Alesis DM5 Pro Kit Review

History: I am a drummer, bassist and guitarist that has been playing one instrument or another for over 17 years. My style varies from one instrument to another, though it is generally in the rock, funk and acoustic genres.

Purchase: I acquired this unit from Sam Ash (in store, not online) for $599 plus tax. I had chosen this unit due to my previous experiences with Alesis equipment, and the fact that it is, in my opinion, the best electronic kit within my price range.

What I Like About This Alesis DM5 Pro Kit: The price, first and foremost. Based on my experience and research, it seems to be the most bang for the buck. The set-up is also sturdy and the heads are not the hard rubber sort.

What I Do NOT Like About The Alesis DM5 Pro Kit: A lot of tweaking is necessary to prevent crosstalk and noise. You are only limited to 21 banks to store kits (one kit per bank).

Alesis DM5 Pro Kit Quality: The kit seems sturdy, with secure mounts and rack.

Summary: Alesis seems to have come through for those wanting an extremely versatile kit for not a lot of scratch. The quality of the sounds, construction, and general conceptualization of the kit makes this a comparable to kits in the $1000+ range. Great for practice, home studio and even some gigging.

Rating of this product: 4

This Alesis DM5 Pro Kit Drums Percussion Review Submitted By: Stephen Bernhard

Date: 2008-03-29