NAMM 2014: Alesis drum gear

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).

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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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  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

• 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

• 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

• 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