Alesis DM Dock iPad Drum Module

Infinitely Expandable Percussion Module!

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Hook your electronic drums up to your iPad with the Alesis DM Dock! This infinitely expandable drum module uses trigger sounds from your iPad via a full complement of 13 individual 1/4" TRS trigger inputs. The DM Dock even supports multi-zone pads. You can easily see and control functions with the large and easy-to-use display of your iPad 4 or later. With the wireless connectivity of the iPad you can easily download new sounds at your gig or on the road. The DM Dock also features MIDI I/O and USB MIDI for connecting to external hardware and computers. The Alesis DM Dock marries the convenience, power, and flexibility of the iPad and electronic drum kits together in one stage-ready unit.

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• Hook DM Dock up to your electronic drum kit
• Download new sounds on the go
• Pro connections for your gear

Alesis' innovative iO Dock technology has been ported into the all-new Alesis DM Dock interface for electronic drums. The DM Dock features 13 individual 1/4" TRS drum trigger inserts so you can hook up your entire kit. All of your pads are supported including dual-zone pads, 3-zone cymbals, continuous controller hats, and multiple chokes. The DM Dock lets you take your drum sounds on the road to use with electronic kits at any studio or gig.

Thanks to the iPad's wireless connectivity the DM Dock lets you tweak settings on the go. If you go to a new venue and your current snare sound doesn't quite cut it, then you can download a new one and have it ready to go in minutes. You can download a cymbal that cuts through the mix better if you need it. With the power of the DM Dock and the iPad you don't have to worry about these things days before because you can find an instantaneous solution.

Music production apps like Garageband truly come alive with the Alesis DM Dock. Besides the trigger inputs you also get a 1/4" headphone jack and balanced 1/4-inch stereo outputs for going to stereo monitors, the PA, or direct to your recorder. Connect the DM Dock to external MIDI devices or your computer with 5-pin and USB MIDI I/O. There is also an assignable footswitch input that can be used to switch between kits, tap in a click, or start and stop sequences.

• Infinitely expandable iPad electronic drum/percussion module
• 13 individual 1/4" TRS trigger inputs that support dual-zone pads, 3-zone rides, continuous hats, multiple chokes
• Wireless access to new sounds via the dedicated iOS DM Dock app
• Hinged door enclosure securely locks your iPad in place
• Includes professional audio and MIDI I/O
• Confirmed compatibility with iPad 4 and later (requires Lightning connection)