Alesis Intros SamplePad 4 Percussion Instrument

Alesis today introduced the SamplePad 4, a compact percussion and sample-playing instrument. SamplePad 4 comes equipped with four responsive, LED-illuminated rubber pads, dual-zone trigger input, and eight preset kits. Users can tune and add reverb to their sounds. Intuitive navigation makes it easy to browse through kits and players can drag and drop their samples via… Read More Alesis Intros SamplePad 4 Percussion Instrument

Alesis SamplePad Pro Review – ‘8 Pads Of Pure Awesomeness’

This video, via SPEARFISHER (Peter John) takes a look at the Alesis SamplePad Pro percussion instrument. The SamplePad Pro has onboard sounds or can play custom sounds, via SD card. It has stereo output, headphone out and MIDI In/Out. Npte: John notes that the ‘crosstalk’ issue he mentions in the video demo has been solved with the latest… Read More Alesis SamplePad Pro Review – ‘8 Pads Of Pure Awesomeness’

Alesis V & VI Series Controllers Now Available

Alesis has announced that their new V and VI series keyboard controllers are now available. Both lines offer two, four, and five octave keyboards, but the VI series offers semi-weighted keys, aftertouch, and additional controllers. Here are the key features and differences of the two controller lines:

Alesis Intros Core Line Of Audio Interfaces

2014 NAMM Show: Alesis has announced the new CORE Series of 24-bit USB Audio Interfaces. The audio interfaces offer XLR+1/4″ combo inputs, Mic/Line or Guitar level switching, headphone outputs with level controls for efficient monitoring, and each model ships with Cubase 7 LE. CORE 1, a single input/dual output inline interface, is designed for on-the-go recording or as an… Read More Alesis Intros Core Line Of Audio Interfaces

Alesis Intros Elevate 6 Studio Monitor

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Alesis introduced the Elevate 6 Studio Monitor – an active studio monitor design. Key Features: 75 Watt continuous output power (per speaker) Bi-amplified design, active crossover, flat frequency response 6″ low-frequency driver; 1″ silk dome tweeter High-density wood cabinets with bass porting Elliptical waveguides, widened listening area Radial-edge baffles reduce… Read More Alesis Intros Elevate 6 Studio Monitor