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Alesis SamplePad Pro Review

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Libby Johnson
Checked icon Last updated - October 4, 2024
7.6

Verdict overview

  • lasts a long time 7.2
  • worth the money 7.4
  • Simple to use 8.4
Pros
  • 8 rubber pads with active LED lighting
  • 2 additional drum pad inputs
  • 10 ready to play drum kits
Cons
  • Possibility of auto shutoff.

Tech specs

hardware interfaceUSB
product dimensions2.28 x 11.16 x 15 inches
standing screen display size3.1
musical styleElectronic
item weight6.6 pounds
color nameMultiColored
connector typeUSB
size8-pad
material typeRubber
customer reviews4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,226 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars
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Expert opinion

The Alesis SamplePad Pro is a powerful and versatile drum pad that is perfect for live performances, recording, and studio production. With its 8 isolated rubber pads with active blue LED pad illumination, 2 additional drum pad inputs plus a kick pedal input selectable switch or trigger mode and a hi hat pedal input selectable switch or variable mode , the SamplePad Pro is one of the most comprehensive drum pads on the market.

The SamplePad Pro comes with over 200 built in drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds organised into 10 ready to play drum kits. This allows you to quickly access the sounds you need to create live performances in any style of music. The SamplePad Pro also has MIDI In/Out ports, USB port for computer connectivity, 1/4 stereo outputs L, R , 1/4 headphone output with volume control and 1/8 stereo aux input with level control for easy integration into any existing setup.

For those looking to expand their sonic palette, the SamplePad Pro allows you to add new sounds via SD card SD card not included . You can save up to 512 sounds and 20 kits per 32GB SD card. This allows you to customize your sound library to match your own unique style.

The Alesis SamplePad Pro is an ideal choice for musicians looking for an all in one solution for their live performance or studio production needs. Its intuitive design makes it easy to use while its expansive sound library makes it perfect for creating any type of music. The ability to add custom samples via SD card further increases its versatility and appeal. For these reasons, I highly recommend the Alesis SamplePad Pro as a great option for anyone looking to take their music production or live performances to the next level.

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