Alesis DM10 (Module) | High-Definition Electronic Drum Module with Dynamic Articulation

The DM10 is the drum module you’ve been waiting for. Not only does it deliver lightning-fast and accurate tracking, the widest dynamic range of any module, incredibly drummer-friendly operation, a massive input section, but it also has the most realistic, natural sound set available in any drum module. But that wasn’t enough for us. Of course the DM10 has a built-in sequencer, metronome, top-panel mixer, and a variety of outputs, but the DM10 is also the first drum module to enable you to update its sound set via standard USB connection with your Mac or PC.

The DM10 module doesn’t cut corners and sacrifice that true drum sound of an acoustic kit. It contains true drum, cymbal and percussion sounds built from uncompressed sound samples. We’ve also taken playing velocities and what they do to the sound into consideration. Multiple dynamic-level samples and articulations are all built in so as you play harder and softer, the drum or cymbal changes it’s timbre, not just volume.

The sounds in the DM10 module will make any experienced drummer content, but what about those awesome drumming virtual instruments on your computer you may have purchased, like BFD and Toontrack? With the USB-to-MIDI interface of the DM10 module, you can also use your connected pads to control virtual instruments on your computer for practice, arrangements, or just taking your sound choices to the next level.

The DM10 module has 12 trigger inputs, giving you tons of options for you to set up your perfect drum kit. The DM10 accommodates both continuous and switch (open/closed) hi-hat control pedals. You get full MIDI implementation including both MIDI In and Out for working with traditional MIDI gear along with the USB jack, which can also send MIDI to your Mac or PC. The DM10 also has a stereo Auxiliary input for connecting line-level devices like a CD player or iPod so you can play along. The DM10 has two stereo pairs of 1/4″” outputs for main and auxiliary feeds, so you can send separate mixes to to the house and monitor systems. There’s also a high-powered headphone output with its own volume knob. For managing everything easily, there’s also a top-panel mixer.

You’re a drummer with talent so be sure to use a drum module that can keep up. With the Alesis DM10 module, it is built around you.

Key Features

• 12 trigger inputs
• Top-panel mixer for balancing drums, cymbals, and accompaniment levels
• Compatible with most electronic drum pads, cymbals, triggers, and controllers
• Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)
• Premium instrument library multi-sampled from real drums and cymbals
• Dynamic Articulation™ changes sounds’ character along with dynamics for realism
• Load sound sets and control software drum modules via USB
• Play along with tracks and record yourself with the sequencer
• Mix input for practicing with CD and MP3 players
• Mountable on stands or racks with E-Percussion Module Mount (sold separately)
• This product is class compliant; it does not require drivers

Specifications

Playback

• Polyphony: 64 voices
• Memory: 128 MB, linear

Audio and Trigger I/O

• Audio inputs: stereo (2x RCA)
• Trigger inputs: 12x ¼” TRS
• Hi-hat controller input: continuous compatible (1x ¼”)
• MIDI: In, Out (2x DIN MIDI)
• Audio outputs: stereo Main (2x ¼” balanced), stereo Aux assignable (2x ¼” balanced)
• Headphone output: stereo (1x ¼” TRS)
• Computer: High-speed USB for MIDI and computer transfer (1x USB)

Sound Set and Sequences

• Preset sounds: 1,047
• Preset sound type: 16-bit uncompressed samples
• Preset kits: 100 (all kits can be overwritten)
• Sequencer patterns: 75 preset, 25 user (all patterns can be overwritten)

Sound Types

• Basses: 55
• Beatbox: 55
• Beat/drum machine: 59
• Chinas: 13
• Crashes: 36
• Hi-hats: 25
• One-hits: 349
• Kicks: 91
• Percussion: 151
• Rides: 28
• SFX: 31
• Snares: 85
• Toms: 69

Box Contents

• DM10 drum module
• Power supply
• Quickstart guide