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Drums & Percussion > Drum Machines / Modules > Alesis Performance Pad Alesis Performance Pad 8-pad Drum Controller with Built-in Drum Machine, Pedal Inputs, MIDI Out, and Music Player Input »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: PerformPad   Retail Price: $399.00 SAVE $99.03 (25%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $299.97 Add the Performance Pad to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $10/ mo. Customers also looked at...   Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Controller $199.97     Alesis Trigger|iO Trigger to MIDI Converter $149.97     Korg padKONTROL Drumpad USB MIDI Controller $199.97   » View all Alesis » View all Percussion Controllers

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Performance Pad Details: - Performance Pad Description Performance Pad Reviews: - Sweetwater Expert Advice - (1) Customer Review - Write your own review Additional Resources: Sweetwater's Drums & Percussion Buying Guide Get the facts on electronic percussion! Discuss this product! Ask questions, get answers about the Alesis Performance Pad in Sweetwater's Beat Box Forum. Have More Questions? Call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or click here to email a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about the Alesis Performance Pad.

An Incredible-sounding Drum Controller and Drum Machine! The Alesis Performance Pad puts a fully functioning drum machine and eight velocity-sensitive drum pads in a low-profile, self-contained unit. You can use the Performance Pad to come up with and record your own beats, or play along with built-in grooves. This versatile unit also includes inputs for a bass drum pedal and hi-hat pedal, as well as allowing you to plug in and play along with your MP3 or CD player. Whether you're practicing with headphones or amplified, you'll sound great with the Alesis Performance Pad! Alesis Performance Pad Drum Controller at a Glance: Inputs for an expanded kit An expressive playing experience High-resolution headphone out Inputs for an expanded kit 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. An expressive playing experience 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. High-resolution headphone out 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. Alesis Performance Pad Drum Controller Features: Eight 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 Two 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 The Alesis Performance drum controller packs a great-sounding drum machine and playing surface into a compact unit! Customer Reviews  really close but how could they have missed ????   by Mike Reaves from NJ, December 04, 2007 Music Background:  Keyboards, PC music recording “It is what they say it is, but I was disappointed when I learned... there's no MIDI input so don't plan on using this as a midi drum sound module. The external triggers for hat & bass are "momentary" switches not triggers (???). Don't plan on connecting any pads to trigger sounds. I find that fairly usless, ever tried playing a bass pattern on a switch? Read More • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "No money for a complete electronic drum kit huh? Add on an Alesis Performance Pad for an instant change in your band's sound. I've played hundreds of shows and I have to say, I pay more attention to drummers using electronics. A lot of times it means their music is more unique." Carson McClain More Drum Machines / Modules from Alesis: · Alesis SR18 · Alesis SR-16 · Alesis DM5 View All Products from Alesis  Tell a Friend About the Performance Pad!  Print This Page See Also:  Drum Modules

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