Your PM is full, so I thought I would post my reply about the Yamaha kit..

It's not that I don't like all Yamaha kits; it's that I don't like that particular one. I guess I'm used to REAL drums, so I do have strict standards.

When I hit a real hihat at approximately the same place using the same velocity, the volume and tone of the sound is pretty much the same. The Yamaha kit made significantly different hihat sounds through the headphones after hitting in about the same spot. Although this wasn't my MAJOR problem. I don't record the audio from the electronic kits, but I used it to trigger my Midi EZdrummer and Addictive Drummer drumsampler software packages. Even on those, it still made different drum sounds. So, it must have some issue with the trigger or brains.

My Yamaha unit could have been bad.. I don't know. I had the same problem on the cymbals, but hihat was the biggest problem... but i do use lots of hihat on nearly every song. I only played another kind (high end roland) and it was significantly better than the Yamaha set. If you get a chance to play the Yamaha at a local store, you may love it. Personally, I didn't. I plan to get a roland at christmas time!

-D

UPDATE:

Okay so I went ahead and contacted the Alesis tech support team again earlier today with some questions I forgot to ask them yesterday. Here’s what I found out:

1) Are there any pedals included with this kit?

Yes. There’s a hi-hat pedal but no bass drum pedal. The hi-hat pedal is not velocity sensitive and it’s recommended that you purchase one.

2) Tom and snare drum sizes? Are there any custom options? For example, if I wanted all 10 inch toms and snare drums, would this be possible?

All drum sizes are 8 inches. There are no custom options. But you can put any brand of 8 inch drum head on this set.


3) I read a post online where it said that hitting the cymbals faster than 16th note speeds caused latency and drop outs, is this true?

No. The Trigger I/O system is very reliable and something like this would depend mainly on the individual’s recording set-up.

Alright guys. Well that’s enough for now. If you have any questions of your own then you may contact Alesis as well. Here’s the number for United States support:

1-401-658-5760

C ya!

I am not a drummer, but I want to have this so I can have my drummer buddies come over and lay down tracks. I do not want to spend 3 or 4 K for hart or roland.

Priced between this Alesis and the 3 & 4 K setups is the Alternate Mode TrapKat. I added one to my studio and it is a great addition. I use mine to trigger EZ Drummer or any other midi sounds I want to trigger with it.

The Alesis looks great for the money and expandable too.

Take care,


Bob

Now there's one thing I've actually overlooked when comparing different companies and their electronic drumkits...manufacturer's warranty.

I mentioned earlier that Alesis provides a 1 year manufacturer's warranty. But the thing is, several other companies offer either a lifetime warranty or limited lifetime warranty.

I'm the type of guy who thinks long-term on purchases like this and I'm considering paying a little extra for a kit if it'll guarantee me a better warranty. Know what I mean? The idea that I can play to my heart's content is what really appeals to me. That and of course the quality of the kit.

It's getting late over here but tomorrow I'll do some more research on this and see where it takes me. Like always, I'll be sure to share my findings with you all. Good night.

**By the way, have any of you heard of a company called DAUZ? I've been in contact with them once before but I didn't really look into them. Any ideas on the quality of this company and their kits?

I noticed this is an outdated thread. Nevertheless this can be helpful to someone as it's updated to this year. 
We made buying guide best electronic drum sets for different price points  the me know what you think. 

Hope that helps!
 

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gabo

Dude. Thanks for all the great info and for posting your convo with Alesis. Very helpful.

Thanks for the info. I still have to make up my mind.