I purchased a DM5 about 2 years ago, and it has given me the sound I have always wanted. I trigger acoustic drum heads and set the DM5 according to my desire. I would recommend this to any drummer wanting the Pantera, Metallica, or Megadeth drum sound.

I've had my DM5 for 4 years and am extremely pleased with it. I started out using triggers on acoustic drums, but now I have Roland pads. I've heard the sounds from the DM Pro and I honestly thought they stunk! The sounds in the DM5 are much, much better (especially the toms). I don't understand why drummers still mess with acoustic drums and microphones.

I have enjoyed this instrument for 6 years. With my drum pads, I have never had a problem. The sounds are very good. The hi hat is on-off only, with a switch. If you are looking for a module with open-semi-closed hi hat, you must see the DM Pro. The snare has the great feature of dynamic modeling. I love that on some nice snares. It has no effects, but samples have professional effects that usually you don't have on common drum modules.

I always get great compliments on my sound. I use an Alesis DM5 unit that has the edit update along with Drum Tek pads..so easy to set up and tear down. UNMATCHED SOUND PERIOD!

I love this unit for recording and live. Only thing I've not figured out is how to make my crashes choke??? It may not have the ability to do so and I would like to know if it does. If anyone can answered that, I would be very thankful!!!!