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Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Pad Controller

  • 8 high quality, velocity-sensitive percussion pads
  • 2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads (compatible with Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits)
  • 2 foot-switch inputs
  • PC and Mac compatible MIDI I/O

The Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Pad Controller is a compact live performance instrument and an equally effective studio–based MIDI percussion programming tool. The Control Pad features 8 velocity–sensitive pads with a responsive rubber surface for excellent stick response and expressive performance, as well as 2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads such as the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits. The 2 foot-switch inputs accommodate open and closed HiHat, as well as a kick drum for authentic, realistic percussion performances. Up to 20 percussion setups can be stored to internal memory. Users can customize pads and 2 external triggers into individual settings for MIDI channels, note numbers and customized velocity sensitivity and curves. The Control Pad operates on USB power, or with an included A/C power adapter. The Control Pad is bundled with FXPansion’s BFD Lite, a professional drum module with high quality sound libraries that feature acoustic and electronic drum kits.With the Alesis ControlPad, you can play sounds from virtually any MIDI software, drum module, synthesizer or keyboard workstation, or other MIDI instrument with your sticks wherever you roam thanks to its compact profile and easy USB connectivity. The playing surface features eight rubber pads that provide natural response, rebound, and low stick-on-pad noise, and they’re velocity sensitive so you can be as expressive as you want.

You can expand the ControlPad with additional pads and triggers. It has two trigger inputs for drum and cymbal pads or acoustic drum triggers plus a kick input, a hi-hat control connection, and a footswitch input for controlling other parameters like changing kits with your foot. Create up to 20 setups and store them in the ControlPad’s memory, which offers such customizable programming capabilities as velocity sensitivity and curves, assignments, and more.

The ControlPad works plug-and-play with Mac and PC, and is powered by its USB connection when working with a computer. You can also wall-power it when working with non-USB MIDI sound sources. It’s also easy to mount on stands and racks using the E-Percussion Module Mount, sold separately.

The ControlPad also comes with EZdrummer software drum module from Toontrack. EZdrummer has samples of real drum kits, a virtual mixer, and looping functions.

Key Features

  • Eight-pad percussion playing surface
  • USB-MIDI and DIN MIDI In and Out for controlling software and hardware sound modules
  • Responsive rubber pads for natural response, rebound, and low stick-on-pad noise
  • Velocity sensitive for expressive control
  • Expandable with up to two triggers, pads, or electronic cymbals; kick and hi-hat control
  • Footswitch input for controlling Inc/Dec parameters
  • Create and store up to 20 setups
  • Works plug-and-play with Mac and PC — does not require software drivers
  • Powered by USB when working with a computer; AC adapter included for DIN MIDI operation
  • Mounts using E-Percussion Module Mount (sold separately) for integration into setups
  • Comes with Toontrack EZdrummer software drum module with samples of real drum kits

What’s in the Box
ControlPad controller, USB cable, AC adapter, CD with software, quick start guide

Specifications

  • Trigger pads: (8) velocity-sensitive, piezo
  • Trigger inputs: Two 1/4-inch
  • Kick input: 1/4-inch
  • Hi-Hat control: 1/4-inch (switch – on/off)
  • Footswitch: 1/4-inch TRS for up/down
  • MIDI: USB, MIDI In, MIDI Out

Get drumming anywhere with the USB-powered ControlPad.

The ControlPad features eight high-quality, velocity-sensitive percussion pads.

The back ports of the Alesis ControlPad (see a larger image plus a schematic of the back panel).

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List Price: $ 399.00

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