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The Alesis SamplePad 4 is an all-in-one percussion and sample-playing instrument. It comes equipped with four responsive, LED-illuminated rubber pads, dual zone trigger input, and eight preset kits. With a built-in library of the most commonly requested percussion and electronic drum sounds and the ability to load samples and loops, the only limit is your imagination. For even more flexibility, you can tune and add reverb to your sounds.

Intuitive navigation makes it easy to browse through your kits and you can drag and drop your samples via USB on a Mac or PC without removing your SD card. The bright blue LED lighting is clearly visible in every setting.
Alesis Sample Pad 4 Percussion and Sample-Triggering Instrument
Alesis Sample Pad 4 Percussion and Sample-Triggering Instrument
Alesis Sample Pad 4 Percussion and Sample-Triggering Instrument

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  • Four pads allow endless sampling and triggering possibilities
  • Built-in library of 25 popular percussion sounds
  • 10 preset kits
  • SD card for loading custom samples
  • Accepts SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB, storing 89 user kits and 512
  • Dynamic blue LED lighting provides clear visibility in any setting
  • Intuitive navigation lets you browse through your kits with ease
  • Drag and drop samples via USB on Mac or PC
  • USB-MIDI in/out
  • Tune and add reverb to your sounds
  • Dual Trigger input for expansion

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One year parts and labor warranty on all keyboards, DAT, and modules.
One year or 1500 hour warranty (whichever comes first) on tape heads.
Custome must register purchase online to receive customer registration number and warranty.
(No warranties are sent with product.)

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3.33

18 Reviews

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Sample Pad!

This SamplePad was a fathers day gift to me and what a great one!! I had no problem using the utility and files from Alesis to do what it says it will do. I even made some custom samples from my own drum kit using an app and loaded them with ease! The LED lit pads are very cool too and useful!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Mixed Bag

I play keys and electronic drums in loops and jammed this thing all last year, sometimes with some serious intentions, live in concert. It holds up from the beating, and my custom samples sound stellar through the mix. It does occasionally trigger 2 pads of sound when I only hit one REALLY hard. LOL. I hear a buzz some nights, and I can usually attack it by plugging in my mixer into the same outlet, at least helps the buzz sometimes. Many nights it is crystal clear, and in my studio as I write this, it is hooked up and silent, no buzz. It is small and bounces around a lot, and I am moving to a heavier duty setup live. Mixed feelings as I can certainly see some pro's having a beef with the machine, but I have had loads of great gigs with it. ~ If my friend's intentions were to have a sample pad, and not a drum... then yes I would recommend it. It handles the stickings with no lag and drums well, but there are so many better options in the market for people jamming the thing for hours.

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  1. Practicing4
  2. Back-Up3
  3. Concerts2
  4. None1
  5. Weekly in church worship1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use2
  2. Not Functional2
  3. Poor Quality2
  4. Noisy hum at output1
  5. Poor Design1
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  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Easy To Use6
  2. Functional5
  3. Good Quality5
  4. Improves Sound4
  5. Good in Low Light1

Reviewed by 18 customers

  • Don't waste your money.

    2

    submitted9 months ago

    byRob

    fromNYC

    It hums! First and critical fail. Then due to its compact size and design, you can easily hit the buttons while hitting the pad on the right whereby changing the sound bank. Happened in rehearsal, at the live show, no matter how I angled it, bad flaw. Lastly, it shuts itself off after 30 minutes or so, what the heck? Total trash.

  • Best Pad!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byEric

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm using this as a way to add more sounds to my Simmons SD600 kit. It works flawlessly.

  • Great Unit!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMarty

    fromDenver, Colorado

    Excellent little pad. A bit of a learning curve but not bad. Works flawlessly with my samples. Super price. If you need a small pad. This is it.

  • Good luck trying to upload your own samples

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byChris

    fromSioux Falls, SD

    This thing is a piece of garbage, could not upload any of my samples after hours of trying everything and following instructions carefully. I couldn't even get the thing to add "KIT 11" to make my own sample channel. Every time I put the SD card in, the pad would freeze and I would have to unplug it and replug it back in to restart it. The pad would not even read the files on the SD card even after converting them from Alesis sample converter. It shouldn't be that hard to upload your own samples. This would be the perfect product if it was easy to upload samples, but because It wouldnt upload anything, this thing lost my business and I'm returning it. It's no wonder everyone buys the Roland SPD pad, It should be as simple as dragging and dropping.

  • Noise at output

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byJoe

    fromColliers WV

    When using sounds loaded into the unit factory or your own you will need to use the Headphone output because of the horrible hum in the mains. When you plug in the USB the Headphone output hums. So it can be use 1 of 2 ways as a MIDI controler or as a sample player, factory or otherwise using the headphone output. I had 2 brand new units that were exactly the same. If your serious about your art gotta stay away... The sample feature works but loading samples is painfully slow for year 2021..maybe 1987...once loaded they will blend in a mix ok I feel. It's a shame this unit doesn't work cause it's perfect size to add to a drum set, and how handy to be able to load custom samples and pay MIDI sound from my iPad. But better stay away. Also the KAT KTMP1 is a non starter, it can't store a single kit and you loose your settings everytime it auto powers off...

  • Yes I would

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byLeonard SPRIGGS R

    from1516 jute wood ave

    Very good product easy to use excellence.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byWilliam

    fromEagle Lake Florida

    Can you run this through your alsis electric drum module?

    Can you run this through your alsis electric drum module?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes you can.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJRomeski

    fromValparaiso, Fl

    Are the triggers sensitive enough to be played with hands/fingers instead of sticks? I'm thinking to use this as a substitute for my cajon in a small venue

    Are the triggers sensitive enough to be played with hands/fingers instead of sticks? I'm thinking to use this as a substitute for my cajon in a small venue

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it is.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byIsaac

    fromundisclosed

    Does the Alesis Sample Pad 4 have built in speakers?

    Does the Alesis Sample Pad 4 have built in speakers?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn’t

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySid

    fromNorth Carolina

    Does this product come with it's own power supply? If not, what is recommended?

    Does this product come with it's own power supply? If not, what is recommended?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will come with the power adapter

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byM&M

    fromMarylanf

    Can add other hardware (kick base and snare ) to the system?

    Can add other hardware (kick base and snare ) to the system?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, you can.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byIsrael

    fromPortland, OR

    Does it works with batteries?

    Does it works with batteries?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will not work with batteries

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byNA

    fromSulphur Springs TX

    What additional cordsdo I need if I'm running this to a di box to run through a p.a. ?

    What additional cordsdo I need if I'm running this to a di box to run through a p.a. ?

    Open Reply - Charles
    Just 1/4" instrument cables from the Main Out on the Sample Pad to a PA.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBraiden

    fromIllinois

    How do u mount it on to your acoustic set? Do you use like a snare stand?

    How do u mount it on to your acoustic set? Do you use like a snare stand?

    Open Reply - Charles
    You could use a snare stand or there is Electronic Module Mounts available.
    Open Reply - Charles
    You could use a snare stand or there is Electronic Module Mounts available.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMilo

    fromMadison WI

    So I know you can add your own loops to this, is there any reason the length of a loop would be cut short? Or is that strictly measured by the size of your SD card? For example, if I used this for a melodic intro to a song that was 20-35 seconds or even a minute, would that be an issue? Also is there any way to program an on/off toggle for said loop like the new roland single pads?

    So I know you can add your own loops to this, is there any reason the length of a loop would be cut short? Or is that strictly measured by the size of your SD card? For example, if I used this for a melodic intro to a song that was 20-35 seconds or even a minute, would that be an issue? Also is there any way to program an on/off toggle for said loop like the new roland single pads?

    Open Reply -
    Hi Thanks fore your time. The loop will be based on the size of your SD card. You will not have a problem with a 1 minute loop. I am sorry but Alesis are not stating if it has a on/off toggle for the loop function. Thank you