The inimitable Tim Root was on hand to show us two new Alesis electronic drum kits - both with mesh head pads, included bass drum pedal and rack mount systems the Command and Surge. Both offer good value for money.
Command Kit Features ($699)
- All tightly-woven mesh drum heads for superior playing response
- (3) 8" dual-zone mesh toms, and 8" mesh kick pad, and a 10" dual-zone mesh snare drum
- Kick drum pedal included
- (3) 10" cymbals: ride cymbal and crash w/choke, and hi-hat
- Command Advanced Drum Module with 74 kits and 671 sounds
- Load your own WAV files and MP3 play-along tracks via USB thumb drive
- Record yourself playing in real-time (5 tracks internally, up to 99 tracks with USB thumb drive)
- USB/MIDI connection to use your favorite recording software or sound libraries
- Premium 4-post chrome rack w/non-slip clamps
- All connection cables, drum key, drum sticks, and power supply included
Surge Kit Features ($499)
- 10" Dual-Zone Mesh Snare Pad
- (3) 8" Dual-Zone Mesh Tom Pads
- 8" Mesh Kick Pad Tower
- 10" Hi-Hat Cymbal
- 10" Crash Cymbal with Choke
- 10" Ride Cymbal with Choke
- Kick Pedal
- Hi-Hat Pedal
- Premium 4-post chrome rack
- Cable Snake
- Velcro Cable Wraps
- Drum Key
- Drum Sticks
- Power Supply