NAMM 2016: Alesis Strike electronic drum kits
The Strike enters Alesis cathalogue of electronic drum kits. “the first-ever electronic kits to deliver the very best of both acoustic drums and electronic drums in terms of feel, playability, looks, sound quality and control.”
NAMM 2016: Alesis Strike electronic drum kits
The Strike enters Alesis cathalogue of electronic drum kits. “the first-ever electronic kits to deliver the very best of both acoustic drums and electronic drums in terms of feel, playability, looks, sound quality and control.”
The two kits produced by Alesis are the Zone and Pro, both of which benefit from new drum and cymbal designs. Among the characteristics we find larger dual-hoop pads and adjustable Alesis Mesh heads while the shells are made from multi-ply wood.
The cymbals are said to feel “spectacularly realistic”, offering a larger bell area and they also seem to be quieter than previous iterations.
Sounds are provided by the new Strike Performance Module, which contains 200 kits and over 1000 instruments. It has onboard sampling capability, SD card storage, and USB/MIDI connectivity – you can create kits on your computer using the Strike Software Editor and transfer them over. You can keep track of your settings on a 4.3-inch LED screen.
