With the Strike MultiPad, Alesis offers a new approach to the electronic multipad: an instrument designed as a creative centerpiece, capable of replacing several elements of a hybrid setup. Positioned as a highly versatile model, it targets drummers and percussionists who want to centralize sounds, loops, effects, and audio routing in a compact format without sacrificing playability.
The Strike MultiPad is aimed at intermediate to expert musicians seeking a high-performance multipad for stage, home studio, or hybrid configurations. It is particularly suited for styles where textures and sequences are as important as groove: pop, electro, hip-hop, urban music, worship, theater, funk, as well as modern rock whenever triggering samples, stems, or effects in real time is desired.
Its strong point: an integrated sampler that allows direct recording from a USB source, smartphone, microphone, or any audio device, then importing WAV files via USB. The looper facilitates live creation and recording of loops, whether you play on the pads or from an external source. To go further, the 2 A-LINK controllers provide immediate access to numerous effect and mixing parameters, ideal for evolving a sound throughout a song.
Thanks to its vast sound and loop library (over 7000), the Strike MultiPad covers both realistic acoustic percussion and electronic hits, effects, and textures. The 9 expanded velocity-sensitive pads ensure a natural response: nuances, accents, and ghost notes come through precisely, while maintaining a sharp attack for energetic performances.
The customizable RGB backlighting per pad enhances playability: samples, loops, and assignments are instantly identifiable, securing the performance on stage. Finally, the routing allows assigning a metronome or a dedicated sound to separate outputs, useful for a clean monitor mix and controlled front of house.