In mid-April, Alesis unveiled their latest addition to the ever-evolving world of electronic drum kits: the Strata Club. This isn’t some throwaway compact set—it’s a smart, groove-first solution for drummers who want serious playability without sacrificing space, budget, or sound quality. So what exactly makes this new kit stand out in the crowded e-drum market? Here’s what you need to know.
Groove Comes First
The Strata Club is the ultimate electronic kit for any groove based drummer looking to transform their practice, performance, and studio capabilities. Whether you’re on a budget, short on space, or looking for a compact e-kit to help spark inspiration, the Strata Club will deliver on all fronts. This 7-piece kit provides users with a degree of playability and dynamic response that is only possible at the intersection of finely crafted hardware and state-of-the-art technology.
The brain that powers the Strata Club is the Core drum module—a compact control center that gives players access to over 75 different kit presets with 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations, and countless parameters and effects at their fingertips. Thanks to the intuitive design and wildly capable processing power of the Strata Club, you can finally quit worrying about your gear and start focusing on what really matters: groove, feel, and authenticity.
Real Dynamic Response, Unreal Playability
The Strata Club was designed with playability, dynamic response, and ability to emulate a realistic drumming experience at the forefront. All drum heads featured on the Club are made of high-quality mesh with adjustable tension, allowing players to dial in the perfect amount of rebound.
Thanks to Strata’s patented anti-hotspot sensor system, the Club’s playing surfaces are natural and expressive. Both the Ride and Crash cymbals feature ARC Technology, offering a 360-degree playing surface that allows users to play across the entire cymbal without any worry of dead zones or a need to perfectly aim your drumsticks. Players can also choke any cymbal by grabbing the edge, allowing for the sort of dynamic flourish that used to only be possible on an acoustic kit.
The Active Magnetic hi-hat is a stand-mounted system that gives players complete accuracy and control. This module-powered unit can be used with a variety of standard hi-hat stands and playing styles. Players can utilize the bow, bell, and edge of all Strata Club cymbals to trigger standalone samples thanks to triple zone capabilities.
*PLEASE NOTE: Kick pedal and hi-hat stand sold separately.
Boundless Sonic Exploration at Your Fingertips
At the center of the Club is the Strata Core module which gives players access to the powerful BFD3 sound engine and its enormous 25 GB catalog of 144,000 individual multi-layered and multi-microphone samples of over 370 different kits pieces and 800 unique articulations.
While the quantity of sounds available to Strata Club players is staggering, the quality of these samples are studio caliber. Each drum kit emulation and sound was laboriously recorded, engineered and sampled by audio engineers across some of the world’s most prestigious recording studios.
All of this processing power is made accessible through a 7” touch screen that makes easy work out of quick navigation, DAW-style mixing, and drum set customization. In addition to the touch screen, the module also features six rotary dials, a push encoder, transport controls, and volume knobs for main, phone, and aux outputs. These tactile controls are perfect for on-the-fly adjustments and fine tuning parameters in the middle of a high-octane gig.
Once players have combined kit pieces to make their ultimate drum set, the onboard library of effects offers numerous compressors, EQ filters, and other essential audio tools for mixing precision. Connect your phone or tablet via Bluetooth 5.0 to jam along to tracks wirelessly, integrating seamlessly into any practice or performance setup, without the need for cables or adapters. The customizable trigger engine supports all modern Alesis E-kit triggers, while MIDI connectivity and USB storage allow for easy sample imports. Once you’re dialed in, save your customized kit, create a playlist for your next gig, and take full control of your sound.
Compact and Capable
The Strata Club is optimized for drummers who are big on groove but might be short on space. Thanks to its simplified configuration, compact steel rack, 12” snare, 8” kick drum tower, and 10” toms, this e-kit can fit comfortably in crowded practice spaces, cramped recording studios, or bedrooms.
Level up Your Acoustic Kit
The Strata Club comes ready to integrate with standard acoustic drum hardware allowing users to mesh individual components of this powerful e-kit’s technology with their existing live or studio setup. Through incorporating the Strata Club’s revolutionary sound catalog and triggering capabilities in their acoustic set up, drummers can elevate their live and studio capabilities to new heights. Conversely, for players who are looking to beef up their existing Strata Club with third-party gear, the module comes equipped with powerful preset compatibility that makes integrating external drum triggers an intuitive and simple process.
