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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Alesis Alesis Dm5 Drum Module original User manual ($26)

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Alesis DM5 High Sample Rate 18 Bit Drum Module Reference Manual ($29.95)

Replacement Dial - Alesis DM5 ($17)

Alesis DM5 OS 1.02 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / New ROM Final Update Chip ($24.99)

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Alesis DM5 firmware OS upgrade: v 1.02 - Final Update Eprom DM-5 Rom ($22.59)

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Alesis "Product Line '96" 1996 Catalog (Adat XT, QS8, X2, Q2, DM5, S4 Plus, etc) ($10)

Alesis - D4/DM5 Drum Modules- data encoder ($18.99)

Alesis DM5 Module Mounting Kit Clamps DM-5 Drum Brackets DRMB U238179 ($39.99)

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Power Adapter for Alesis DM5 / DM5 Kit Replacement PSU Supply ($29.99)

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