Alesis Strata Prime E-Kit Review

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @MattDurdenDrums
    @MattDurdenDrums 6 місяців тому +215

    Bro that edit of you flipping the drums around with the switch to the real snare around 2 minutes was so clean.

  • @TheRcdood
    @TheRcdood 6 місяців тому +55

    Yo Brandon! I use to be a regular at your guitar center, you were the one who taught me how to play doubles on my kick. So awesome to see your growth. That guitar center is still my go to music store. Thanks for all your vids, you’ve truly been an inspiration in my music endeavors and since than I’ve gone to experience many awesome opportunities playing drums.

  • @ArgonautDrums
    @ArgonautDrums 6 місяців тому +12

    This kit is definitely the best bang for your buck with REAL drum sounds

  • @theenglishteacherabrie197
    @theenglishteacherabrie197 6 місяців тому +11

    The production of this video is INSANE!!!!! Great video as always!!!

  • @mike__durrett
    @mike__durrett 6 місяців тому +59

    8:00 Super clean Physical Education going on here. Great video as always!

    • @BrandonScottDrums
      @BrandonScottDrums  6 місяців тому +7

      You caught it. ;)

    • @RandallFlores86
      @RandallFlores86 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@@BrandonScottDrums we all caught it 😂

    • @YouBeeBeeWhy
      @YouBeeBeeWhy 6 місяців тому +1

      Ran to the comments as soon as I heard it. Clean as heck.

    • @bolillo5013
      @bolillo5013 6 місяців тому

      It was tight as hell

    • @jsegovia6129
      @jsegovia6129 4 місяці тому +1

      @@YouBeeBeeWhy Me too 🤣Now I'm listening to it

  • @enjoyevan
    @enjoyevan 6 місяців тому +2

    dude no joke this guy Brandon got me further on the drums than anyone else after only a couple of his instructional videos. He showed me like two things and ever since I'm a different player. Best drum teacher on youtube hands down. A lot of the other guys miss the mark in various ways.

  • @Ethtaylor33
    @Ethtaylor33 6 місяців тому +2

    I have seen over a dozen reviews on this kit, all of them with very good things to say. I may be buying this at some point in the future.

  • @drummermac83imbayan27
    @drummermac83imbayan27 6 місяців тому +2

    Alesis had been stepping up on their game lately! Might be my next electric drums!

  • @johnrepucci4777
    @johnrepucci4777 4 місяці тому

    After 40 years of playing in rooms with brick walls, hardwood floors and 20' ceilings and hearing "too loud!!!" pretty much every night, I retired at the ripe old age of 48....2 years later I find myself playing for my church where, you guessed it, "too loud!!" so I've buying e drums. Thanks to this vid I am getting these, I can't believe how cool they look and sound. Thanks for the vid!

  • @marioburku-drummer
    @marioburku-drummer 6 місяців тому +5

    Your drumming is good, but the way you make your Videos is outstanding, i mean .... superb. What a production, brilliant 🫡

  • @jerrydilger
    @jerrydilger Місяць тому

    Man, your videos are always super creative and engaging. The little things like that 14" Snare flip comparison are so cool and great examples of your creative videography skills.T
    BH I really wasn't interested in an E-kit review, (especially an Alesis) but I chucked it on anyway, and glad I did! Ive never considered Alesis much compared to Roland or Yamaha but this video was great and really showed me that Alesis actually stacks up as a decent looking option! Keep it up!

  • @ThiagoRiosDrums
    @ThiagoRiosDrums 6 місяців тому +5

    Ohhh that transition 2:06 🔥

  • @DrumBeatsOnline
    @DrumBeatsOnline 6 місяців тому +6

    I miss you.

  • @thomasc02
    @thomasc02 6 місяців тому +2

    I love my strata prime! The only issue I have is SD3 does not have the presets for this kit yet because it is so new.

  • @YourBroOreo
    @YourBroOreo 6 місяців тому +33

    Is this sponsored? It is not clearly disclosed, but the video feels like talking points that you got from Alesis. In future videos please disclose at the beginning of the video if it is sponsored or if they sent you the kit for free. It makes the review appear disingenuous. Otherwise great video!

    • @nattauer6715
      @nattauer6715 6 місяців тому

      He did not get paid to say I wanna hit you so bad 😅

  • @tanujcherian3911
    @tanujcherian3911 6 місяців тому +1

    Yo this is the detail in review i was waiting for....you are next to none!

  • @johnkenn1608
    @johnkenn1608 6 місяців тому +9

    Damn, who did make those ads? If I was in charge of a very large marketing firm of some type I would seriously look into this. *cough* Anyways, very stoked to see a new upload from you! Always magical lol

  • @John_Morley
    @John_Morley 6 місяців тому +3

    😂 Love it Brandon. Epic review. Loved the wife rant haha.
    Love from SA

  • @markevans2814
    @markevans2814 6 місяців тому +5

    Either produce more content, or direct the next House of Dragons episode, while playing drums on the film soundtrack. Any way you slice it, you have, hands down, the slickest, most pro level video content in the Drum Industry, and I would venture to say, your video work is in the top 3% of slickness of all of the UA-cam content.
    Dude, the cymbal edits at 3:49 and 3:55 were freaking EPIC!!!!

  • @elijah-wilson-music
    @elijah-wilson-music 6 місяців тому +3

    I subscribed because your editing / video production is top notch! I got a lot to learn off of you🙏🏼🖤

  • @biscuit2349
    @biscuit2349 6 місяців тому +2

    I like Brandon and his content but yea, this is more of an advertisement than a review. No negative thoughts at all on the kit? Having a hi-hat move while playing it as closed would drive me nuts. More competition is definitely a good thing, but Roland has been ahead of the competition for so long and has proven their reliability. In my case I’ve had my TD-15 for 10 years and have never had an issue with it despite literally thousands of hours. Roland is also very compatible with other brands, so adding Lemon cymbals and such is a breeze. In my case, I’m going to purchase a TD-27 and combine the best of my existing kit with the new kit to make a larger one (unless Roland announces a new kit soon).
    For this kit, the module does look pretty nice. And having a large bass drum is great as well. I think it looks like a decent kit for sure and for people that go with it I don’t necessarily doubt it will be a good and fun kit. But if you are going to spend $3,000 plus, why not get the digital hi-hat and digital ride that Roland offers for a similar price point? And why not get proven reliability over a long term unknown? Just my thoughts as someone who is happy with their 10 year old kit and has been given no reason to change brands.

  • @Faith_Of_The_First_Order
    @Faith_Of_The_First_Order 6 місяців тому +2

    Brandon doing things and going places… As his first ever drum student, I feel largely responsible for his success… ok not really but Brandaid is doing the damn thing… that was his preferred nickname at the time. Unfortunately he REFUSED to autograph the Meinl Sand Ride he gifted me… in exchange for money…

  • @mtpstv94
    @mtpstv94 Місяць тому

    The thing that blew my mind is coupled with EZ Drummer you can get studio quality drum recordings in minutes in your DAW. Most people would never know the difference, especially when it comes to most popular music these days. And that's just with the $400-500 Alesis kits. Having this extra "feel" and those features there that give you the possibilities and freedom of an acoustic kit would just make it that much more open to being indistinguishable from a real kit in recordings of any genre.
    The one thing is having to learn how to play the electronic kit and get it to do what you want compared to an acoustic kit. You have to figure that out and it doesn't translate the same from acoustic to electronic. You have to play them a bit differently.

  • @Schloen
    @Schloen 6 місяців тому +2

    Well, I owned a Alesis Kit like 3 or 4 years ago. It was their high end top of the line product at the time. I owned it for about 3 to 4 Months and than returned it to the seller. In those few months the ride cymbal trigger broke at least 3 times and the kick drum mesh ripped 2 times. I than bought a Roland set and it holds up with my playstyle since than. It just now starts to show some signs of use, but i think that is perfectly okay, because I play it almost daily.
    What I think is funny tho, that their marketing claims never changed and they still proclaim that roland kits are too expensiv and overpriced...

  • @AmmishaddaiZhakata
    @AmmishaddaiZhakata 6 місяців тому +2

    Your Thumbnail and Effects are next level👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥💯💯✅✅

  • @zachariahprince1512
    @zachariahprince1512 6 місяців тому +4

    the transitions were peak dawg.

  • @alexandregirerd6177
    @alexandregirerd6177 8 днів тому

    kit looks fucking amazing, also in the video there is randomly this very high pitched buzz that plays

  • @Iamadrummer
    @Iamadrummer 6 місяців тому +4

    The Strata Prime e-kit has some great features. The problem is that the kit does have some flaws and issues that many reviewers have pointed out. For the price it is a little expensive. If they fix all the known issues, the kit would be worth the price. Alesis definitely is stepping up their game and coming out with more professional e-kits, but as of now, I can not recommend Alesis until they come out with a high-end e-kit that works as it should without any issues. You do mention that this is not a beginner e-kit, and the Drumeo version would be better for beginners. I disagree. In my opinion, if you want to learn to play a drum set and an e-kit is the way to go, you need one that performs like an accustic kit. The budget friendly "beginner" e-kits do not have the sensitivity, playability, sound, or functionality of an accustic kit or a high-end e-kit. This means if you learn on a lower-end budget friendly e-kit and then go to play an accustic kit or a high-end e-kit, you will find it hard as there is a relearning curve to get used to a propper drum kit. If you want to learn guitar, do you first start with a toy guitar?

    • @BrandonScottDrums
      @BrandonScottDrums  6 місяців тому +5

      Good points made but I disagree with some things you mentioned. In my experience teaching young students, a beginner is not focused on “sensitivity, sound, or stick control” they are more focused on coordination and hitting the drum at the right time and right spot. I agree things don’t exactly translate when moving to an acoustic kit, but not everyone has the luxury of playing an acoustic kit or forking out $3500 to find out if they enjoy playing the drums. I think that makes a cheaper e-kit a good option for someone wanting to get their toes wet.

    • @sashaman1234
      @sashaman1234 6 місяців тому +1

      @@BrandonScottDrumsagreed. Beginner students can’t wrap their mind around sensitivity there are higher priority things to them like looking flashy or playing cool beats. Later they’ll care about dynamics and that’s ok

  • @banenamuffin9842
    @banenamuffin9842 6 місяців тому +1

    Glad to see you again)
    Seems like it is not easy times. I hope you'll have a balance and hapiness

  • @JMS070
    @JMS070 6 місяців тому +4

    That physical education break will remain legendary

  • @ChrisInmanDrums
    @ChrisInmanDrums 6 місяців тому +1

    Perfectly timed video. Imminent new living arrangements are meaning I'm having to seriously consider an E-Kit as my main practise set, something I've been resisting for as long as I can because, like you, I've never been a fan. If this can convert you though I'm suddenly very hopeful it won't be all bad 😆 Going to be looking into this!
    And, as always, such a good video!

    • @YourBroOreo
      @YourBroOreo 6 місяців тому

      I would recommend getting the Roland TD 27kv2 in this price range. The alesis strata prime is pretty dope looking but the Roland has better functionality with digital ride, hi hats, and snare drum. They are incredible and no other electronic drums compare.
      Besides Roland I would also recommend an Efnote kit. They are acoustic design, and designed to just be played, so you don’t have to mess with settings. They are very fun to play.

  • @gershomfeni-ul5wz
    @gershomfeni-ul5wz 6 місяців тому +2

    Love the little transitions!!

  • @chris_crum
    @chris_crum 3 місяці тому +2

    I've been eyeing this kit but have been skeptical. You changed my mind at the "Who is this kit for" part. I am buying now! 🤣

    • @ajspice
      @ajspice 2 місяці тому

      DON'T! It's way overpriced and not good. The MIDI's are really bad and the kit has response issues. I'm gonna be fighting to return it.

    • @booshting3520
      @booshting3520 Місяць тому

      ​@@ajspiceYou've owned this kit ?

  • @spacebar3019
    @spacebar3019 6 місяців тому +1

    We've missed you! As usual great vid and great review 🏆🔥

  • @waguin7042
    @waguin7042 5 місяців тому

    This e-kit is very very cool...amazing. Greetings from Brazil ❗🇧🇷🎉❤

  • @femali
    @femali 6 місяців тому +1

    The strata prime would be very useful as a recording/rehearsal kit. But the limited output routing options are a deal breaker (for me) in regards to live use.

  • @NikoBased
    @NikoBased 5 місяців тому +2

    I hope Alesis sells more of these than they can make. Just because I'm tired of half way decent electronic drum sets costing 8-10k. The only way E-Drums will get cheaper is if people buy this thing. There is no damn reason why E drums should cost that much. Maybe I could see for the first launch to try and re-up the manufacturing and software development investment. Electronic drum sets are the biggest scams in the economy.
    It goes
    1.Electronic Drums
    2. College Tuition
    3. Nigerian Prince
    4. Day Trading DVD"s
    5. NFT's

  • @canonlot
    @canonlot Місяць тому +1

    Yo man, big fan of your drumming over Apple ringtone video, any chance you would do a full cover for Night Owl? Have a good one🤞

  • @xPoisonDashx
    @xPoisonDashx 6 місяців тому +1

    Finally after 7 months 😎

  • @iLLFXdrUms
    @iLLFXdrUms 5 місяців тому

    Great video! Hopefully picking this kit up this week. Fingers crossed!

  • @ConvictsCranium
    @ConvictsCranium 6 місяців тому +3

    There are some wicked high pitch frequencies in your desktop mic.

    • @BrandonScottDrums
      @BrandonScottDrums  6 місяців тому +1

      Noted! It’s a lav mic. I thought I noticed it during the edit but I’ll keep that in mind for future vids. 🙏🏼

  • @blasstois
    @blasstois 6 місяців тому +2

    He’s back!

  • @UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord
    @UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord 6 місяців тому +1

    I don't play drums and this video has made me want this! 😂

  • @TronciM
    @TronciM 6 місяців тому

    Ill be honest... Extremely impressive kit

  • @ConvictsCranium
    @ConvictsCranium 6 місяців тому +3

    Oh bluetooth audio support has been added now? - nice!

  • @sampilsbury9415
    @sampilsbury9415 6 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful review! And production! Not convinced by the sounds of the kit. The Efnote line sounds the best to me, I prefer super raw sounds. You have a new subscriber though!

    • @derekmaynard5619
      @derekmaynard5619 6 місяців тому

      The nice thing about this kit is you can make it sound dry if that's the sound one is looking for. The option to do both and then behond is a plus.

  • @FoundationElectronics
    @FoundationElectronics 6 місяців тому

    the multi-velocity samples is where Alesis shines, Roland really needs to step up their game in samples, for they use volume over multi hit samples, that and larger full color with touch screens...

  • @Kozouakomachan9079
    @Kozouakomachan9079 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome alwais✰you are the best drummer!!🥁🎶⚡✨🌠🌟👌🏻👍🏼

  • @i_am_aaronman
    @i_am_aaronman 4 місяці тому +4

    8:53 oddly specific demographic 🤔

  • @ranchiwalavlogger
    @ranchiwalavlogger 6 місяців тому +1

    Best review of this drum kit

  • @neillbraganzalive
    @neillbraganzalive 6 місяців тому +1

    What a well made video man, Sheeeeshh🔥

  • @samuelmoreira7989
    @samuelmoreira7989 6 місяців тому +2

    with the launching of Zildjian ALCHEM-E i can forgive alesis for the pricing xD

  • @name12321
    @name12321 6 місяців тому +4

    8:00 animals as leaders cover coming soon??? jajajajajaj

  • @Southboundpachyderm
    @Southboundpachyderm 5 місяців тому

    god damn you nailed the animals as leaders bit. I had to tab back over as soon as I heard you play that intro shuffle on the snare.

  • @tlkshowhst
    @tlkshowhst 6 місяців тому

    BFD? In a module?!?!! Thank you, Alesis!!!

  • @folarinmobolaji4664
    @folarinmobolaji4664 2 місяці тому

    I will invest in that dW kit any day compared to any electronic kit.

  • @StaphordDrums
    @StaphordDrums 6 місяців тому +1

    Can we take a minute and speak about the 8 inch BSD Custom Snare drum ?????????? Bro it sounds sick

  • @ThemelisPikos
    @ThemelisPikos 3 місяці тому

    “…that’s who this kit’s for.” 😂 Great video!

  • @JoshDrumClass
    @JoshDrumClass 6 місяців тому

    Bro!! That ending 😂😂😂😂🔥🔥

  • @NoisyMachine_
    @NoisyMachine_ 4 місяці тому

    I love what this drums can do, I just hate the look of the snare and toms. Wish they made them with real looking shells. Good review though. By the way, what camera did you use to record this video if you don’t mind me asking.

  • @davidmcaninch4714
    @davidmcaninch4714 4 місяці тому

    I gotta say electronic kits have come a long way.

  • @noveltycrusade
    @noveltycrusade 6 місяців тому +2

    Those look cool AF👍

  • @reticulizeta7351
    @reticulizeta7351 4 місяці тому

    would love one of those kits since i lost when my bedroom caught of fire :/

  • @matthewsherman9765
    @matthewsherman9765 6 місяців тому +2

    OMG dude!!!! You nailed the whole marrying a drummer than wanting expensive Bose headphones for noise cancelling and then didn’t use them…then we had kids and they heard the drums in Utero so they don’t care anymore I can just put Disney+ on for a little bit and now mommy has to go outside lol😅

  • @CodyBDrums
    @CodyBDrums 6 місяців тому +2

    I did a review of this kit on my channel. I talked about some issues I’ve had with mine in my video. One of those being missed hits occasionally with the kick drum. Have you had this issue at all? Great review, just subbed 👍🏼

    • @BrandonScottDrums
      @BrandonScottDrums  6 місяців тому +1

      I haven’t had missed kicks but I have had the occasional double kick. But that’s probably because I bury the beater and sometimes it bounces twice lol

    • @D3f1anCE
      @D3f1anCE 6 місяців тому

      ive found that if you tighten the batter head, it eliminates 99.99% of those missed hits. Also, don't forget that the heads on this thing can be adjusted to respond like acoustic batter heads and is definitely worth doing.

  • @daraut-cvms1173
    @daraut-cvms1173 5 місяців тому

    Sound SO Good

  • @drummerundercover6299
    @drummerundercover6299 5 місяців тому

    Liked and subscribed, lobe drummers all over the world❤

  • @CameronHops
    @CameronHops 4 місяці тому

    Okay.. 8:30 in the video, I feel like you spoke directly to me hahaha

  • @bobvanster
    @bobvanster 5 місяців тому

    I scored one great so far I was able to add 2 psx6 and cy5

  • @joshualemondrums
    @joshualemondrums 6 місяців тому

    Crazy question, would you ever make a custom build for an e-kit like how you would for your normal acoustic setup?

  • @Sinister_Drums
    @Sinister_Drums Місяць тому

    Wow this makes my Strike Pro SE look super lame! haha. Awesome drummer and even better video editing!

  • @dyogosilva1960
    @dyogosilva1960 2 місяці тому

    Bell on the Hit Hat so fucking necessary! Finally done ✅

  • @elliestevens9204
    @elliestevens9204 6 місяців тому

    Hey Brandon.I just found out about electric drums acoustic design. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but do you need to tune the bass drum ( like how you would with regular acoustic drums). I am aware of adjusting the mesh heads for feel. Would the acoustic of the room effect the sound of the bass drum. Or is the shell just for show?

    • @LorenScott69
      @LorenScott69 5 місяців тому +1

      Just for show. The triggered sounds are immune to any room acoustics.

  • @TheSPACEDIEVEST1
    @TheSPACEDIEVEST1 4 місяці тому

    Great review my friend

  • @quizzydrums1647
    @quizzydrums1647 6 місяців тому

    Are we going to have more lessons on the new kit?

  • @Ludo_A
    @Ludo_A 6 місяців тому

    You are running behind Brandon, Zildjian Alchem-e is now the new hype 😄

  • @TaylorMoore4K
    @TaylorMoore4K 4 місяці тому

    I hear you with that Animals as Leaders!

  • @N8RoTH
    @N8RoTH 6 місяців тому

    Wow Alesis is really getting around lately

  • @ThePolymath1
    @ThePolymath1 6 місяців тому

    Great video, but… what would my wife have to listen to? What does it sound like in the room instead of the line out?

  • @christianssongcovers3225
    @christianssongcovers3225 5 місяців тому +1

    it sounds good

  • @rogerwhitsettdrummer2922
    @rogerwhitsettdrummer2922 6 місяців тому

    Brandon, will you make the rest of your drum videos using this set instead of your acoustic kit???

  • @PabloHernandez-kl8yk
    @PabloHernandez-kl8yk 6 місяців тому +3

    I love the fact that we all can recognize the intro fill of that AAL song 👀

  • @stereofidelic67
    @stereofidelic67 5 місяців тому

    Have you actually been interviewed on Drumeo yet?

  • @thagoatee
    @thagoatee 6 місяців тому

    EF NOTE is the go to brand for electric drums.

  • @Zoniex
    @Zoniex 6 місяців тому +2

    YOOO NEW B SCOTT DROP

  • @Michaeldiestra
    @Michaeldiestra 5 місяців тому

    Bruh really teased us with Animals as Leaders Physical Education 😆 heck yeah

  • @Qwerty12771
    @Qwerty12771 6 місяців тому

    Yooo that matt garstka groove!

  • @whitecatbones
    @whitecatbones 6 місяців тому

    Bro, I'm really glad that your channel has grown and you have a lot of promotional offers, it's sad that you don't have that warm atmosphere anymore.

  • @MrSmoocher01
    @MrSmoocher01 3 місяці тому

    Hey drum-head. Where…..have… you….beeeen !!!??? What other media can I/we follow you (miss your videos 😊)

  • @christianssongcovers3225
    @christianssongcovers3225 5 місяців тому

    what camera did you use to film your portrait

  • @fabianernestopacheco
    @fabianernestopacheco 2 місяці тому

    Is it possible using this module with another drum kits models?

  • @johnfrith7884
    @johnfrith7884 5 місяців тому

    Please Help I’m thinking of switching to an E kit exclusively because I cannot hear my acoustic drums through my in ears and Mics without turning the volume of the music up too loud and further damaging my hearing the bleed is too much even with custom in ear monitors and gunshot headphones over that When I’m just practicing I like to just sit behind the kit with no hearing protection any hearing protection I’ve ever used makes the drum sound crappy so I just play cold turkey. I can’t do this anymore my tinnitus is really bad. I’ve done that through my whole childhood. I’m 44 now I played on the Alesis strata prime at guitar Center, but I could only play on it a little bit with no songs to play along too just drums From what little I played on it I very much liked it Is it safe to assume that if I got an kit with headphones on playing music through with drum-less tracks that I would be able to hear much better and have better clarity and a better experience than my current set up with Drum and Mics what would be the difference between the two in clarity balance of sound with playing along to songs with in ears or headphones in your experience? Also can you make the rims on the Alesis Strata Prime sound like efx cymbals splash/china etc or can they only be made to sound like rim?crossstick clicks THANK YOU to anyone for responding I appreciate it.
    Reply

    • @dutt4925
      @dutt4925 Місяць тому

      You can change the rims to pretty much anything you want. Also.. Yes. From what you explained i highly suggest you get an e-drum kit. It makes volume adjustments and mixing of different sources to your liking just so much easier. just remember not to build up bad habbits such as just adjusting the volume instead of actually playing dinamically and adjusting how hard you hit.

  • @TheMoreYouKno3
    @TheMoreYouKno3 2 місяці тому

    crazy, sounds like a acoustic

  • @GabeGM3
    @GabeGM3 5 місяців тому

    I dont remember the last time seeing a full sized kick drum on an e-kit and proceeding to cream my shorts

  • @homerdomer73
    @homerdomer73 6 місяців тому

    I’m a guitar player and got sucked into this!

  • @blasstois
    @blasstois 6 місяців тому

    Can you add a click when you’re playing your songs from the phone?

  • @TurgutAlpBekoglu
    @TurgutAlpBekoglu Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing..

  • @jetbenito5523
    @jetbenito5523 6 місяців тому +1

    Broo you got your own sticksss???? Hellloo am i the only one seeing this?

  • @whoathatcombo
    @whoathatcombo 6 місяців тому +1

    ive never watched you before and the intro caught me off gaurd

  • @sammyG_64
    @sammyG_64 6 місяців тому

    So, do you actually play that guitar in the background?