Alesis Performance Pad from Alesis @ Inta Audio

Alesis Performance Pad

A complete all-in-one percussion station from alesis.

The Alesis Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. You can create and record your own beats from scratch or play along with the built-in patterns. With Performance Pad, you can practice quietly with headphones, or plug into an amplifier.

Performance Pad includes inputs for a bass drum pedal, hi-hat pedal, and a Line-level input to connect a CD Player, iPod®, computer, or other audio device so that percussionists can play along with nearly any recorded mix. Built-in rhythm patterns are also included to compliment playing.

Dynamic Articulation™ technology is included to add nuance to the feel of every drum hit. In addition, there are industry-standard mounting holes on the bottom for easy attachment to an existing drum kit rack.

The 24-bit, high-quality headphone output on the Performance Pad insures a no-compromise playback experience without disturbing others. Connection to keyboards and sound modules is made simple thanks to the integrated MIDI output.

Performance Pad brings together quality feel and and legendary drum sounds for the perfect all-in-one percussion station.

Alesis Performance Pad Features

8 natural feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads with Dynamic Articulation™
Built-in professional drum machine so you can record and play back your own beats
50 Preset / 50 User drum kits with 233 sounds assignable to any pad
Built-in rhythm patterns to complement your playing
Large LCD display with easy-to-navigate interface
Dynamic Articulation™ stereo samples with reverb and ambience for realistic playing
2 inputs for external kick and hi-hat pedals (sold separately)
Stereo input to play along with your CD or MP3 player
MIDI output to play external MIDI devices
High-quality 24-bit stereo and headphone outputs
Lightweight, durable enclosure

Performance Pad Specifications

2 Outputs (1 stereo pair)
16/24-bit Sample/DAC Resolution
12 simultaneous sounds accessible via Pads
120 simultaneous sounds accessible via MIDI
16-voice polyphony
7-position user-programmable panning
8 loudness levels via pads, 127 levels via MIDI
Timing resolution:96ppq
1-128 beats per-pattern time signature range
Tempo range: 20-255bpm
Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100
Kits:50 user, 50 preset
MIDI Program Change Response: Kit
Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer
Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2- Kick and Hi Hat control
Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience
Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone