Another essential function is looping. They both have the capacity to design loops from the ground up and start and stop them as you play. You could arrange these as dense as you like or keep it simple. Your loops are only determined by the memory you have available, so in theory, you could hit start on a song and let it play all the way through. TIP: Trigger In 2/3and 4/5are for dual-zone triggers. However, you can use a ¼” TRS to dual ¼” TS cable and connect two single-zone triggers instead. Of course, you can take this concept much farther inside a DAW with a computer, but it is nice to have a standalone feature such as this. The Looper The SamplePad Pro is a great option for drummers looking to add sampling to their acoustic setup without needing a giant budget.

The overall handling of presets is quite well made – the LCD screen and the UI makes sense and for me was more access-able then all other e-drum stand-alone pads which I have used so far. Of course there are things which would take a little bit of time to understand and fully explore in detail. So proud of the MultiPad, this is the first ever percussion pad that Alesis have granted the “Strike” name. Roland does offer a special edition model of the SPD-SX that has considerable amount of more memory (16GB), but it is more expensive. Upon loading the unit up, you’ll find 30 preset loaded kits available to choose from and 70 empty user kits for you to customize. The sound banks already installed are very good indeed, but for me the Strike Multipad shines when you use it to trigger VST samples and external midi gear, it's pure joy.Need on-the-fly tone changes? The Strike MultiPad has Alesis A-LINK infinite rotary knobs that you can map to any EQ or effect parameters. Intuitive Functions Connect the MIDI OUT of the external device to the MIDI IN of the Strike Multipad using a 5-pin MIDI cable. First up is the Avid Pro Tools | First software. Widely known as the industry standard DAW found in recording studios across the world, Pro Tools offers professional level audio functionality. Sweetwater Sound, 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 Get Directions | Phone Hours | Store Hours Pressing the F1 (Feel) button will open a menu to change the feel of the pad. This includes the sensitivity, velocity curve, threshold, and fixed level which engages and disengages dynamics.

They inform you of the BPM of an assigned loop and light up from left to right, indicating how far a loop is through its cycle. There’s also an option to play random pads from hitting just the one to mix up your sound the way hitting a cajon would produce different tonality each time. Note: This is not a drum sampling pad. It is a drum synthesizer. We decided to include it in our post because it commonly is mistaken to be a product like the SPD-SX or Sample Pad Pro. There are no internal sound samples and you definitely are not able to load your own in.Take total command of your sample library. Alesis has constantly listened to its community of users, and v1.3 brings a new Sample Manager to assist with your sound organisation. The HXW PD705 offers a range of features and functions to enhance your drumming experience. With its built-in sound library, multiple trigger inputs, and MIDI connectivity, it provides versatility and flexibility for drummers of all skill levels. Alesis’s prior drum pad, the SamplePad Pro, was far inferior to the SPD-SX and I can tell that they have done their homework in creating a far better product both for beginning drummers and professionals.