I think I'd really like the 8" pads! Wanna get some. My DM10 only has the one 8" on the bass.
After seeing this, I went and watched Hellfire's awesome video! So Cool = he!!!
I've been really enjoying reading his articles here - there are a lot of them, and they're not 'dated' either, especially for you (DM8) and me (DM10). Now I feel a lot more confident to but used extra pads, even if they come with the Mylar heads!
I am a seasoned drummer who has been playing gigs 2-3 times a month, four hours per show, for 39 years now, and I just made the switch to 'total electronic' two years ago April. I love my Alesis!!! It took some dialing in to get the live sound I wanted which was completely painless for me. In fact, I loved it!