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Alesis SamplePad Pro

Alesis

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The Alesis SamplePad Pro is an innovative percussion instrument that opens up a world of possibilities for drummers and producers alike. The SamplePad Pro features eight responsive pads and onboard storage for up to 32GB of samples that can be easily loaded via USB or SD card. Tweak and customize each sample to your heart's content using the built-in effects like reverb, pitch shifting, panning and sensitivity controls. The SamplePad Pro is the perfect tool for adding electronic percussion to your acoustic drum kit or crafting custom drum tracks in the studio.

Store Hundreds of Samples Onboard

With the SamplePad Pro, you'll never run out of sounds. Load up to 512 of your own samples on an SD card and store them directly on the unit. The convenient USB connection makes it simple to drag and drop samples from your computer. Eight responsive pads give you plenty of room to map out and trigger your samples with precision and dynamics.

Fully Customizable Sounds

The SamplePad Pro puts you in full control of your samples. Adjust parameters like reverb, pitch, panning and sensitivity for each pad to craft your perfect sound. Tweak the 10 included preset kits or build up to 20 of your own kits from scratch. With so many options at your fingertips, you can achieve any effect you desire.

Expand Your Setup

Two additional trigger inputs, a kick input and a hi-hat control input allow you to connect other pads and pedals to create an full electronic drum set. The SamplePad Pro also features USB MIDI, 5-pin MIDI and an 1/8" audio input for syncing up with tracks, modules and more. Use it in the studio for programming realistic drum parts or on stage to incorporate electronic sounds into your live shows.

A Powerful yet Compact Percussion Station

Measuring only 13"x11", the SamplePad Pro packs an incredible amount of functionality into a small package. Its space-efficient design means you can set it up anywhere without sacrificing features. Rubber feet prevent slipping and sliding, allowing for stable playing on any surface.

Alesis Sample Pad Pro Percussion Pad With Onboard Sound Storage
Alesis Sample Pad Pro Percussion Pad With Onboard Sound Storage
Alesis Sample Pad Pro Percussion Pad With Onboard Sound Storage

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  • Play onboard sounds or load your own via the SD card slot
  • 10 ready-to-play kits with over 200 drum and cymbal sounds accessible via MIDI
  • 8 two-shot, isolated rubber pads with active blue LED illumination
  • Two additional pad inputs, plus kick and hi-hat trigger/switch inputs
  • Save sounds on SD card (up to 20 Kits), accessible via USB
  • LCD display and software utility for complete control
  • 1/4" stereo outputs (L, R); 1/4" headphone output
  • 1/8" stereo aux input with level control; MIDI In & Out

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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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3.15

13 Reviews

29%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Excellent for the price

I suppose if you're a professional drummer using this for shows, there are probably better ones out there, but you'll pay for it. And I've found this product to be fantastic! Response on the pads is great, I've had no crosstalk at all between the pads (and if you do have crosstalk, you can always adjust the pad sensitivity to reduce that problem). Very happy with this sample pad! Sounds great, feels solid, and the price is unbeatable for the quality.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Bad...Just bad

I got this thing and returned it the same day i got it. When you hit one pad, every few hits it will trigger a random pad. Plus you can consistently hit the pads the same way and the sound will be different every time. It will either be too quiet or too loud.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Back-Up2
  3. Concerts1
  4. Single Pad Trigger With better sounds uploaded.1
  5. Playing gigs1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality3
  2. Not Functional2
  3. Difficult To Use1
  4. Crosstalk1
  5. CROSS TALK BETWEEN PADS1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use6
  2. Functional3
  3. Good Quality3
  4. Improves Sound3
  5. Has several conditions for proper operation1

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Works Fine

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byRichard

    fromTexas

    I use this to add additional sounds to my Kit. Read the Manual. I use Audacity to edit my sound files, and I downloaded from Alesis it's Sample Converter Program which ensures your samples are properly formatted. Hit the top Triggers in the middle for best performance.

  • Destroyed at this price point by the Nux-DP 2000 or the

    3

    submitted9 months ago

    bynate

    fromco

    ddrum Neo. Compared to these other two options at the same price this is like buying pads without a brain attached to it.

  • I would not buy or recommend this product

    2

    submitteda year ago

    byRich

    fromTexas

    This product has pad triggering problems. The Triggers are not very sensitive. Sounds are sub par. Most reviews use uploaded sounds and have a lot of junk music covering up how this pad sounds. Ok if you just hit one pad. The older Sample Pad is much better.

  • I wouldn't buy this product

    3

    submitted6 years ago

    byPete

    fromCalifornia

    The buttons are very fragile. To add layers it has conditions. The type of download are conditioned.

  • Bad...Just bad

    2

    submitted8 years ago

    byDom

    fromNew Jersey

    I got this thing and returned it the same day i got it. When you hit one pad, every few hits it will trigger a random pad. Plus you can consistently hit the pads the same way and the sound will be different every time. It will either be too quiet or too loud.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byAaron

    fromundisclosed

    Love it for drums it's perfect

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRich

    fromClifton Park, NY

    does this come with a stand? if not, can you refer me to the stand so I can purchase it?

    does this come with a stand? if not, can you refer me to the stand so I can purchase it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. TAMA Stage Master Practice Pad Stand

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byStephen

    fromIllinois

    Can this be used to play samples of things? Such as an explosion, or a siren loop? Or even the begining of track of saved on as a file?

    Can this be used to play samples of things? Such as an explosion, or a siren loop? Or even the begining of track of saved on as a file?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes you can. You can save them on a SD card for easy installation and swapping them out.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBenjavisca

    fromManhattan

    Hi do you have some bag for this ?

    Hi do you have some bag for this ?

    Open Reply - Charles
    The SKB 1SKB-UB1515 Universal Equipment/Mixer Bag, 15"x15"x5" would fit the Sample Pad Pro which has the dimensions 15” x 11.2” x 1.5”.