Essential Information About the Strata Prime Electronic Drum Kit
- Ultra-natural playability thanks to new adjustable mesh heads and Alesis patented triggers with virtually zero "hot spots".
- ARC 360deg triple-zone cymbals (18" ride, two 16" crashes) and 14" active magnetic hi-hat mounted on a stand, muteable across the entire surface.
- Prime module with 10.1" touchscreen, multicore engine, and BFD sounds for advanced editing, mixing, and customization.
- Premium aesthetics (Strata color scheme, black nickel hardware, gold tension rods) and a doubly reinforced steel rack, stage- and studio-ready.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
With the Strata Prime, Alesis delivers its flagship model. Designed to bridge the gap between acoustic feel and digital flexibility, it surpasses the brand's previous series with its detection quality, onboard BFD sound engine, and modern tactile workflow.
Who This Drum Kit Is For
The Strata Prime targets demanding drummers from advanced to professional levels, as well as intermediates seeking an expandable kit. Ideal for live and studio use, it excels in rock, metal, pop, funk, jazz, and electronic music styles thanks to its wide dynamic range and remarkably precise hi-hat.
Features and Innovations
The 6-piece kit with white mesh heads includes a 14" dual-zone snare, 8"/10"/12"/14" dual-zone toms, and a 20" bass drum offering a large playing surface, compatible with double pedals. Tom mounts allow millimeter-precise adjustments. The ARC cymbals rotate freely, respond 360 degrees, and can be muted around the entire edge. The 14" magnetic detection hi-hat provides extremely fine positional resolution, powered directly by the module.
The Prime module features a 10.1" touchscreen, six dedicated encoders, and a multicore processor to load multi-sampled kits in seconds. Trigger configurations are fully customizable, with up to 40 playing zones and the ability to stack multiple layers per zone for infinite nuances.
Sound
Powered by BFD technology, the Strata Prime delivers deeply multi-sampled kits captured with multiple microphone types. You can adjust ambient mics, mix, effects, and articulations as in a studio, while enjoying highly sensitive pad response and a wide, consistent dynamic range.
The triple-zone cymbals faithfully reproduce edge, body, and bell, while the hi-hat offers very realistic open/close continuity. Alesis triggers minimize "hot spots," ensuring even volume and precise control of ghost notes and rimshots.
Technical Specifications
Drums
- 14" dual-zone mesh head snare
- Dual-zone mesh head toms 8" / 10" / 12" / 14"
- 20" mesh head bass drum (pedal not included)
- Adjustable tension on each drum to fine-tune rebound and expressiveness
Cymbals
- ARC 360deg triple-zone (edge/body/bell), muteable across the entire surface
- Two 16" ARC crashes at 360deg
- 18" ride
- "Dual-edge" sensors for excellent expressiveness
Hi-Hat
- 14" triple-zone at 360deg with active magnetic controller
- Mounted on hi-hat stand (stand not included), powered via the module
Prime Module
- Next-generation 10.1" touchscreen and 6 encoders + 1 main encoder
- Multicore processor, fast loading of multi-sampled kits
- Alesis trigger technology with near-zero "hot spot" rate
- Advanced settings: trigger configuration, microphones, effects, articulations
- Up to 40 playing zones with sound layering per zone
Library and Content
- Included BFD Player engine
- 75 factory kits (virtually unlimited user kits)
- 440 styles, over 1050 articulations
- 215,000 multi-mic samples
- Over 40 GB of included content on 128 GB internal storage
- Provided libraries: "Alesis Prime Acoustic," "BFD Dark Farm," "Alesis Prime Electronic," "BFD Percussion"
Rack and Hardware
- Double steel rack, doubly reinforced, very stable and easily adjustable
- Strata color finish, black nickel hardware, and gold tension rods
Lessons and Software
- 90-day Drumeo subscription (QR code included in packaging)
- Free BFD Player with expansion pack
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