Strata downsizes

Alesis has extended the Strata Series with the launch of a more compact Strata Core.

The company says the new set offers “the same advanced features as its larger sibling … but at a more approachable price point and a 30% reduced footprint”.

“We designed the Strata Core with the modern drummer in mind, offering professional-grade

performance in a more accessible, compact format,” states  John Boudreau, director of product management. “The goal was to deliver everything drummers love about the Strata series— incredible sound quality, responsive playability, and world-class technology. We want to make it easier for musicians to practise and perform anywhere.”

The Strata Core features dual-zone drums with mesh heads and 360-degree responsive ARC cymbals.

The drums are an 8” mesh kick tower, 12” multi-sensor snare, two 8” mesh toms and a 10” ‘floor tom’.

The kit comes with a 14” three-zone ride and three 12” three-zone cymbals, one designated as a hi-hat with a stand-mounted active magnetic control system.

It’s all mounted on a four-post steel rack.

At the heart of the kit is the Strata Core Drum Module, powered by the BFD engine and a 7-inch touchscreen that simplifies kit navigation, sound customisation and performance editing. With over 75 customisable kits, 370-plus kit pieces, 800-plus articulations and more than 144,000 samples, with multiple adjustable microphone channels, drummers can tailor their sound for any style or setting, whether they are practising, recording or performing.

For the professional drummer, whether in the studio or on stage, the Strata Core provides seamless integration with advanced I/O capabilities and Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming and connectivity. Its customisable kits ensure that drummers can create kits to match any style or environment, making it an essential tool for both recording and live performance.

Additionally, drummers can enjoy a 90-day membership to the Drumeo online platform.

Users can take advantage of the included BFD Player desktop application and virtual drum expansion pack, integrating the kit into any DAW-based environment for recording or producing.

The Alesis Strata Core is priced at $1,999.