Alesis Drums Turbo Mesh Electric Drum Kit - Electronic Drum Set with Quiet Drum Pads, 100+ Sounds, Sticks, Connection Cables and Lessons

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Drums and Drummers come from a wide spectrum of people, but anyone who uses an electric kit has done so under a very simple premise- Mic-ing acoustic drums is not fun. But when it comes down to how you actually want to record your drums, a few options open up. This guide will help you navigate them. It’s not intuitive, but it is one way to get bell sounds out of a dual-zone cymbal pad. It’s not my favorite feature. For example, my kit, the Alesis Strike, doesn’t even have great sounds to my ears. That kit is 5x the price of the Turbo Mesh and has a much better module.

The Alesis Turbo mesh kit is a fantastic kit for beginners who want to build and perfect their drumming skill. The learning tools and coach function enhance this learning process. Please also note that every pad on your kit is assigned a midi note that may need to be changed to trigger the right sample in the program you are attempting to use. Your user guide will have more information on changing the midi notes for your individual kits, but you may need to go to the program's manufacturer to find out what those midi notes are. Another benefit that’s standard on most modules today is the aux input. Using your phone, tablet, or laptop, you can easily jam along with your favorite songs from Spotify, or play along with lessons on YouTube. USB/MIDI Functionality Software sample libraries like Addictive Drums 2 and EZ Drummer improve the sound of the kit dramatically, but you’ll need to use a computer and buy the software. Similar to the pads, the cymbals also feature different samples for the varying velocities. If you hit the bow of the cymbal hard, a bell sample plays.

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The hi-hat controller functions decently as a stand-less controller, similar to other Alesis kits like the Surge Meshor Nitro Mesh. That said, it’s nowhere near the level of hi-hat controllers that utilize a stand. The Module The snare and three tom pads are 8″ in diameter and are single zone (one sound per pad, e.g., no rim sounds). With the use of music software, it’s easy to record your performance and use VST Instruments. I suggest doing so, as the sounds included with the Turbo Mesh are not the greatest. Let’s Talk About the Sounds Another dope feature of the Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum heads is that the tension and sensitivity of the heads can be tuned and adjusted. The Mesh heads enable the drum player to have freedom of expression and utmost flexibility, playing the kit while getting realistic, natural response and feel of the kit. What You Get When You Unbox the Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum Kit

It has 12 rubber buttons asides the power button and volume control button, for programming functions and carrying out operations and settings on the drum kit. It also has a small LCD screen in between the power button and the volume button, for displaying ongoing functions and operations on the drum kit.All four pads have tunable tension rods, allowing adjustment of the head tightness. Mesh heads are often very bouncy, so bringing them down a bit can sometimes help feel more natural. The Cymbal Pads Mesh heads in recent times have been regarded by electronic kit drummers as the best drum head to play and practice on. The reason is not far-fetched as mesh heads are known for their authentic feel and natural bounce response and sensitivity to strikes on it.

The samples sound dull and lifeless to my ears. For practice, this shouldn’t be much of an issue. Velocity-Sensitive Sampling While this feature is nice, the transition between the velocity ranges is very noticeable. Cymbal Velocities

Mobile devices like phone and tablets, including laptops, can be connected to the module via the ‘ Aux‘ input to play along to songs from streaming platforms and also Youtube tutorials. Although the sounds on the Turbo Mesh kit are not the best, it is decent enough as you get good response while playing on the kit. pad controllers, and drums. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned pro looking to learn The Turbo Mesh electronic drum kit includes seven-pieces and mesh drum heads. As I’ve stated in other articles, mesh heads are now the standard on electric sets. The Alesis Turbo Mesh Electronic Drum kit is a seven-piece drum kit consisting of cymbals and mesh head pads produced with the next-generation Alesis Mesh head technology, to give clean, crisp and realistic sound output close to what is obtained on an acoustic kit.