Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Rhythm

    Alesis Debut Kit

    Mar 09, 2021 3 minutes
    Words: Matt Fisher

    PRICE: £229.99

    American music tech giants Alesis have become a big name in the world of electronic drums. After introducing the Midiverb, one of the world’s first affordable studio-quality effects processors, Alesis ventured into drum machines in 1990 with the SR-16 – which is still available to this day.

    With affordability and quality at the heart of its operation, 1995 saw the introduction of the DM5 drum sound module, which was another bestseller. More than

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Rhythm

    Rhythm1 min read
    Verdict
    The K Sweet Series possesses a fantastic balance of light and dark sonic capabilities. The Zildjian K stylings bring warmth and complex dark tones as a result of deep lathing and hand-hammering, while the unlathed bells add brightness to the overall
    Rhythm1 min read
    Technical Difficulties
    Here we are going to continue this issue’s theme of stepped hi-hat ideas but in a swing or shuffle context. The basic patterns entail splitting the shuffle rhythm between the right hand and left foot, so the left foot plays the swung upbeat, or ‘skip
    Rhythm2 min read
    Dusting Off The Post-covid Cobwebs
    It’s happening! The world is slowly opening up and that means getting back to live music – and I’m excited. Although I have to admit that riding shotgun to my enthusiasm is the stark realisation that my live chops are definitely not where I left them

    Related Books & Audiobooks