Alesis Performance Pad

A complete all-in-one percussion station. 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.

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

Technical Info

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

Portable rhythm station combines 8 velocity-sensitive pads and a powerful Alesis drum machine to build your own grooves. Includes pedal inputs for bass drum and hi-hat, plus line input for CD/MP3 jam-along. Sequence custom patterns or trigger presets, with a 24-bit headphone out for quiet boom.