It’s no secret that the Pearl R.E.D. Box and the Alesis DM10 are based on the same technology (see: Pearl ePro Live with R.E.D. Box Module). With that in mind Hellfiredrums.com was first to bring you the news of the Alesis DM10 being able to upload new drum kit sounds to the module (see: Podcast 8/20/2009 Episode!). Even though the Alesis DM10 has been out longer than the Pearl ePro Live, Pearl was still able to beat Alesis to the punch of actually offering downloadable sound sets with the opening of the R.E.D. Box Sound Shop.

Not only can you buy new drum kits for your Pearl R.E.D. box drum module, but you can also purchase drumless mp3 tracks to play alone with when practicing. For more information about the Pearl r.e.d box (Pearl ePro Live) be sure to check out http://www.redboxsoundshop.com/.

While using my Alesis DM10 with some of my other equipment (namely my Alesis Trigger I/O). I learned just how much Alesis made their equipment (what I call) vertically integrated.

The Alesis DM10 has 35 additional sounds that can be accessed with midi. Each one of the 35 additional sound location are totally editable. Meaning FX, EQ, Decay, Layer A B etc. All you need Continue reading this post…

Pearl originally showed their new ePro live electronic drum kit at winter NAMM and Hellfire drums was one of the first to report about it (Pearl ePro Live with R.E.D. Box Module). As impressive as it was, it still didn’t seem quite ready for prime time. It is no secret that the ePro Live drum module (RED box) is based on the same technology found in the new Alesis DM10. At winter NAMM it sounded like an Alesis DM10. That was then and this is now. Pearl has since Continue reading this post…

Is Ddrum trying to get back into the electronic drum arena? It seems that Ddrum has decided to stick their toe in the water to see how it feels. This is their new DD-1 Electronic Drum Kit. Why do I say they are testing the water? The DD-1 looks to be Continue reading this post…

Pictured above is the elusive Simmons SD9KR. On many occasions the kit was announced, but never really got released. Well, it now appears that most online retails are no longer carrying the Simmons SD5K, 7K, 7PK, or SD9K (SD9KR as well). Some may remember that the Simmons name was acquired in 2005 by Guitar Center. So basically, Simmons is a Guitar Center brand. What makes this even more interesting is Continue reading this post…