Alesis Strike Multipad - 9-Trigger Percussion Pad with RGB Backlighting, Sampler, Looper, On-Board 2-In/2-Out Soundcard, Sample loading via USB Thumb Drives and Radiant 4.3-Inch Display

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Nord’s version of the electric drum pad is a little disappointing in our view. Like other Nord products, it has a clunky knob interface ( just our opinion), with an old-school digital display that gives minimal information to the user. I much prefer the design of the Alesis and Roland SPD-SX displays. The Nord Drum 3P is Not a Drum Sampler – It’s a Synthesizer

When it comes to sound options and customization, the SamplePad Pro excels. With over 200 carefully-crafted drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds built-in, as well as ten onboard preset drum kits, you’ll have instant access during performances. The SD card support enables you to store additional sounds and custom kits for even more versatility. Plus, with individual access to key parameters like pitch, panning, and reverb, you can fine-tune your sound with ease using the intuitive user interface. Let’s face it—electronic drum pads are becoming more and more common in drummers’ setups, specifically the Roland SPD-SX Pro. A drum sampling pad can offer a drummer a range of sounds that cannot be normally achieved with just a standard acoustic drum set. I'm not a drummer (let's get that out of the way) and just wanted to have a canvas for making some percussive arrangements and laying out basic beats, but the Alesis Strike Multipad goes well above and beyond that. Does the Strike MultiPad's killer combination of features, practicality and price make it the best percussion pad on the market?The Alesis Strike MultiPad has been a breath of fresh air in the world of samplepads, and firmware update v1.3 continues to bring the very best to the Strike MultiPad community. We’ve created this getting started guide so you can enjoy making music right away with the Alesis Strike Multipad. You’ll learn how to register and set up the device, as well as how to navigate the menus. Follow the sections below to get started. Another essential function is looping. They both have the capacity to design loops from the ground up and start and stop them as you play. You could arrange these as dense as you like or keep it simple. Your loops are only determined by the memory you have available, so in theory, you could hit start on a song and let it play all the way through. When the blue Firmware screen appears, let go of the buttons, and press the main encoder to start the firmware update. It’s definitely a step up in price when compared to the SamplePad Pro, but with the added features and build quality, I believe it’s justified. [wp-review id=”4504″]

The Feel menu includes the usual range of parameters to set how each pad (and trigger input) responds. Sensitivity, Curve, Threshold and Fixed Level settings allow each pad to be tailored to your playing style. In the Output menu, Main+Phones, Aux+Phones, Phones Only, or one of the three Kit FX engines (more later) can be selected as output destinations. You can also set the MIDI note sent from each pad. Testament to Alesis's continued support and improvement of their products, the Strike Multipad firmware is to be updated to v1.1. With its four velocity-sensitive pads and built-in library of over 25 high-quality drum sounds, the SamplePad 4 allows you to create dynamic beats with ease. It also features an SD card slot, allowing you to expand your sound library by loading your own samples.

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Production Powerhouse Strike MultiPad seamlessly transitions from a stage essential to a studio-centric goliath thanks to an on-board 2-in/2-out audio interface and premium software suite for immediate out-of-the-box potential. Ableton Live Lite is a revolutionary, multi-award-winning music production solution that lets you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/ MIDI environment. Ableton Live Lite brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. Record loops with the Strike Multipad anywhere between 1 - 16 bars long and even dub and compound additional layers to build out your loop. You can continue to layer by selecting Start Dub after you create the first layer of your loop. For a demonstrarion of the Looper, watch our video below:

In addition to its large storage capability, the drum pad ships with 8,000+ pre-loaded samples which are both pitched and percussive. The Roland SPD-SX Pro is the flagship pad in the sampling pad lineup, offering advanced triggering and sampling technology for drummers. With its enhanced professional features and durability tested on the road, it is designed to meet the needs of both electronic and hybrid setups. Whether performing live on stage, recording in the studio, DJing at a booth, or jamming in your home music room, this sampling pad has got you covered. LOOP-based recording of your pad performance is a snap, either from the samples you created, or from an external input. Either way, with Strike MultiPad looping can be seamlessly integrated into your playing. Samples can easily be loaded on the Strike MultiPad via USB and a computer or with a USB thumb drive. If for some reason you fill up all 32GB of storage, you can also add an external SD card for more room. Sounds and sampling functionsYou can connect five additional drum pads, a hi-hat pedal, and two footswitches to the module. You can assign them to trigger additional samples or to control different functions such as turning effects on and off or switching kits. The Alesis Strike MultiPad will take your drums to the next level! Jamie from Alesis talks through the latest product, the Strike MultiPad: http://bit.ly/2Ejs3qD - This new drum pad could be a fierce competitor against other brands...