NAMM 2014: Alesis drum gear

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

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

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

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

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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