DM5 is a classic Alesis drum-sound module for drummers, programmers, producers, and anyone else who needs great-sounding drums and percussion. Drum sound module with over 548 sounds and 21 drum sets, Dynamic Articulation, rack mountable (1RU)
DM5 contains 540 stereo, 18-bit drum sounds that can be assigned to any of the 21 programmable drumsets. 12 trigger inputs enable DM5 to be used with all Alesis drum and cymbal pads, SURGE Cymbals, and the triggering devices from most other major manufacturers.
DM5 also has full MIDI I/O so it can be used as a sound source for composing, programming, and sequencing with a wide variety of controllers including keyboards, pad triggers, MPCs, and more.
Alesis' exclusive Dynamic Articulation™ technology modifies sample sounds so they change as you play them. This results in sounds that respond accurately not only to dynamic changes, but also with the appropriate timbral and color changes you'd expect from their acoustic counterparts. Our Random Sample feature also ensures you don't get the same sound twice for further creative realism.
Built-in Alesis studio effects including reverb and ambiance ensure that you can send a complete, finished sound to the PA, recording system, and your headphones with no additional processing.
Key Features:
540 drum, percussion, and cymbal sounds
Dynamic Articulation™ modulates tone and pitch of sounds for realism
Stereo samples with reverb and ambiance
Seven-position, user programmable panning
128 dynamic levels via MIDI or trigger inputs
21 drumset-memory locations with defaults stored permanently
Specifications:
DM5 Drum Module
Inputs: (12) 1/4" (each with 5 user adjustable trigger parameters)
Outputs: Two 1/4" stereo pairs
Headphone: 1/4" TRS with variable gain
MIDI: In, Out/Thru
18-bit sample resolution
48kHz Sample rate
Footswitch: 1/4", assignable to hi-hat control or program advance
16-voice polyphony
Panning: 7 position, user programmable
Kits: 21 Memory locations w/defaults permanently stored in ROM
Tuning Scheme: Coarse (chromatic) and Fine (cents)
Data Input: Data knob, front panel keypad (sound auditioning via velocity sensitive
Preview button on front panel)
Expanded Dynamic Articulation™: Modulates tone and pitch
Power: 9V AC external transformer, UL and CSA approved
