse response tech, but at the end of the day, the important thing is that you're able to play and rehearse. Plus the IR technology is virtually indistinguishable from the sound of real cabinets/drums these days lol
@@morningstar3188 So true. Had a friend over to jam in my music room and freaked out when he heard my realistic sounding e-kit. He was expecting that 80's tinny sounding disco style drum sounds. I have Fender and Marshall amps but I'm using modellers for guitar and bass. Keyboards and drums straight into mixer and powered speakers. The sounds are very good and volume levels manageable. We can play at tv volume to very loud.
I am smashed between 2 neighbors. Have my acoustic drums in a soundproofed shed. Well it isn't soundproofed enough. Cops were called on me yesterday and they showed up at 7pm on the dot. I only record for about 2hrs 2-3 days a week. Going BACK to electronic drums.
Alesis did a wonderful job and really raised the bar with this drum kit. At this price you get all round playable cymbals, dual zone drum pads and a module with sd card and enough inputs for expansion. Great review Samus
Great writing my friend time for roland to step up their game especially in that price category the great joy and the effects of competition roland isn't alone anymore and that's great alesis made an amazing all round package congratulations to them for that achievement.
Just got one of these. It's awesome. Things I wish I knew: - hit hat stand not included - bass drum pedal not included - currently no way to directly connect your phone via bluetooth to play along to backing tracks (lots of ways around this) Super cool kit though, I love all the different playable zones. Also, sidestick works fine, just cant hit the snare head with your fingers or else youll hear the snare sound. Pretty easy to account for though, in my opinion
Played this a few days ago at Guitar Center and it felt almost exactly like playing an acoustic kit. The lifelike samples and wide range of dynamics blew my mind.
El Estepario Siberiano did a review on this kit as well. Apparently he's had one for several months and had been giving Alesis feedback on it which he said they incorporated a lot of into the final product. This thing really looks and sounds impressive, if I ever need a new kit it's one of the first ones I'd look at.
I totally love how no one will ever stop talking that dude! Especially on a completely badass, hard-working, hilarious and incredibly humble drummer’s channel. We get it- El Estepariba de la Verga (I think I MIGHT’VE got his name wrong) is TOTALLY awesome, LOVES his own playing and is totally into himself on every level… but I prefer a humble, silly and INSANELY badass Canadian (right? He’s so nice he’s GOTTA be) over El Este Es Mí Fundio anyway. Hey- it’s just MHO! I’m allowed to have one, this is ‘Murica damnit! 😂
I'm with you on that. I'm over estepario. He's very arrogant and seems like a douche. The biggest rain though is the fact that he refused to pay someone who completed his challenge. Samus is the best to follow
@jamesbixler3711 He's a good drummer, but it's going to take a lot more than one handed drumming, metronome-perfect timing, and fast fills to be a great drummer. People often come out saying it's jealousy/envy, but there are a lot of amazing drummers out there, and they don't have to play fast or one-handed to prove it. El Estabario, I respect the crap out of the guy, but he's an influencer, and a flash drummer. Everything he has done has been done before. He practiced a lot and incorporated all things that impress non-drummers into one package.
I'll never understand why most drummers shun eDrums. I'd so much rather play these on stage -- especially if you're playing covers. The ability to hone in on the exact sound (per song) AND the ability to control the volume makes kits like this automatic for me. These are great, bro! Alesis has come a LONG way.
When you play e drums, and then switching to an acoustic one, the moment of truth comes. Real drums are for the real world. Believe me, I know it well, as no one else.It’s pretty much depends on what music we play. If you’re more like a jazz musician, edrums are not for you. I have them only for practicing. They can’t replace conventional drum kit by all means, and they never will... though… I like this strata module.
I think electric kits on stage lose the presence of the sound as its just coming through the pa with everything else, I think you can really feel the air move through the drums when you're in a room with them and I think that makes them acoustically pretty different that speakers alone wouldn't recreate. On the other hand I think hybrid setups are great live, those pads have got to be better than neil peart's e kit ! They've gotten drastically so much better and I'd want to have a hybrid setup with some of these, perfect sound
@@marvinhanson9391 I have a Gewa G9 hybrid edrum kit. It doesn’t make a difference to me. Electrical drums can’t give control over the sound as an acoustic does. Magic happens, when you play an acoustic drums, unlike from edrums.
I love how playing the different kits made you play diff stuff. It's kinda like a really good multi effect for guitar, every preset must inspire some response.
I was in the market for a Roland vad307 right when they announced this kit. Went with the strata prime the next day. I’ve used it live twice at my church already and this thing had been worth every penny! I think my favorite part of the kit is the way they recorded the drums/ the responsiveness. They didn’t take a drum hit and turn up the volume when you hit harder. They actually recorded the drum being hit harder! So you really get that nice crack out of the snare and toms! Also as a nice treat, they actually have cymbal stacks! I’ve been waiting for a vst to do this for a while, and now have it in a kit I use live!
@@TanMann23Glad this isn't the '90s as far as e drums go. Tech is catching up very well and you can have hundreds of kits at your stick-tips which sound hella-yurrr-good. To all the die-hard acoustic purists, your concerns are respected and understood, however, this is no longer the '80s or '90s.
@themechaniacal1558 Yeah man.... exactly! The sensor technology might be the same but anyway, it work pretty well. In addition the drum brain with real samples and a large screen is really cool. I am doing VST since 2019 and I was really flashed using a cheap MPS 850 and EZDrummer2 for about 600€ (~$600). I mean I got already an audio interface and stuff so... wooohhaa. Since then...now using SD3 and Audiofront modules and ...man... hardly to imaging going back to just a stinky acoustic set. 😅 I did some DIY things for the triple zone hihat for a few bugs. And ... for it is already a passion!
Wow! Electronic kits have come a long way! The cymbals amazed me the most. Years and years of development have paid off. Thrilled the module has the classic Hex Drum sounds installed. And being able to mix and match and program zones--like the cowbell/snare is wicked cool!
Bro, Just stumbled across your channel and your playing and the kit combined sounds incredible. After 44 years of playing this is the first time I have ever heard an electronic kit that sounds like REAL DRUMS !!! Not sure if i'll jump but if I do this will probably be the kit.I need electronic for my man cave and LOVE THIS..Keep Rockin Bro...meant to add this, The tone on the cowbell sounds just like the cowbell at the beginning of the song LOWRIDER from the 70's..Try it you'll like it....lol
Many, many years ago when I was in the Navy I brought my Pearl set from home just to mess with because I enjoyed the sound and how awesome it made me feel playing. Haven’t played in over 30 years (life) but dude your energy and just plain frickin having fun is causing me to look at an e set and pick it up again. Thanks brother, awesome videos!
I just got one of these the other day, and it's really great. Feels like a real kit, and I'm playing daily again now for the first time in over a decade!
@zachvenus1593 lol def feels like I sold one to get it! Kit and a drumeo subscription are very worth it though. I've noticed zero lag, and no missed trigger hits either. It's a good kit.
best review of this product so far....great playing....kit looks and sounds great. Im a long time Roland V20 Expanded Kit owner. I'm falling in love with this kit...
After looking at a few reviews... it looks like Alesis did something really really good. And with you playing, I notice even more the different hit sounds... too bad I already spent money on a different kit. LOL Thanks for this review buddy!
my local guitar center got one of these and i love how you can chose the cymbals like zildjian sabian paiste or meinl i cant even describe how much i love it
I've been a proud Alesis Strike Pro first edition owner for years. I have not have many of the problems others have had and would never think of trading it in...then along comes Strata Prime! I see an upgrade in my future. :) Absolutely amazing playing! Thanks for the review!!!
The dynamics on this thing are insane sounding. I have the Crimson 2 se and that module requires a lot of trigger tweaking before it sounds anything close to this.
I was in the market for Roland vad307 right when they announced this kit. Looked at the reviews for like half a day. Ordered the strata prime the next. I’ve already used it live twice at at my church. Trust me, you’re gonna love it!
@@jasonwright4144 Thanks, I'm sure I will! I had ordered the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition prior to this one, but they had trouble getting it in stock so they couldn't ship it until May 22nd at the earliest. So I canceled my order, and ordered this one instead, since I didn't want to wait for almost two months more. Really excited to get my hands on it. I just hope I can get my hands on more cymbal pads!
legend... for some reason i couldn't figure out where the fuck the intro was from, ( long day, im a truck driver). don't you just hate it when you hear a song you know but can't figure out the title?
Alesis's previous kits were already pretty solid, and Roland's were just easy, but Alesis really upped their game with this kit. I really like that the different pad sizes also resonate differently. I'm guessing that was an intended feature that they engineered in, and not just a happy coincidence.
As a (work in progress) drummer, I have to say that this video just made my day! Samus, as always, you just kick thy buttocks on the drums and are a blast to watch! Thank you, Sir! 🤟😃👍
Dude, the Texas Chainsaw Start at 12:22 really caught me off guard and had me crack up badly 😅 Great playing as always, and the expansion set at the end was the icing on the cake
You bet they are I returned the vad307 to sweetwater once 2 days after this bad boy came out. It's realy nice just wish they would make an update so I can use the module as an audio interface with ableton
@SQVLLN I'll believe it when I see it. They need a complete revamping of their module using actual samples and their pad triggers to eliminate the machine gun effect. With today's technology, there's no reason why this can't be done. Of course it will be so expensive that the working man can't afford it.
This review confirms it. I need this kit. I've never even wanted an electric kit. But this is just so impressive with so many benefits...i think I'm sold. Damn. Incredible how far these have come
I'm a Roland guy (have an expanded VAD 306 w a TD-27 module, digital snare, ride and hats) but have to say this Alesis kit is a groundbreaker in both looks, a color touch screen module w an embedded VST (!) a full size kick and 360 degree playability all around. Love the different tom diameters as well - C'mon Roland!
Wooooh... there are so many Roland fan boys. They say... buhhh. It's not durable. It doesn't feel good. Not fast enough... Some years ago I went for a VST and just a trigger2MIDI interface and baaahm. Still using cheap Alesis pads and now Lemon cymbals. Awesome. I don't understand 360° triggering when using a cable connection.... I am happy with cheap pads and fantastic sound.
Haha dude all the extra words and noises you make in your videos just helps with my ADHD and I love it haha it keeps me watching for what’s next I love it man!!
Been watching you for ages now and I finally SUBSCRIBED... sorry I'm a bit slow. You could make a toy set sound amazing, but it's good to see you really putting this set to the test for us new guys wanting to dip our toes into our first set of drums and electronic really is the way to go! THanks!
I play in a 9 piece band where bass and guitars all run direct. Only real sound on stage is drums and horns. Often wonder if high end eDrums could be used effectively. If so, would this kit cut it on stage. At less than half the price of the flagship Roland, this kit is attainable.
You just did exactly what i would have done exactly. tested every single way imaginable hitting each part of the heads and rims. I lived through you. lol
I will be treating myself to one of these in the Spring. I have an acoustic kit set up with low volume pads and cymbals to replicate my gig setup up. But for pure home playing enjoyment and recording, these are great. You still do not get all the nuances of acoustic kit drum heads, but that is fine. Having an extra pad or 2 for percussion and / or effects and one one cymbals makes this amazing.
I played the strata core at guitar center, and it was exactly like this one but without the big toms and actual kick drum and I absolutely love the cymbals on the kit!
Non. Ils méritaient leur réputation pourrie jusqu’à il n’y a pas si longtemps encore. Ils ont commencé à faire du bon matos hardware et software uniquement à partir de la Strike. Puis de leur Multipad du même nom. Avant ça c’était de la bonne daube. Ils commencent à faire mal c’est un fait mais c’est récent.
Best review on this kit that I've seen yet. As soon as they come out with a full-depth shell version, I'm in. Have been playing V-Drums since 1997 (TD-10), but I think Alesis has finally taken things seriously, so if they play as good as they sound, I'm probably going to move over from my beloved TD-50 to this kit.
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to wait for full depth shells? I've been playing edrums for decades, going all the way back to a set of old school Simmons pads with an Alesis drum module in 1992. I love the advantages of *not* having wrestle with full size shells when setting up and positioning the drums. Is your preference purely an aesthetic thing, or are there other factors involved?
@@christheghostwriter Purely aesthetic. I converted my Yamaha Stage Custom Birch kit using the my TD-50, and I absolutely love it. Albeit, the TD-50 is getting a little dated, so looking for some newer/better tech. So, eying the Alesis route.
@@brad_neal I'm eyeing this kit as well, and the shell sizes are perfect for me. I've been playing e-drums and hybrid kits for decades. I wrote an article for DRUM! magazine a few years back (you can find it online, the title is "Building the Perfect Hybrid"). I've always been interested in the different views on e-drums, and I'm happy to see that attitudes among drummers have evolved with the technology. I used to hear "but those aren't *real* drums" in the 90s and early aughts, but I rarely hear it anymore. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you in hopes that Alesis makes full depth shells for this tier soon 🙂
Okay, is this going to go back or get sold? You don't wanna keep it, you want to see it go to a guitar player that needs some drum chops in his back pocket, and you want him to have it at a stupid great price too! Oh, and these are definitely not the droids you are looking for. . .
" I insist on being here when they're born" just earned another sub. Superb content and your humor is perfect.
hahah thank you John!!! cheers buddy
glad I wasn't the only one that caught that jurassic park reference. haha
Can u add a timestamp plz
There ya go 1:10
Don't pull out the sevendust
Sorry acoustic kit elitists. E-kits are a godsend. I don't have a sound proof basement or live out in the sticks. There is no way I could play or practice drums on an acoustic kit. In a perfect world I would prefer an acoustic kit the same way I prefer a 100 watt Marshall stack cranked to 11 but in the real world I have family, neighbors, and police just a phone call away.
I always get a kick out of Spinal Tap references!
100%
As a guitarist that loves tube amps, i used to thumb my nose at digital impulse response tech, but at the end of the day, the important thing is that you're able to play and rehearse. Plus the IR technology is virtually indistinguishable from the sound of real cabinets/drums these days lol
@@morningstar3188 So true. Had a friend over to jam in my music room and freaked out when he heard my realistic sounding e-kit. He was expecting that 80's tinny sounding disco style drum sounds. I have Fender and Marshall amps but I'm using modellers for guitar and bass. Keyboards and drums straight into mixer and powered speakers. The sounds are very good and volume levels manageable. We can play at tv volume to very loud.
Sorry, but I prefer both. Drum Kit during the day, E-Kit during the night or early morning, and sometimes day depending on what I’m playing.
I am smashed between 2 neighbors. Have my acoustic drums in a soundproofed shed. Well it isn't soundproofed enough. Cops were called on me yesterday and they showed up at 7pm on the dot. I only record for about 2hrs 2-3 days a week. Going BACK to electronic drums.
Alesis did a wonderful job and really raised the bar with this drum kit. At this price you get all round playable cymbals, dual zone drum pads and a module with sd card and enough inputs for expansion. Great review Samus
Great writing my friend time for roland to step up their game especially in that price category the great joy and the effects of competition roland isn't alone anymore and that's great alesis made an amazing all round package congratulations to them for that achievement.
@@Lemordison92 Roland's equivalent to this is probably 10k. No wait, they don't have an equivalent, the TD-50x has a 4 inch 256 x 80 dots display LMAO
@@reezlaw Let's wait and see my friend times have changed.
Yeah I can't believe how good those cymbals sound.
Just got one of these. It's awesome. Things I wish I knew:
- hit hat stand not included
- bass drum pedal not included
- currently no way to directly connect your phone via bluetooth to play along to backing tracks (lots of ways around this)
Super cool kit though, I love all the different playable zones. Also, sidestick works fine, just cant hit the snare head with your fingers or else youll hear the snare sound. Pretty easy to account for though, in my opinion
im looking at buying it, hows it holding up?
With Bluetooth you can connect your phone
Played this a few days ago at Guitar Center and it felt almost exactly like playing an acoustic kit. The lifelike samples and wide range of dynamics blew my mind.
I have one at my local guitar center, if no one’s using it it’s always the first thing I go to😂
How long did it take til you got kicked out?
@@kishascape Kicked myself off after 5-10 mins lol, store was dead and at the time they had headphones for it instead of a monitor setup.
I played one yesterday at a local store and came across this video coincidentally, lol. It is so freaking amazing, wish I had more time with it.
Amazing kit actually, for a cheaper version the strike pro…”Exists”
I hate being poor.
Me too. 😂
Same
Alesis makes really good budget sets, i got the nitro mesh set for like $400 and they’re super solid!
Found my new motivation to not be poor anymore.
Same
El Estepario Siberiano did a review on this kit as well. Apparently he's had one for several months and had been giving Alesis feedback on it which he said they incorporated a lot of into the final product. This thing really looks and sounds impressive, if I ever need a new kit it's one of the first ones I'd look at.
I totally love how no one will ever stop talking that dude! Especially on a completely badass, hard-working, hilarious and incredibly humble drummer’s channel. We get it- El Estepariba de la Verga (I think I MIGHT’VE got his name wrong) is TOTALLY awesome, LOVES his own playing and is totally into himself on every level… but I prefer a humble, silly and INSANELY badass Canadian (right? He’s so nice he’s GOTTA be) over El Este Es Mí Fundio anyway. Hey- it’s just MHO! I’m allowed to have one, this is ‘Murica damnit! 😂
I'm with you on that. I'm over estepario. He's very arrogant and seems like a douche. The biggest rain though is the fact that he refused to pay someone who completed his challenge. Samus is the best to follow
@@jamesbixler3711 WHAT?!! He really did that to someone? Even bigger douche than I know! What a total diddler
@jamesbixler3711 He's a good drummer, but it's going to take a lot more than one handed drumming, metronome-perfect timing, and fast fills to be a great drummer. People often come out saying it's jealousy/envy, but there are a lot of amazing drummers out there, and they don't have to play fast or one-handed to prove it. El Estabario, I respect the crap out of the guy, but he's an influencer, and a flash drummer. Everything he has done has been done before. He practiced a lot and incorporated all things that impress non-drummers into one package.
Ahhhh, the flash in the pan & hyped up flavor of the year.
Half the pleasure of watching this video, is your enthusiasm for it and side laughs. I want one now!
I'll never understand why most drummers shun eDrums. I'd so much rather play these on stage -- especially if you're playing covers. The ability to hone in on the exact sound (per song) AND the ability to control the volume makes kits like this automatic for me.
These are great, bro! Alesis has come a LONG way.
And no need for mics or outboard gear for EFX's 👏
bUt pLAy iT wiThOut tHe tRiggERs
When you play e drums, and then switching to an acoustic one, the moment of truth comes. Real drums are for the real world. Believe me, I know it well, as no one else.It’s pretty much depends on what music we play. If you’re more like a jazz musician, edrums are not for you. I have them only for practicing. They can’t replace conventional drum kit by all means, and they never will... though… I like this strata module.
I think electric kits on stage lose the presence of the sound as its just coming through the pa with everything else, I think you can really feel the air move through the drums when you're in a room with them and I think that makes them acoustically pretty different that speakers alone wouldn't recreate.
On the other hand I think hybrid setups are great live, those pads have got to be better than neil peart's e kit ! They've gotten drastically so much better and I'd want to have a hybrid setup with some of these, perfect sound
@@marvinhanson9391 I have a Gewa G9 hybrid edrum kit. It doesn’t make a difference to me. Electrical drums can’t give control over the sound as an acoustic does. Magic happens, when you play an acoustic drums, unlike from edrums.
I love how playing the different kits made you play diff stuff. It's kinda like a really good multi effect for guitar, every preset must inspire some response.
I was in the market for a Roland vad307 right when they announced this kit. Went with the strata prime the next day. I’ve used it live twice at my church already and this thing had been worth every penny! I think my favorite part of the kit is the way they recorded the drums/ the responsiveness. They didn’t take a drum hit and turn up the volume when you hit harder. They actually recorded the drum being hit harder! So you really get that nice crack out of the snare and toms! Also as a nice treat, they actually have cymbal stacks! I’ve been waiting for a vst to do this for a while, and now have it in a kit I use live!
thats amazing. you should post a video of you playing it at church. would love to see how it sounds live.
@ Gotcha covered lol. ua-cam.com/users/live-BPzMTT8EHI?si=7p9MVjlpH0EAQQNT
This is the best demo I have seen for this kit so far. Ease of use is great. Thanks always for the great content.
Its not the kit,,it's the player and that's samus,,he's the bomb. ❤
i agree with you however back in the 90s electric kits were either decent or just straight up doo doo fart 🤣
@@TanMann23Glad this isn't the '90s as far as e drums go. Tech is catching up very well and you can have hundreds of kits at your stick-tips which sound hella-yurrr-good.
To all the die-hard acoustic purists, your concerns are respected and understood, however, this is no longer the '80s or '90s.
@themechaniacal1558
Yeah man.... exactly!
The sensor technology might be the same but anyway, it work pretty well. In addition the drum brain with real samples and a large screen is really cool.
I am doing VST since 2019 and I was really flashed using a cheap MPS 850 and EZDrummer2 for about 600€ (~$600). I mean I got already an audio interface and stuff so... wooohhaa.
Since then...now using SD3 and Audiofront modules and ...man... hardly to imaging going back to just a stinky acoustic set. 😅
I did some DIY things for the triple zone hihat for a few bugs. And ... for it is already a passion!
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY HE IS SOOO CREATIVE AND PLAYED ALMOST EVERY GENRE IN THE BOOK
Hilarious
Wow! Electronic kits have come a long way! The cymbals amazed me the most. Years and years of development have paid off. Thrilled the module has the classic Hex Drum sounds installed. And being able to mix and match and program zones--like the cowbell/snare is wicked cool!
Those samples were absolutely top tier. This kit is a banger.
Me: Looking around the house at what I can sell. 🤣
Sameee. 😫😫
Same here.
Me: Looking around the apartment at what piece of furniture I need to get rid of to make room
@joeg4797 I'm thinking selling my soul should cover at least half...
@@rixellfix4228 🤣🤣🤣
I'm an old guitar player but enjoyed this video 22% more than guitar videos. Looks like your having lots of fun with this set. Great video!
hahaha thank you!
@@66Samus you came out of thin air 😂
Bro, Just stumbled across your channel and your playing and the kit combined sounds incredible. After 44 years of playing this is the first time I have ever heard an electronic kit that sounds like REAL DRUMS !!! Not sure if i'll jump but if I do this will probably be the kit.I need electronic for my man cave and LOVE THIS..Keep Rockin Bro...meant to add this, The tone on the cowbell sounds just like the cowbell at the beginning of the song LOWRIDER from the 70's..Try it you'll like it....lol
thank you so much, my friend!!
The initial fart on the bass drum sent me into the next room😂😂😂😂
Me too.I landed so hard on the floor with that and that's not easy to make me do either because my sense of humor is nada.
It didn't smell that bad.
Many, many years ago when I was in the Navy I brought my Pearl set from home just to mess with because I enjoyed the sound and how awesome it made me feel playing. Haven’t played in over 30 years (life) but dude your energy and just plain frickin having fun is causing me to look at an e set and pick it up again. Thanks brother, awesome videos!
I just got one of these the other day, and it's really great. Feels like a real kit, and I'm playing daily again now for the first time in over a decade!
who needs two kidneys lol, jk but in all seriousness how is the lag if there even is any?
@zachvenus1593 lol def feels like I sold one to get it! Kit and a drumeo subscription are very worth it though.
I've noticed zero lag, and no missed trigger hits either. It's a good kit.
@@BrendanAlanMurphy thats awesome man good to hear, I bet you are on it all the time :)
best review of this product so far....great playing....kit looks and sounds great. Im a long time Roland V20 Expanded Kit owner. I'm falling in love with this kit...
Got mine yesterday. Putting it together over the weekend 🤘🤘🤘
I went to guitar studio one time and they had that kit and I played on for like 45 minutes straight. It’s such a good kit
After looking at a few reviews... it looks like Alesis did something really really good. And with you playing, I notice even more the different hit sounds... too bad I already spent money on a different kit. LOL Thanks for this review buddy!
I saw that Ten Thousand Fists intro section at 8:05. I've listened to that song too many times to not know it.
Well played, sir. 😏
Literally perfect timing as I decided to impulse by an electric kit this week!
This one?
The Mangini samples sound absolutely outrageous 😍
Does anyone know how to get these onto the sound module?
my local guitar center got one of these and i love how you can chose the cymbals like zildjian sabian paiste or meinl i cant even describe how much i love it
That was genuinely the best marketing a company could ask for, holy hell did you play those drums😂
one of the best ekits I have ever heard ! Honestly looks worth the price tag 👀
I was in the market for a roland vad307 right when they announced this. Went with the Alesis, and it does NOT disappoint!
I've been a proud Alesis Strike Pro first edition owner for years. I have not have many of the problems others have had and would never think of trading it in...then along comes Strata Prime! I see an upgrade in my future. :) Absolutely amazing playing! Thanks for the review!!!
We just got one. Drums sound great. The trick is to dial in or find a preset with loud hi-hats. Instantly improved our sound.
Sick demo and chops!
Plus the ass-blastbeat at the end had me in stitches 😂
love this, I especially thank you for demonstrating the real sounds of the pads our family would hear! don't usually find that
The dynamics on this thing are insane sounding. I have the Crimson 2 se and that module requires a lot of trigger tweaking before it sounds anything close to this.
I ordered one yesterday, getting it next week. Can't fucking wait!
damn son, you dropped 3500 for this?
@@h24812h I did!
I was in the market for Roland vad307 right when they announced this kit. Looked at the reviews for like half a day. Ordered the strata prime the next. I’ve already used it live twice at at my church. Trust me, you’re gonna love it!
@@jasonwright4144 Thanks, I'm sure I will! I had ordered the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition prior to this one, but they had trouble getting it in stock so they couldn't ship it until May 22nd at the earliest. So I canceled my order, and ordered this one instead, since I didn't want to wait for almost two months more. Really excited to get my hands on it. I just hope I can get my hands on more cymbal pads!
@@h24812hJealous kid spotted
That new ekit sounds killer! I like how you showed emphasis on the rims. You get an extra 22 points for a great rim job!
an extra 22 points for the ..and justice for all instrumental over the time lapse!
legend... for some reason i couldn't figure out where the fuck the intro was from, ( long day, im a truck driver). don't you just hate it when you hear a song you know but can't figure out the title?
@@Jeaust8Vno I love it
He played sad but true too
I'm not a drummer (bass player), but I love these vids because your attitude is so infectious! I even learn things sometimes!
dude, thank you!!
Every now and then, I forget how amazing of a drummer he is! This man is an inspiration to many, including myself 🖤🤘
man, that is very nice of you to say! thank you!!!
It's not just his drumming. The whole human being is an inspiration. Very likable guy.
Awesome!
man has major personality and a killer sound
Excellent playing and demonstration
Liked how you mounted 3 Tom's across.
Alesis's previous kits were already pretty solid, and Roland's were just easy, but Alesis really upped their game with this kit. I really like that the different pad sizes also resonate differently. I'm guessing that was an intended feature that they engineered in, and not just a happy coincidence.
7:19 Love seeing even a hardened smart-ass smiling with child like joy at the magic of multi zone triggering! 😂❤
As a (work in progress) drummer, I have to say that this video just made my day!
Samus, as always, you just kick thy buttocks on the drums and are a blast to watch!
Thank you, Sir!
🤟😃👍
Sounds amazing🤩
Your drummin skills seems to be improvin each week 💯🙂 Twen!
Absolutely awesome demo!!! Thank you for actually giving us a great idea of what it sounds like! And for making it fun!!!!! Thank you!
12:26 - 12:47 That was honestly incredible
Dude, the Texas Chainsaw Start at 12:22 really caught me off guard and had me crack up badly 😅 Great playing as always, and the expansion set at the end was the icing on the cake
That kits insane , but bro your playing and knowledge !
HOLY $hit !
Mike, thank you so much dude
@@66Samus The double bass pedal isn’t included in the set, or am I wrong? Which one did u use for this video?
@@5ShotProductions yeah it doesn't come with a kick pedal.
here is the double I used: ua-cam.com/video/XZyOzoNXRf0/v-deo.html
Between you and El Estepario showcasing this new kit from Alesis I now want one really really bad!!
16:52 a bunch of stool samples :D
😂😂😂
I love this guy I’ve been watching him for 9 years
Roland's in trouble.
You bet they are I returned the vad307 to sweetwater once 2 days after this bad boy came out. It's realy nice just wish they would make an update so I can use the module as an audio interface with ableton
Wait for the Roland revenge! They will create a Monster
@@SQVLLNyeah but for twice the price 🤮
@SQVLLN I'll believe it when I see it. They need a complete revamping of their module using actual samples and their pad triggers to eliminate the machine gun effect. With today's technology, there's no reason why this can't be done. Of course it will be so expensive that the working man can't afford it.
This review confirms it. I need this kit. I've never even wanted an electric kit. But this is just so impressive with so many benefits...i think I'm sold. Damn. Incredible how far these have come
Ten Thousand Fists mentioned!!! Love to see some Mike Wengren recognition.
I was hopeful that I was the only one who noticed 10,000 fists lol
Sick drumming!!🔥🔥🔥
the Mangini kit soundeed NOOOICEE
best review in years ,great kit,the bar has been lifted..
I'm a Roland guy (have an expanded VAD 306 w a TD-27 module, digital snare, ride and hats) but have to say this Alesis kit is a groundbreaker in both looks, a color touch screen module w an embedded VST (!) a full size kick and 360 degree playability all around. Love the different tom diameters as well - C'mon Roland!
I replaced my td25 with this kit. It was around $3000 when I got it. This kit blows it away on every level.
Wooooh... there are so many Roland fan boys. They say... buhhh. It's not durable. It doesn't feel good. Not fast enough...
Some years ago I went for a VST and just a trigger2MIDI interface and baaahm. Still using cheap Alesis pads and now Lemon cymbals. Awesome.
I don't understand 360° triggering when using a cable connection....
I am happy with cheap pads and fantastic sound.
Same here I use to have td30kv roland then got the se pro alisis then now I have the vad 504 roland and I'm thinking on trade it for this one.
Haha dude all the extra words and noises you make in your videos just helps with my ADHD and I love it haha it keeps me watching for what’s next I love it man!!
11:39 that's one of the meanest drum parts ever
Been watching you for ages now and I finally SUBSCRIBED... sorry I'm a bit slow. You could make a toy set sound amazing, but it's good to see you really putting this set to the test for us new guys wanting to dip our toes into our first set of drums and electronic really is the way to go! THanks!
my dude, thank you so much!!!!
I play in a 9 piece band where bass and guitars all run direct. Only real sound on stage is drums and horns. Often wonder if high end eDrums could be used effectively. If so, would this kit cut it on stage. At less than half the price of the flagship Roland, this kit is attainable.
A new dimension to blast beats there!! Hilarious hearing the synthy 80s kit with blast beats and Portnoy fills, too!!
(14:41) when you invite a metal drummer to the trap gig
You just did exactly what i would have done exactly. tested every single way imaginable hitting each part of the heads and rims. I lived through you. lol
playing with the Alesis Scrota Prime, oh yurrrrrr
I will be treating myself to one of these in the Spring.
I have an acoustic kit set up with low volume pads and cymbals to replicate my gig setup up. But for pure home playing enjoyment and recording, these are great. You still do not get all the nuances of acoustic kit drum heads, but that is fine. Having an extra pad or 2 for percussion and / or effects and one one cymbals makes this amazing.
The Jurassic Park reference got me smiling.
by far the best review I've seen... Thank you!
I swear to Danyall! I wasn’t here for the crack! But I finally had it!!!!😂
Hello Fraggle 1977… It’s charlenecostanza 💖🤗🤗🤗
@@charlenemack7040hey! Here for ABBA? 😊❤
@@Fraggle_1977 🥸🫶👍💖
First electronic drum kit that sounds acceptable!!! Good Job Alesis!
I tore my pants laughing on the fart sample part😂😂.
I’m getting this kit in 1 day and I’m very excited. I’ve watched a buttload of videos about it and I get more and more excited
These companies need to make a module with eight extra inputs.
Yep I agree the other way is to hook up 2 of them using a 3.5mm cable (phones into mix in) and you have more pad options!
@@markdoolan3424 I have done that a couple times.
22 extra inputs
Go for a Audiofront eDRUMin10 trigger2MIDI interface.
Did you check these out? Amazing piece of gear!
There nice pieces of gear that can deal with this...
I played the strata core at guitar center, and it was exactly like this one but without the big toms and actual kick drum and I absolutely love the cymbals on the kit!
08:08 ten thousand fists?🤘😂
Damn that thing sounds good. The module and sample quality is quite a statement.
5:05 yoda makes an appearance!
That's a gorgeous kit! Sounds, looks and am I'm sure feels great!
The blast beat with the fart sent me lmao
😂👍🏻😁😁😁🥁
The kit sounds great and your playing was very smooth.
You really fit to be the next Slipknot Drummer
I love how you enjoy this new toy!! Loved it!! It sounds so beautiful!!
Alesis is such an underrated company.
Non.
Ils méritaient leur réputation pourrie jusqu’à il n’y a pas si longtemps encore.
Ils ont commencé à faire du bon matos hardware et software uniquement à partir de la Strike.
Puis de leur Multipad du même nom.
Avant ça c’était de la bonne daube.
Ils commencent à faire mal c’est un fait mais c’est récent.
Best review on this kit that I've seen yet. As soon as they come out with a full-depth shell version, I'm in. Have been playing V-Drums since 1997 (TD-10), but I think Alesis has finally taken things seriously, so if they play as good as they sound, I'm probably going to move over from my beloved TD-50 to this kit.
Just out of curiosity, why do you want to wait for full depth shells? I've been playing edrums for decades, going all the way back to a set of old school Simmons pads with an Alesis drum module in 1992. I love the advantages of *not* having wrestle with full size shells when setting up and positioning the drums. Is your preference purely an aesthetic thing, or are there other factors involved?
@@christheghostwriter Purely aesthetic. I converted my Yamaha Stage Custom Birch kit using the my TD-50, and I absolutely love it. Albeit, the TD-50 is getting a little dated, so looking for some newer/better tech. So, eying the Alesis route.
@@brad_neal I'm eyeing this kit as well, and the shell sizes are perfect for me. I've been playing e-drums and hybrid kits for decades. I wrote an article for DRUM! magazine a few years back (you can find it online, the title is "Building the Perfect Hybrid"). I've always been interested in the different views on e-drums, and I'm happy to see that attitudes among drummers have evolved with the technology. I used to hear "but those aren't *real* drums" in the 90s and early aughts, but I rarely hear it anymore.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you in hopes that Alesis makes full depth shells for this tier soon 🙂
Tom Sawyer by rushing to the bathroom
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18:05 the best beat i ever heard 😮
No drum kit can be compared to these sexy Bahee legs
The smiles show how much you are enjoying this.
I’ve been playing the drums a looooooong time. This guy is SPECIAL. Superb skills.
Cool set for sure
Almost as good as SEX !
Towowe2wosw❤❤😂🎉😅😊
I seriously cannot believe how good this sounds. Great playing too of course!
Okay, is this going to go back or get sold? You don't wanna keep it, you want to see it go to a guitar player that needs some drum chops in his back pocket, and you want him to have it at a stupid great price too! Oh, and these are definitely not the droids you are looking for. . .
I’m not even a drummer and I’m so excited for the massive leap forward these newer digital kits are.
Your hair is long and voluptuous.
Voluptuous? Curvy and beautiful? 😁
I started playing drum last year and I’ve been watching Samus since your amazing man I wish I could afford a drum set like that or any drum set