Alesis STRATACORE - Strata Core Drum Kit

Alesis STRATACORE – 9-Piece Electronic Drum Kit with Mesh Pads, ARC 360° Cymbals, and Touch-Sensitive Core Module

Note: The kick pedal and hi-hat stand are sold separately.

The Alesis Strata Core combines the sensitivity of mesh heads with the realistic behavior of ARC triple-zone 360° cymbals , all managed by the CORE module with 7" touchscreen and BFD engine. The configuration includes a 12" snare (dual zone), 8"/8"/10" toms (dual zone) with patented anti-hotspot sensors , an 8" kick tower with single or double pedal support, a 12" magnetic active ARC hi-hat on a stand, and 12"+12" crash and 14" ride cymbals, all triple-zone and playable all around. A curved 4-post steel rack provides stability and freedom of placement in compact spaces.

The CORE module offers 75 factory kits , 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations and 144,000+ multi-channel samples (≈ 25GB of content on 32GB internal storage), with DAW-style mixing by individual microphones and insertable effects. The Stacks function allows stacking of up to 4 articulations per zone (1 main + 3 layers), and the new trigger engine incorporates crosstalk filtering and presets. Modern connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming , USB-MIDI and MIDI DIN , plus TRS outputs , Aux In 3.5mm and dual headphone outputs (6.35/3.5mm). Includes BFD Player with expansion and 90 days of Drumeo .

Main features

• Strata Mesh Pads: 12" snare and 8"/8"/10" dual-zone toms with anti-hotspot sensors for even response.
• 8" bass drum with mesh head, compatible with single and double pedals.
• ARC 360° triple-zone cymbals: 14" ride and 2x 12" crash (bell/body/rim) with choke and tap at any point.
• Active Magnetic 12" Hi-hat on stand: high-resolution , triple-zone , 360° contactless magnetic system.
• CORE module with BFD: 7" touch screen, 75 kits , 370+ parts , 800+ joints , 144,000+ samples; mic and effects mixing .
• Zone Stacks: Up to 4 articulations (1 main + 3 layers) for creative layering.
• Connectivity for growth: 9 inputs via snake + 2 extra TRS (Tom 4 and Cymbal 3); Bluetooth 5.0 (audio), USB-MIDI , and MIDI DIN .
• 4-post curved steel rack with locking connectors and cymbal boom arms.

User benefits

• Acoustic feel and dynamic control: Tensile heads and 360° cymbals translate nuances, ghost notes, and bells with precision.
• Instant studio sound: Multi-layer BFD kits with independent mics ready to mix without external plugins.
• Deep, fast customization: Stacks , piece-by-piece editing, and DAW-style mixing are accessible from the 7" touchscreen.
• Full integration: practice with backing tracks via Bluetooth , record MIDI via USB, expand your set with the 2 additional TRS inputs .
• Flexible configuration: Turntables can also be mounted on standard speaker stands and a stable rack for ergonomic positions.

Use cases

• Home Studio: Microphone editing and MIDI export via USB to trigger virtual instruments.
• Live and rehearsal: TRS main outputs, 360° cymbals, and fast-response magnetic hi-hat on stage.
• Learn and practice: extensive library, metronome, Bluetooth playback, and 90-day access to Drumeo .

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does it include the hi-hat stand and bass drum pedal? No; both are sold separately.
• Can I use a double pedal? Yes, the 8" bass drum tower supports a double pedal.
• Can more pads be added? Yes; the module has two TRS expansion inputs (Tom 4 and Cymbal 3).
• Does it send audio over USB? No; the USB connection sends/receives MIDI data . Audio is output through the TRS outputs or recorded using the Jam function and/or your interface.

Description for projects

9-piece electronic drum kit with dual-zone mesh pads (12" snare, 8"/8"/10" toms) and 8" kick; triple-zone ARC 360° cymbals ( 2× 12" crash, 14" ride) and 12" magnetic active hi-hat on stand. CORE module with 7" touchscreen , BFD engine, 75 kits , 370+ pieces , 800+ articulations , 144,000+ samples; Stacks of up to 4 articulations per zone; mic and FX mixing. Connections: 9 inputs via snake , 2× TRS expansion (Tom 4/Cymbal 3), 2× TRS main outputs , 6.35/3.5mm headphones , 3.5mm Aux In , USB-MIDI , MIDI DIN , Bluetooth 5.0 . 4-post bent steel rack.