A review I read said you can't turn off the bass on the preset drum beats & that you can't tune the bass to key you play a song in. Are these correct?
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I would check an online manual here. http://www.manualslib.com search for Alesis SR-18 manual and look on page 16, it says you can transpose. Nothing about turning the bass off, but I'm sure you can turn it down to zero. I don't know if this applies to the presets or just the user patterns.
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Don't believe everything you read... Both statements are completely untrue. Sounds like someone who doesn't own or operate an SR-18 with the brain of a Hamster must have written that review you read. There is a button for BASS and a button for OFF... That's how you turn the bass off on a preset beat pattern. The "Transpose" button is how you change the bass key. Also check out Youtube demos on whatever product you are considering buying... They're all out there. Even the Hamsters with very bad advice should try this method... Amazon will refund your money if you're not happy with the machine... It's a win/win in my book. Don't believe everything you read... Both statements are completely untrue. Sounds like someone who doesn't own or operate an SR-18 with the brain of a Hamster must have written that review you read. There is a button for BASS and a button for OFF... That's how you turn the bass off on a preset beat pattern. The "Transpose" button is how you change the bass key. Also check out Youtube demos on whatever product you are considering buying... They're all out there. Even the Hamsters with very bad advice should try this method... Amazon will refund your money if you're not happy with... » Read More Don't believe everything you read... Both statements are completely untrue. Sounds like someone who doesn't own or operate an SR-18 with the brain of a Hamster must have written that review you read. There is a button for BASS and a button for OFF... That's how you turn the bass off on a preset beat pattern. The "Transpose" button is how you change the bass key. Also check out Youtube demos on whatever product you are considering buying... They're all out there. Even the Hamsters with very bad advice should try this method... Amazon will refund your money if you're not happy with the machine... It's a win/win in my book. « Show Less
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These headphones have bass in a more classic sense which is accuracy, fast, and punchy. They're not like beats where the bass takes over the sound and no amount of burn-in will help in that regard. That said, mine have plenty bass maybe you have a defective unit?
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Absolutely. For what it's worth: when working out specific bass lines, it helps to slow the recording down until you've played it accurately. Then, gradually work up to normal tempo. Most important piece of equipment I own (other than my bass!).
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These things are awesome. You attach the bass drum mute with Velcro and all the drums are dampened enough. Play while people are home without being annoying, seems like I just close the door and they can barley hear me. Hope this helps! Keep drumming man!
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They aren't really tuned but they do make sound. No you cant tune the drum/tambourine it comes as is. The cymbals sound like two pots hitting together but for little ears you really don't need it to be the loud sound of real ones. My kids love the Bells (me not so much anymore) :)
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The only thing that mine does is to change from stereo to mono and it only does this when in FM mode. The manual states there are 11 presets, but it does not seem to be so. At least there are separate buttons for treble and bass anyway, which is good to have the control.
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This drum kit is not a tunable drum kit. The "electronic brain" is what tunes these drums, so you do not need a key.
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That all depends on the song and what you set the gain to. If you have your gain all the way up and turn up a bass heavy song very loud then it's possible. But you have to set it beforehand so you don't blow the subs. Turn the gain all the way down, then put on a bass song very loud until your regular speakers distort, then slowly turn up the gain until your subs distort. Back it off a little bit and you should be all set to go!
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Play with the audio settings. There are quite a few. Default settings sound poor (hollow,low volume) but can be adjusted to more than adequate. Cant remember orig settings, but can give you my AUDIO setup config: SRS TruSurround HD &lt;Off&gt; SRS TruVolume &lt;On&gt; Equalizer Settings &lt;OFF&gt; *important* Base &lt;75&gt; Treble &lt;50&gt; Make sure the EQ setting is not set to Rock, Pop or Disco (they sound like garbage). Setting it to OFF allows access to Base & Treble menu/adjustments. Overall the sound is above average for what you are paying. More than ample volume once you get the settings tweaked.
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I'm not sure if the sub can be turned entirely off, but there is a Night Mode. I use it when others are sleeping, and it works just fine by significantly lowering the bass.
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I use the dw3000 double bass pedal on it . works ok. make sure you have a good amp for this you want good sound don't have a weak amp. the bass pedal to be honest I am still struggling to dial it in for my feel.I also have played with the sensitivity and threshold to dial in the action for not having ghost hits the set I love and probably the weakest link is the hit hat pedal but playing with the settings can get it almost feeling real on the open and close. overall for the money and to take up drumming I love it.
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Although I have a bass, I have never tried it through the G5...but I was thnking about it just last week. It is possible to get bass like sounds out of a guitar, but its not ideal. I was considering using a real bass to just layer in something with the looper function then switch back to 6 string for overdubs.I see no reason why the effects, EQs, compressors etc wouldn't work fine. I doubt you'd get much mileage out of the amp models and distortion stomps though - or the tube booster circuit. I guess it could be quite creative (with the z-pedal!), or it could be a reasonable tool for tailoring a sound...can't vouch for it just yet though I'm afraid. Although I have a bass, I have never tried it through the G5...but I was thnking about it just last week. It is possible to get bass like sounds out of a guitar, but its not ideal. I was considering using a real bass to just layer in something with the looper function then switch back to 6 string for overdubs.I see no reason why the effects, EQs, compressors etc wouldn't work fine. I doubt you'd get much mileage out of the amp models and distortion stomps though - or the tube booster circuit. I guess it could be quite creative (with the z-pedal!), or it could be a reasonable... » Read More Although I have a bass, I have never tried it through the G5...but I was thnking about it just last week. It is possible to get bass like sounds out of a guitar, but its not ideal. I was considering using a real bass to just layer in something with the looper function then switch back to 6 string for overdubs.I see no reason why the effects, EQs, compressors etc wouldn't work fine. I doubt you'd get much mileage out of the amp models and distortion stomps though - or the tube booster circuit. I guess it could be quite creative (with the z-pedal!), or it could be a reasonable tool for tailoring a sound...can't vouch for it just yet though I'm afraid. « Show Less
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No. Bought it for my son did not come with bass drum pedal. Didn't understand that. But once I got a pedal for it, it works and sounds really good.
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It increases or decreases bass levels, its a great option if you listen to different music genres! I love the increased bass option as I am a drummer and can 'turn up' the drums to better hear what's going on in a song. The sound quality is wonderful with these!
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It's as good as you make it. Keep in mind it's a modeling amp... Customize the presets you want to use before you try them out live. Thats what practice is for... And yes, it can be as loud as drums. I have mine about 12 feet from our drummer and use it as a monitor. Haven't had the master volume up past about halfway depending on the preset.
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is that a question or a review? I have two of these and they work great. Your issue with the bass is either your headphones or the source. The PM351 is a great unit. Something is wrong at your source.
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Yes. Send it back and ask for a refund... same problem here... sent my bass back. Waited a month still no bass. Asked for a refund... still waiting... get a refund asap