While this may not be on the level of the Roland V-Drum module, having two velocity layers per pad allows you to play more dynamically with your sounds. If you’re confused by what this means, allow me to explain. The Samplepad is Alesis' latest offering in affordable electronic percussion instruments. The Samplepad is a 4-pad trigger pad which contains 25 built-in sounds.It even features the ability to output MIDI data so you can trigger samples on a sampler, computer, or any other MIDI compatible module. The high-end sample pads by Roland and Yamaha are quite expensive and therefore out of the price range for many people. The Alesis SamplePad 4 is an all-in-one percussion pad that will suit anyone who is looking for a drum pad. Despite its small size, it can offer you up to 512 sounds and 91 drum kits, which is exactly what you want from a drum pad.

Loading Time: Switching between kits on the device can take some time (particularly for bigger external samples). For live performances, this can be a bit of a hindrance. However, with enough planning, you can get away with it. What is it like to play live? Pre-Set Kits: The Alesis SamplePad 4 has 10 pre-set kits already loaded onto it, so you can start playing as soon as it arrives. When a sound is selected on your SD card, you can load it into a specific pad and save a new user kit. It’s a relatively easy process. Two velocity layers per pad If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered The size and functionality of the SamplePad 4 make it an incredibly useful and flexible piece of gear. With the SD expansion slot, you can load up all of your own samples ready for gigging. Or, you can just play for fun anywhere without having to be tied to a machine. The maximum capacity for SD card storage is 32GB or 512 samples - plenty of space for a wide range of sounds.

However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. Switching between kits when using only the internal sounds is very fast, so that’s something else to keep in mind.

Sensitivity: As a drummer, I do not think the SamplePad Pro measures up enough in terms of detecting subtlety, in comparison to the high-end Roland and Yamaha models. For example, if you play fast double-stroke rolls or rudiments with ghost notes, it just feels a little clunky to play.With the SamplePad's easy-to-use interface, you won't be rifling through endless submenus and categories to find the sound your looking for. Simply strike the pad you want to change, dial to the sound you want and you're done. If you discover a great combination of sounds you want to keep together, simply designate it as a kit and the SamplePad will save it for easy recall anytime you want. Features This sample pad contains many different in-built drum kits and sounds. These range from acoustic sounds, electronic hits, and world music to musical synth pads. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. your samples and create kits. It's an effortless process that lets you get straight to playing. Built In Sounds