Alesis Strike Pro VS Roland TD25kv
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Ever since the Alesis Strike Pro came on the scene, everyone immediately started debating which set was better. The Roland TD25kv or the Strike? In this video I breakdown the pros and cons of both kits.
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watching this even though i can't afford anything over 200 dollars
Alesis Trigger IO with the $100 ddrum triggers and software. You can find the trigger io or the ddrum variant with the inexpensive ddrum triggers for under $200. Then you either buy used rubber pads or outfit a cheapo kids drum set with mesh heads. This was my kit for years and I loved it. You can buy a Singular Sound Beat Buddy as your drum module, if you don’t want to use a computer. It’s around $345.
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The back of my head is running out of memory space.
I feel like that alot
Smaller sizes (especially on the pads) help me with my precision so when I get on an acoustic kit, I’m almost always hitting in the middle!
Ikr, I get some people like bigger pads but I'd think smaller ones would help with making sure you always hit the middle of the toms and snare
If you buy an electronic kit to practice your acoustic accuracy, that's cool. If you only have an e-kit, bigger pads (or rather, pads as close as you'd have on your acoustic kit) will be more comfortable.
rndm you don’t want it to be comfortable though. It’s good to feel that way but I tend to move my kit setup around at least once a week. Not feeling comfortable is good as this will help you to adapt to other various setups that you might find at a venue. One example is that I was playing at a pub, the high tom was broken so it was taped to a certain height which was too low and there was no floor tom but only a mid tom so I had to tune that down to sound like a floor tom. The high tom height was as issue but I managed to get round it as I’ve played on many different setups before. So having a smaller E kit helps as I am slightly restricted to what I can do but when I get on an acoustic kit, I feel so comfortable and play better than when I’m practicing. I barely ever feel comfortable when practicing at home on my E kit.
I said that if it's your only kit (this means that it's the only kit you play) you want it to comfortable. If you disagree, then you are a masochist.
I only have an E kit which I rarely feel comfortable on. Everything I practice on there, I play better on an Acoustic. May not be the same for everybody but it works for me.
Any chance you could comment on the strike pro vs Roland TD17KVX?
How to sum this video up:
Roland TD25kv = iPhone
Alesis Strike Pro = Android
Dylan bro I was just thinking that and was about to make that comment lol.
therefore the roland was the worse one
Dylan not even close, the sounds on the Alesis are better than the Roland, but the pads on the Alesis are shit, they will break on you quick, and I don't bash my drums, the module in the Roland is better but the module on the Alesis allows you to add vst's, playable from the module without a computer... The Roland quality is leaps better than Alesis, hi hats on Alesis are also shit, the cymbal pads are better on the Roland, the rack is better on the Alesis, there is a reason why a Roland drum set that looks like the Alesis ( big pads) costs almost four times more ....much better quality, much better module a superior overall package you have to pay for quality.
I still currently have both. Selling the TD25. Strike is the better all around kit hands down. Yes I've upgraded my HiHat to the vh11 because I need something consistent and superior trigger response for other drummers to play as well but I am in the process of recording a demo song for my friend using the strike and am border line thinking about recording the same drum part with the TD25 just to show HOW MUCH BETTER the sounds are in the strike. It's not even funny. The eq on the track is literally flat. Just sits the mix and sound like a fuckin vst! My user kit also isn't using any of the new kits from the update either. There are quite a few other great kits and samples to use as a foundation when making your user kit. No need to even layer, some of the sounds are just top notch. Yes the load times are a little much but you can start playing at about a quarter the way up when jamming through the presets and if you know drums you know that what makes the biggest difference in a kit sound is the snare. Add a different kick and maybe a hihat or ride and you can have an entirely different sounding kit for a live situation that loads in a decently quick amount of time. Seriously thinking of putting out that recording clip though. The people need to witness! lol First hand experience guys from someone who records and knows how to properly mix. The strike although yes it needs a patient owner, that's only at the start. Once you get it dialed in to your playing style, which you'll want to do with any e-kit might I add, when you record or play live, you will be confident in your purchase. 100%
SiREN2173 when are you putting out a new video? I wanna see another on your strike pro!!!
Jason Stevens hey! Ya actually I've been wanting to put one out for a couple weeks now but was waiting on Christmas. I think I'm going to do a quick jam on the custom kit I made tonight. Maybe have it up by tomorrow. I've been so happy with it I haven't felt the need or want to make another custom kit yet lol the Roland I felt like I was always searching for something that was the "right" sound but with this it's just nice to feel like you can just play drums again. I've been wanting to do a couple more covers too but again was waiting for Christmas to pass to see if I got anything new. You'll see something soon!
SiREN2173 I'll keep my eye out for your video, can't wait to see it bud!!!!
SiREN2173 just goes to show you. I played a td25 and a td50 back to back and thought tbe td 25 actually sounded better. It was a music store and the settings might have been tweaked but I still thought the td-25 sounded better. And now you say the alesis is better hands down. Td25 just limited as far as inputs and you cant split.
SiREN-DRUMS Hey where can I find your drum set
sadly I can never try out the music equipment I buy since I live in a small town with no music store. I rely on videos like these and forum posts
I couldn't afford the strike, although it was really appealing. I ended up with the td 17 and I love it.
Td 17 total price is $2,899 strike pro total price $2,399 strike is $599
Td 17 kvx total is 2000
@@ilianlefeber3825 sorry I used to be an idiot
I was waiting for this so bad, thanks bro
From what I've heard, seen and have on hands experience the Alesis Strike Pro drum kit is beautiful and has many good quality sounds, out of box it's hard to set up and the Roland TD 25kv tour kit, love it, maybe not quite as impressive looking, but sound, and the durability are the best, for just a few hundred dollars more!
So glad they released those new kits. They sound crazy good, and are a ton of fun to play!
Justin. Just found you channel because I'm only now (after 30+ years of playing guitar) getting drums for my studio. Very few have content to rival your videos. Do yo have the means to do a revised Strike Pro review now that the 1.4 firmware is out from Alesis? From the little i have seen, it supposedly deals with every CON I have read or head about on-line regarding slow kit load times and hi-hat sensitivity, etc. On the verge of plopping down some cash and would love to hear if you have changed your mind any.
I know this is an argument between Roland and alesis but I just wanted to mention that my yamaha dtx 522k is so shit that the snare, one Tom and a cymbal lasted just under 2 years, one cymbal didn't even last a year before malfunctioning to the point where you couldn't even crash the cymbal and it lost all of its dynamic range, The snare (xp-80) doesn't work at all after just under two years and the hi hat pad has a broken bell. Both the alesis and Roland kits in this video are a huge step up from the dtx 522 and I bought it two years ago for about £800 (just over $1000) which is only a couple hundred away from the price point of a lot of alesis kits like the strike pro which seem so much better. In other words, don't trust yamaha, at the very least not for drums.
Nice comparison video. One thing that springs to mind about electronic kits is that when the control module has too many features where every tiny nuance and parameter can be tweaked, you spend more time tweaking and fiddling with knobs than actually playing. Many a time I've sat down at my old TD-8KV to do some quality practice and all I've done is twiddled with settings. I'd like to see a manufacturer make a really cool, authentic looking drum module (made of Cherry, Birch or even Mahogany, ha) which has a simple user friendly interface and only a handful of kits which sound incredible. Where changing to other kit genres and customised tweaks can only be done in software by connecting to a computer.
Modern Drummer Magazine should pay you a whole lot of money to be their go to, get real with the deal E-Drum expert! You have an excellent view of these highly individual products. You are the perfect spokesman for getting straight unbiased (as you can be in these situations) insights to what is going on with the E-Drum world. Bravo!!!! I hope someone from their organization or likewise reads this and gives you the job with all it's perks and status. Your are absolutely awesome at this.......
I just discovered your Channel and you have to be the only one who does reviews of drums that actually gives negative points and your real opinion! Keep em coming!
Thanks man I really appreciate it!
Currently transitioning our e-drum setup in our project studio from the Strike Pro to the Roland kit. It was not an easy choice because the Strike module sounds absolutely fantastic. It's most evident in the toms. The toms on the Alesis module sound like the very high end Roland module. However, the main gripe with the Strike kit (besides the hi-hat and cymbal issues) is that the output volume is so low, that when brings up an insane noise floor when recording. It's fine for demos but for commercial work - forget about it. Too low of output volume = high noise floor = sad.
Wow best review I've seen all day. Thanks man
I want to play but my LEG IS CUT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOB-!!!!!--plus I'm 60. It's all over!!!Gdmsobcsbfdpos! Someone understand....im dead already.
I have been watching this channel for well over a week now. I love the content, the viewers feedback, the support group here, and just the over all knowledge everyone has. LOVE IT! With that being said, I must say I am excited, but yet scared to get an Alesis Strike Pro, or any EDrum kit. Let me give you a background on myself. This will explain a few things.I used to play drums back in the day, but there is a story why I quit I won't get into. I always was a natural drummer as a kid. I got a 5 pc set. Hi-hat, snare, base drum, 1 tom, and 1 floor tom, and no cymbals.. Wasn't the best we had but was better than nothing for me to get started on. Now, that I am older I've been wanting a edrum set. I live in a condo and This is an absolute must if I want to keep my neighbors and roommate happy. My mom passed away last year and she wanted to buy me a drum set knowing how badly I wanted one. She wanted to do this before she passed. I myself have had a hard life with health issues after my dad passed away. We won't get into all that. I felt this needed to be mentioned so I could get proper feedback . I am almost afraid to buy any kit because it is a huge investment for me even on SSI or not. Currently looking for work, but no luck so far. My sister recently offered to help me get set up so I would have to pay her the money each month. Hope I can make the payments. Since there is a sale going on and a 36 monthly plan it did bring down the rate a bit. My question is I am in a wheelchair, and with my prosthetic leg, when I sit doesn't reach to the floor all the way. So I am wondering if I need a platform or something to bring up the base drum and kick peddle up some? It is hard to explain whats going on with my disability. My neck, and elbows are fused, My left leg can move some, but not straighten out much right now. Therapy is and standing is what will help. I also have stuck hips from sitting a lot. So my posture is kind of unbalanced if I sit forward my head goes down and my back hunches over. from ankylosing spondylitis. Most of it will be corrected from standing. I must gain strength and since I am limited on weight restriction my therapist, drs, and I agreed drums are the way for me to go. That is some of my story, but I won't get into the rest. I figured drummers out there need to know what my situation is, and could help guide me in the right direction. Maybe you can all help a drummer enthusiast make his dreams come true by playing again, and feeling comfortable while I do it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Roland I just cant afford, and I am a patient person and love to learn. This is why I think Alesis Strike Pro would be great for me. I know other kits are out there, but I have tried several with an open mind before Alesis Strike Pro even was out. I think even before Alesis Strike came out for that matter. I just really like the feel of the Alesis. They all have their good and bad advantages. Another question is am I able to fit 3 toms up on the front bar and just leave the one floor tom on the right? Do the cymbals have to go into the corner posts? Finally, are there any height adjustments for the rack, hi-hat, and snare? You guys are all awesome and Justin Thank you for the content you put out, and taking time out to do so. Sorry for the novel.
Hey man stay strong ❤️ message me if you ever wanna talk to someone
Hello,
First of all awsome video dude congratz. I would like to ask you couple of questions if you dont mind because im looking to buy an electronic drumset.
1) what do you mean in 8:45 that you HAVE to download the updates otherwise your hihat will not work properly cause i lost you there. Say that i have calibrate my hihat perfectly do i have to download updates from time to time otherwise they are going to be messed up again?
2)Regarding Roland TD25kv now..Do you have any solution/trick regarding the kick pad stability (besides to buy another pad from another kit of course).
I know the questions above might be stupid cause im a noobie to electronic drums, i only played acoustic kits for the past years but im really looking forword for your reply.
Thanks in advance for your time.
went in store to buy a Roland td17 kvx and jumped on the 25kv I was so close to purchasing the 25 a great kit, edrums are mind boggling you are always tweeking! then you get the right sound on the right track your in heaven!
load time will increase if quality of sound is top notch, also if you are layering than duh... top notch sound on top of each other will increase ram, buffer size and cpu usage.
Thanks for being a true musician and not influenced by superficial things your eyes see like most other people do these days, and instead relying on your inherit senses to tell the people when a product sounds better, feels better and performs better. Some people still like performance before appearance. And not appearance before performance. Yep, the real musicians who actually give a shit. Deeply. A lot of people don't realize that there are folks who have jobs at companies like Alesis drums, where their daily task is to attempt to ensure that the company's products sell because they have an attractive product and those employees have zero expertise with the technical aspect of the function of the product. Welcome to profit concept. And then there are companies who have employees who fight to make sure their product works the best so the end-user can enjoy what they love. Thanks buddy and keep up the good work. You're Cut From the Same Cloth as the Roland folks
Hi I don’t want to spend a fortune. I need to pick the right set for making records. Which do I go for? I dont like small drum heads and small cymbals. I don’t like on td17 hi hat on rack that’s ridiculous. And it pisses me off Roland puts td50 into td17 n td30 into td25. I want to be able to plug electronic drums into stereo hardware into DAW, and be able to use trigger2 or addictive drums 2 to swap out sounds. Also I was thinking using a real hi hat n mic it same use real mic symbols instead of using elect cymbals. Can you please advise?
Thanks
Hello Justin
What do you think of Roland VH11 hi hat and will they work with strike modular or DM-10 Modular thanks in advance.
Well I watched video, and I know, for me, I made the right decision! I'm 62 years old, this is my first electronic kit, and I'm not a technology expert, this kit works right out of the box, as you say, I'm still, learning to use the amazing things that are available on the TD25KV, and as far as the quality and durability, it still looks as good, and sound's just like the first time I sat down to play, and as far as the Alesis Strike Pro, Oh wow, it's beautiful, but for me I'm glad I got the Roland! Thankfully, from, watching and listening to someone who is mutual in thier, respect for the whole drumming industry, keep it real, and good luck! Thanks Justin.
is there a hack to make the Alesis Strike Pro loading time faster? if loading time takes about 9sec, I don't think any drummer who do live performance could take that kit on stage, it's very crucial
That load time is ridiculous ,did Alesis use 1990s pc parts to build this module? No wonder roland won.
Hello from the future. Still unsure which one to buy; it's like Roland should make (larger) high quality cymbals and mesh heads, that are compatible with Alesis drums. I think both companies would find that a compatibility partnership would expose more consumers to their marketplace.
I have the Roland 25kv. One issue i have is that you can not separate the click from the 'drums' when playing live. Both the click and your drums will come out the front speakers (there might be some way of doing this like by putting just the click through the left side and just the drums through the left output and then just use the left output for the PA...hope that makes sense.). What you want is the kit and click through your headphones and just the drums through the front live speakers. Dont know about the Alesis.
I'm thinking about buying the Alesis strike pro soon along with the pearl mimic.I like the size of the alesis over everything else on the market but have no clue what I really should do.I'm new to the electric drum world and you have taught me a lot so thanks for that.
Very smart, just beware of the falling toms
Sorry re click and drum sound, meant click through left and kit through right or visa-versa
just ordered an alesis strike pro. main reason is, a fucking hate the itsy bitsy form factor and shitty plastic racks that Roland gives you.
Hi, Justin,
Thanks comparing both e-sets.I am playing a Td25-kv and i like it very much. But I hate the Roland price policy. Instead of getting cheaper they keep on selling high priced equipment. So unfortunatly after a long period Alesis is incapable to offer a high quality drum-set. I hope that there is somebody out there to create a cheaper drum-set
please compare the amps, roland pm 200 vs amp 12 . thank you for your videos!
I watched your video and many others. I like your video the best because you're not bias on the subject. I have the Alesis strike pro in my cart as we speak. I want the feel of being behind an acoustic set and the Alesis does that for me. It not being out of the box ready doesn't bother me because I always go through and change everything to my liking. I had a Roland set before and can vouch that the triggers are probably the best on the market. I just love everything about the Alesis strike pro kit. However, you are right, you have to know what you are doing getting the module set up before you play. Thanks for the video.
Which is better? Alesis Strike Pro or TD50KV?
Where’s the button I press to play them drum loops?
As has been mentioned , you CAN play the kits on the Alesis pretty much straight away but the rest of the multiple layers os samples (which the Roland doesn't do,) can take time to load. But crucially and commercially how many band do you see with any electronic kit no matter how clever they are so load times are less important IMHO.
jon fromtheUK Absolutely correct.
Wheres the sample pad pro review??
yeh been waiting for that one too
Can you teach how to set the Alesis module? Thank you
Let's just call it for what it is, Alesis has everything, beautiful sounds, great mixer, you can almost do anything with it. The Roland is good but is only used for long lasting and heavy hitting, (IDK why you would hit it hard) but yeah. Alesis is for artists, Roland is for Rockers. I have both so that makes me an artist and a rocker xD.
Realistic, variety- Alesis strike
Compact, little bit more mash Quality - TD 25KV
oh, yeah, the td25kv is a great kit if it was 2/3 of the price
Can the vh11 or 10 work with the dm10 mkii pro?
What do you think is the best electric drum set there is? You have played so many. I am looking for one that not only sounds great but feels great to play. Like close to a real set. I would appreciate your input and look forward to checking out your suggestions. Not worried about price if it’s really good either.
If money isnt an issue buy the Roland of your choice. Especially if you are new to edrums and want out of the box great triggering. Pro level quality. Yamaha just released some cool high end sets too. Also pro level.
Sound precission..which is better?
I wanted to get the KAT KT4, but now changed my mind towards the Strike Pro. Is it worth saving up more for the Strike? Id like to split some of the toms and add a splash and a china to the kit later on, is that possible to do on the Strike? Oh and what aftermarket cymbals work with that module?
Oh... but another down-side of the Strike: I only know this from a trusted source, not personal experience, and that trusted source got one of the first Strike kits sold, so this may have changed - He said that the 12" tom shell won't accept standard 12" drum heads, meaning that you'd be stuck ordering replacement heads from Alesis, and not having a choice of other style of head on the market. He didn't try the other shells, since he doesn't want to mix n' match heads across his kit. To me this isn't a deal-breaker, since I really like Alesis Mesh heads.
How many times did this module say "module"
FYI - TD-25 supports Positional sense on the Snare, Ride (CY-13R/15r only), and AUX triggers. As proof, page 12 from the FW 1.10 TD-25 Paramater guide says the following -
* TRIGGER INPUT jacks that support strike position detection: SNARE, RIDE, AUX
so, yeah, TD-25 has 3 Positional sense jacks.
How do you actually go about downloading updates or like sounds from EZ drummer? And do you need a particularly good computer/laptop in order to do so?
Roland is overpriced and overrated.
The time to load new drums is a big deal for you? Really? For those of use who play REAL drums, I challenge ANY drummer to be able to re-tune his drums to get a different sound in 25-30 seconds. Sorry but that complaint just flat out pegs my bullshit meter.
I literally just started playing drums less than a month ago. I bought the Alesis Command X Mesh on Black Friday at Guitar Center for $649.
I sat down at the kit for the first time Dec 1 2019 determined to learn, and now almost a month later I definitely hooked. Now I’m considering buying a high end kit in a year if my progress warrants it, and naturally I’m considering the Alesis Strike Pro, but I’m thinking of the SE version. After watching many of your reviews I’m starting to wonder if I should consider a Roland instead. I’m planning on spending $2.5k (the cost of the Strike SE). Is there anything else in the Roland lineup that would compare to the Alesis in that price range. Of course I’m not planning on doing this until a year from now so the game might completely change depending on new stuff coming out.
Your recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the awesome content!
@Jonathan Keye "good sounds"
what are the two amazing kits on the Strike?
For 8k for the TD.50 , I need 100mm Long throw faders.. As well as, the ability to load Superior Drummer (2,3), and other Virtual drums software... The on board sounds are just not p to snuff. I can still hear the "Compression" on the drum samples.
not good, and insulting..
The size of the Alesis Pro would makes it hard to fit the kit in small spare room in your house or worse in an apartment. My TD-25 on the other hand is just the right size, is of great quality and has great sounds. For me it would be a no brainer choosing the TD-25 over the Alesis Pro. For those who plan on gigging they must think seriously about transportability and durability. Pretty large kit to drag around. Lots of chance the kit will get damage if drums and pads are built sub-par.
+65 Drums . Really nice content. Subed ! I got a question tho. I'm looking at nitro mesh. But i wanted a more sensitive and dynamic snare and cymbals. Can I replace the snare, cymbals (including the hihat) on nitro mesh with a better probably a roland pads with it? Obviously i don't wanna spend too much. I just want a dynamic feeling snare and cymbals, like you know cymbal swells on crashes, stick rolls on snare and do some swings on the hats. If it's not possible with nitro mesh, can you recommend me a kit that will, with the most affordable possible but with mesh pads atleast. New to this thing . Will highly appreciate any response ! Thanks
Hey Justin!! Great video! I'm trying to decide between the Alesis Strike module and a 2Box Drum 5 MKII module. I have an old Yamaha DT Xpress e-kit that will trigger the sounds. Being able to load and play drum samples without latency for recording is huge.
You should do a comparison between the ATV adrums and the TD-50k since they're pretty much the same price :).
Yes please
I don't really get what is so good with big Heavy pads when there are small and light pads available. The way I look at it I often prefer to play on and carry a small and light set when playing on smaller clubs or venues. For smaller gig's I feel that Roland-15 are fantastic since I get the powerful sound from the drums that I need without a lot of carying big Heavy module and pads. Even Roland-11 would do a "good enough" job. I would be glad for comments...
Roland sounds are horrible.
Hi Justin, I just bought the TD-25, and don't know why my hi hat keep on spinning around. Is there any ways that I could do to make it stop cuz it is really annoying. If have any suggestion please let me know thanks in advance.
I think you're a bit overstating the issue of loading times. Sure, they're annoying, but 9s in a live setting between songs? You're talking about live with other musicians? The guitar player will have to tune every now and then, which will take a lot longer than 9s. Also, 9s is not a long time for your front man to "bridge".
Sure, it's annoying, especially when you want to try out things, but I don't think it's a big deal. It's a bit funny, though, that Superior Drummer 3 probably loads a new set quicker than that on my fairly old laptop.
Yeah, I really just don't understand the purpose of the TD25. I guess if you're going to run this module through a third party processor to change the sounds then ok, but it sounds terrible compared to the much cheaper TD17. Sure, it looks more fun to play, and that bass drum alone would make it feel more comfortable for playing live, but that module is just terrible.
I debated about getting the TD25KV over the Strike Pro but ending up with the Strike. Now the Strike is going back and I'm picking up a Pearl Session Studio Kit and a Pearl Mimic and doing more of a DIY thing. For me, if I was JUST wanted something small to trigger my VST samples then the TD25VK hands down.
Its a shame the module is so limited for expansion. When I played the td25 and td50 back to back I thought the 25 sounded better. If the module was as expandable as most other Roland modules I'd probably buy a used one.
Hi I'm planning to buy the Alesis Strike Pro but I am not gonna be able to play them before I buy (I'm gonna order from eBay or something). Is the Alesis Strike Pro a personal preference or it's just good for everyone?
I have a question about Roland TD 25KV for you! Can Roland TD 25KV have four tomm like Alesis Strike pro?! And how can i do this？！
It's a shame that there aren't any Alesis dealer in my country and the more capable TD30 sold for a hefty price. Have to go back to the TD25. :(
Great review. load time ,wow that was quick. I live in the UK
Hey I am a former acoustic drummer that has since moved away from drums. I moved to the front and wrote songs. But I haven’t been in a band for about 5 years now. I recently decided to get back into music. I really would like to get an e set but have no knowledge of what to lol for. I’ve tested a strike pro and a Roland td25 both in a guitar center and just wasn’t really impressed. Being a store model I figured that might be the issue. But anyway I’m looking for a set with sensitive cymbals and choking abilities. Also one that differentiates different parts of the drum depending on were you hit it. I have a loose budget between 2000-2500. Can anybody help a former drummer jump back on the saddle!?
I think this one deserved a drum roll at the start, great vid Justin.
Justin you mentioned a potential con of the TD25KV being the kick drum moving around. I’ve had no issues with that, as long as you have a decent drum rug (must be low pile), spikes down around 5mm on both the kick drum and your kick drum pedal it is fine. My Mapex Falcon kick pedal also has a velcro strip underneath and with all that it doesn’t move at all.
I agree, the Strike is better suited to drummers that have the technical know how and patience to dial it in and swap out the poorly deigned hardware with those from other manufacturers. It has stage presence so for a live gig situation or for just mixing and recording it’s great, but yes the kit load times are a drawback.
The TD25KV is the better option for drummers that just want to use it for home practice or for those new to drumming that need a kit that plays perfectly fine straight out of the box. It’s also still a viable option for a live gig situation. So it’s very versatile for any situation if your budget allows for it and you know you are buying quality that will last.
I’m super happy with the TD25KV, it just feels great to play...
If I had the money, I woupd buy the Alesis Strike Pro, because the pads and cymbals are bigger and it has more Inputs
Hi Justin, tracks for the informative videos, really appreciate your hard work.
I'm looking to get a new alesis strike for our church but I was a little spooked as I heard that they are snapping inside the snare and toms and that there are durability issues. Has that been addressed and fixed by alesis?
Also is there a verses video between alesis strike and roland td12kvx?
Thanx in advance
I'm looking into either getting a strike module or a td 20x to upgrade from my dm10 module. I'm still unsure wich direction to go? we are going to be using acoustic cymbals with overheads and triggering a acoustic kit with mesh heads. The big bennefit to these two modules compared to most others on the market are the direct outputs my band use in ear monitors and this will allow us to get a better drum mix. The price of both will be fairly close. My concerns are with the Rolands age alot of used module displays and internal memory batteries are starting to go bad.The strike module load times are my only real concern with it atm as we aren't using the high hat or on board cymbals. Both modules sound great from what I've heard. I've played a td 20 but not the expanded version and I havent been able to play a strike module yet sadly. It's hard weighing out the pros and cons to both.
I needed plug and play as I’m going to teach my boy to play and didn’t want to spend most of our time tuning so I bought a td25kv. We will use the built in kits to practice with and for fun we’ll create new ones. I’m giving it to him for a Christmas gift from Santa but I’ve played it for a week now. I can’t wait until Christmas. LOL.
Alesis finally getting a good direction...only the hi hat and load times are main issues...hi hat can be solved in later releases..load time...you need to work around it but on the plus side you can put your own sounds in there too.
I have never played drums, but would love to get an electronic kit to begin learning and add it to a little bedroom studio I have going. I'd rather get a kit that is a good investment and won't need much improvement down the line. I currently use superior drummer 3 as a vst, so would getting the Strike Pro and using it as a midi controller be a good fit? Would it be worth my while to get a cheap crummy kit just to start or not waste my money and get something higher grade such as this?
I play a handful of other instruments, so I know the importance of getting a quality instrument to be able to learn and play on, but I'd also rather not break the bank, especially as a drumming novice.
I'm torn. I want the Alesis but I have zero patience or desire to tweak, fix much beyond a few minutes for the life of the kit. An Alesis with 25 kits the quality of their 2 download only kits, that are loud and set up well out of the box would move me to go Alesis.
I've struggled going back and forth between these two kits. I ended up going with the Alesis despite the MAJOR drawbacks in my mind, #1 the hi-hat, #2 the snare sounds. I found two, yes TWO snares that I even like. The Roland is full of good snares. The final arbiter for me was my sound babe/wife. She dictated that "Thou Shalt NOT Buy a Module with Stereo Outs Only." minimum four outputs or it's a no-go. On the plus side, the kit precisely replicates my actual acoustic live kit in sizes. Good feel. Good triggering, no positional sensitivity, but I'll survive.
I've got my hats working okay, snare is passable, but after Christmas, I set it all back up, and begin exploring sampling. Gotta have better snare sounds. I'm tempted to borrow a Roland and sample the snares out of it.
I bought the strike pro. I like the hi hat, took a bit of fettling but can get a great range of sounds from it with it being dual zone. Still on v1.2., cymbals and drums are awesome, module is easy to navigate. Colour screen is great. Really happy with purchase, free 5yr warranty included.
I have been playing the rowlands for nearly a year. The cymbals jist work the choke works the bow works the edges work. The module is spot on i dont have to look tbrough the module to adjust a level or tune. Its as simple as turing the level knob and hitting the pad i want to adjust. Faders get dirty and staticy and will create noise from the vibrations. I dont think the alesis is a better module because it has faders and seperate inputs. If anything the faders are a con.
The load times is the deal breaker if you are playing live. And I use electronics to play live. I would never practice on them--I use them because we need to keep our stage volume low and we get more gigs that way.
Good video! Thank thee.... that is slooooow loading! @puzzle@ Alesis? Hello? lost connection....
I used a go e drum hi hat controller with the strike hi hat top only and I have zero issues. For 50 bucks its a great fix.
TD25 seems so user friendly, reliable, plug-and-play, I would definitely recommand this drum to my students. However, as for myself, I feel like i'm in a point in my life where I can justify spending some more time to fine tune an e-kit so it sounds GREAT and doesn't machinegun. I'm leaning towards the Alesis Strike now ! Those shells are beautiful, big cymbals, chrome rack, nice sounding module when you take some time with it, individual input jacks, individual faders..... I don't mind having to buy a Vh-11, I think it looks much better than the Alesis hi-hat anyway. Too bad about the black mesh heads on alesis. I really love white heads better. Make the kit looks more professional. I guess SiREN2173 kit looks exactly like my dream kit !
Waiting for the Roland mesh patent end for good!
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I'm not trying to be an Alesis Fanboy, but this shows how to bring samples (and sample velocity layers!!!) into the Strike module, which is really cool. Like Justin says, though... load times.... However, Alesis claims that we can start playing right away, even if the kit is still loading - so there's that. Here's that video:
ruclips.net/video/RD7zj1yLVQg/видео.html
On the other hand, being a DM10X Mesh kit owner, the Strike module doesn't (that Alesis will let us in on) have any extra MIDI notes available beyond the inputs - so MIDI IN won't work for adding more pads to the module - kinda stuck with the layout of the PRO or any combination using that number of inputs. Still... copyright issues aside, we can load our favorite VST layered samples for our own personal use - just don't share those kits with anyone.
On that note, however, let's just say that I'm either happy with the internal sounds of the DM10 (I am, by the way) or are using USB MIDI to send the DM10 module to a VST situation. The DM10X kit fills more than twenty inputs already. But using MIDI IN from a module or interface that allows us to assign custom notes, the DM10 (original) allows for an extra 35 (35!!!) more notes to be triggered using that one module!!! So there's that! I guess the new DM10 MKII modules aren't as special in that way either.
The Strike module (both Strike kits come with the same, amazing module, btw) also allows the user to sample directly, which is crazy-awesome:
ruclips.net/video/vbb9GVxp6Sg/видео.html
I use the strike live and yes you can play while its loading the kit
Is Roland going to replace the TD30K. I don't find it listed new at GuitarCenter or MusiciansFriend.
The Roland is better by far mate. The kick drum moves because your floor isnt flat mine is fine
So load times are fixed now correct.hihat fixed I think correct hopefully volume issue get fixed and I heard they have made better build in pads so rubber coloums don,t fall over.i think the strike sounds alot better now in 2019
I have a goedrum hhat controller and am curious as to what hat to put on it. I own the Strike Pro and didn't know if the consensus is that I should just use the top hat that came with the Strike. Or.... is there a hat that works or feels better to put on top of the goedrum controller.?
I have the strike pro, I also own a td11, I wanted to upgrade from the td11. the td25kv seemed to be the next logical choice as the td30 and above are out of my range, I was able to play the td25 a few times at my local music store but never played the strike. in the end it came down to the price and scoring an amazing deal for the strike pro. I live in Canada so prices are higher. now having owned this strike kit for 2months now. it is fraking amazing. she seems strong I am a heavy hitter and so far so good and it feels nice to play on big pads, most of the sounds are pretty decent but I use bfd 3 drum software instead. but I do have to agree the high hats are just bad and it seems no amount of messing around in the settings makes them anymore workable, so ya buying a set of vh11 is in the future. the other thing I like about strike is that I can yoke both td11 and strike via midi and splash the td 11 pads across my normal drum kit.
I currently own an old roland td9, and have been planning an upgrade for awhile now and it came down too either a td25 or a strike pro. while I have not been able to play on the strike pro I have checked out the td 25. and really it isn't much of an upgrade vs the td 9, which for the price was disappointing. so thanks to you and your research amongst others like you I have been able to decide that the strike pro is a nice upgrade from the td9. so again thanks for taking the time to do the extra research on the different kits that you do review.
great video as usual, Justin! the Strike pro I played in the shop in September had the old cymbals which looked like flotation devices very strange! these new ones look nice! the rack looked good but could have been wider as I didn't feel I had enough room to play the largest tom.
I'm waiting for the new Pearl emerge electronic kits to come out to come out then we'll see even the E Pros kind of cumbersome and lethargic so please do a e merge and a Roland side by side this video was very informative made up my mind thank you very much