Looking @ Alesis for Christmas!

[Matt]

I have been researching these things hardcore for about a year now. So far I really want the Alesis USB Pro with the Trigger I/O but will it be too much of a hassle? I want to play my kit, not adjust it or tweak it constantly. I have a lot of spare time, I am patient and very knowledgeable of computers though, so it may not be too hard? If it's worse then a Mercury 2 stroke then I dont want it!

Would I be better of starting my eDrumming hobby with a DM5Pro? I am definitely sold on the Mylar heads and Surge cymbals.

I've played the Roland mesh it feels like a trampoline, I've played the rubber It feels like a toy and it hurts my wrist. I like the Mylar

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated. I have a budget otherwise I would just get the DM-10 and be done with it

Someone buy a young man a drum kit??? hahah 

[Hellfire]

I have been researching these things hardcore for about a year now. So far I really want the Alesis USB Pro with the Trigger I/O but will it be too much of a hassle? I want to play my kit, not adjust it or tweak it constantly. I have a lot of spare time, I am patient and very knowledgeable of computers though, so it may not be too hard? If it's worse then a Mercury 2 stroke then I dont want it!

Would I be better of starting my eDrumming hobby with a DM5Pro? I am definitely sold on the Mylar heads and Surge cymbals.

I've played the Roland mesh it feels like a trampoline, I've played the rubber It feels like a toy and it hurts my wrist. I like the Mylar

Your help and advice is greatly appreciated. I have a budget otherwise I would just get the DM-10 and be done with it

Someone buy a young man a drum kit??? hahah 

I think you would be fine with the USBpro. The only thing to remember is that the Alesis Trigger I/O doesn't have sounds built in. You will have to always use it with a VST on your computer or a hardware synth (or drum machine). Just something to keep in mind. Also, keep in mind that you can upgrade the Alesis Trigger I/O on the USBpro kit at anytime. So, when you decide you want to buy an Alesis DM10 drum module, you can just add it to you pro kit.

BTW, Welcome to the forum!

[Matt]

awesome! Thats what I will do then. Just get the USB Pro since I can get it so cheap and upgrade to a DM10 module and 10 inch pads later!

Thanks alot. When I get the kit I will provide some videos and stuff for others.

I'm excited to begin a new hobby in the DMDrummer World.