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NAMM 2014: Alesis drum gear

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By Matt Parker published 23 January 2014

Pads, rack-mounts and monitors

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Samplepad Pro

Samplepad Pro

NAMM 2014: The tech-savvy types at Alesis have unveiled the firm's plans for drum gear over the coming year with new products including the Samplepad Pro, Sample Rack, Pro-X hi-hat, DRP100 headphones and Transactive 400 drum amp.

Have a look through the gallery to view all the new gear, kicking off with the Samplepad Pro (below, and pictured above).

Samplepad Pro

Percussion Pad With Onboard Sound Storage

  • Play onboard sounds or load your own via the SD card slot
  • 10 ready-to-play kits with over 200 drum and cymbal sounds
  • 8 two-shot, isolated rubber pads with active blue LED illumination
  • Two additional pad inputs, plus kick and hi-hat trigger/switch inputs
  • Save sounds on SD card (up to 20 Kits), accessible via USB
  • LCD display and software utility for complete control
  • 1/4" stereo outputs (L, R); 1/4" headphone output
  • 1/8" stereo aux input with level control; MIDI In & Out
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Sample Rack

Sample Rack


  • Play onboard sounds or load your own via the SD card slot
  • 10 ready-to-play kits with over 200 drum and cymbal sounds
  • Efficient single rackspace (1U) design
  • 8 trigger inputs plus true kick and hi-hat inputs
  • Save sounds on SD card (up to 20 Kits), accessible via USB
  • LCD display and software utility for complete control
  • 1/4" stereo outputs (L, R); 1/4" headphone output
  • 1/8" stereo aux input with level control; MIDI In & Out
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Pro-X hi-hat

Pro-X hi-hat

  • 12” single-zone top and bottom cymbals
  • Authentic hi-hat playability and feel
  • Create open, half-open, closed, chick, and splash sounds
  • Compatible with any standard hi-hat stand
  • Includes top cymbal, bottom cymbal, clutch, and position sensor
  • Patent pending technology
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DRP100

DRP100

  • Created and voiced for electronic drum monitoring
  • Over-ear design provides extreme isolation and comfort
  • Sweat-proof silicone headband for fit flexibility and stability while performing
  • Powerful 40mm full range drivers
  • Rear mounted universal 1/8” TRS cable jack
  • Cable with 1/4” adapter included
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Transactive 400

Transactive 400

  • 200 Watts continuous power, 400 Watts peak power
  • Handles the high-transients of electronic drums with ease
  • Angled baffle and bass porting provide excellent projection
  • Stereo 1/4" and RCA inputs; stereo 1/4" outputs
  • Stereo link output (1/4") with left/right/stereo selector
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Matt Parker
Matt Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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