Reddit reviews Alesis DM8 USB Kit DM8 high-definition drum module with over 750 Dynamic Articulation(TM) sounds
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Low-noise, natural-feeling rubber pads: dual-zone Snare with rimshot and three Toms with natural feelLarge Kick works with single and double pedals (sold separately)Large dual-zone Ride with bell and bow, Crash with choke, and Hi-Hat with continuous-control pedal
Well, I'm done with this thread!
Thanks to ThatDrummerGuy, I began to heavily lean towards the Alesis DM8 because of the more versatile cymbals. The other major factor: I found a pretty killer deal on them: $379 from Amazon.com. Even combined with the pedal I purchased (Pearl 900, seems popular, solid), it was less expensive than the DM6 from the cheapest Canadian vendor. It did need to be shipped to a US address, but that's not all that far from me, especially given the $200 price difference (provided I don't get nailed on duty!).
I appreciate everyone's input and will let you know how I adjust :)
I don't know about the pro, i bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NMN8MS/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_3p_dp_1
It's... okay
I've been drumming for about 6 years on a Pearl Export EX kit, not the nicest in the world but it uses real heads and so the sticks bounce on them as they would any other drum set. I bought the DM8 when i moved into an apartment building. I had a feeling it wasn't going to be as nice as some of the other electronic kits i've tried at Guitar Center, but the few reviews i could find seemed like it would be a fairly good purchase. But i just can't enjoy the feel to the bounce of the DM8 pads. It's just too much and i can't play for more than 30 minutes without feeling underwhelmed by the whole set up.
The way the hi-hats react to the pedal is kind of a joke, the pads don't register my hits fairly often, the ride has trouble differentiating when i hit the bell, and worst of all, i've had two pads fall apart on me with only moderate use, probably less than 10 hours of play. The pads are poorly constructed, the actual sensor is just stuck on to the plastic mounting plate with a little glue. Oh, and the hardware for the actual stand is held together by plastic clamps that have trouble clamping firmly enough to keep everything in place.
Things i did like: Some of the drum sounds it has built in sound pretty nice. It's fun to hook up an mp3 player to the AUX In and play along to songs. It hooks up easily to my mac and garage band. It was easy to assemble and set up.