You can easily run backing tracks alongside Ableton Live without the need for an additional interface if you only need a few outputs. 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.

Other features include an onboard looper function, a powerful multi-FX engine, USB and 5-pin MIDI, ¼" and mini-jack headphone outs on the front of the module, stereo master and routable aux outputs, inputs for four (including hi-hat control) external triggers and four foot controllers. These are Custom Effect Control knobs - Freely map two Alesis “A-LINK” infinite rotary knobs to dozens of effects and mixing controls.There are four modes of synthesis: resonant synthesis, subtractive wave types, FM synthesis, and ring modulation synthesis. For those who prefer creating samples in a desktop setting, Alesis have also bundled Pro Tools First and Ableton Live Lite, which should come in useful for unlocking the machine’s MIDI capabilities.

The Strike MultiPad has Alesis The Pad Cue option allows you to hear your loops/samples through your headphones prior to launching them through the Main outputs.

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 intuitive interface makes navigation effortless, while the backlit display ensures clear visibility in any lighting condition. Existing samples can be imported from flash memory using the USB input or transferred directly from a computer. The SamplePad Pro is a great option for drummers looking to add sampling to their acoustic setup without needing a giant budget.