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Alesis electronic drumsPlay real songs on your Alesis Crimson II

Plug your Alesis Crimson II into your computer, open DRUMY in the browser, and drum along to the songs you love. The notes come at you in time with the recording, and every hit is judged.

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Alesis Crimson II electronic drum kit

What playing on your Alesis Crimson II looks like

Every hit on your pads lands on a lane. The notes come down in time with the recording — this is Enter Sandman by Metallica.

Beatfall — the notes fall to the line, each drum on its own lane, every hit judged on time, early or late.
Or read the notation — the same part written out, with a playhead you play to.

How to connect your Alesis Crimson II to your computer

  1. Plug in the Alesis Crimson II module's USB port to your Mac or PC, and switch the kit on.
  2. Open DRUMY in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Opera, and allow MIDI when the browser asks.
  3. Hit a pad — its lane lights up. Kick, snare, hi-hat, toms and cymbals are mapped already.
  4. A pad in the wrong lane? Open Setup drums and hit it to give it the right drum.

Hear the song and your Alesis Crimson II together

Best songs to start with on the Alesis Crimson II

Start with an easy song at 75% speed, or switch on the Easy level to take the hardest notes out. The Trainer teaches any song part by part on your Alesis Crimson II: hands first, then the kick, from 70% up to full speed.

Easy songs to play on your Alesis Crimson II

Back In Black by AC/DCBack In BlackAC/DCNothing Else Matters by MetallicaNothing Else MattersMetallicaSeven Nation Army by The White StripesSeven Nation ArmyThe White StripesYellow by ColdplayYellowColdplaystart the car by Jude Colestart the carJude ColeBillie Jean by Michael JacksonBillie JeanMichael JacksonStairway to Heaven by Led ZeppelinStairway to HeavenLed ZeppelinLivin' On A Prayer by Bon JoviLivin' On A PrayerBon Jovi

Popular songs drummers play

Enter Sandman by MetallicaEnter SandmanMetallicaBlack by Pearl JamBlackPearl JamSmells Like Teen Spirit by NirvanaSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaZombie by The CranberriesZombieThe CranberriesBack In Black by AC/DCBack In BlackAC/DCBoulevard Of Broken Dreams by Green DayBoulevard Of Broken DreamsGreen DayCreep by RadioheadCreepRadioheadFor Whom The Bell Tolls by MetallicaFor Whom The Bell TollsMetallica

Alesis Crimson II with DRUMY: questions

Does the Alesis Crimson II work with DRUMY?

Yes. The Alesis Crimson II sends MIDI over USB, which DRUMY reads straight away in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Opera on a Mac or PC — nothing to install.

Which cable do I need for the Alesis Crimson II?

The USB cable that connects the module to a computer (it carries MIDI). Some cables only charge — if nothing happens, try another.

Why can't I hear my Alesis Crimson II and the song together?

DRUMY plays the song from the computer; your kit makes its own sound in the module. Put both in one pair of headphones or with a cable into the module's Aux In.

My Alesis Crimson II pads land on the wrong drum. How do I fix it?

Open Setup drums in DRUMY and hit the pad: it takes the drum you choose. Rim and cross-stick hits can be set to the snare if your snare has one zone.

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