Record, Stream, and Create
For recording artists and acoustic drumming content creators, timekeepers at Sweetwater are confident that nothing will capture your rhythmic creativity quite like the Alesis Kitstream recording and streaming system. Designed as an optimized unit for acoustic recording and streaming, the Kitstream uses a stereo microphone and a bass drum trigger to capture the full effect of your acoustic kit — and even bring your sound to the electronic frontier. Packed with hundreds of samples, preset kits, effects, and mixing parameters, the Kitstream makes it a breeze to create the hybrid drumming setup of your dreams. A comprehensive set of inputs and outputs, with space for an additional mic and expansion pads, offers extensive potential to create drum content entirely on your terms. Plus, it's all accomplished without the need for mixers, stands, elaborate miking setups, or complex cabling. To round it all out, the Alesis Kitstream provides you with access to Ableton Live Lite and a free 90-day Drumeo subscription, along with a cable wrap, a drum key, a USB-C cable, and a carrying case for total ease of setup, storage, and transport, wherever the grooves lead you.
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Streamlined acoustic recording
The Kitstream employs a stereo microphone and a bass drum trigger to serve as an efficient central hub for capturing the full sound of your acoustic kit, mounting directly on your bass drum without the clutter of typical kit recording setups. Simply connect the Kitstream to your computer or mobile device via USB-C, and you’ve got instantaneous recording, streaming, and DAW production at the ready. Plus, up to 50 hours of internal recording lets you capture grooves on the spot, while kick-to-MIDI triggering expands the creative possibilities of your stream or studio take.
Furthermore, the Kitstream uses automatic calibration to speedily set microphone and trigger levels, eliminating the need for a mixer. Its versatile inputs and outputs make adapting to your setup a breeze, with USB-C audio/MIDI connectivity, Bluetooth playback, and headphone and audio connections that work flawlessly with your gear. However you drum, the Kitstream will happily accommodate.
Create a hybrid set in seconds
Not only will you get stellar sound from the Kitstream, but Alesis's built-in e-drum capabilities also take the potential of your acoustic kit to new heights as a hybrid drumming platform. Courtesy of 500 onboard samples, 50 preset kits with 100 user slots, 13 reverbs, 26 effects, and a wealth of EQ and compression parameters, you can sculpt an exciting, tailor-made kit for any occasion directly from your acoustic information. You can also expand your Kitstream’s possibilities with 99-file WAV sample import, a 1/4-inch mic input, and 1/4-inch inputs for up to six expansion pads, enabling extensive setups. From detailed studio recording to extravagant livestream performances, the Kitstream is ready for the spotlight.
Alesis Kitstream Features:
- A comprehensive recording and streaming solution for acoustic drummers and musical content creators
- Mounts directly to the bass drum and uses a single stereo mic and a bass drum trigger to capture the full sound of your kit
- Connects easily to computers and mobile devices over USB-C for recording, streaming, and DAW production
- 50 hrs. of internal recording with kick-to-MIDI capabilities via the bass drum trigger
- Automatic calibration quickly sets levels, eliminating the need for a mixer, extra mics, stands, and complex cabling
- USB-C audio/MIDI, Bluetooth playback, and headphone/audio connectivity adapt easily to your setup
- 500 samples, 50 kits, 100 user kit slots, 13 reverbs, 26 FX, and EQ and compression controls enable you to create myriad hybrid kits
- Expand creative potential with WAV file importing, a mic input, and expansion pad inputs to build your dream setup
