Essential Information About the Alesis Strata Core Pack Electronic Drum Kit
- High-end playability in a compact format: adjustable mesh heads, anti-"hotspots" sensors, and curved steel rack for a natural feel.
- Ultra-expressive ARC 360-degree cymbals: 14" ride and 12" triple-zone crashes (bell, bow, edge) with consistent response across the entire surface.
- Active magnetic hi-hat: contactless high-resolution position control, precision and responsiveness close to an acoustic hi-hat on a stand.
- Ready-to-play pack: Strata Core kit + Woodbrass NYX H-1500 hi-hat pedal + Woodbrass NYX P-1500 kick pedal + Woodbrass HP1000 headphones + Woodbrass NYX-DT-1500 throne + pair of sticks.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Strata Core continues the legacy of Alesis's Strata series, designed to offer a "pro" playing experience without the bulk of a massive kit. It carries the DNA of the Strata Prime (responsiveness, sound quality, modern approach via touchscreen) in a more compact format, while maintaining the ambition to compete with more expensive electronic drum kits. This positioning makes it a particularly coherent solution for those seeking a premium, realistic, and durable kit, both at home and in the studio.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
This electronic drum kit is clearly aimed at
intermediate to advanced drummers looking for a response close to acoustic drums and a sound palette rich enough to cover rehearsals, recording, and headphone practice. Thanks to adjustable mesh heads and triple-zone cymbals, it suits rock and metal (attack, precision, dynamics) as well as pop, funk, or more electronic contemporary music, where the variety of kits and layering of sounds allow crafting a very personal set.
Features and Innovations
The Strata Core emphasizes
responsiveness and
trigger consistency: dual-zone snare and toms, triple-zone ARC cymbals with 360-degree playability, plus an active magnetic hi-hat controller that finely reproduces pedal nuances. Customization comfort is enhanced by a
7-inch touchscreen and a BFD sound engine running on a multicore processor, with a modern approach to sound design (the "stacks" function allows up to 4 samples per zone). On the practical side, separate volume controls, Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming, as well as USB and MIDI facilitate integration into home studios, lessons, or silent rehearsals.
Sound
On an electronic drum kit, sonic character depends as much on sample quality as on trigger sensitivity. Here, the BFD engine relies on a vast multi-layered and multi-articulated library, resulting in
more believable dynamic transitions (from light playing to hard hits) and a better sense of "life" on cymbals and snare.
The included libraries cover a wide spectrum: studio-recorded acoustic kits with various microphone types, darker rock expansion, electronic sounds inspired by modern productions, and a percussion collection. The result: you can switch from a detailed acoustic kit for studio work to more aggressive colors for the stage, or build hybrid kits by layering sounds via the "stacks" without losing clarity or expressiveness in play.
Technical Specifications
Pack Contents
- 1x Electronic drum kit Alesis Strata Core Kit
- 1x Woodbrass NYX H-1500 hi-hat pedal
- 1x Woodbrass HP1000 headphones
- 1x Woodbrass NYX P-1500 kick pedal
- 1x Woodbrass NYX-DT-1500 throne
- 1x Woodbrass pair of drumsticks
Pads and Drums (Mesh Heads)
- Strata 8" kick drum (8" kick drum rim, mesh head)
- Strata 12" snare (12" mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Dual-zone snare with independent sounds (rim click and rim shot)
- Strata 8" tom (8" mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Strata 8" tom (8" mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Strata 10" tom (10" mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Adjustable mesh head tension (customizable rebound and expressiveness)
- Anti-"hotspots" sensor design (US patent 9,424,827)
- Kick pad compatible with single and double pedals
ARC Cymbals
- ARC 12" Active Hi-hat (12" triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree responsiveness and active magnetic control system mounted on stand)
- ARC 14" ride cymbal (14" triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree responsiveness)
- ARC 12" crash cymbal (12" triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree responsiveness)
- ARC 12" crash cymbal (12" triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree responsiveness)
- Triple zone: bell, bow, and edge (distinct sounds per zone)
- Dual-edge sensors (patent pending)
- Mounts on standard acoustic cymbal stands (for more natural movement)
Active Magnetic Hi-hat
- Active magnetic position controller, contactless
- High-resolution pedal movement for very precise response
- Powered via module (no additional adapter required)
- Compatible with a wide variety of hi-hat stands
Rack and Hardware
- 4-post steel rack
- Main structure made of curved steel: sturdy and adjustable
- 3 articulated cymbal arms
- Snare stand
- Crash and ride cymbals can be mounted on standard acoustic cymbal stands
Module and User Interface
- Included module: Core drum module with 7" touchscreen, multicore processor, powered by BFD3 sound engine
- Next-generation trigger engine, compatible with a wide range of electronic drums
- Quick sound audition and kit customization
- "Stacks" function: layering up to 4 samples per zone
- Separate controls: main volumes, headphones, and auxiliaries
- Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming
Sounds, Kits, and Content
- Over 25 GB of content
- Number of drum kits: 75
- More than 370 kit pieces
- Over 800 articulations
- More than 144,000 samples with multiple microphone types
- Included libraries: Alesis Core Acoustic (Powerstation Studios, New England)
- Included libraries: BFD Dark Farm
- Included libraries: Alesis Core Electronic (selection of sounds from the Alesis Strike Multipad)
- Included libraries: BFD Percussion
Connections
- Module trigger inputs: 9 via ribbon cable, 2x 1/4" TRS (drum and cymbal triggers)
- Module analog inputs: stereo 1/8" TRS
- Module analog outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS (main)
- Headphones: 1x stereo 1/4" output and 1x stereo 1/8" output
- Module MIDI I/O: USB MIDI, 5-pin DIN input/output, Bluetooth MIDI
- USB: 1x Type B (host) and 1x Type A (storage, external MIDI controllers)
Storage and Software
- User storage: internal drive with over 1 GB
- Software: free BFD Player + Core and Dark Mahogany expansion packs
- Free 90-day subscription to Drumeo
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