Drum Machines ⇝ Alesis ⇝ Alesis DM5

The DM5 is a drum trigger module with 12 inputs. Individual drum sounds can be panned to one of seven positions.

An upgraded version of the DM5 with more sounds was released as the Alesis DM Pro.

Specifications

Year Released: 1996

Trigger Inputs: 12

Polyphony: 16 notes

User Drumkits: 21

ROM Size: 548 18-bit, 48 KHz samples

This drum machine is MIDI-enabled.

MIDI Connections: Standard 5-Pin MIDI in and dual-purpose out/thru connections.

Power Consumption: 9V power supply

Weight: 4.5 lbs.

Dimensions: 19" x 6" x 1.75"

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Alesis DM5 Manual

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