just bought this for my daughter for christmas. its great for beginners. has a good variety of sounds. i hooked it up to my peavy rumble 100 bass combo and it sounds great. set up is actually extremely simple. i had fun messing around with it. the pedals do tend to move around a bit, and no the snare isnt the best but for the price u cant go wrong.
To record the DM6, connect a cable between either the Phones or Output jack on the back of the DM6 and the input of your computer's sound card. Those outputs are stereo, so you will need a cable with a 1/4" stereo jack on one end, and whatever connectors are available on your sound card on the other. I'm sure there are instructions and diagrams in the manual.
Thank you for this video !!! that helped me to see what kind of sound that thing has and so it helped me to chose my drum kit, this is a good drum kit : O
yes. there is an input in the back for an mp3 player or regular jack.. im not sure if its a 3.5mm or a 3/4 inch.. but if its a 3.5mm you can always get an adaptor, but yes is the answer.
you go to a particular kit (make it a user kit - 11 onwards). click 'voice' and then hit the pad you want to change the volume for. click the 'volume' button and then adjust the volume with the volume + and - buttons, not the master volume. save the kit by pressing the 'save' button twice.
Awesome video! Thanks for showing all the sounds and what not, cause ring getting one of these beauties! And most other vids the users seem to pick the most midi sound available! You can also hook it up to programmes for famous kit sound!!
these drum reviews are so much better then listening to someone whos stating their opinion they just need to play and see how it sounds and responds! 5/5 :)
wow, been awhile. yes, in fact I did, though the add-to-cart was a couple weeks after I had thought. For a beginner-intermediate I love it! I still think an acoustic set is necessary to round everything out, especially since i'll be moving into a house soon, but for late night apt. jamming and midi recording, this is the way to go.
@iPunish3rr kit is ok, if you hit ride cymbal you get ride sound and if you hit it harder you get bell sound, its pretty cool. most rubber pads are noisy, if its to noisy for you, than you can buy some mesh heads.
@wiseguymarc That will vary depending on the model of pedal you intend to use. Bear in mind that the trigger on the kick pad is about 12 cm in diameter. If the beaters on the pedal are adjustable or close enough to each other, then yes, you can use a double pedal.
@Jordadahhh14 Actually I took the liberty of purchasing this kit myself and I must say: 3. You do not necessarily need a MIDI cable to hook it up with your PC. You can use a standard USB 1 cable and then simulate MIDI input via MIDI emulator software. As for Addictive, yes, you need to use an ASIO4ALL driver to reduce the input latency. 5. The hi-hat, much to my dismay, CANNOT reproduce a half-open, half-closed sound. You can only hit open, closed, pedal closing and pedal splash.
@blink182rockz88 No you cant choke the cymbals :( I think it would be great for something like Blink 182 yes :) This kit is great for the price, only about £365. Youre welcome, thanks for watching.
everythings great man.. for the snare.. if you hit it harder/softer it gets louder/quieter.. also there is a rim censor. and no the hihats are fine.. no skpping at all..
good idea on posting the faq, answered my questions. I ordered a kit on a whim, been playing guitar and keys for 25 years, but for 420 bucks, i couldn't pass it up
@Jrr011497 You can change the volume of each individual pad, hit 'Voice' then hit 'Volume' and tap the snare and use the volume buttons to change it, and then hit 'Save' twice!
@walawala78 oh cause on alesis DM6 info they said "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" so i'm looking if it really does.thanks anyway nice demo.
the sound comes from the speaker, you have to plug it in... the good thing about it is that you can use headphones if you don't want to make too mush noise.
@jejugo1 Yes, IT has a nice acoustic sound when used with an AMP, I've played in an open park, It was very loud and real sounding. You can choke them, BUT you can buy an upgrade for Dual sound and and choke! The only default 'daul zone' is the Ride, with has Ride and the bell of the ride.
To answer questions on double bass, it is possible, but, you need a double bass adapter that will fit into the kick drum chord slot and you can plug in your kick drum chord and a guitar hero kick drum into it. I apologize if you do not understand what I just said, it's tough to explain, but it is possible.
and as for whether DM5 or DM6 is better, its more a matter of what you use it for. if you want loads of sounds and ability to expand the kit and stuff like that, go for the dm5. if you just want something simple to use and compact, go for the dm6.
@MrIzzPizz Yes, The Frame and 4 big rubber stoppers at the bottom, and the arm are long. The pads don't feel like real drum heads, but they bounce better then 'Real Drum' heads.
ooh yea ive heard of that program actually.. this kit came with something similar and the USB connection gave it an amazing sound! the presets are awesome.. and yea it does have dual zone cymbals mate.
Awesome dude!! I really wanna get a drum kit and after watching your video, I've decided that I'm gonna get THIS kit. Thanks for totally making up my mind :)
Nice Demo! I just picked up my DM6 last week and can't get enough of it! Have you tried running it through Reason? or Record? The Processed Combinator Drum Kit is F'n Awesome!!! :D
@iPunish3rr Yes, as soon as you hit, there is no delay. It sounds like a real kit, as good as it can sound for 400.00$. No, It sound like hitting your mouse pad with a pencil.
What do you think of the feel / tension / rebound / impact of the rubber heads? Are they a hand-killer or do they actually respond ok? does this kit trigger drum software via midi, and if so have you tried it and what are your thoughts?
To reply to your FAQ. Yes you can expand this set. Alesis has a snake you can buy for this kit ($40) with 2 additional inputs for an extra cymbal and another drum pad.
@Jordadahhh14 You know, I am glad I listened to you. I tried this firmware update a few weeks back with no luck. The instructions are a little funky. I came home and tried again today, and guess what...the download took this time. It was about 3-4 minutes to update, whereas before, there did not appear to be any such update. Anyway, thanks again, kid! And you're right. The blasted bug appears fixed and the sound IS more realistic as you say!
@afrothunderdrumer You can't. It uses a cable snake instead of individual cables and the there are no extra jacks to attach more triggers or pads on the module. The only way you could expand on it would to buy a different module and use the pads with that.
im not sure mate, my brother did the unboxing, i dont remember him saying about a switch. Make sure youve got everything plugged into the right inputs.
@MrWankata Yes you can. I own the same kit. You have to be careful though, the pedal heads must be really close in order for the kick trigger do register the hits.
there is one more input for another crash but no more extras and you can have a double pedal yes. I dont know an awful lot about this kit as it isnt mine.
just bought this for my daughter for christmas. its great for beginners. has a good variety of sounds. i hooked it up to my peavy rumble 100 bass combo and it sounds great. set up is actually extremely simple. i had fun messing around with it. the pedals do tend to move around a bit, and no the snare isnt the best but for the price u cant go wrong.
i fell in love with this kit. It's just ssuuuupppeeerr!!!!!!!
This is the best kit for the price! I have one and it works perfectly fine!
Great,Thanks for the info and quick reply and most of all the demo!!
Cheers buddy.
thank you for this video ,did't know if this drum set was very good before i saw this video, and now i bought it ;)
To record the DM6, connect a cable between either the Phones or Output jack on the back of the DM6 and the input of your computer's sound card. Those outputs are stereo, so you will need a cable with a 1/4" stereo jack on one end, and whatever connectors are available on your sound card on the other. I'm sure there are instructions and diagrams in the manual.
lmao! i hadnt actually gone through the patterns yet so it was hilarious drumming to them!
Thanks for the FAQs! very helpful
Thank you for this video !!! that helped me to see what kind of sound that thing has and so it helped me to chose my drum kit, this is a good drum kit : O
yes. there is an input in the back for an mp3 player or regular jack.. im not sure if its a 3.5mm or a 3/4 inch.. but if its a 3.5mm you can always get an adaptor, but yes is the answer.
you go to a particular kit (make it a user kit - 11 onwards). click 'voice' and then hit the pad you want to change the volume for. click the 'volume' button and then adjust the volume with the volume + and - buttons, not the master volume. save the kit by pressing the 'save' button twice.
Nicely done. Thanks for upping the video.
Awesome video! Thanks for showing all the sounds and what not, cause ring getting one of these beauties! And most other vids the users seem to pick the most midi sound available!
You can also hook it up to programmes for famous kit sound!!
these drum reviews are so much better then listening to someone whos stating their opinion they just need to play and see how it sounds and responds! 5/5 :)
wow, been awhile. yes, in fact I did, though the add-to-cart was a couple weeks after I had thought. For a beginner-intermediate I love it! I still think an acoustic set is necessary to round everything out, especially since i'll be moving into a house soon, but for late night apt. jamming and midi recording, this is the way to go.
@iPunish3rr kit is ok, if you hit ride cymbal you get ride sound and if you hit it harder you get bell sound, its pretty cool. most rubber pads are noisy, if its to noisy for you, than you can buy some mesh heads.
@wiseguymarc That will vary depending on the model of pedal you intend to use. Bear in mind that the trigger on the kick pad is about 12 cm in diameter. If the beaters on the pedal are adjustable or close enough to each other, then yes, you can use a double pedal.
I just start thinking about buy this kit to my house :) nice demonstration i really like those sounds :)
Nice one dude i will look that up, really didn't expect these drums to sound as good as they did here, its killing me waiting for them to come haha
I love what you do at 0:35 !
I have and it is as Samuel says. I've learned alot on this kit ;)
@Jordadahhh14
Actually I took the liberty of purchasing this kit myself and I must say:
3. You do not necessarily need a MIDI cable to hook it up with your PC. You can use a standard USB 1 cable and then simulate MIDI input via MIDI emulator software. As for Addictive, yes, you need to use an ASIO4ALL driver to reduce the input latency.
5. The hi-hat, much to my dismay, CANNOT reproduce a half-open, half-closed sound. You can only hit open, closed, pedal closing and pedal splash.
@TheLeaguePlayer Depends on what you need. - For learning, Recording, Practising than definitely yes - For a Big gig, No, but for a small gigs Yes.
Yes you can put double bass on it. I know that Pearl Eliminator works. But i think that Millenium PD699 also works
thanks, great video, cause of this i plan on buying this set.
@blink182rockz88
No you cant choke the cymbals :(
I think it would be great for something like Blink 182 yes :)
This kit is great for the price, only about £365.
Youre welcome, thanks for watching.
everythings great man.. for the snare.. if you hit it harder/softer it gets louder/quieter.. also there is a rim censor. and no the hihats are fine.. no skpping at all..
Cool, thanks for your input!
@wiseguymarc Yes, The triggers are on the pad, not the pedal it's self, so yes, all you will need it a standard double kick pedal.
you need a mini jack to mini jack (3.5 mm) lead.. that goes into the output in the back of the module into the mic input in your laptop
good idea on posting the faq, answered my questions. I ordered a kit on a whim, been playing guitar and keys for 25 years, but for 420 bucks, i couldn't pass it up
great demo gonna go out and buy a set
yea it does have stereo output.. you can pan each drum
Surly! I´ce got that Kit and i can just say that its the absolutly right Kit for a beginner. It has got 108 different sounds!
@ioana6500 Yes you can. Click the kit you want to change, with Voice and hit the Hi-Hat and use the Plus sna minus button the change it.
@Jrr011497 You can change the volume of each individual pad, hit 'Voice' then hit 'Volume' and tap the snare and use the volume buttons to change it, and then hit 'Save' twice!
yes you can use any headset but the wire will have to be relatively long
Im getting these drums now !! thanks awesome vid
for any one wondering u can use a double pedal and it works perfectly
Great demo, man. Nice overall run thru of the kit. (nice playing by the way)
@walawala78 yes you can. you can set the rims to voice a few things, actually.
gonna get one, just because of how awesome u are!!!!
it does have midi output (via USB). I use it regularly to trigger and record in Cubase
@walawala78 oh cause on alesis DM6 info they said "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" so i'm looking if it really does.thanks anyway nice demo.
@MrIzzPizz You don't HAVE too, only to record - To hear the kit all you need is Headphones/In-Ears, or an AMP
the sound comes from the speaker, you have to plug it in... the good thing about it is that you can use headphones if you don't want to make too mush noise.
@MrIzzPizz Correct! - It's fine - I really enjoy this kit.
yea i agree.. you can never beat them
MAGNIFIQUEEE !!!
yea you can.. there is a USB port and you can download programs that work with this drum kit
@jejugo1 Yes, IT has a nice acoustic sound when used with an AMP, I've played in an open park, It was very loud and real sounding. You can choke them, BUT you can buy an upgrade for Dual sound and and choke!
The only default 'daul zone' is the Ride, with has Ride and the bell of the ride.
Thanks! I was curious about this set, and you've given me some info about it's capabilities.
@ransisua No, But if you hit the ride harder it makes different noises; You can buy 2-Zone upgrade pads.
To answer questions on double bass, it is possible, but, you need a double bass adapter that will fit into the kick drum chord slot and you can plug in your kick drum chord and a guitar hero kick drum into it. I apologize if you do not understand what I just said, it's tough to explain, but it is possible.
and as for whether DM5 or DM6 is better, its more a matter of what you use it for. if you want loads of sounds and ability to expand the kit and stuff like that, go for the dm5. if you just want something simple to use and compact, go for the dm6.
@JeserNoob Yes, There is 10 kits, plus there is setting with in the recording programme.
Thanks for posting this man, I'm thinking about getting this set so it's nice to see it in action, sound pretty cool.
@akulmit Well it depends how good you are after 3 years.. this kit is good for beginners and intermediate.
Yeah, you got that magic thing called feeling!
yes you can put Rim shots on,theres a special pad on the edge of the snare that you hit...
its mainly the bass trigger that travels. its not too loud, but just be sensible - like dont play after 8pm or something
@CostasBabalis Yes, but you'll an AMP or a USB to connect to your computer speaker.
no problem.. glad it helped
@jmwallets i think it'll probably have a jack on it, so you can either use headphones or an amp.
@MrIzzPizz Yes, The Frame and 4 big rubber stoppers at the bottom, and the arm are long. The pads don't feel like real drum heads, but they bounce better then 'Real Drum' heads.
whew, i ordered this with an extra cymbal hoping that it would, so thanks for the reassurance :D
ooh yea ive heard of that program actually.. this kit came with something similar and the USB connection gave it an amazing sound! the presets are awesome.. and yea it does have dual zone cymbals mate.
Awesome dude!! I really wanna get a drum kit and after watching your video, I've decided that I'm gonna get THIS kit. Thanks for totally making up my mind :)
the audio line goes from the audio output in the module and into the mic input in my laptop
Nice Demo! I just picked up my DM6 last week and can't get enough of it! Have you tried running it through Reason? or Record? The Processed Combinator Drum Kit is F'n Awesome!!! :D
hey thanks alot :) i appreciate it..
yea im from UK
i saw these at music center online! $500 is a wonderful deal and sound great!
Good demonstratio, i love the 0;51 second!!
@iPunish3rr Yes, as soon as you hit, there is no delay. It sounds like a real kit, as good as it can sound for 400.00$. No, It sound like hitting your mouse pad with a pencil.
@kingconno You would normally need an asio soundcard so that the latency is low and the sounds trigger on time.
it does have a USB out. You can download some programs to create your own sounds for the kit. Maybe you have a previous version of the DM6.
@fob199 Its not huge.. it will be good for a dorm. The only loud part is the kick drum, it kinda travels a bit but its not too bad.
he just made up my mind also. Going to click add-to-cart right now
What do you think of the feel / tension / rebound / impact of the rubber heads? Are they a hand-killer or do they actually respond ok? does this kit trigger drum software via midi, and if so have you tried it and what are your thoughts?
To reply to your FAQ. Yes you can expand this set. Alesis has a snake you can buy for this kit ($40) with 2 additional inputs for an extra cymbal and another drum pad.
@Jordadahhh14 You know, I am glad I listened to you. I tried this firmware update a few weeks back with no luck. The instructions are a little funky. I came home and tried again today, and guess what...the download took this time. It was about 3-4 minutes to update, whereas before, there did not appear to be any such update. Anyway, thanks again, kid! And you're right. The blasted bug appears fixed and the sound IS more realistic as you say!
@JeserNoob Yes, you an change them all, it has slots for custom kits.
thanks alot.. yea that would be great for your first kit :)
WONDERFULLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you can play with just the sound in the headphones.. and yes you need a speaker if you dont have a pair of headphones.. there is no built in speaker.
thanks for your help!
@LuckiRat Yes, all the jacks are standard 3.5mm
there is one bass drum trigger which can be shared between a double pedal
you can KINDA if you hit the side of the ride quite hard it makes a bell sound.. so its kinda the opposite.. takes abit of getting used to.
@rafiek0000 here are the exact measurements
Length:33.46 inches
Width:13.78 inches
Height:21.65 inches
Weight:37.0 pounds
@Spirit1Brandon I havent really looked into it.. I just know that the one my brother has is a standard DM6 and does fit a double kick pedal. :)
yea any pedal can be attached :)
@afrothunderdrumer You can't. It uses a cable snake instead of individual cables and the there are no extra jacks to attach more triggers or pads on the module. The only way you could expand on it would to buy a different module and use the pads with that.
im not sure mate, my brother did the unboxing, i dont remember him saying about a switch. Make sure youve got everything plugged into the right inputs.
sounds good thinking of picking one up my self
@MrWankata Yes you can. I own the same kit. You have to be careful though, the pedal heads must be really close in order for the kick trigger do register the hits.
there is one more input for another crash but no more extras and you can have a double pedal yes. I dont know an awful lot about this kit as it isnt mine.
@Moonazhe gracias! me alegro :)
great demo man. Txs
@chartownlax704 Yes - It has a mixer jack on the back of the head.