The Alesis DM10 Studio Kit serves up an organic, real playing experience in a compact, quiet package through an array of features like RealHead drum pads, ultra-quiet DMPad cymbals, and the company's DM10 drum module. a 10-piece kit consisting of six pads and four cymbal pads all mounted on an Alesis StageRack, the beating heart of this rig is the DM10 which packs real modeled acoustic drums with the company's intuitive Dynamic Articulation technology which changes not only volume but timbre as well according to how hard it's hit. Whether you need an apartment practice rig or are looking to go all electronic on the stage, this is a great place to start.