Alesis Control Pad USB and MIDI Percussion Pad
The Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller is a compact 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 two trigger inputs for connecting external pads such as the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits. Further, there are two 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. 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. 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: Features: Programming of drum and percussion parts with a MIDI sequencer Studio recordingLive performance—primarily as an expander instrument for shakers, congas, bongos, etc.The Control Pad is bundled with FXPansion's BFD Lite, a professional drum module with high-quality acoustic and electronic drum kit libraries.Specs: 8- Piezo trigger pads2- 1/4" External trigger inputs1- 1/4" Footswitch input (kick)1- 1/4" Footswitch input (Hi Hat on/off control)1- 1/4" TRS input for up/down value footswitchUSB 1.1 JackMIDI In/Out Jacks20- Presets (can be overwritten)
| Model |
Control Pad |
| Pad Type |
rubber |
| Number of Faders |
6 |
| Effects Available |
No |
| Computer Interface |
Yes |
| System Compatibility |
Mac and Windows |
| Audio Connections |
none |
| Sync/Timecode |
No |
| Number of Patterns |
none |
| Memory |
20 presets |
| Tones/Patches |
none |
| Power Supply |
USB Powered or Optional AC Adapter |
| MIDI |
Yes |
| Polyphony (Voices) |
n/a |
| System Requirements |
MIDI Device and/or Computer |
| Ports |
MIDI, USB |
| Power Requirements |
USB Bus (AC Adapter not included) |
| Number of MIDI Ports |
1 |
| Sequencer |
No |
| Number of Pads |
8 |
| Display Type |
Backlit LCD |
| Other Features |
Pad sensitivity adjustment |
| Product Weight |
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| Dimensions |
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By Jungovila from New York, NY - Best Value for money
- Easy To Use
- Responsive
- Versatile
- Very Responsive
- Accompaniment
- Creating music
- Practice
- Recording
8/27/2007 (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful) 3.0Beware if you intend to use external pad By Holmes from Stockholm, Sweden
Alesis Control Pad USB and MIDI Percussion Pad
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
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