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Alesis is launching two new Special Edition electronic drum kits which feature mesh heads.
Surge Mesh Special Edition:
All-In-One Drum Solution for Young People and Beginners
The Surge Mesh Special Edition is an electronic drum kit that provides everything young people need to learn to play drums and get good fast – inspiring sounds, fun and engaging lessons, and a rock-solid kit from a brand trusted by professionals worldwide – Alesis. This eight-piece kit features mesh drum pads for quiet practice at home, a large mesh kick drum pad with pedal, three cymbals, and a hi-hat pedal. The included Surge Drum Module packs hundreds of inspiring classic and modern drum sounds as well as in-demand training features like 60 play-along tracks, a metronome to keep time, and a built-in performance recorder. Holding it all together is a premium drum rack that’s as sturdy as it is portable – capable of taking a beating and then folding up for convenient storage once practice is over.
Quiet Mesh Drum Pads and Premium Cymbals
Experienced drummers know that mesh drumheads are exceptionally quiet and offer the most natural playing experience on an electronic kit. The Surge Mesh Special Edition features large pads with tightly woven mesh drumheads for maximum playability. There’s a 10” snare pad, (3) 8” tom pads, and an 8” mesh kick drum pad that’s built to last. The kick drum pad has a large surface area that plays great with the included kick pedal but also easily fits a double pedal for when it’s time to upgrade. For cymbals there’s a 10” crash and 10” ride that both mute when grabbed and a 10” hi-hat with an expressive foot control pedal.
A Drum Module with Great Sounds and Learning Features
The Surge Drum Module comes complete with 40 classic and modern ready-to-play kits. You can easily tweak any existing kit, or create your own using the 385 inspiring drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds built into the module. The backlit LCD screen makes navigation a breeze. Drum and cymbal buttons are arranged to resemble the layout of a traditional kit, so it’s simple to assign sounds and create kits quickly. There are also learning features like 60 play-along music tracks and a metronome to help build timing and accuracy. There’s also a built-in AUX input so you can plug in a phone or tablet to play along with your favorite songs.
Everything You Need to Start Playing Right Away
The Surge Mesh Special Edition includes everything you need to start playing drums right away – a cable snake, drumsticks, and drum key are all included. There’s also a high-quality single-beater Alesis kick pedal, and an expressive hi-hat control pedal. The drum pads, cymbals, and module all mount to a four-post rack that stands firm no matter how hard you play. You can even fold the rack up for easy storage – perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, playrooms, or any other area where space is limited.
60 Free Lessons and 14-day Premium Subscription to Melodics
Alesis and Melodics have teamed up to bring Alesis customers 14 days of free drum lessons when you register your Surge Mesh Special Edition. Play your way up to rhythmical mastery with Melodics, an active, modern song-based learning approach that starts by jamming with and learning from legendary grooves. Get instant feedback on how you’re doing and know you’re making progress every session with a game-like approach to learning that constantly motivates you to keep improving. Learn from popular songs like “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day’s “Holiday,” as well as classics like “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder. Pick up your sticks and let’s go!
Free Premium Sound Pack & BFD Player Software
Connect your drum kit to a PC or Mac via USB and unlock an expanding library of add-on premium drum kits with BFD Player. Featuring meticulously recorded drum sounds that are great for practice or recording into your favorite DAW, BFD Player is a plugin and standalone software instrument that delivers top-notch drum sounds with a simple-to-use interface.
Learn More: HERE
Up For Any Battle
The Command Mesh Special Edition is an electronic drum kit that offers premium features and an unparalleled playing experience. It all starts with large mesh drum pads that feel natural and play just like acoustic drums. The cymbals are sturdy and responsive, with choke functionality on the crash and ride. At the heart of the experience is the Command Advanced Drum Module with hundreds of inspiring classic and modern sounds. For added customization, you can also load your own sounds via USB as well as record and save your performances directly to the module. All mounted to a premium four-post rack, the Command Mesh Special Edition delivers everything you need to start playing drums right away.
A Superior Electronic Drumming Experience
Drummers know that mesh drumheads offer the most natural feeling playing experience on an electronic kit. The Command Mesh Special Edition features large pads with tightly woven mesh drumheads for maximum playability. The 10” snare and 8” tom pads are all dual-zone, which means you get two different sounds per pad – one sound on the mesh head and another on the rim. You can use this to perform rim-shots or to program additional percussion sounds around the kit which can enhance your performances. The 8” mesh kick drum pad is bult to last, with a large surface area that works great with the included kick pedal but also easily fits a double pedal if that’s your style. For cymbals there’s a 10” crash with choke, a 10” ride with choke, and a 10” hi-hat that includes an expressive foot control pedal.
Command Advanced Drum Module
The Command Advanced Drum Module has all the features a drummer needs to sound great, starting with the sounds. There are 74 kits (54 factory + 20 user) and 671 sounds that span a variety of genres and styles. Many of the sounds are also multi-sampled for more natural playability. Instead of one sound that gets louder or softer depending on how hard you hit the drum pad, you’ll hear slight variations in each hit, just like on an actual drum. This means that more nuanced playing will shine through without the risk of sounding artificial and drum rolls will sound natural.
Creative Control
Have a favorite drum sound that you’d like to use? The Command Advanced Drum Module makes it possible to add your own drum samples via USB so that you can create your own unique kits. You can record your performances directly on the module too, with up to 5 internal tracks or 99 with a USB thumb drive. Still need more flexibility? The convenient USB/MIDI connection allows you to connect the module to a computer for use with your favorite VST or DAW for endless creative possibilities.
High-Quality Hardware and Accessories
The Command Mesh Special Edition includes everything you need to start playing drums right away – a cable snake, drum sticks, and drum key are all included. There’s also a high-quality single-beater Alesis kick pedal, and an expressive hi-hat control pedal. The drum pads, cymbals, and module all mount to a four-post rack that stands firm no matter how hard you play. You can even fold the rack up for easy storage – perfect for bedrooms, dorms, studios, or any other area where space is limited.
60 Free Lessons and 14-day Premium Subscription to Melodics
Alesis and Melodics have teamed up to bring Alesis customers 14 days of free drum lessons when you register your Alesis drum kit. Play your way up to rhythmical mastery with Melodics, an active, modern song-based learning approach that starts by jamming with and learning from legendary grooves. Get instant feedback on how you’re doing and know you’re making progress every session with a game-like approach to learning that constantly motivates you to keep improving. Learn from popular songs like Can’t Stop by Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day’s Holiday, as well as classics like Superstition by Stevie Wonder. Pick up your sticks and let’s go!
Free Premium Sound Pack & BFD Player Software
Connect your drum kit to a PC or Mac via USB and unlock an expanding library of add-on premium drum kits with BFD Player. Featuring meticulously recorded drum sounds that are great for practice or recording into your favorite DAW, BFD Player is a plugin and standalone software instrument that delivers top-notch drum sounds with a simple-to-use interface.
Learn more: HERE
