Alesis SamplePad 4 – Compact Sampling Drum Computer

The Alesis SamplePad 4 is an advanced musical tool designed for artists seeking a versatile and portable instrument to add samples and drum sounds to their tracks. This device combines a compact build with professional features, offering musicians the ability to expand their sounds without the need for elaborate electronic drum kits.

Product Features

The SamplePad 4 stands out with four LED-lit rubber pads that provide excellent responsiveness and precise velocity detection. The device is equipped with a dual-zone dual-trigger, allowing different sounds to be triggered depending on the hit zone. The built-in blue LED display ensures parameter readability even in low-light conditions.

Key features include:

• 25 built-in drum and electronic sounds
• 8 preset kits ready for immediate use
• 48 kHz sampling rate with 16-bit resolution
• Pitch Shift and Reverb effects for sound personalization
• Built-in metronome to support practice and recording
• 2 control knobs for quick parameter adjustment

Professional Capabilities for Your Creativity

The SamplePad 4 opens up virtually unlimited creative possibilities for musicians. Thanks to the ability to load your own samples, you can use your own recordings, sound archives, and unique sounds. The intuitive menu system allows for rapid kit changes, which is invaluable during concerts and recording sessions.

The device works excellently as a sound module for an electronic drum kit, expanding the capabilities of traditional kits with custom samples. The ability to connect external triggers further increases the instrument's versatility, allowing integration with other peripheral devices.

The USB Type-B port enables not only audio transfer but also fast drag-and-drop file transfer, eliminating the need to remove the memory card. This significantly streamlines the production workflow and saves time during recording sessions.

Applications

• Adding custom samples and sounds to music production
• Enriching acoustic instrument sounds with electronic samples
• Live concerts with dynamic drum kit changes
• Recording in home and professional studios
• Expanding the sound module in electronic drum kits
• Practice with the metronome and learning to play on pads

Detailed Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 260 mm × 191 mm × 64 mm (W × D × H)
• Weight: 1200 g
• Number of pads: 4 insulated rubber pads with LED lighting
• Pad type: Dual-zone trigger
• Sensitivity: Velocity-sensitive
• Sampling rate: 48 kHz
• Resolution: 16-bit
• Built-in sounds: 25
• Preset kits: 8
• Effects: Pitch Shift, Reverb (configurable)
• Display: LED (blue)
• Ports: 1× USB Type-B
• Card reader: SD/SDHC
• Audio output: Headphones (6.3 mm jack)
• Power: AC (power supply included)
• Enclosure color: Black

Materials and Construction

The SamplePad 4 enclosure is made of durable plastic, ensuring structural durability while keeping the device lightweight. The pads, made of durable insulated rubber, feature excellent acoustic isolation, minimizing unwanted vibrations and ensuring a clean output signal.

The compact dimensions (only 26 cm wide and 6.4 cm high) mean the device easily fits in a gig bag or on a studio desk without taking up much space. The solid construction guarantees stability during play, and rubber feet prevent the instrument from sliding on the surface.

Package Contents

• Alesis SamplePad 4
• AC Power Supply
• User Manual
• Safety and Warranty Card

Summary

The Alesis SamplePad 4 is the ideal solution for musicians who want to enrich their sounds with custom samples and drum sounds. The combination of compact build, professional sound quality (48 kHz/16-bit), and intuitive operation makes this drum computer an invaluable tool in the studio and on stage. Whether you are a music producer looking for new sounds or a drummer wanting to expand your instrument with samples, the SamplePad 4 will meet your expectations.