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Introducing Melodics for Alesis Drums

Introducing Melodics for Alesis Drums

Alesis

Description

The Perfect Feel and Premium Hardware:
The Alesis Crimson II Kit is a 9-piece electronic drum kit featuring exclusive Alesis mesh drumheads (U.S. Patent 9,424,827) that delivers the perfect feel and expression. It features an 8-inch kick, 12-inch dual-zone snare, two 8-in. dual-zone rack toms and a 10-in. dual-zone floor tom, along with a 12-in. hi-hat with pedal, two 12-in. crashes with choke and 14-in. triple-zone ride. A premium quick lock chrome 4-post rack with separate double-braced snare stand keeps everything solidly anchored, no matter how hard you play!

Loaded with Great Sounds and Features:
The included Crimson II Drum Module features 74 drum kits (54 factory + 20 user) with over 671 sounds and 120 play-along tracks built-in. To further sharpen your skill, there’s a built-in metronome, real time recorder, and 1/8-in. input for playing along with your mobile device, so you’ll be ready for the studio or stage. There is also a stereo pair of 1/4-in. outputs, headphone output, and a USB-MIDI output for triggering your favorite virtual instrument plugins.

Load Your Own Samples:
The Crimson II Drum Module also features a USB memory stick input. You can use this input to load your own .WAV samples for the ultimate flexibility. Once the .WAV samples are loaded, you can easily assign these to any zone of any pad on the Crimson Mesh Kit. The sonic possiblities are endless! You can also load in .WAV files of play-along tracks using this input.

Clearance Alesis Crimson II 5-Piece Electronic Drum Kit
Clearance Alesis Crimson II 5-Piece Electronic Drum Kit
Clearance Alesis Crimson II 5-Piece Electronic Drum Kit

Features

  • Tightly-woven mesh drum heads enhance feel and playing response
  • 5-piece pad set with 8/8/10 in. dual-zone toms, 12 in. dual-zone snare and 8 in. kick
  • 4-piece cymbal set with 12 in. hi-hat, (2)12 in. crashes with choke and 14 in. triple-zone ride
  • Crimson II drum module with 74 kits (54 factory + 20 user) and 671 sounds
  • Load .WAV or .MP3 samples and play-along tracks via USB memory stick
  • Real-time recording (5 tracks internally; up to 99 tracks via USB memory stick)
  • USB/MIDI output for use with virtual instrument and recording software
  • Premium 4-post quick lock Chrome rack with double-braced snare stand

Reviews

3.73

40 Reviews

69%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great Kit for the price

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Kit for the price

I read the reviews on this kit and have found some of them to be applicable. After having this kit for almost one month, it's still new and I couldn't imagine anything breaking. Remember this is not an acoustic kit. You do not have to impale your drum heads and cymbals to get sound. If you are breaking this kit, you are probably playing too hard. The cymbals actually do have three designated strike locations that can each be customized with different sounds. The ride bell does seem to be slightly inconsistent but it's different from one ride cymbal to another. Some rides are easy to produce the bell note, some aren't but i think it's more that I'm not striking the bell. Otherwise, I couldn't be more impressed with this purchase. If you are a heavy striker, buy an acoustic kit!!!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good kit as far as setup and feel but the sounds are awful

I had this kit and I did like the feel and setup. The large snare was nice and the big cymbals, ride, and hi hat were good to. It had a nice feel all around like a bigger acoustic kit. However, the module was very weak. The stock sounds were terrible. Even after hours of tweaking, I could not get it to sound right. The cymbal swells did not work at all. it seems everytime I hit the cymbal and tried to dynamically build a swell it just kept playing the sample cymbal sample over and over with no build up. The kick drum module sounded very flabby and I couldnt tighten it up to have more pop. The ride bell also was very finicky and didnt work most of the time (common complaint I read and knew about already). Also, there is no mid way on the hi hat. Its fully open or fully closed. Another big disappointment. I guess I am a bit biased as I came from Roland and quickly went back to Roland. If you are just starting out and want a "big" kit, then this is for you. Also I would pair it with drum software like Superior or EZDrummer if you are going to buy it but you cant download samples through the MIDI so you have to have it plugged into a computer the whole time. I gave it a 3 out of 5 because the setup was easy, the pads were nice, the cymbals were decent, and it was very responsive. That control module has got to go though!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Small Venues10
  2. Accompaniment9
  3. Soundtracks9
  4. School Bands5
  5. Jazz Clubs3
Cons
  1. Poorly Made7
  2. Flat Sound4
  3. Not Sensitive2
  4. Triggers may break on snare drum and bass drum1
  5. Have to get use to the cymbal choke.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced27
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice3
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Great Sound23
  2. Responsive23
  3. Versatile18
  4. Sensitive13
  5. Huge Tone7

Reviewed by 40 customers

  • I regret buying this

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byAL

    fromWatertown, NY

    I barely used these drums and the snare broke.

  • Warning the wire-harness does NOT support the extra crash!!

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byChris H

    fromOrange County CA

    Really disappointed in the decision to sell this kit with a wire-harness that does not support all of the pieces. Alesis advertises this kit as having the ability to add 2 more pieces but along with the extra crash cymbal is an extra chord that takes up one of the 2 available slots on the module. Overall I'd say that this kit is priced appropriately, but this kind of "afterthought" decision says a lot about the company to me.

  • I like it but...

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    bySpongejose

    fromCorpus Christi TX

    I like the response, the sound, great instrument. But nobody said it didn't come with a foot pedal for the kick drum! Now have to spend $100+ after already spending $800.

  • Great Drums

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byZepp

    fromUtah

    Practice and leisure

  • Solid kit until...

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byCon

    fromDanville, Illinois

    My order arrived just 2 days ago. The kit is pretty solid and has a great sound. My case is probably isolated but still frustrating. After maybe a total of 5 hours of playing the snare drum is not responding anymore when being hit. Rim shots will work because the rim is still sensitive but the main snare mesh is not registering to the module anymore when being hit. I am almost 100% certain that it is the piezo's wiring inside that has been messed up already. I purchased the pro warranty so guitar center in Champaign Illinois assisted me quite well and said that it will take probably "2 weeks" for it to be fixed or exchanged to a new one and delivered back to me. Will update here what will happen. But the kit itself, if the snare did not gave up easily, has a great sound.

  • Going from the Alesis DM6 after 10 years and so far WOW

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byGuns

    fromFountain Valley

    This is a definite upgrade coming from the DM6 obviously and so far 100% satisfied. Everything about it is great especially the look of it its beautiful. All I can say is if your looking for a great kit this thing plays awesome and its on sale for 999.00 no brainer. I got the 3 year extended warranty for extra 175.00 just to feel safe. Go get one what are you waiting for.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTeddy

    fromSiler city NC

    How do you hear it and does it have to have an amp to use it

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You will plug it into a speaker

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFabman

    fromSan jose ca

    Is there no pedal for the bass drum?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The pedal for the bass drum is sold separately.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBorus The Great

    fromundisclosed

    How responsive is the kick drum to double bass pedals?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The kick pad would work well and be very responsive when using a double bass pedal.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromNJ

    Can they be set up for a lefty?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it can be set up right or left hand.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTheWelshTexan

    fromProsper, TX

    Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to this kit for playback?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is not bluetooth compatible

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byNicodemus

    fromSan Antonio, Texas

    Does this come with a rack?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this comes with a rack

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDrumgod7

    fromShelbyville ky

    Does this kit come in any other color besides red?

    Open Reply -
    This particular model only comes in Red.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byMiddle Aged Guys Still Rock

    fromSC

    Any thoughts on this compared to the Alesis DM10? Same price point and near as I can tell nearly identical set. Anything obvious I an missing?

    Open Reply -
    The Crimson II is an upgraded version on it, and the module has been updated as well to be a bit more user friendly.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJeffrey

    fromCortlandt Manor, New York

    Does this drum kit have a USB output? And if so do you know if it is USB-3? Can I plug it into my computer and then connect it to Garage Band?

    Open Reply -
    Yes, it does have a USB connection. You should be able to connect it to your computer.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byJdeezy

    fromNew braunfels tx

    How many days typically would it take for an electronic drumset to be delivered to new braunfels tx.

    Open Reply -
    Typical shipping for items are 5 business days after shipping.