Alesis Strata Prime electronic drum kit

Alesis Strata Prime

A touchscreen flagship with BFD sounds and full-size ARC cymbals - Alesis aiming at the top tier.

Alesis Full kit

The Strata Prime is Alesis's flagship, built around a touchscreen module loaded with BFD 3 sounds and a generous all-mesh pad set. It pairs a 14-inch snare and graduated 8/10/12/14-inch toms with large ARC cymbals - two 16-inch triple-zone crashes and an 18-inch ride that play 360 degrees. With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 13 trigger inputs, it is a modern, deeply expandable kit that undercuts the premium Roland flagships.

Recommended for

Advanced and pro players Producers who want BFD sounds Drummers who want a touchscreen workflow Big home studios

What's in the kit

Exact drum and cymbal sizes included with this kit.

Module Alesis Strata Prime (BFD 3 sounds, touchscreen)
Snare 14 inchDual-zone mesh
Toms Tom 1: 8 inch — Dual-zone mesh
Tom 2: 10 inch — Dual-zone mesh
Tom 3: 12 inch — Dual-zone mesh
Tom 4: 14 inch — Dual-zone mesh
Kick 20 inchShell-style bass drum (pedal sold separately)
Hi-hat 14 inchARC one-piece hi-hat, magnetic sensor (stand sold separately)
Crashes Crash 1: 16 inch — ARC triple-zone, 360-degree, chokeable
Crash 2: 16 inch — ARC triple-zone, 360-degree, chokeable
Ride 18 inchARC triple-zone, 360-degree, chokeable

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Touchscreen module with BFD 3 sound set
  • Full-size ARC cymbals (two 16-inch crashes, 18-inch ride) that play 360 degrees
  • Graduated 8/10/12/14-inch mesh toms and 14-inch snare
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 13 trigger inputs for expansion

Cons

  • Hi-hat stand, kick pedal, and throne sold separately
  • Snare cross-stick feel is less natural than top Roland digital snares
  • Premium price and large footprint

Key specs

Bluetooth audioYes
USB / MIDIYes
Preset kits75
Mesh headsSnare and toms
ExpandableYes (13 trigger inputs)