From Alesis comes this highly functional but at the same time compact SamplePad 4
The Alesis Sample Pad 4 is an all-in-one percussion and sample-playing instrument. It comes equipped with four responsive, LED-illuminated rubber pads, dual zone trigger input, and ten preset kits. With a built-in library of the most commonly requested percussion and electronic drum sounds and the ability to load samples, the only limit is your imagination. For even more flexibility, you can tune and add reverb to your sounds. Intuitive navigation makes it easy to browse through your kits and you can drag and drop your samples via USB on a Mac or PC without removing your SD card. The bright blue LED lighting is clearly visible in every setting.
The main features of the Alesis Sample Pad 4 include:
4 pads allow endless percussive and sampling triggering possibilities
Built-in library of 25 percussion and electronic drum sounds
10 preset kits
Add sound samples or loops SD card
Accepts SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB (storing 89 user kits and 512 samples per card)
Dynamic blue LED lighting
Intuitive navigation
Drag and drop samples via USB on Mac or PC without removing your SD card
USB-MIDI output
Tune and add reverb to your sounds
Dual trigger input
Includes: Power adapter, user guide, and safety and warranty manual
Requirements: PC: Windows 7 or later; Mac: OS X 10.7 or later; Available USB port
Sample Pad is a nice little instrument for a reasonable price. Out of the box was very easy to create first drumline for a favourite song. Not so sturdy but great for home studio.
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