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Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Drum Pad Controller
8 velocity-sensitive pads. 2 trigger inputs. 2 switch pedal inputs. USB Plug-and-Play connectivity. Includes FXpansion BFD Lite.
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The Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller is a compact (carry under one's arm) percussion pad controller that is equally at home as a performance instrument and as a MIDI programming tool for studio recording. The Control Pad features 8 velocity sensitive pads with gum rubber surfaces for excellent stick response as well as 2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads such as the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits. Further, there are 2 switch pedal inputs to accommodate open and closed hi-hat as well as kick drum. Percussion setups are stored to internal memory and are accessible via MIDI Program Change commands. In addition to being USB bus-powered -- eliminating the need for an external power supply while connected to a computer -- the Control Pad includes an AC adapter for use without a computer as well as FXpansion BFD Lite software drum instrument for Mac/PC.
The Control Pad is a compact drum/percussion system that functions equally well as a recording tool and as an on stage electronic trap table. It is a 'must have' item for serious recording musicians and a valuable tool for percussionists seeking to lighten the load in terms of the number of accessory instruments they carry.
Features:
8 high-quality velocity-sensitive percussion pads
2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads (compatible with the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits)
2 switch pedal inputs
Up/down footswitch input
USB Plug-and-Play connectivity (no drivers necessary)
USB bus-powered (no power supply necessary when connected to a computer)
PC and Mac compatible
MIDI I/O
Pad sensitivity adjustment
Stores MIDI setups with program change capability
Includes FXpansion BFD Lite software drum instrument for Mac/PC
Power adapter included for use without a computer
Applications
The Alesis Control Pad is limited only by the sound sources connected to it. As a MIDI controller, it can trigger samplers (sampled sounds and sampled sound effects), drum machines, and synthesizers. Melodic percussion (mallet instruments such as vibes and marimba) can be played by assigning the desired MIDI note numbers to the controller's various pads. The Alesis Control Pad is perfect for the following applications
Programming of drum and percussion parts with a MIDI sequencer
Studio recording
Live performance -- primarily as an expander instrument for shakers, congas, bongos, etc.
The Control Pad is a compact drum/percussion system that functions equally well as a recording tool and as an on stage electronic trap table. It is a 'must have' item for serious recording musicians and a valuable tool for percussionists seeking to lighten the load in terms of the number of accessory instruments they carry.
Features:
8 high-quality velocity-sensitive percussion pads
2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads (compatible with the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits)
2 switch pedal inputs
Up/down footswitch input
USB Plug-and-Play connectivity (no drivers necessary)
USB bus-powered (no power supply necessary when connected to a computer)
PC and Mac compatible
MIDI I/O
Pad sensitivity adjustment
Stores MIDI setups with program change capability
Includes FXpansion BFD Lite software drum instrument for Mac/PC
Power adapter included for use without a computer
Applications
The Alesis Control Pad is limited only by the sound sources connected to it. As a MIDI controller, it can trigger samplers (sampled sounds and sampled sound effects), drum machines, and synthesizers. Melodic percussion (mallet instruments such as vibes and marimba) can be played by assigning the desired MIDI note numbers to the controller's various pads. The Alesis Control Pad is perfect for the following applications
Programming of drum and percussion parts with a MIDI sequencer
Studio recording
Live performance -- primarily as an expander instrument for shakers, congas, bongos, etc.
Hands-on MIDI control for your beats! Eight velocity-sensitive pads with adjustable sensitivity for stick or fingertip play. Two external trigger and 2 switch pedal inputs. Internal setup memory. Powered by USB bus or AC adapter. MIDI I/O. Driverless operation with Mac/PC.
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Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Drum Pad Controller Reviews
10 out of 10
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"MIDI and drums best of both worlds"
Feature:
Included software is decent. Has plenty of jacks to plug in additional triggers - I plugged in sustain pedals to use as kick and hi-hat and it worked great. USB plug and play is a good feature too, just hook it up to the computer and it's running, doesn't need drivers or a power adapter.
Quality:
The sensitivity of the pads is good. The plastic shell seems like it could potentially crack if you were playing really hard and missed the pads, but I've hit it playing normally and no problem. It seems like a solid made piece of equipment especially for the price.
Value:
Definitely a great value, the only thing like it is the Performance Pad and the Roland SPD. If you only need MIDI this seems like the one to get, the SPD for all I know might be incredible but it only has six pads anyway, and this is definitely sensitive and versatile enough for my needs.
Desirability:
It's great, it does everything I wanted it to do without any confusing useless junk tacked on. Plus it looks classy and is a pretty unique piece of gear - it will definitely get admirers. If you watch The Knife in their live videos he plays something like this (it may be the SPD), and it looks amazing. I honestly don't know why there aren't more products like this. If you're a drummer why would you want to tap on little finger pads?
Sound:
N/A
Ease of Use:
Incredibly easy to use. I own several kinds of MIDI controls and this one is by far the easiest. Only three buttons, one to choose the function and the other two to increment up or down. For the pad-specific settings just hit the pad you want to adjust. Didn't have to open the manual. If you have ever used MIDI or electronic drums (or even if not) it's very intuitive.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I would have to say that, other than a piano, this is probably the most inspiring single piece of gear I own - the night I got it I played for about five hours straight. It's like the perfect hybrid of a drum set and a MIDI controller, because you can assign the pads to trigger whatever you want. If lost I would probably just buy another one.
Included software is decent. Has plenty of jacks to plug in additional triggers - I plugged in sustain pedals to use as kick and hi-hat and it worked great. USB plug and play is a good feature too, just hook it up to the computer and it's running, doesn't need drivers or a power adapter.
Quality:
The sensitivity of the pads is good. The plastic shell seems like it could potentially crack if you were playing really hard and missed the pads, but I've hit it playing normally and no problem. It seems like a solid made piece of equipment especially for the price.
Value:
Definitely a great value, the only thing like it is the Performance Pad and the Roland SPD. If you only need MIDI this seems like the one to get, the SPD for all I know might be incredible but it only has six pads anyway, and this is definitely sensitive and versatile enough for my needs.
Desirability:
It's great, it does everything I wanted it to do without any confusing useless junk tacked on. Plus it looks classy and is a pretty unique piece of gear - it will definitely get admirers. If you watch The Knife in their live videos he plays something like this (it may be the SPD), and it looks amazing. I honestly don't know why there aren't more products like this. If you're a drummer why would you want to tap on little finger pads?
Sound:
N/A
Ease of Use:
Incredibly easy to use. I own several kinds of MIDI controls and this one is by far the easiest. Only three buttons, one to choose the function and the other two to increment up or down. For the pad-specific settings just hit the pad you want to adjust. Didn't have to open the manual. If you have ever used MIDI or electronic drums (or even if not) it's very intuitive.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I would have to say that, other than a piano, this is probably the most inspiring single piece of gear I own - the night I got it I played for about five hours straight. It's like the perfect hybrid of a drum set and a MIDI controller, because you can assign the pads to trigger whatever you want. If lost I would probably just buy another one.
Submitted: 04/05/2008
Style of Music: Rock, Electronic
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"No-brainer."
Feature:
All-in-one USB bus powered solution. Presently, there is nothing on the market to compare. Expandable via MIDI I/O and additional pedal/ trigger ins. Makes sense and works as advertised.
Quality:
Mine is perfect. Lightweight (a personal preference) but not so light as to be a problem. Stays put confidently on a flat surface. Note: case is plastic, so you're not going to want to bash mercilessly on it as if it were a real a drum (or a DK10 for that matter).
Value:
2 bills for a single piece of gear that gets the job done. That says it all.
Desirability:
Wanted it from the day it was announced. (Needed it years ago.)
Sound:
n/a. This is not a sound module.
Ease of Use:
Makes sense and works as advertised. Simple, which is what I was looking for.
Support:
No experience with Alesis customer support as yet.
Overall:
There are few products that would quite replace this - none at this price point - so if it breaks, I'll replace it with the very same thing.
All-in-one USB bus powered solution. Presently, there is nothing on the market to compare. Expandable via MIDI I/O and additional pedal/ trigger ins. Makes sense and works as advertised.
Quality:
Mine is perfect. Lightweight (a personal preference) but not so light as to be a problem. Stays put confidently on a flat surface. Note: case is plastic, so you're not going to want to bash mercilessly on it as if it were a real a drum (or a DK10 for that matter).
Value:
2 bills for a single piece of gear that gets the job done. That says it all.
Desirability:
Wanted it from the day it was announced. (Needed it years ago.)
Sound:
n/a. This is not a sound module.
Ease of Use:
Makes sense and works as advertised. Simple, which is what I was looking for.
Support:
No experience with Alesis customer support as yet.
Overall:
There are few products that would quite replace this - none at this price point - so if it breaks, I'll replace it with the very same thing.
Submitted: 03/13/2007
Style of Music: Various
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