Alesis dm dock drum module ipad dock guitar center. Alesis also announced the dmtouch app which is free to anyone with an ipad from the itunes store which is the drum sound software for the. In use, your ipad simply slides into place and mates with the alesis via its 30pin dock connector. Newly released operating systems always carry a risk of introducing unforeseen difficulties. The io dock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the ipad and ipad 2, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and. The dm dock delivers an amazing array of professional inputs, outputs, and handson controllers. Lastly, if the app isnt going to be reinstated on the spp store, dm docks should.
Alesis dm dock drum interface for ipad fleet pro sound. It allows electronic drummers to access drum and percussion sounds from ipad apps or macpc apps. Review the alesis dm dock ipad drum module sweetwater. If your projects are timesensitive, we recommend staying. The dm dock delivers the convenience, power, and simplicity youve always wanted in a drum module, and works with virtually any ipad music app that permits external midi control. Together they offer a level of total control and integration that no other system can match. Easier to transport and far more versatile than acoustic drums, alesis drums are instruments that every drummer should seriously consider owning.
The alesis io dock, a great piece of gear for the ipad musician, made even greater by addition of a usb hub. One of the greatest features on the alesis dm10 drum module is the convenient usb connection, allowing you to trigger your favorite daw or virtual instruments on your computer right from the dm10 kit. Transform your ipad into a fullcolor, multitouchsurface drum module. Using the new apple lightning connector, the dm dock delivers total ipad integration for a secure, stageready drum module. Following in the footsteps of its io dock, which provided ipad musicians with a fully featured audio and midi interface with a docking slot, alesis has released the dm dock. With 10 professional drum kits from the leading software developer sonivox, you. With 10 professional drum kits from the leading software developer sonivox, you can instantly call up and play a range of preset rock, jazz, electronic kits, and more. If you like to use your ipad as a generator of drum sounds, alesis has something for you in the shape of the dm dock. The alesis dm dock allows you to harness the power of your ipad to create a totally intuitive, customizeable, and worldclass drum interface. If youre like any other musician out there who owns an ipad then youve no doubt already loaded it with some amazing music applications, but now what. This tutorial walks through setting up a dm10 drum module to work as a midi controller xlns addictive drums. Refer to your software s manual for more information on assigning these cc messages. Alesis dmdock premium electronic drum module interface for ipad.
Use a usb cable to connect the io dock ii to a computer. If its gone for good, thats pretty alarming news for anyone who has purchased a dm dock since. Very disregard of its customers with alesis dm dock platform. With 10 professional drum kits from the leading software.
Purchase this downloadable software and start using it today. With more mobile and wireless music production and performance apps showing up every day, make the hub your destination to find out about the latest and greatest ios and androidcompatible music gear. My firmware upadater doesnt read any device named as edrum in its midi in and out. Dm dock the alesis dm dock patent pending harnesses the power of your ipad to create a drum module like no other. Slide your ipad into dm dock, and connect your ipad to dm dock using the included 30pin or lightning connector. For those drummers out there who have purchased an alesis dm10 electronic drum kit, the following article walks you through how to easily update the module to the latest firmware. Using the alesis io dock ii with music production and. Aimed at ipad drummers and percussionists, its an ios and macpc midi interface featuring 14 trigger inputs. Is this due to the forthcoming ios update later this week. Power comes from a mains adaptor, so the io dock charges your ipad as you work and theres a useful locking clamp to make sure the power cable doesnt come loose.
Lets see whats new in this version, and take it for a test drive. Using the alesis io dock ii with music production and performance apps alesisvideo. Below is a list of our current products and their compatibility with microsoft windows 10. I also found the dmdock and dmtouch software to be lacking a visual metronome a feature found on most entry level drum modules. Alesis dm dock pro kit premium electronic drum set for ipad the superior drum set for the modern player. The dm dock is also compatible with alesis and most other brands dualzone drum and cymbal pads, triplezone ride cymbals, continuouscontrol hihats, multiplechoke. Alesis dm dock drum module ipad dock musicians friend.
Really i spent money just to have a piece of plastic thrown in the corner. Alesis dm dock and amp dock for ipad handson the verge. Once your hardware is registered, your software download links and any necessary authorization codes will appear in your alesis profile. This will enable your software downloads and is a necessary step to obtain downloadable content. Simply slide in your ipad, attach the 30pin or lightning dock connector, and snap the locking door into position. Alesis dm dock includes 30pin and apple lightning ipad connectors, compatible with garageband and virtually all other core midi apps, 12 input jacks for drum pads, cymbal pads, and other triggers. I have an alesis dm dock module and i know the alesis dm touch app is not longer available, and it seems that i cant find any alternative, can you guys help me to find something similar, thanks in advance. It allows electronic drummers to access drum and percussion sounds from. Plus, it mounts to any stand or rack using the alesis module mount sold separately. The ipad offers wireless connectivity and access to a wealth of compatible drum appsincluding the dm touch app, created by alesis to make the most of the dm dock.
With 10 professional drum kits from the leading software developer sonivox. Equally, alesis is missing completely as a developer. Alesis periodically releases updates for their drum products that contain added features and sounds. Not sure if this is a similar scenario, but when i updated to win 10, my addictive drums didnt work with the dm10 i had to go to the ad website, remove the pc from my list of devices, and readd it, then reinstall the vst software. Alesis introduce the first drum module for your ipad. The io dock ii is the latest version of the alesis allinone audio and midi interface for ipad, and includes mic preamps, monitoring facilities and more, making music production super easy. Turn on the power of your amplifier or speakers, and adjust the main output volume controls on dm dock. View and download alesis io dock quick start manual online. Alesis dm dock drum module interface for ipad features. Before using dm dock with your ipad, install the dm touch app.
I really hope that alesis updates dmtouch software because it is a good. Footswitch connect a single or dualbutton footswitch to dm dock to send cc toggle messages that can be assigned. Its a caseinterface for apples tablet that offers individual 14inch trs trigger inputs for connecting drum and cymbal pads and other triggers. Jan 21, 2012 as further evidence of the trend, alesis brought a couple new ipad docks to namm this week. Jan 25, 2012 alesis has announced the dm dock drum module and ampdock multieffects guitar processor for ipad. Hi guys, i am really interested in getting the alesis io dock and i should also get an ipad to use it for live shows, ive been reading a lot online but it is really confusing which ipad will actually fit on the io dock, i read that ipad air doesnt fit properly, ipad pro neither, mini ipad i guess not, so what are exactly the ipads that fit exactly on the io dock. Dm dock has what it takes to put together your own. One unit left only the software is no longer available to download from app store so if you purchase this item you must already have this software downloaded for it to work alesis dm dock drum interface for ipad meet the musthave hardware for todays electronic drummer. For the safety of our warehouse team, we are running at reduced capacity, but we hope to be back to normal shipping by early to midapril. Via its usbmidi connection, the dm dock can be used with most windows or mac osx computers to control any software that accepts external midi control. The alesis dm dock allows you to harness the power of your ipad to create a.
Simply slide in your ipad, attach the 30pin or lightning dock connector, and snap the locking door into. But it looks more like a left product side, and no support. New alesis nitro drum module w cable snake harness and power adaptermachine. Questions about the alesis dm dock ipad drum module. The first that caught our eye was the dm dock, which turns your tablet into a fullyfledged midi drum. Chrome rack and surge drum module including 40 kits, 385 sounds 60 play aong tracks and usbmidi connectivity. At the heart of this impressive kit is the alesis dm dock, the premium drum interface for ipad. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Alesis io dock connect all of your audio gear to the entire world of apps for ipad. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. The versatile dm dock offers a full set of trigger and control inputs, as well as professional midi and. Meet the musthave hardware for todays electronic drummer. The the ipad dock i have yet to see any software in the appstore that works with that dock. At alesis, while our products range from keyboards, synthesizers, hard disk recorders, ipod recording and playback devices, electronic drums, mixers, signal processors, effects units, amplifiers and speakers one thing remains consistent.
Jun 01, 2014 dm touch, the companion app to the alesis dm dock, transforms your ipad into a fullcolor, multitouch drum module. Dm touch, the companion app to the alesis dm dock, transforms your ipad into. Alesis nitro drum module with cable snake harness and power adapter. This represents the main thrust of the product, though the dm dock also contains audio and midi io. Plus a professional software suite with protools first included. There is even a customizable dual footswitch input that can be assigned in your software. Alesis dmdock drum module dock for ipad nz rockshop. Open the app store on your ipad not included, search for. Electronic drum kits alesis yamaha 123dj chicago dj.
Ive tried like a million times to connect my dm6 with my pc but i fail to do so everytime. Alesis makes that easy to accomplish with the dm dock, allowing you to connect any 30pin or lightning ipad to alesis drum pads or triggers. Pretty much as the title suggests, the app is missing from the apple app store. Get the guaranteed best price on electronic drum modules like the alesis dm dock drum module ipad dock at musicians friend. Dm touch, the companion app to the alesis dm dock, transforms your ipad into a fullcolor, multitouch drum module. Can you please tell me what i need to have for the connection of my dm6 with pc. The dm dock harnesses the power of your ipad to give you an unlimited selection of sounds, a massive touchscreen for handson visual control, and wireless connectivity. The io dock patented is the first device that enables anyone with an ipad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. Module mount attach the alesis module mount sold separately here to allow connection to a mic stand or drum rack with a multiclamp. The alesis io dock is one of the most comprehensive ways you can harness the power of your ipad in your studio, and now the io dock ii does it even better. A responsive drum module app developed for the alesis dm dock. Using the alesis module mount sold separately, the dm dock can be mounted to a variety of drum racks and stands. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. You slot an ipad, ipad2 or ipad 3 into the dm dock, plug triggers or electronic drum pads into the dm dock trigger inputs, and you can use the triggers to control music apps on the ipad via midi.
Alesis dm dock a drum interface for ios and macpc audiofanzine. This musthave hardware for todays electronic drummer allows you to harness the power of your ipad to create. Dm dock dm5 drum module triggerio performancepad pro performance pad controlpad samplepad percpad epractice pad sr18 sr16 q88 vortex qx61 q61 qx49 q49 qx25 q25 multimix 16 usb 2. The dm dock is also compatible with alesis and most other brands dualzone drum and cymbal pads, triplezone ride cymbals, continuouscontrol hihats, multiplechoke cymbals, and acoustic drum triggers. Im a little disappointed with the alesis dm dock not being capable of easily interfacing with some popular brands of hihats and hihat control input. This firstofitskind drum module builds upon the widely acclaimed design of the alesis. Dm dock has what it takes to put together your own custom kit. Whether you are looking to just ensure that you have the latest and greatest updates for your dm10 module or you want to learn how to go back and forth between the factory sound set. Together they offer a level of total control and integration that no other. This version also supports activating and deactivating the io dock s video output. Many products are compatible with windows 10 and there are no known issues with any alesis items.
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