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The Strata Prime expanded electronic drum set is Alesis’ most advanced and playable kit yet, boasting an extensive 7-piece drum pad configuration with six accompanying cymbal pads for maximum eDrum versatility. Shallow shells plus a full-size bass drum create a maneuverable yet authoritative feel when commanding the Strata Prime while its tunable, dual-zone, and mesh-headed engineering plays with impeccable realism and responds with natural rebound, giving seasoned percussionists an at-home feel behind the kit. The brain of the Strata Prime is the massive touchscreen Prime module, driven by a powerful BFD sound engine containing 75 preset kits, 440 sounds, and all the customization freedom for drummers to design and save their personal creations. Complete with mounts and an expansive curved rack system, the Strata Prime is outfitted to take eDrumming to a whole new level!





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Ultra-life-like pads and cymbals





Each pad within the Strata Prime electronic drum kit is designed with mesh heads and dual-zone playability. Mesh rebounds with much greater natural response than its rubber drum pad counterparts, effortlessly mimicking the response of a mylar-equipped acoustic drum but at a mere fraction of the sound. They’re also dual-zoned, offering a dimensionality that plays just like the different parts of your tom or snare would ? transitioning from acoustic to the Strata Prime is a cinch! The included shells are 8-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, and 14-inch toms with a 14-inch snare and 20-inch kick drum.





The included cymbals also play with an exciting degree of realism. With 3-zone designs and 360-degree triggering, each ride and crash cymbal reacts with impressive bell and bow sounds, attacking with presence and washing with true musical complexity. The hi-hat cymbal pad fits perfectly atop its magnetic controller for detailed patterning that offers total real-world rhythmic accuracy. The included cymbals are two 16-inch crashes, three 18-inch crash/rides, and a 14-inch hi-hat. All pieces of the cymbal and shell puzzle attach with ease to the included 4-post steel rack system with locking clamps, coming curved for enhanced reach behind the kit.





Stand hardware and pedals not included.


Detailed Prime drum module





This eDrum’s Prime drum module is a true force to be reckoned with, and it starts with its remarkable number of included kits and sounds. A total of 75 preset kits serve up any starting point you could ask for, from studio and live drum kits to world music, electronic pads, and beyond. With 440 kit pieces to work with, an additional 1,092 articulations for customizing, and a near-endless number of user kit slots, you can craft and save countless drum kits and percussion arrays that all speak your language. That’s 40GB of provided sounds with a total of 128GB of included storage, and it’s all thanks to Alesis’ stellar BFD sound engine and multi-core processor. Plus, Sweetwater players love the revitalized and customizable trigger engine that uses automatic crosstalk filtering for clean hits every time.





The Prime module also boasts a massive 10.1-inch touchscreen display for easy navigability, with comprehensive dial controls and buttons to provide a totally intuitive user experience. A 3-way volume control levels the kit, your auxiliary music input, and your headphones separately for a balanced experience on your terms while also supplying individual 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch headphone inputs to work with your setup. Record, practice your time with the onboard metronome, and effortlessly connect to multiple destinations via USB-A, USB-B, MIDI, and balanced XLR. To top it all off, the Strata Prime bundles in a 90-day Drumeo subscription, a 30-day/60-lesson Melodics Premium subscription, and the BFD Player desktop app to let you further expand your available sounds through a virtual expansion pack.





A kit of all trades





While certainly more advanced than most, the Alesis Strata Prime electronic drum set makes transitioning from acoustic drum kits an entirely painless process, courtesy of its wide-diameter pads, physical shells, and expansive nature. For the seasoned drummer, this kit is eDrumming heaven! For intermediate players, and those looking to break into the rhythmic world with a superior and all-inclusive kit, the Strata Prime is the only example you’ll ever need. Perfect for quiet practicing and incredible versatility while recording, the Strata Prime makes an excellent candidate for rehearsal and studio spaces. And thanks to its detailed connection bay, you can take the Strata Prime onstage with ease!





Stand hardware and pedals not included.


Alesis Strata Prime Expanded Electronic Drum Set Features:


Electronic drum set with 8-/10-/12-/14-inch toms, 20-inch bass drum, 14-inch snare, 2 x 16-inch crash cymbals, 3 x ride/crash cymbals, and 14-inch hi-hat


Drum pads are dual-zoned with tunable and naturally responding mesh drumheads


Cymbal pads are tri-zoned with 360° striking surfaces


Included 4-post curved steel rack with locking clamps makes for effortless attaching


Prime module includes 75 preset drum kits to work with


440 kit pieces and 1,092 articulations with ample space for user kits make customizing personal kits a total breeze


BFD sound engine and multi-core processor allow for fast and detailed operation under all circumstances


Customizable trigger engines feature automatic crosstalk filtering


10.1-inch touchscreen, dials, and backlit buttons provide comprehensive navigation


3-way volume control for kit presence, auxiliary input, and headphones


USB-A, USB-B, MIDI, and balanced XLR allow for a variety of sonic destinations


Includes a 90-day Drumeo subscription, 30-day/60-lesson Melodics Premium subscription, and the BFD Player desktop app