Alesis Strike MultiPad Sampling/Multipad

Alesis Strike MultiPad — Percussion Controller with Sampler and Looper

The Alesis Strike MultiPad is a 9-pad percussion controller that combines an onboard stereo sampler, real-time looper, and 2-in/2-out USB audio interface in one unit. Built for drummers who need to layer electronic sounds or capture custom samples mid-show, this model replaces multiple gear pieces. A 4.3" color display and 32 GB of storage put an entire performance rig at the player's fingertips. The pad supports both acoustic-style percussion and electronic drum-machine sounds for studio and live use. The included Ableton Live Lite software turns the unit into a complete recording hub.

What Sets This Sampling Pad Apart

The silicone-wrapped pad surface and customizable RGB lighting give this pad a feel and stage presence that few competitors match. Two A-LINK rotary knobs map freely to dozens of effects, while five onboard processors shape the sound.

Pad Performance and Playing Surface

The pad layout supports expressive playing across genres from acoustic-style percussion to electronic drum-machine hits, with 3 trigger jacks, a hi-hat pedal input, and 2 dual foot-switch inputs for external pads.

• Pad Count: 9 velocity-sensitive pads — raised back pads for hi-hats, claves, and ride cymbals
• Pad Surface: silicone-wrapped top panel with embedded LED indicators
• RGB Lighting: customizable per-pad colors and animation modes — visual feedback for kit selection, loops, and metronome sync

Onboard Sounds, Storage, and Sampler Engine

A large factory library and generous free memory let players gig out of the box and import their own sample collections, powered by an included AC adapter (100-240V) with no battery operation.

• Internal Storage: 32 GB total — 6 GB preloaded content plus 26 GB free for user samples
• Factory Library: over 8000 samples and loops
• Sample Import: WAV files via USB drive (FAT32) — load kits, back up performances, and import sounds in seconds

Audio, MIDI, and Computer Integration

Full I/O turns this pad into the hub of a hybrid drum rig or compact studio, with a 4.3" LCD screen for fast kit editing and a built-in metronome with tap-tempo routable to separate outputs.

• USB Audio/MIDI: 2-input / 2-output USB interface — record and play back via Mac or PC
• MIDI Interface: MIDI IN and OUT plus MIDI over USB — control virtual instruments
• Audio Outputs: 2x Main 6.3 mm, 2x Aux 6.3 mm, headphone 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm

Who Should Choose This Percussion Pad

This pad is the right choice for working drummers and hybrid percussionists who need a single controller handling sampling, looping, MIDI control, and audio interface duties on stage. Touring players, content creators, and home-studio producers triggering drums inside Ableton Live Lite will find this model fits their workflow. Players stepping up from a basic pad get a friendly entry point with 8000+ sounds.

Alesis — Four Decades of Electronic Percussion

Alesis was founded in 1984 by Keith Barr in Hollywood, California, and became a leading name in signal processors, drum machines, and studio equipment. The HR-16 drum machine and ADAT multitrack recorder defined entire eras. Since 2001, the brand has operated under Jack O'Donnell's inMusic umbrella alongside AKAI and Numark. The Strike MultiPad continues that legacy as the first pad to carry the Strike name.