Alesis Strata Core

A powerful yet compact addition to the Strata line
The Strata Core is a pro level e-kit that punches above its weight class rivaling alternative drum sets with higher prices and bigger footprints. Experience exceptional sound quality and realistic playability in this powerful yet compact addition to the Strata line.

Drums
A dual-zone snare drum with independent sounds triggered on the head, rim click, and rim shot, followed by 8”/8”/10” toms and an 8” kick drum provides ample playing surface, suitable for all varieties of single and double kick drum pedals. The tension can be adjusted on all mesh heads, letting you set the exact level of rebound and expressiveness to your preference. Unnatural and unwanted ‘hotspots’ on the heads are eliminated with our unique patented anti-hotspot sensor design (U.S. Patent 9,424,827).

ARC Cymbals
Strata Core’s ARC cymbals are exceptionally sensitive with a beautifully lathed surface. All three cymbals - the 14” ride and two 12” crashes - are triple-zone with different sounds triggered on the bell, bow, and edge of each cymbal. They’re all 360-degree responsive, so that you can play anywhere throughout the cymbal and mount on standard acoustic arm mounts, which allows them to respond and swing naturally without restrictions. All cymbals have dual-edge sensors (patent pending) and profiles that allow incredible expressiveness without having to adjust your technique.

Hi-Hat
The 12” Active Magnetic hi-hat is a superbly playable magnetic, stand-mounted system. Like the cymbals, this triple-zone 360-degree playing surface is extremely responsive. Magnetic position sensing ensures that pedal movements are translated in high resolution, meaning the contactless system is unmatched in its accuracy. This module-powered unit can be used with a wide variety of hi-hat stands and playing techniques.

Hardware
The backbone of Strata Core is a curved steel rack where the toms, cymbals and module are mounted. Sturdy but flexible, it allows for spacious and compact footprints so you can adjust the kit to your ideal playing position for your setup. The ARC hi-hats mount to any hi-hat stand, and the 8" kick tower can accommodate any single or double pedal configuration. Crash and ride cymbals can be mounted to standard acoustic cymbal stands and are not bound to the rack mounts.

heart of the strata core
The heart of the Strata Core is a powerful drum module featuring a 7” touchscreen display and a powerful BFD sound engine running on a multi-core processor. With over 25GB of content, across 75 kits, 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations, and 144,000+ samples with multiple adjustable microphone channels you’ll find what’s right for you.
Experiment with a “stacks” function for layering articulations and mixing individual microphones. Control options include rotary encoders, separate volume knobs, and Bluetooth 5.0 streaming. Jam creatively with a customizable trigger engine supports all modern Alesis E-kit triggers, MIDI connectivity, and USB storage for sample imports.

The Strata Core ships with four sound libraries
The multi-core processor runs the legendary BFD sound engine. This enormous library of drum kits was immaculately sampled by top engineers in some of the world’s finest drum recording spaces. With over 25GB of factory sounds, 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations, 144,000+ individual samples, drummers can experiment and develop their personal sound and style.

Alesis Core Acoustic
A huge collection of drum sounds recorded at Powerstation Studios in New England.

BFD Dark Farm
An all acoustic metal orientated expansion pack from the BFD team

Alesis Core Electronic
The best of the Alesis Strike Multipad one-shot electronic drum sounds, great for layering with over acoustic drum samples.

BFD Percussion
 A diverse collection of percussion sounds from across BFD’s classic percussion packs.

Module Key Features:
7” touchscreen display  
BFD sound engine running on a multi-core processor 
Over 25GB of content: 75 kits, 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations, and 144,000+ samples 
Next generation customizable trigger engine, compatible with a wide selection of modern E-drum triggers 
Quickly audition new sounds and customize your kits 
A helpful “stacks” feature, layer 4 multi-sampled articulations per zone 
Mix and apply FX to individual microphones, kit pieces, and groups 
(1) Main rotary push encoder plus (6) infinite rotary pots for parameter control 
Separate main, phones and aux volume control knobs 
Dedicated transport controls for backing track and recording 
Kit +/- and menu buttons 
Bluetooth 5.0 for streaming audio  
(10) TRS Trigger Inputs, Active HH Controller Input via DB25 cable 
(2) 1/4i” TRS Expansion Trigger Inputs via TRS (Tom 4 and Cymbal 3) 
(2) 1/4i” TRS Balanced Main Audio Outputs  
1/8” and 1/4in Stereo Headphone Outputs with separate mix trim 
1/8” Stereo TRS Aux Input 
USB and 5-pin MIDI I/O  
Storage and Sample Import via USB Drive 
Connect to computer or connect external MIDI controllers via USB A and B ports 

Configuration
Kick: Strata Kick 8" (8" kick tower, mesh head)
Snare: Strata Drum 12" (12" mesh head with patented anti-hot spot trigger system)
Tom 1: Strata Drum 8" (8" mesh head with patented anti-hot spot trigger system)
Tom 2: Strata Drum 8" (8" mesh head with patented anti-hot spot trigger system)
Tom 3: Strata Drum 10" (10" mesh head with patented anti-hot spot trigger system)
Hi-hat: ARC Hi-hat 12" (12" 360-degree triple-zone cymbal with stand-mounted active magnetic control system)
Ride: ARC Cymbal 14" (14" 360-degree triple-zone cymbal)
Cymbal 1: ARC Cymbal 12" (12" 360-degree triple-zone cymbal)
Cymbal 2: ARC Cymbal 12" (12" 360-degree triple-zone cymbal)
Included Drum Module: Core Drum Module with 7" touchscreen, multi-core processor, powered by BFD3 sound engine.

Specifications
Sound Libraries: Alesis Core Acoustic, BFD Dark Farm, Alesis Core Electronic, and BFD Percussion
Number of Drum Kits: 75
Number of Instruments: 25GB+ of all new, multi-layered factory content, 370+ kit pieces, 800+ articulations across 4 diverse sound libraries from Alesis and BFD
Module Trigger Inputs: 9 via cable snake, 2 x 1/4" TRS (drum and cymbal triggers)
Module Analog Inputs: Stereo 1/8" TRS
Module Analog Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS (main)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4" & 1 x 1/8" Stereo headphone outputs
Module MIDI I/O: USB MIDI, 5-pin In/Out, Bluetooth MIDI
USB: 1 x Type B (host) & 1 x Type A (storage, external MIDI controllers)
User Storage: 1GB+ internal drive
Software: Free BFD Player + Core and Dark Mahogany Expansion Packs