The Alesis Strata Prime is the pinnacle of electronic drum technology—designed for drummers who demand uncompromising realism, control, and power. Built around a professional 6-piece mesh drum pad layout with four ultra-expressive cymbals, the Strata Prime blends the feel of an acoustic kit with the endless flexibility of electronic performance.

A full-sized 20" kick drum delivers authentic low-end punch, while the ultra-responsive mesh pads provide natural rebound and dual-zone playability for snare and tom work. Cymbal pads offer full 360° triggering and triple-zone response across crashes, ride, and hi-hats. The expansive 10.1” touchscreen Prime module runs on a multi-core processor and houses the BFD sound engine—powering over 1,000 articulations, 440 drum sounds, and 75 expertly crafted kits.

Complete with a 4-post curved steel rack, user-friendly trigger customization, USB and XLR connectivity, and premium bundled software, the Strata Prime is built to dominate studio sessions, live stages, and practice rooms alike.

Features

• Pro 6-piece layout with dual-zone mesh pads: 8", 10", 12", and 14" toms, 14" snare, and 20" kick drum
• 4 dynamic cymbal pads with triple-zone functionality: 2 x 16" crashes, 18" ride, 14" hi-hats
• 360° striking surfaces with full choke and edge/bow/bell response for expressive performance
• Premium mesh heads with tunable tension for acoustic-like feel and quiet play
• Prime Drum Module with BFD Sound Engine, 10.1" touchscreen, and multi-core processing
• 75 factory kits, 440 kit pieces, and 1,092 articulations for unmatched tonal range
• Fully customizable trigger engine with automatic crosstalk filtering for flawless tracking
• High-end connectivity: USB-A/B, MIDI In/Out, XLR and TRS analog outs, SD card slot
• Studio-ready I/O with 128GB internal storage and 20GB of preloaded content
• Includes software & subscriptions: BFD Player, 90-day Drumeo, and 30-day Melodics Premium

Specs

• Pads:
  • Snare: 1 x 14" Dual-zone Mesh
  • Toms: 4 x Dual-zone Mesh (8", 10", 12", 14")
  • Kick: 1 x 20" Mesh Kick Tower
  • Hi-Hat: 1 x 14" Triple-zone with Controller
  • Crashes: 2 x 16" Triple-zone
  • Ride: 1 x 18" Triple-zone
• Module:
  • Display: 10.1” Full-Color Touchscreen
  • Sound Engine: BFD with Multi-Core Processor
  • Kits: 75 Factory Kits, 100+ User Slots
  • Instruments: 440 Kit Pieces, 1,092 Articulations
  • Storage: 128GB Internal (40GB Preloaded), SD Card Slot
• Connections:
  • Trigger Inputs: 12 x 1/4” (drums, cymbals, controller)
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR (Main), 4 x 1/4" TRS (Assignable)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8"
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
  • USB: 1 x Type-A, 1 x Type-B
  • MIDI I/O: In/Out
• Rack & Hardware:
  • 4-post Chrome Steel Rack with Locking Clamps
  • Stand-mounted Hi-Hat Controller
  • All cables and mounting hardware included
• Bundled Software:
  • BFD Player Desktop App
  • Drumeo 90-Day Subscription
  • Melodics Premium 30-Day (60-Lesson) Subscription