Alesis Strike MultiPad Percussion Pad with Sampler and Looper

The Alesis Strike MultiPad percussion pad features a sampler and looper making it a fantastic tool for modern drummers and percussionists.

Invaluable Tool for The Modern Drummer

With the Alesis Strike MultiPad you can sample, edit, loop and perform seamlessly.

With over 700 built-in sounds, 32GB of storage and the ability to record from virtually any source and featuring nine velocity-sensitive pads along with a 4.3” colour screen, the Strike MultiPad gives you the perfect combination of power and accessibility.

Alesis Strike MultiPad Percussion Pad with Sampler and Looper Key Features:

• Over 7,000 Samples and Loops – Over 6GB of Content Including Loops, Drums, Percussion and Melodic Instruments for Any Style
• 32GB of Storage
• Built-In Sampler Lets You record from USB, Smartphone, Mic and Much More
• Built-In Looper Lets You Loop Your Pad Performance or Sound from the External Audio Input
• 9 Velocity-Sensitive Pads with Customisable RGB Lights
• 2 Input/2 Output USB Audio and MIDI Interface
• Load Samples via USB Drive - Import WAV files and Backup Your Kits
• 5 Built-in Effects Processors - 3 Kit Effects, 1 Master Effect, Compressor, and Equalizer
• Custom Effect Control - Freely Map Two Alesis “A-LINK” Infinite Rotary Knobs to Dozens of Effects
• and Mixing Controls
• Route the Metronome or Any Sound to Separate Audio Outputs
• Expand the Strike MultiPad with External Trigger and Pedal Inputs
• 4.3” Display Provides an Informative Overview of Your Kit for Fast and Easy Editing
• Premium Software Suite Included - Includes Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools First

Firmware v1.1 Update

Testament to Alesis's continued support and improvement of their products, the Strike Multipad firmware is to be updated to v1.1.

This new firmware update brings new features and functionality, increasing potential on stage and in the studio.

These new features include:

• Expanded WAV Format Compatibility
• New Hi-Hat Groups
• Enhanced Sample Editing
• Enhanced Kit FX Assignment Workflow

You can now preview and import samples via USB in any major bitrate or sample rate (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 16 or 24 bit).

New hi-hat functionality adds multiple pads to a Hi-Hat Group and you can use the hi-hat pedal input to cycle through them.

Sample editing has also been made better than ever as you can now edit the start and end of the loop while listening back in real time.

v1.3 Firmware Update

Adding to the already incredible experience of using the Alesis Strike MultiPad, the v1.3 Firmware Update brings some great new features.

Sample Mamager - Get complete control of your sample library and browse, play and delete any samples you have saved to the Strike MultiPad. You also get the option to export samples from internal storage to an external USB drive!
Save/Load User Kits with Samples - You're now able to save and load User Kits with the samples used in the those kits. This is great for creating complete backups of your User Bank which can be stored or used on another Strike MultiPad.
Start Click for Loop and Alternate Playback Modes - Now, you can set the metronome to turn on automatically when you play a pad set to Loop or Alternate playback mode. By hitting the pad again, or when the sound ends, the metronome automatically stops and restarts from Beat 1 when reactivated.
Metronome Downbeat Reset - The metronome will now restart from Beat 1 whenever it's turned on whether you activate it via the Start Click feature or pressing the Metronome button.

Get Started Fast

While the Alesis Strike MultiPad has extensive sampling capabilities for you to record and create, it also comes with many samples and loops built-in.

In fact, it boasts over 7.000 samples and loops right out of the box. That’s over 6GB of premium content including loops, drums, percussion and a variety of melodic instruments for use in any style of music.

Built-In Sampler

With the built-in sampler, you can use literally any sound you want to create music.

Furthermore, Alesis have made capturing your samples extremely easy. You can use a microphone, your phone, your computer, the USB input or virtually any other audio device to capture live or pre-recorded samples.

Powerful Editing

Editing has also been made very easy because of the bright, 4.3-inch colour screen that gives you instant visual feedback on your kit and editing details.

There are two Alesis A-Link infinite rotary knobs onboard that you can freely map to dozens of different effects and mixing controls.

Furthermore, there are five built-in effects processors allowing you to tweak, shade, colour, EQ and compress your audio however you want. Creating your own signature sound is a breeze.

Powerful Performance

The main part of your performance will be facilitated by the nine velocity-sensitive pads which can be easily configured for maximum convenience.

Each of the nine pads also feature customisable lights so you can see exactly what you need.

This great lighting displays velocity, loop length and more so you’re always on top of your performance, even in the darkest and foggiest venues.

You can even expand the Alesis Strike MultiPad with external trigger and pedal inputs. There are three external drum/cymbal trigger inputs along with a hi-hat pedal input and two dual foot controls for huge amounts of performance potential.

Generous I/O

With its impressive range of inputs and outputs, the trike MultiPad can be easily integrated into your existing setup.

Four TRS ¼” audio outputs are on offer for you to route sounds while both ¼” and 1/8” TRS headphone outputs allow you to monitor your performance with ease.

You can even connect and control peripheral MIDI-compatible equipment with the Strike MultiPad’s 5-pin MIDI in and out ports.

Audio sources can be connected via the two 1.4” TRS audio inputs for all your sampling needs too.

Great for Stage and Studio

Another great aspect of the Alesis Strike MultiPad percussion pad is how well it transitions from the stage to the studio.

With it’s built in 2-in/2-out audio face and included premium software suite, it is great for recording and production.

Ableton Live Lite is included with the Alesis Strike MultiPad, giving you fantastic music production platform which you can use to compose, record, remix and edit in audio and MIDI.

Whether you’re using acoustic, electronic or virtual instruments, audio recordings or MIDI sequences, it can all be managed in one interface with Ableton Live Lite.

The Alesis Strike MultiPad also comes with ProTools | First – a complete DAW that gives you the essentials of the world-famous ProTools software.

Included Software

The Alesis Strike Multipad comes with a premium software suite included as standard to ensure you have access to industry standard editing, effects and recording solutions immediately.

You don’t just receive one piece of software though! The Alesis Strike comes bundles with two digital audio workstation platforms.

First up is the Avid Pro Tools | First software. Widely known as the industry standard DAW found in recording studios across the world, Pro Tools offers professional level audio functionality.

The version that comes with the Strike Multipad is a special Pro Tools | First Alesis Edition which includes an exclusive plug in bundle that’s only available from Alesis.

Perfect for when you need to record and edit your samples at a more intricate level, Pro Tools First Alesis Edition is the ideal solution.

Next up, you also receive Ableton Live Lite. A lightweight version of Ableton Live 10, this software comes with all of the essential workflow, instruments and effects of the full version.

Offering everything you need to create, recording, mix and perform, the combination of Abelton Live Lite and the Alesis Strike Multipad delivers endless musical possibilities.

Take Your Performance to Another Level

So proud of the MultiPad, this is the first ever percussion pad that Alesis have granted the “Strike” name.

For modern drummers and percussionists who want to evolve their sound, the Alesis Strike MultiPad is an indispensable tool, giving you everything you need to take your performance to another level.

Buy the Alesis Strike MultiPad Percussion Pad from PMT Online now and get the awesome performance, sampling, looping and editing power this powerful tool has to offer.

Alesis Strike MultiPad Percussion Pad with Sampler and Looper Specs:

Connectors

• (4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS audio outputs
• (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS headphone output
• (1) 1/8” (3.5 mm) TRS headphone output
• (1) MIDI DIN Output/Thru-port
• (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS audio inputs
• (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS trigger input
• (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS trigger inputs
• (1) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS HH pedal input
• (2) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch inputs
• (1) MIDI DIN Input
• (1) USB Type-B port
• (1) USB Type-A port
• (1) power adapter input

USB Drive

• Supported Format: FAT32
• Supported File Type: 16-bit, mono or stereo .WAV files, 44.1 KHz Sample Rate

Power

• Adapter: 9 VDC, 1,500 mA
• Voltage: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A Max

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height)

• 13.75” x 14” x 3”
• 349.25 x 355.6 x 76.2 mm

Weight

• 8.5 lbs.
• 3.85 kg