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

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