Alesis Strata Core Electronic Drum Set
Timekeepers across are excited for Alesis to welcome the small-footprint and universally manageable Alesis Strata Core Electronic Drum Set to its electronic drum ranks. A little sibling to the Alesis Strata Prime model, the Strata Core impressively retains plenty of pro-grade appeal thanks to numerous flagship engineering elements, such as its snare and tom shell physicality, mesh-headed playing realism, and a selection of full 360-degree, triple-zoned ARC cymbal pads. But this space-conscious kit prioritizes floor space, swapping in a sturdy 8-inch Strata kick tower for equal impact with greater room to spare. The Strata Core also sports its very own Core drum module, equipping a 7-inch touchscreen and a percussion onslaught packed with 75 preset kits, over 370 pieces, over 800 articulations, and over 144,000 individual samples — all powered by its BFD sound engine. You can mix, match, tune, and dampen to your heart’s content with an unlimited supply of user kits while mastering your chops with backing tracks, a metronome, Bluetooth, and more.
Rebound that’s as real as it gets
The Strata Core provides players with shallow physical shells for its 12-inch snare drum, two 8-inch toms, and 10-inch tom. Dual independent zones for the snare drum allow rim shots, rim clicks, and extraordinarily expressive head response. In fact, the deluxe and tunable mesh heads outfitted across the entire Strata Core shell configuration promise professional-grade playability and ridiculously lifelike response. Plus, its 8-inch kick tower offers enough room to welcome your double-kick pedal.
This same praise applies to the Strata Core’s assortment of top-tier ARC cymbal pads. Two 12-inch crash cymbals and a 14-inch ride cymbal supply hardy 360-degree playing surfaces, moving and articulating just like the real deal with three playing zones for bell, bow, and edge percussing. Its 12-inch Active Magnetic hi-hat offers identical playing detail, but with magnetic position sensing for maximum precision while working in conjunction with your hi-hat stand. Strata Core responds with astonishing acoustic realism to translate your vibe with total comfort and confidence.
Powerful, jam-packed Core module
As comprehensive as they come and carrying a massive sound library, the BFD engine–powered Core drum module is everything you want and need from a drum brain. The 7-inch touchscreen makes navigation a complete breeze, providing access to 75 preset kits from the factory and a limitless number of user kit slots. That’s a good thing, too, considering the Core module supplies over 370 kit pieces, over 800 articulations, and over 144,000 samples with detailed stacking capabilities and mix/FX parameters for conjuring any drum kit your mind can devise.
Beyond its sounds, the Core module offers connection points for control over USB and 5-pin MIDI, plus Bluetooth 5.0 and 1/8-inch TRS options make jam-alongs with songs and practice files over your devices painless. Record up to 32GB of percussion content, and take advantage of the included BFD player and expansion pack to let your creativity skyrocket. Plus, Alesis is tossing in a 90-day Drumeo subscription on the house!
A kit that’s here for it all
With its curved, 4-post steel rack system, the Strata Core boasts remarkable stability and the setup convenience to thrive in tight quarters. Whether that’s the home studio, a corner in your living room or bedroom, or a compact spot in the garage or basement, the Strata Core was built to bring superior electronic drum quality to smaller spaces. And the best part? Because its playing feel is so natural, the Strata Core is an excellent option for a wide range of percussionists, both highly experienced and new to the game. Transitioning from an acoustic set? Seeking out a quieter yet still high-quality solution? Embarking for the first time? The Strata Core is here for it all.
Alesis Strata Core Features:
- 5-piece electronic drum set with 2 x 8-in. toms, 10-in. tom, 8-in. kick tower, 12-in. snare, 2 x 12-in. crash cymbals, 14-in. ride cymbal, 12-in. hi-hat, and snare stand
- Dual-zone snare pad
- Drum pads with tunable and naturally responding mesh heads
- Tri-zone cymbal pads with 360° striking surfaces
- 4-post curved steel rack is incredibly sturdy and compact
- Core module includes 75 preset drum kits and unlimited user slots
- 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations, and 144,000+ samples make customizing personal kits a total breeze
- BFD sound engine and multi-core processor allow for fast and detailed operation under all circumstances
- 7-in. touchscreen with detailed parameters for FX, mixing, dampening, tuning, and more
- Connections for USB, 5-pin MIDI, 1/8-in. TRS, and Bluetooth 5.0
- Sports both 1/8-in. and 1/4-in. headphone jacks
- Includes a 90-day Drumeo subscription and the BFD player and expansion pack
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