ALESIS DM6 SESSION KIT ELECTRONIC DRUM KIT

Alesis, the fastest growing electronic drum brand in the world, announces an ultra-compact and affordable five-piece drum set, the DM6 Session Kit. Alesis will exhibit the DM6 Session Kit at Booth #400 at the 2011 Summer NAMM show from July 21st- 23rd in Nashville, TN.

The DM6 Session Kit includes everything drummers need, a five-piece drum kit including the best-selling DM6 drum module, a new ProRack II drum rack, five drum pads, three cymbal pads, hi-hat and bass drum pedals, drumsticks and a drum key. The DM6 Session Kit's compact rack and quiet rubber pads give drummers a versatile, low-noise instrument that takes up minimal space and allows them to play and practice at any time, day or night. The compact ProRack II comes pre-assembled in the box for a fast, east set up.

The popular DM6 module gives drummers over 100 drum, percussion instrument and cymbal sounds, 40 play-along music tracks, an internal metronome and the ability to connect their iPod or CD player and play along with their favorite music. Using convenient plug-and-play USB technology, the DM6 module can also be connected to virtually any Mac or PC, so drummers can take advantage of virtually limitless sounds and software. Using Apple's USB adapter, drummers can even connect the DM6 Session Kit to their iPad to trigger Core MIDI-compliant apps.

"The DM6 Session Kit is a perfect doorway into drumming for beginners, and a compact, quiet kit that parents and spouses will appreciate," said Dan Radin, Alesis Product Manager. "It provides natural drum feel, the ability to play anytime and forward-looking connection to your Mac, PC and iPad."

The fastest way to get rocking.

The DM6 Session Kit is an ultra-compact and affordable five-piece electronic drumset that includes everything drummers need including the best-selling DM6 drum module, a new ProRack II drum rack, five drum pads, three cymbal pads, hi-hat and bass drum pedals, drumsticks, and a drum key. It's our most compact, quiet, affordable kit yet.

The DM6 Session Kit's compact rack and quiet rubber pads give you a versatile, low-noise instrument that takes up minimal space so you can play and practice at any time, day or night. The compact ProRack II comes preassembled in the box for a fast, easy set up.

Using Apple's iPad USB connector, you can even connect the DM6 Session Kit to your iPad to trigger Core MIDI-compliant apps. By connecting your DM6 Session Kit to your iPad, you can take full advantage of the world of iPad apps that expand your recording or performance pallete.

NATURAL DRUM FEEL
The DM6 Session Kit has great-feeling rubber drum pads: three toms, a dual-zone snare for triggering head and rimshot sounds, a compact StealthKick kick pad, and hi-hat, crash, and ride cymbals that move naturally.

THE DM6 MODULE
The DM6 drum-sound module is a compact electronic drum "brain" with 108 quality drum, cymbal, and percussion instruments; a sequencer with play-along tracks, metronome, recorder, and a mix-in jack for playing along with your iPod or other music device.

CUSTOM CONTROL
The DM6 module features an internal collection of top-notch drum, cymbal, and percussion instruments that you can edit and save into your own custom drum kits. You get 10 preset drumsets and five custom spots to build your own. In addition to the library of built-in sounds, the DM6 also has a USB output jack. By connecting the DM6 to your Mac, PC, or iPad using Apple's USB adapter, you can send the notes you play out as MIDI signal, transforming the DM6 into a trigger-to-MIDI interface for use with with drum-module apps such as BFD, Toontrack, or Reason. Imagine a limitless collection of sounds!

PRACTICE TOOLS
The DM6 module has a metronome, an essential tool for keeping steady time whether you're practicing alone or with a band. The DM6 also has a built-in sequencer with 40 preset music tracks for play along.

UP AND RUNNING
The DM6 Session Kit's ProRack II comes preassembled in the box, so all you need to do is unfold it, mount the pads, plug everything in, and you're ready to rock! It even comes with a chain-drive ProKick pedal and drumsticks.

Crack open the box and get ready to rock with the DM6 Session Kit.

• Our most compact, quiet, easy-to-assemble electronic drumset
• USB connection for playing virtually any music apps on your Mac, PC, and iPad*
• Over 100 drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds in 15 drumsets
• Low noise rubber playing surfaces - play any time!
• Works with iPad via Apple USB Adaptor (sold separately)
  
• Includes compact, preassembled rack, pedals, drumsticks and drum key
• Natural drum and cymbal feel including genuine cymbal motion
• Rock out with headphones, speaker systems, amplifiers, and more
• Play along with 40 music tracks, metronome, or your iPod or CD player

*requires Apple's USB adapter

Includes:

• DM6 drum module
  
• DMPad dual-zone pad
  
• (3) ProPad drum pads
  
• StealthKick pad
  
• (3) ProPad cymbal pads
  
• ProKick pedal
  
• DMHat pedal
  
• ProRack II complete with arms and clamps
  
• Cable snake
  
• Drumsticks, pair
  
• Drum key
  
• Power supply
  
• Quick start guide 

Shipping Dimensions: 33.8"(D) x 22.4"(W) x 13"(H)
Shipping Weight: 48 lbs.

We've been creating studio recording and processing technology for more than 25 years. And during that time, Alesis drum machines and drum modules have helped create the rhythmic foundation of many of the biggest hits. Our SR-16 drum machine and DM5 drum sound module each are the best-selling models of all time.

Today, Alesis is the fastest-growing drum company in the world. Our DM10 and DM8 modules give you Dynamic Articulation multi-samples with at unheard-of prices. And we're delivering more value in every kit than any other brand on the planet. We are committed  to bringing drummers the most authentic drumming experience in electronic drums through drum modules that sound natural, drum and cymbal pads and trigger that feel acoustic, and drum sets that carry on the Alesis tradition of unmatched value.

	Drum Module	Built-in Sounds	Snare Pad	Other Pads & Cymbals	Pedals	Trigger External Sounds on Mac, PC, and MIDI hardware
	DM6	108	DMPad 8" Dual Zone	3 ProPad toms 3 ProPad cymbals StealthKick	DMHat Pedal ProKick chain-drive pedal	USB
	DM6	108	DMPad 8" Dual-zone	3 DMPad 8" Single-zone toms DMPad Kick pad	Switch Hi-hat Control Pedal, Kick Pedal with Beater	USB
	DM7	400	DM 8" Triple-zone	12" Crash with choke 12" Ride Cymbal 8" Hi-hat Three 8" single-zone toms Kick pad	Switch Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM8	750	DM 8" Dual-zone	12" Crash with choke 14" dual-zone Ride 8" Hi-hat Three 8" single-zone toms Kick pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM8	750	RealHead 12" Dual-zone	DMPad 12" Hi-hat DMPad 14" Crash with choke DMPad 16" 3-zone ride with choke RealHead 8, 10, and 12" toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 10" Dual-zone	DMPad 12" Hi-hat DMPad 12" Crash with choke DMPad 14" 3-zone ride with choke DMPad 12" Cymbal 4 RealHead 8" dual-zone toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB, MIDI
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 10" Dual-zone	SURGE 12" alloy Hi-hat SURGE 13" alloy Crash with choke SURGE 16" alloy 3-zone Ride with choke RealHead 8, 8, 10" dual-zone toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB, MIDI
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 12" Dual Zone	RealHead 10/10/12/12" toms RealHead Kick DMPad 12/14/14/16" cymbals	RealHat Pedal	USB, MIDI
	N/A	25	N/A	4 Assignable Pads	Kick (switch or trigger pad or pedal)	MIDI
	N/A	233	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	Kick and hi-hat (switch pedals)	MIDI
	N/A	500	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	Kick and hi-hat (switch pedals)	MIDI
	N/A	N/A	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	2 Trigger/pad, kick (switch or trigger), and hi-hat (switch or continuous)	USB, MIDI

We've been creating studio recording and processing technology for more than 25 years. And during that time, Alesis drum machines and drum modules have helped create the rhythmic foundation of many of the biggest hits. Our SR-16 drum machine and DM5 drum sound module each are the best-selling models of all time.

Today, Alesis is the fastest-growing drum company in the world. Our DM10 and DM8 modules give you Dynamic Articulation multi-samples with at unheard-of prices. And we're delivering more value in every kit than any other brand on the planet. We are committed  to bringing drummers the most authentic drumming experience in electronic drums through drum modules that sound natural, drum and cymbal pads and trigger that feel acoustic, and drum sets that carry on the Alesis tradition of unmatched value.

	Drum Module	Built-in Sounds	Snare Pad	Other Pads & Cymbals	Pedals	Trigger External Sounds on Mac, PC, and MIDI hardware
	DM6	108	DMPad 8" Dual Zone	3 ProPad toms 3 ProPad cymbals StealthKick	DMHat Pedal ProKick chain-drive pedal	USB
	DM6	108	DMPad 8" Dual-zone	3 DMPad 8" Single-zone toms DMPad Kick pad	Switch Hi-hat Control Pedal, Kick Pedal with Beater	USB
	DM7	400	DM 8" Triple-zone	12" Crash with choke 12" Ride Cymbal 8" Hi-hat Three 8" single-zone toms Kick pad	Switch Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM8	750	DM 8" Dual-zone	12" Crash with choke 14" dual-zone Ride 8" Hi-hat Three 8" single-zone toms Kick pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM8	750	RealHead 12" Dual-zone	DMPad 12" Hi-hat DMPad 14" Crash with choke DMPad 16" 3-zone ride with choke RealHead 8, 10, and 12" toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 10" Dual-zone	DMPad 12" Hi-hat DMPad 12" Crash with choke DMPad 14" 3-zone ride with choke DMPad 12" Cymbal 4 RealHead 8" dual-zone toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB, MIDI
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 10" Dual-zone	SURGE 12" alloy Hi-hat SURGE 13" alloy Crash with choke SURGE 16" alloy 3-zone Ride with choke RealHead 8, 8, 10" dual-zone toms RealHead Kick Pad	Continuous Hi-hat Control Pedal	USB, MIDI
	DM10	1,047	RealHead 12" Dual Zone	RealHead 10/10/12/12" toms RealHead Kick DMPad 12/14/14/16" cymbals	RealHat Pedal	USB, MIDI
	N/A	25	N/A	4 Assignable Pads	Kick (switch or trigger pad or pedal)	MIDI
	N/A	233	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	Kick and hi-hat (switch pedals)	MIDI
	N/A	500	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	Kick and hi-hat (switch pedals)	MIDI
	N/A	N/A	N/A	8 Assignable Pads	2 Trigger/pad, kick (switch or trigger), and hi-hat (switch or continuous)	USB, MIDI

ABOUT ALESIS:
Established in 1980, Alesis was founded on innovative semi-conductor chip technology and award winning industrial designs that allowed entry level musicians and recording artists to afford professional studio recording products that were never affordable before. With high "bang for the buck" value, Alesis introduced the world's first professional 16 bit effects processor under $1000, the Midiverb.  Following on the heels of the Midiverb, Alesis progressed into studio quality drum machines (HR-16 and SR-16) as well as synthesizers, studio monitors and mixing consoles.

If there's one secret to our enduring brand and the passion it ignites in musicians, producers and engineers, it's that we deliver these experiences, rather than merely a collection of products and services. We"re dedicated to inspiring musical creativity and developing musical experiences for all of our stakeholders – customers, employees, partners, suppliers, and the musical community at large. That's what sets Alesis apart from the crowd and why our brand continues to be on the leading edge of professional audio and music technology.

While our products range from keyboards, synthesizers, hard disk recorders, iPod recording and playback devices, electronic drums, mixers, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers and speakers one thing remains consistent; our passion for inspiring musical creativity and innovation through new technology.

Alesis warrants its products to be free from defects for 1 year from the date of purchase.

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