The Alesis Control Pad USB/MIDI Percussion Pad Controller is a compact live performance instrument and an equally effective studio–based MIDI percussion programming tool. The Control Pad features 8 velocity–sensitive pads with a responsive rubber surface for excellent stick response and expressive performance, as well as 2 trigger inputs for connecting external pads such as the Alesis Drum Pad and Cymbal Pad expansion kits. The 2 foot-switch inputs accommodate open and closed HiHat, as well as a kick drum for authentic, realistic percussion performances. Up to 20 percussion setups can be stored to internal memory. Users can customize pads and 2 external triggers into individual settings for MIDI channels, note numbers and customized velocity sensitivity and curves. The Control Pad operates on USB power, or with an included A/C power adapter.

Eight-pad percussion playing surface 

USB-MIDI and DIN MIDI In and Out for controlling software and hardware sound modules 

Responsive rubber pads for natural response, rebound, and low stick-on-pad noise 

Velocity sensitive for expressive control 

Expandable with up to two triggers, pads, or electronic cymbals; kick and hi-hat control 

Footswitch input for controlling Inc/Dec parameters 

Create and store up to 20 setups 

Works plug-and-play with Mac and PC -- does not require software drivers 

Powered by USB when working with a computer; 

AC adapter included for DIN MIDI operation  

ControlPad controller,  AC adapter

Specifications 

Trigger pads: (8) velocity-sensitive, piezo 

Trigger inputs: Two 1/4-inch 

Kick input: 1/4-inch 

Hi-Hat control: 1/4-inch (switch - on/off) 

Footswitch: 1/4-inch TRS for up/down 

MIDI: USB, MIDI In, MIDI Out