Essential Information About the "Alesis Strata Core" Electronic Drum Kit
- Ultra-realistic playability: adjustable mesh heads, 360-degree responsive triple-zone ARC cymbals, and active magnetic hi-hat for continuous precision.
- Multicore BFD engine with 75 kits, over 370 kit pieces, and more than 144,000 samples for studio-quality sound.
- Compact format, curved steel rack, and single/double pedal compatibility: designed for stage, home studio, and rehearsal.
- 7" touchscreen, Bluetooth 5.0 audio/MIDI, and ready-to-play Alesis/BFD sound libraries. Note: bass drum pedal and hi-hat stand sold separately.
Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
Inheriting the philosophy of the Strata Prime, the Strata Core condenses Alesis's high-end ergonomics and playability into a more compact and affordable kit. It positions itself as an accessible professional model, capable of competing with more expensive sets while remaining easy to transport and set up.
Target Audience
Ideal for intermediate and advanced drummers, the Strata Core covers a wide range of styles: rock, pop, funk, metal, jazz, and electronic music. Its extended dynamic range and continuous hi-hat control make it a credible tool for recording, live performance, and silent practice.
Features and Innovations
The dual-zone mesh heads and patented anti-"hotspot" sensors ensure a natural rebound and consistent response. The ARC triple-zone cymbals, sensitive across their entire surface, maintain realistic inertia movement and precise detection of bell, bow, and edge. The active magnetic hi-hat translates pedal position with very fine resolution, contactless and without dedicated external power. The Core module, controlled via a 7-inch touchscreen, houses the BFD engine, a new generation of trigger detection, and the "stacks" function to layer up to four samples per zone.
Sound
The BFD engine utilizes multi-layered and multi-mic samples to reproduce attack, body, and sustain with remarkable realism. Acoustic kits benefit from detailed stereo imaging, natural projection, and faithfully mapped articulation variations (rimshot, rim click, bell, edge). Electronic banks offer punchy transients and controlled envelopes for modern production. The tension of the mesh heads adjusts rebound and enhances expressiveness, while the continuous hi-hat detection ensures subtle nuances between open, semi-open, and closed positions.
Technical Specifications
Drums and Pads
- Strata 8" bass drum (8" bass drum hoop, mesh head), compatible with single and double pedals.
- Strata 12" dual-zone snare (12" mesh head with patented anti-hotspot triggering system, independent rim click and rim shot).
- Strata 8"/8"/10" dual-zone toms (mesh heads with patented anti-"hotspot" sensor).
- Fully adjustable mesh head tension.
ARC Cymbals
- 14" ARC ride, triple-zone, 360-degree responsive (bell/bow/edge).
- Two 12" ARC crash cymbals, triple-zone, 360-degree responsive.
- Finely textured cymbal surfaces, dual-edge sensors (patent pending), high expressiveness without changing technique.
- Mounts on standard acoustic cymbal arms/stands for natural movement.
Hi-Hat
- 12" ARC active hi-hat, triple-zone at 360 degrees, active magnetic controller mounted on stand, continuous position detection with very high resolution, contactless operation powered by the module.
Core Module and Sound Content
- 7" touchscreen, multicore processor, BFD3 sound engine.
- 75 ready-to-play kits.
- Over 25 GB of multi-layer factory content, more than 370 kit pieces, over 800 articulations, and more than 144,000 multi-mic samples.
- Next-generation triggering engine, compatible with a wide selection of electronic drum kits.
- "Stacks" function: layering up to 4 samples per zone.
- Included libraries: Alesis Core Acoustic (Powerstation Studios, New England), BFD Dark Farm, Alesis Core Electronic (selected from Multipad Strike), BFD Percussion.
Connections, Audio, and Storage
- Separate controls for main volumes, headphones, and auxiliaries.
- Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming; Bluetooth MIDI.
- USB: 1x Type B (host) and 1x Type A (storage, external MIDI controllers).
- MIDI: USB MIDI, 5-pin input/output.
- Trigger inputs: 9 via ribbon cable, 2x 1/4" TRS (drum and cymbal triggers).
- Analog input: stereo 1/8" TRS.
- Main outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS.
- Headphones: 1x stereo 1/4" output and 1x stereo 1/8" output.
- User storage: internal drive over 1 GB.
Included Hardware and Compatibility
- 4-post steel rack, 3 articulated cymbal arms, snare stand.
- ARC cymbals mount on any standard boom arm; crash and ride compatible with standard acoustic cymbal stands.
Software and Benefits
- Free BFD Player + Core and Dark Mahogany expansion packs.
- Free 90-day subscription to Drumeo.
Notes
- Bass drum pedal and hi-hat stand sold separately.
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