Alesis DM8 USB Kit Unboxing and Setup Part 1 of 3

I just received my first electronic drumset, an Alesis DM8 USB kit. I've created a blog at MyEDrums.Blogspot.com to document my learning experiences. Here is the unboxing, setup and initial review of the drum set. It will be split into 3 parts.

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Music

Tags:

• alesis
• dm8
• usb
• pro
• electronic
• drums
• review
• unboxing
• drumset
• edrums
• setup

[tomskinner96]

does it come with headphones, cause im thinking of getting one

[MilesTheMonster]

@tomskinner96 No headphones included. No bass drum pedal either - you'll need to purchase one seperately if you don't already have one. It does come with a set of drum sticks. If you decide to get one, it seems that Amazon has the best price. Currently just under $580. I might earn a few bucks if you buy it through the link on my blog. MyEDrums.blogspot.com Then in the right-hand side is a "Helpful Links" section and a link directly to the DM8 USB kit on Amazon. Thanks man!

[BBoneMIXX]

Please somebody! Help.

I just bought this kit but the cymbal arms are missing :(

[zero2skater2forever]

@knonamer Pretty sure the USB kit has mesh heads where as the Pro kit has mylar heads.

[knonamer]

What's the difference between the USB model and the Pro model?

[AWE5OMO]

The dm8 pro kit has just dropped in price it is pretty much the same kit but with realistic drum skins. I bought it yestardy.

[MusicLover11111111]

Ordered this kit today!

[MarkIthica]

Hey, was wondering what type of lead I need to connect the module to my laptop. Can you help?

[latyaodessaua]

Hi, nice review!

Do you know what's the total wight of drums or package? 

[OGiBeAzT]

i need help putting the stand together!!!! plz someone help



[AJxScooter]

hi, Did you every have any problems with the cable snake? how it come to one input...I had the input side on the a module go bad on a different set. I really like these but wanna make sure they wont break on me.

Thanks

[dukevoice1]

I wish mine had come pre-assembled. Oh no, big pain in the butt, the directions are impossible to follow. The pieces that were assembled, were wrong. 8 hours in and still not where you were when you opened the box!!!