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Alesis

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First the amazing Alesis Strike and Strike Pro electronic drum kits did what no electronic kits had ever done before—they delivered an authentic drumming experience with all the responsiveness and tonal realism of your favorite acoustic drums, but also with the versatility and creative possibilities that only the very best electronic drums can deliver. The percussion universe would never be the same. Now the universe of electronic percussion pads has been rocked with a seismic shift that is off the scale: Here is the Strike MultiPad from Alesis. The first percussion pad incredible enough to earn the Strike name. A percussion pad like no other. Time to throw out your preconceived notions. It’s time to unlock your imagination.

Introducing Strike MultiPad

Alesis designed the Strike MultiPad around the drummer’s requirement to be able to sample, edit, loop and perform in a seamless manner. To that end, the Strike MultiPad offers an incredible 7,000+ built-in sounds, 32GB of storage and the ability to record samples from any source (smartphone, mic, off the internet, via USB, from virtually any other audio device). The nine velocity-sensitive pads have customizable RGB lights and are easily configured for maximum playing convenience. Centre stage on the Strike MultiPad is an Alesis-exclusive 4.3" color screen to make checking system status or performing edits a snap. This kind of total percussive firepower is simply not available anywhere else, even in multiple units.

Sample. Edit. Loop. Perform.

SAMPLE anything you want—any sound, any effect, from anywhere. Use your mic, your phone, your computer, USB input or another audio device to capture live or pre-recorded samples, even off the internet. Alesis even included 6GB+ of premium in-demand content to get you going.

EDIT your samples and loops with the radiant 4.3" color screen, easy-to-use selectors & encoders, A-Link controls and the five built-in effects processors—tweak, shade, color, EQ and compress to your heart’s content. Your sounds will really be your sounds and no one else’s.

LOOP-based recording of your pad performance is a snap, either from the samples you created, or from an external input. Either way, with Strike MultiPad looping can be seamlessly integrated into your playing.

PERFORM better, faster, with more creativity and with more content, versatility and capability than any other drum pad anywhere. With nine velocity-sensitive pads, outfitted with customizable RGB lighting that display velocity, loop length and more, you can be certain you never miss a beat—no matter how dark or foggy the stage is.

The Centerpiece of Your Performance

The Strike MultiPad effortlessly integrates into your existing setup thanks to its arsenal of inputs and outputs—no matter what your next performance demands. Route your metronome or any sound independently to four TRS 1/4" audio outputs, one 1/4" TRS Headphone output or one 1/8" TRS Headphone output. Control and connect your peripheral MIDI-compatible equipment with the 5-pin MIDI in and out ports. Connect source audio to two 1/4" TRS Audio inputs for limitless sampling potential. Expand your performance with additional trigger inputs—(1) single zone and two dual zone, plus TRS HH and footswitch inputs. The Alesis Strike MultiPad has your performance covered.

Production Powerhouse

Strike MultiPad seamlessly transitions from a stage essential to a studio-centric Goliath thanks to an onboard 2-in/2-out audio interface and premium software suite for immediate out-of-the-box potential. Ableton Live Lite is a revolutionary, multi-award-winning music production solution that lets you spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Ableton Live Lite brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. Alternatively, experience the production powerhouse that is ProTools | First—a complete DAW based on the same music creation and audio production tools that award-winning artists, musicians, producers, engineers, and mixers rely on every day.
Open Box Alesis Strike Multipad Percussion Pad Level 1
Open Box Alesis Strike Multipad Percussion Pad Level 1
Open Box Alesis Strike Multipad Percussion Pad Level 1

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  • Over 7,000 samples and loops: 32GB of storage with over 6GB of content, including loops, drums and percussion, plus melodic instruments for any style
  • Sample: Built-in Sampler lets you record from USB, smartphone, microphone or other audio device
  • Built-in looper: Loop-based recording of your pad performance or from the external audio input
  • Perform: Nine velocity-sensitive pads with customizable RGB lights
  • Meet Your New Soundcard: 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
  • Easy Audio Routing: Route the metronome or any sound to separate audio outputs
  • Supersize Your Pad: Expand with external trigger and pedal inputs, three external drum/cymbal triggers, a hi-hat pedal and two dual foot controls
  • Never Miss a Beat: 4.3" display provides an informative overview of your kit, and makes editing fast
  • Premium Software Suite Included: Includes Ableton Live Lite and Avid Pro Tools First

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Connectors:
  • Four 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS audio outputs
  • One 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS headphone output
  • One 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS headphone output
  • One MIDI DIN Output/Thru-port
  • Two 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS audio inputs
  • One 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS trigger input
  • Two 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS trigger inputs
  • One 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS HH pedal input
  • Two 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch inputs
  • One MIDI DIN Input
  • One USB Type-B port
  • One USB Type-A port
  • One power adapter input
USB Drive:
  • Supported Format: FAT32
  • Supported File Type: 16-bit, mono or stereo .WAV files, 44.1kHz
  • Sample Rate
Power:
  • Adapter: 9VDC, 1,500mA
  • Voltage: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A Max
Dimensions:
  • 13.75" x 14 x 3"
Weight:
  • 8.5 lb.

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4.59

17 Reviews

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Perfect for apartments

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Not bad, but an app could have been really useful

Disclaimer: I havent had a ton of time to play with the settings. Just got it recently. Summary: I Love the pad. Still has room for improvements. like some personal likes/preferances as listed below. The good: Excellent pad, Good Tones, Nice feel. Looks and feels a lot like the much more expensive roland model. Probably has extra features compares to that one(I dont think roland has the looper). Could be better : - The 3 edge pads are not as sensitive. Maybe it can be tweaked by adjusting sensitivity. But as is, I couldnt do a ride sell using that edge pad. - There are a LOT of loops. I would have preferred some more acoustic tones and some exotic voices. Like a rainstick, a better bell tree and so on. But then again, I can easily download and add it to this. - There was not a Good acoustic drum kit preset ? ofcourse it has the Tones and I was able to setup, but an standard acoustic kit should not have to be a Userkit setup. - Having an app(windows/Android/Apple) to connect and setup would have been nice. Like it has for the regular Strike drums kit. Editing on a 3" menu based screen is much more involved. Yes, the jog dial helps, but having an APP(windows/android/ipad) would make things a LOT more easier, especially if you want to layer sounds and play around with settings.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Has everything needed in a multipad instrument EXCEPT...

I use my multipad to run backing tracks with the clicks routed only headphones or the just click track, play various samples and to provide drum sounds for my acoustic drums using triggers. I set up the songs in setlists. This is powerful and I have had no problems live. BUT as I play around 40 songs a night I can't spend hours trying to setup all these songs using the pads, triggers and pedals. I can't edit external trigger sounds without using the trigger to select the sound. There is no other way to select and edit these sounds. All Alesis needed to do was release a software editor for it. This would easily be 5 stars if they did. The Roland module does have a software editor. I wish I waited for the Roland and spent the extra money. Oh yeah, one other thing... The outputs are NOT balanced. You have to use direct boxes if you need to run long distances to a board.

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Best Uses

  1. Back-Up5
  2. Concerts5
  3. Practicing4

Cons

  1. Difficult To Use4
  2. Poor Quality1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced8
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice2

Pros

  1. Good Quality14
  2. Functional13
  3. Easy To Use10
  4. Improves Sound6

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Perfect for apartments

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byMarcus

    fromHartford, CT

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Live on a 2nd floor apartment, great for space and low noise. The preloaded drums are meh, but you can upload your own.

  • Good purchase!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byLongino

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Compact and easy to use. Good price. Have had it for about a month now and have used it quite frequently. #sweepstakes

  • Awesome Drum Module-but you need to know how to ezily fix it

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byNate

    fromCo

    Great drum module. love the instrument. however when it goes bad it is not a problem with the hardware but with the SD card inside. all you have to do is buy a 32 SDHC card. copy all the files from the previous card onto the new one and replace it. This involves some unscrewing, peeling back some tape, gently getting hot glue off some components including the door to the SD card, this should be done with needle nose pliers and a crushing motion not a pulling motion as the little door can break. Replacing the SD card This fixes all the problems. When you get the module you should open it up and make a copy of the SD card so when it goes bad in 3-10 years you can copy those files onto another one and replace it. So the matanance on this great instrument is one 32 SDHC cad every few years. Alesis could ezily fix this problem by upgrading the machine to take a SDXC like most cameras do now a days, and than they could put a Samsung Pro Endurance microSD card in it. that will provide. 16 years — of continuous recording time. when purchasing my first drum pads My primary concern about this machine was weather the drum pads would wear out, but after opening it up it looks like it would be super ez to fix them if the trigger ever came loos so if your not afraid opening it up you could guarantee the machine lasts you a lifetime. I cant post a link but Youtube (Alesis Strike MultiPad Fixed!!!) to see it opened up.

  • Wow! Great drum machine!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byT. Wayne

    fromBladenboro, NC

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this Strike to create beats with great preset instruments. #Sweepstakes

  • Love it

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bymario

    fromcalimesa, ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    i use it to triggers and to start my tracks for our band

  • Great potential, bad support

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byJared

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    I purchased the Strike Multipad on release, and was very happy with my purchase. Took it on a national tour, and loved it. That being said, no editing software, no way to assign my own samples to categories, and no support; Alesis made a great product and left it in the dirt. Shame.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRon

    fromLebanon, Kentucky 40033-9515

    Can I use the KD10 Roland TD17 kick pad and plug in to the trigger in 1/4 inch inputs? And the same with the snare drum from the TD17 drum set?

    Can I use the KD10 Roland TD17 kick pad and plug in to the trigger in 1/4 inch inputs? And the same with the snare drum from the TD17 drum set?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It may. It will very possibly be inconsistent. It’s not a good idea to mix brands of e-drums.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCSR

    fromSacramento,CA

    Is there a limit to how long the samples can be? I have several 2 -3 minute backing tracks that we play to. I use my phone to play them and was wondering if I could use the Strike Multi pad instead.

    Is there a limit to how long the samples can be? I have several 2 -3 minute backing tracks that we play to. I use my phone to play them and was wondering if I could use the Strike Multi pad instead.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "https://www.strikemultipad.com/"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJax

    fromBoston MA

    I have seriously ill family members who can't tolerate noise, so I've not touched my guitars in quite a while, but it's killing me not to play music and jam along to tunes. I'm really cranky without playing. Having never played drums before, will I be able to learn some basic stuff and jam along to youtube with this or is this really meant to be used along with a real kit? I WANT a real kit but it's just not possible given current home life which isn't going to change anytime soon. I figured since there's a headphone jack on this, I could at least maybe manage to have some fun. Yay or Neigh?

    I have seriously ill family members who can't tolerate noise, so I've not touched my guitars in quite a while, but it's killing me not to play music and jam along to tunes. I'm really cranky without playing. Having never played drums before, will I be able to learn some basic stuff and jam along to youtube with this or is this really meant to be used along with a real kit? I WANT a real kit but it's just not possible given current home life which isn't going to change anytime soon. I figured since there's a headphone jack on this, I could at least maybe manage to have some fun. Yay or Neigh?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You will be able to play along with youtube. Have you thought about electric drums?

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byGage

    fromMinnesota

    Where can I buy the stand?

    Where can I buy the stand?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better answer your question. Please give us a call 877 687 5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byB

    fromDenton tx 76201

    Can I return this I'm

    Can I return this I'm

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We have a 45 day return policy on our items.
    Open Reply - Beau
    Yes, we have a 45 day return policy.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byBrad

    fromPortland Oregon

    Can you control the tempo or the sounds?

    Can you control the tempo or the sounds?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes you can control both.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromNew Bedford ma

    How do you buy the expansion kits, ie 2 duel zone pads 1 kick pad, 1 high hat and what can i mount them on and also the price of each thanks

    How do you buy the expansion kits, ie 2 duel zone pads 1 kick pad, 1 high hat and what can i mount them on and also the price of each thanks

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    v

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAA

    fromKnoxville, TN

    Are sticks required or can the pads be played with the fingers/hands?

    Are sticks required or can the pads be played with the fingers/hands?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This percussion pad is meant to be used with sticks.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMarkus

    fromNorth Italy

    Hello, I am Marco Bellani from Italy and I am looking to buy 1 Alesis Strike Multipad for my daughter's birthday (she's a little passionate drummer!) but actually it is impossibile to find it in Italy, neither in Europe from what I see in internet. However I was wondering if it's possible to buy it from you in America? I am afraid about the Shipping Times? How long does it takes to have it delivered here in Italy? But I am even more worried about possible CUSTOMS taxes to pay once it's here (I have a small budget barely enough to buy the instrument, I would like to avoid bad surprises here) Please let me know if you can help with my little dream thanks a lot Marco

    Hello, I am Marco Bellani from Italy and I am looking to buy 1 Alesis Strike Multipad for my daughter's birthday (she's a little passionate drummer!) but actually it is impossibile to find it in Italy, neither in Europe from what I see in internet. However I was wondering if it's possible to buy it from you in America? I am afraid about the Shipping Times? How long does it takes to have it delivered here in Italy? But I am even more worried about possible CUSTOMS taxes to pay once it's here (I have a small budget barely enough to buy the instrument, I would like to avoid bad surprises here) Please let me know if you can help with my little dream thanks a lot Marco

    Open Reply - Ronald
    If you go to our website and click the flag on the bottom of the webpage, you will be able to select your country. From there you can also select your currency and any other options you think you might need. After that is done, all items that show up are eligible for shipping to your location and will also give you a total with duties and taxes. We unfortunately can't discuss pricing over this chat function but once you are on your country's version of the website, you will be able to view pricing yourself. If you should run into any further issues or if there is anything else we can do for you, please feel free to reach out to us. Thanks for contacting us!

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byScott

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come with a stand?

    Does this come with a stand?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The stand is sold separately.