Essential Information About the Alesis Strata Core Electronic Drum Kit
- High-end playability in a compact format: adjustable mesh head pads, sturdy and ergonomic curved steel rack.
- Ultra-realistic ARC cymbals: 360-degree response, triple zone (bell, bow, edge), and mountable on standard acoustic hardware.
- Active Magnetic Hi-Hat: active magnetic control mounted on a stand for pedal precision and opening finesse rarely achieved.
- Powerful module: 7-inch touchscreen, BFD sound engine, over 25 GB of sounds, and Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming your music.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Designed in the spirit of the Strata Prime, the Strata Core inherits the playability and realism standards of its big sister while prioritizing a reduced footprint. It positions itself as a professional-level electronic drum kit designed to offer a premium experience without imposing the size or budget of larger kits.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
The Alesis Strata Core is aimed at intermediate to experienced drummers seeking an expressive kit to work on dynamics, timing, and nuances, both at home and in the studio. Thanks to its BFD engine and triple-zone cymbals, it covers a wide musical spectrum: rock, pop, funk, metal, modern jazz, and electronic, with a response fine enough for ghost notes and detailed hi-hat work.
Features and Innovations
Each element aims for an "acoustic" feel: dual-zone snare with independent triggers (rim click and rim shot), dual-zone toms, bass drum compatible with single and double pedals, and adjustable mesh heads to tailor rebound and tension. The patented anti-hotspots design limits hot spots on the heads for a more even response. On the cymbal side, the ARC cymbals offer finely sculpted surfaces, 360-degree reading, and natural expressiveness without requiring you to change your technique.
Sound
On an electronic drum kit, the sonic signature depends on the module and sample quality. Here, the BFD sound engine relies on a multicore processor and a massive library: over 144,000 samples, multi-microphone recordings, and more than 800 articulations to reproduce strike details (dynamics, attacks, variations). The result: a more lively sound image, with credible velocity transitions and musical response, whether you play acoustic, dark rock, or modern electronic kits.
The "stacks" function allows you to layer up to 4 samples per zone to thicken a snare, beef up a crash, or create hybrid layers, very effective in production and electronic playing.
Technical Specifications
Pad and Cymbal Configuration
- Strata 8-inch Bass Drum (8-inch bass drum hoop, mesh head)
- Strata 12-inch Snare (12-inch mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Strata 8-inch Tom (8-inch mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Strata 8-inch Tom (8-inch mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- Strata 10-inch Tom (10-inch mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system)
- ARC 12-inch Active Hi-Hat (12-inch triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree response and active magnetic control mounted on stand)
- ARC 14-inch Ride Cymbal (14-inch triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree response)
- ARC 12-inch Cymbal (12-inch triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree response)
- ARC 12-inch Cymbal (12-inch triple-zone cymbal with 360-degree response)
Module and Sounds
- Included Module: Core Drum Module with 7-inch touchscreen, multicore processor, powered by the BFD3 sound engine
- BFD sound engine running on a multicore processor
- Over 25 GB of content: 75 kits, more than 370 kit pieces, over 800 articulations, and over 144,000 samples with multiple microphone types
- Number of drum kits: 75
- "Stacks" function allowing layering of up to 4 samples per zone
- Included libraries: Alesis Core Acoustic, BFD Dark Farm, Alesis Core Electronic, BFD Percussion
- Quickly audition new sounds and customize your kit
Connectivity and Controls
- Module trigger inputs: 9 via ribbon cable, 2x 1/4-inch TRS (drum and cymbal triggers)
- Module analog inputs: stereo 1/8-inch TRS
- Module analog outputs: 2x 1/4-inch TRS (main outputs)
- Headphones: 1x stereo 1/4-inch output and 1x stereo 1/8-inch output
- Module MIDI I/O: USB MIDI, 5-pin input and output, Bluetooth MIDI
- Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming
- USB and MIDI connection
- USB: 1x Type B (host) and 1x Type A (storage, external MIDI controllers)
- Separate controls for main volume, headphones, and auxiliary
Storage and Software
- User storage: Internal drive of over 1 GB
- Software: Free BFD Player + Core and Dark Mahogany expansion packs
- Free 90-day subscription to Drumeo
Included Hardware and Structure
- Included hardware: 4-post steel rack, 3 articulated cymbal arms, snare stand
- Curved steel rack, sturdy and flexible for configuration adjustments
- Bass drum pad compatible with single or double pedal
- Crash and ride cymbals mountable on standard acoustic cymbal stands
Important Notes
- Note: Bass drum pedal and hi-hat stand are sold separately.
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