ALESIS SamplePad Multi-Pad Sample Instrument

Add any sound sample to your drum or percussion setup via standard SD card (sold separately)
Built-in library of the 25 most-commonly requested percussion and electronic drum sounds
Bright blue backlit display and intuitive interface for easy operation in any amount of light
Four velocity-sensitive pads and a selectable input for a trigger or switch pedal
Save your favorite sound combinations for easy recall
Compact size integrates easily into almost any drum or percussion setup
Fits on a snare stand, sits tabletop, or mounts on any stand or rack*
Tune and add reverb to your sounds, then assign them to any of the four pads or the kick input
MIDI output for use as a controller for triggering sound modules and software

*Mountable to a stand or rack using the Alesis Module Mount (sold separately).

INCLUDES:
SamplePad
Power Supply
Quickstart Guide

Sound file format: sounds must be mono, 16/8-bit, 48/44.1/32/22.05/11.205 kHz.
Support SD Card:SD and SDHC up to 32 GB
Maximum total sample memory: 14MB
 
SOUNDS:
1 Clap
2 Finger Snap
3 Cowbell High
4 Cowbell Low
5 Triangle Muted
6 Triangle Open
7 Tambourine
8 Wind Chimes
9 Sleighbells
10 Claves
11 Block
12 Jawbone
13 Studio Shaker
14 Live Shaker
15 Electro Tom Hex
16 Timbale
17 Conga Slap
18 Conga Open
19 Electro Kick 8
20 Electro Kick 9
21 Electro Kick Hex
22 Electro Snare 8
23 Electro Snare 9
24 Electro Snare Hex
25 Electro Crack Hex

Circuit Mono Station is a paraphonic analogue synthesiser that originates from the Novation Bass Station II, with three sequencer tracks that benefit from the 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads found on Circuit.

• 32 RGB backlit velocity sensitive button grid
• 18 RGB backlit function buttons
• 8 Pots including dedicated filter and volume pots
• 2 Encoders for tempo and modulation path depth
• 6 RGB backlit mini pots for mixer section
• 4 35mm sliders for envelope ADSR control
• 16 Tact switches
• 27 Orange LEDs for functional selection
• 19 RGB indicator LEDs
• 2 1/4” jack sockets for line out and audio input
• 3 3.5mm jack sockets for MIDI in, out and thru (MIDI din break-out cables included)
• 2 3.5mm jack sockets for analogue clock in and out
• 3 3.5mm jack sockets for CV, gate and aux CV output
• USB B 2.0 / MIDI comms only (no bus-power)
• Configurable MIDI channels
• Front-mounted 3.5mm jack socket for headphones
• Rubberised knob caps
• Rotary controls secured to the chassis with metal nuts
• Power supply connector
• Power switch
• Kensington Security Slot

• Paraphonic - dual osc, single amp with separate control of each oscillator\'s pitch
• 64 Synth patches
• 2 Oscillators + sub osc (follows the pitch of osc 1)
• Noise generator
• Coarse and fine tune per osc
• Waveform octave depth 16’, 8’, 4’ or 2’
• Ring mod between osc 1 and 2

Oscillator waveforms include:

• Sine, triangle, sawtooth, square / variable pulse width

Envelope

• 1 ADSR Envelope (Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release)
• Routable via the modulation matrix

LFO

• Single LFO with rate
• Sync mode
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Waveforms include:

• Sine, triangle, sawtooth, square / variable pulse width, sample and hold

Filter

• State variable OTA filter
• 12/24dB slope
• Low-pass / band-pass / high-pass
• Pre-filter overdrive
• Frequency and resonance controls

Modulation

• 4x8 Modulation matrix
• All modulation routes available at all times with depth control for each route
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Mod sources (4)

• Envelope
• LFO
• Modulation sequence
• Pad velocity
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Mod destinations (8)

• Osc 1 pitch
• Osc 2 pitch
• Osc 1 PWM
• Osc 2 PWM
• Amp
• Filter cut-off
• Distortion level
• Aux CV outpu

Mixer:

• Osc 1 level
• Osc 2 level
• Sub Osc level
• Noise generator level
• Ring modulation depth
• Audio In (with gain control)

Distortion

• 3 types of analogue distortion: 1, 2 and 3 (combination of 1 & 2)

• 32 Sessions
• 2 Tracks per session + 1 track modulation sequence
• 16 Patterns for osc 1, 8 patterns for osc 2 and mod sequence
• 16 Demo sessions
• Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
• Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per step
• Sequencer resolution 24 PPQN
• 51 Automation parameters
• All knob and slider movements can be recorded (excluding volume)
• All modulation route depths can be automated
• Tempo range 40 - 240 BPM
• Swing 20 - 80%
• Glide amount configurable per step
• 8 Pattern sync rates (incl. triplet rates)
• Pattern direction setting including ping-pong and random
• Pattern mutate
• 8 Global swing sync rates (incl. triplet rates)

Real Time Performance

• Full range velocity scanning and record. Editable to 16 levels
• 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
• Synth expand view doubles playable area
• Dual view for playing osc 1 and osc 2 simultaneously and independently
• Paraphonic mode option switch to select how the amp envelope triggers
• Configurable pattern start and end points
• Configurable pattern chain
• Instant and queued Session switching
• Instant and queued Pattern switching

Editing

• Velocity and gate per step
• Fractional gate lengths (each step divisible by 6)
• Automation edit per step
• Clear step, automation parameter per pattern, pattern, session
• Duplicate step, pattern

• Ableton Live Lite 9 is included
• Circuit Mono Station is a USB-MIDI class compliant device

• Maximum power consumption 12V DC 1A

• Type: Analog Drum Machine with Sequencer
• Pads: 16 x Step Buttons
• Sounds: 11 x Drum Sounds
• Polyphony: 10-voice
• Patterns: 256 (16 songs, 16 patterns each)
• Sequencer: 64 steps
• Effects: Dual-mode Analog Filter, Wave Designer
• Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (return)
• Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS (main/mono), 10 x TS 1/4" (voice out)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS (stereo)
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru/USB
• Other I/O: 3 x 1/4" (trigger out), 1 x 1/8" (sync in), 1 x 1/8" (sync out)
• USB: 1 x Type B 2.0
• Power Source: 18V DC power supply (included)
• Height: 3.1"
• Width: 18.8"
• Depth: 10.4"
• Weight: 6.6 lbs.

Circuit is designed to inspire. Two Novation polysynths and a four-part drum machine, combined with an intuitive grid-based sequencer in a standalone box that will have you making electronic music in minutes. Hit some pads, tweak the knobs and your track will start to emerge, all locked in time and key. Play around with effects, patterns and sounds in real time, to produce your track, brimming with fat grooves and beats.

Tech Spec Product Hardware Specifications

• 32 RGB backlit velocity sensitive button grid
• 28 RGB backlit function buttons
• 8 Continuous pots with RGB indicator LEDs
• Dedicated filter and volume pots
• 1/4" jack sockets for left and right outputs
• Two MIDI sockets (3.5mm jack sockets with MIDI din break-out cables)
• USB socket
• Front-mounted 3.5mm jack socket for headphones
• Integrated speaker
• Rubberised knob caps
• Rotary controls secured to the chassis with metal nuts
• Power supply connector
• Power switch
• Battery compartment for 6x AA batteries (included)
• Kensington Security Slot

• 2 Nova synths
• 4 Part drum machine
• 6 Note polyphonic per synth
• 64 Synth patches
• 64 Drum patches
• 8 Synth macro controls (Control up to 4 parameters with one knob)
• 4 Drum parameter controls (Pitch, Decay, Distortion, Filter)
• Mixer view with levels and mutes
• Master FX with individual track sends
• 16 Delays
• 8 Reverbs
• Sidechain effect (7 types and off). Triggered from Drum 1
• Hi-pass / low-pass master filter

• 32 Sessions
• 6 Tracks per session (2 Synth and 4 Drum)
• 8 Patterns per track (Synth 1, Synth 2, Drum 1&2, Drum 3&4)
• 16 Demo sessions
• Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
• Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per step
• 50 Automation parameters (up to 4800 events per pattern)
• Internal tempo range 40 - 240
• External synced tempo range 30 - 300
• Swing 20 - 80%

• Full range velocity scanning and record. Editable to 16 levels
• 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
• Synth expand view doubles playable area
• Drum expand view allows real time drum record
• Octave (input) and pattern octave (edit)
• Pattern length and nudge
• Configurable pattern chain
• Session instant switching and queued switch

• Velocity and gate per step
• Multiple gate lengths per step (via real time record)
• Automation edit per step
• Clear step, automation parameter per pattern, pattern, session
• Duplicate step, pattern

• Ableton Live Lite 9 is included
  Circuit will also work as a standard USB-MIDI controller.

• Circuit can be powered using 6x AA batteries or a power supply (both included). It can not be powered via USB
• Maximum power consumption 12V DC 600mA

• 240mm width x 200mm depth x 35mm height

OS compatibilty not relevant for this product range/type

SamplePad Pro is the all-in-one percussion instrument that knows no bounds. Isolated and responsive dual-zone pads. Hundreds of professionally recorded in-demand sounds. Full compatibility with all MIDI equipped pads, triggers, sequencers, and instruments. Plus, a direct USB connection to your computer—even a card slot for loading your own custom sounds. In short, SamplePad Pro is everything youʼre looking for in a pad-based instrument—and more.

PRECISION PAD PERFORMANCE

SamplePad Pro is streamlined and sleek. The backlit LCD panel and minimal controls combine to deliver an uncluttered appearance and intuitive access to all parameters. Up top are eight (6 + 2) expressive rubber pads that offer a fantastic feel designed to please every level of performer. Active blue LED illumination adds a hi-tech edge, while providing a powerful assist when playing under any type of stage lighting.

GROW WITH THE FLOW

Want more? No problem. SamplePad Pro has trigger inputs for two additional drum pads. Plus, there are Kick Drum and Hi-Hat pedal inputs. The Kick Drum pedal jack provides both switch and trigger options; the Hi-Hat pedal jack can be set for either switch or variable operation. Adding pads and pedals can transform your SamplePad Pro from a percussion powerhouse into a full-blown electronic drum kit for the on-the-go performer. A convenient module mounting kit is available.

UNLIMITED SOUND POTENTIAL

With SamplePad Pro, thereʼs no limit to your sonic creativity. Built-in are over 200 carefully-crafted drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds—each created by the professional Alesis sound design team. Sounds are arranged into ten preset drum kits for instant access during performance. Plus, each sound offers individual access to key parameters such as pitch, panning, and reverb for customized control. And when that next "must-have” sound comes around, you can even use an SD card (up to 32GB) to store an additional 512 sounds and 89 custom kits. Finally, all of the internal sounds can be accessed via MIDI for maximum versatility.

EFFORTLESS INTEGRATION

Equipped with a standard USB port, SamplePad Pro offers convenient single-cable connectivity with your computer. Standard 1/4" outputs provide a direct connection to an amplifier, sound system, audio interface, or recording setup. The headphone output allows for hours of uninterrupted private practice, or for isolated on-stage monitoring, and even features a dedicated volume control. As an added bonus, SamplePad Pro includes a stereo aux input—with level control—so you can play along to your smartphone or MP3 player, rehearse the set list, or jam to your favorite tunes.

       


Key Features:

    8 dual zone isolated rubber pads
    Active blue LED pad illumination
    2 additional drum pad inputs
    Kick Pedal input; selectable switch or trigger mode
    Hi-Hat pedal input; selectable switch or variable mode
    200+ built-in drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds
    10 ready-to-play drum kits
    Add new sounds via SD Card (SD Card not included)
    Save up to 512 sounds and 20 kits per 32GB SD card
    LCD display and software utility for complete control
    MIDI In and Out ports
    USB port for computer connectivity
    1/4" stereo outputs (L, R)
    1/4" headphone output with volume control
    1/8" stereo aux input with level control
    System footswitch jack