Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Kit £399
An upgrade from the standard DM5, the Pro model feels more sophisticated while retaining its affordability
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct 2007, 12:13 pm UTC
A definite step up from the original, the new DM5 rack features a curved front bar for better ergonomics
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After a spell away (17 years!!) from drums It was a toss up between this and a DTXplorer...it was the price tag that swayed me towards the DM5pro....at £300 I feel you can't really get a better intro into Ekits. As for living with it...it's fine if you have enough room, it can be folded up but you need to remove parts (at least I do!) but don't let that put you off. The preset kits are good and with 520 voices the possibilities are pretty much endless. I felt personally that the instructions needed reading a few times to get the gist of things but once I did I was well away!!
In summary I feel if you got £300 burning a hole in your pocket for an Ekit buy the Alesis DM5 pro.....but then I'm biased!
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Pros
Good price for improved product.
Cons
Not transport-friendly.
Verdict
As far as pocket-friendly electronic set-ups are concerned, the DM5 Pro makes a very convincing argument. You have to make allowances for certain aspects of its specification, but as a sub-£400 package there's really nothing terribly off-putting about it. It certainly feels more sophisticated than the standard DM5 and, particlarly if you're after a home-friendly kit, it'll make for a great partner.
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DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Kit
- Price:
- £399
- Drum Kit Components:
- 1 x Kick, 1 x Snare, 3 x Tom
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