This Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit: Electronic Drum Set review is all about delivering a novel degree of a drum feel that is close to reality. Modern electronic drummers won’t have much difficulty expressing themselves with this kit.
What You’ll Find in the Box
- Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit with 4 dual-zone mesh tom pads, snare pad, hi-hat, crash, ride and mesh kick drum tower
- Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit
- Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit
- Pearl P52 Single Bass Drum Pedal
- Pearl D50 Drum Throne
- Audio-Technica ATH-T22 Stereo Headphones
- Kraft Music Flash Drive (8GB)
- Hosa CPP-202 Stereo Interconnect Dual 1/4” TS to 1/4” TS-6’
- Hosa USB-210AB High-Speed Interconnect 1/8” to 1/8” – 3’
- Five (5) On-Stage 5A Wood Tip Drumsticks
Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit: Electronic Drum Set Features
See below-detailed features and technical specifications of the Alesis DM10MKII Pro Kit:
- Includes New DM10 MKII Pro sound module that can connect to a PC using trigger virtual instruments or musical instrument digital interface (MIDI)
- Six-piece pad set with 10/10/12/12-inch dual-zone toms, 12-inch dual-zone snare, and 8-inch kick
- Four-piece cymbal set with a 12-inch hi-hat, two 14-inch crashes, and 16-inch triple-zone ride
- The single bass drum pedal boasts of ultra-durable construction plus a smooth action.
- The D50 throne, on the other hand, features a round cushion covered by vinyl and a double-braced tripod.
- Realistic and Responsive - Tightly woven black mesh drum heads enhance feel and playing response
- Everything You Need - 6-piece pad set with 10/10/12/12" dual-zone toms, 12" dual-zone snare, and 8" kick, Four-piece cymbal set with a 12" hi-hat, two 14" crashes, and 16" triple-zone ride
- Get Creative - Download Your Favourite Voices to the DM10 MKII Pro Drum Module
Short Summary of Feedback from Existing Owners
Feedback from some owners describes the bass drum as having good quality. Much room for sound customization as well. The Alesis DM10 MKII pro kit is also according to them, includes various features that make it suitable for practice with either play-along songs or metronomes.
Pros of the Product
- Pretty compact – requires just about 6 x 6 feet of space
- With ultra-quiet mesh drum heads (U.S. Patent 9,424,827) for a more acoustic drum head feel
- In addition, the mesh drum heads allow drummers to adjust the heads suitable to their playing style.
- Heavy-duty four-post- quick-lock chrome rack with integrated cymbal arms
- Fully adjustable snare stand – for optimal positioning
- Height of drum throne adjustable with a pin lock
- Includes a headphone for quiet practice sessions
- It comes with some extra pairs of sticks for a worry-free drumming experience!
Cons of the Product
- The hi-hat pedal may not be as responsive as you expect it to be if you are planning to play complex patterns.
- Some complaints about the durability of the kick trigger
- Bass drum pedal not included
Ease of Learning
Check out the video below and find out why satisfied users are loving the dual-zone mesh drum heads of the Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit. Certainly, this is a great option if you are looking for quiet practice on a quality kit.
Who Should Buy This Product:
Ideal for modern drummers who want an improved feel and response and reduced acoustic noise. Whether you are into late-night practice sessions, live performances or studio recording, this may be your best electronic drum set bet yet.
Also, fans of mesh heads will certainly love this kit. Tightly woven mesh heads give a bit more spring and bounce versus rubber pads.
Finally, experienced players may also want to consider buying this kit. This is due to its versatile sound module that you can hook up with a MAC or a PC to update your sound library.
- Realistic and Responsive - Tightly woven black mesh drum heads enhance feel and playing response
- Everything You Need - 6-piece pad set with 10/10/12/12" dual-zone toms, 12" dual-zone snare, and 8" kick, Four-piece cymbal set with a 12" hi-hat, two 14" crashes, and 16" triple-zone ride
- Get Creative - Download Your Favourite Voices to the DM10 MKII Pro Drum Module
Conclusion and Recommendations
The Alesis DM10 MKII Pro Kit is an iconic set that can freely allow you to download your favorite voices to the module, record songs and mix input for practicing with digital music and CD players. Most noteworthy, the price is not as expensive as other electronic drum kits in the market.
You do not have to worry about poor quality sounds – because Alesis has proven itself as a trusted brand for electronic drum sets, with turbo and surge mesh kits adding to its high-quality range of electronic drum sets as well.