All user reviews for the Alesis ControlPad

The Alesis Control Pad is e-drum product that contains six rubber pads, and also allows for the input of other trigger pads. The Control Pad converts the triggers into MIDI information and outputs the MIDI. The Control Pad does not contain any sounds of its own. Alesis makes a Performance Pad if you are concerned about having internal sounds. My recommendation though if you are going to use e-drum pads is to make use of software drum libraries (BFD2, Superior Drummer 2, Steven Slate Drums 4, etc.) rather than used built it sound from a drum module or pad. The sounds in a module or pad are typically not very good compared to multi-sampled drum libraries. The Control Pad is perfect for this because it just triggers MIDI.
I use the Alesis Control Pad as the "ride" cymbal in my e-drum kit. I like being able to trigger the 'bell', 'edge', and main portion of the ride cymbal. Typical e-drum cymbal pads cost a lot of money if you want to have 3 zones, and don't really feel much more realistic than this Control Pad. Additionally, I can use the extra zones on the Control Pad for percussion and other cymbals. Try to do that with a 3 zone rubber e-cymbal pad.
All in all, I have been very happy with the Control Pad. I would definitely purchase it again if it broke or was lost/stolen. It is a little unconventional to use it as a "ride" cymbal, but I would recommend considering it instead of spending more money on a different e-cymbal.

PRESENTATION
The ControlPad Controller is a MIDI / USB. Thus, it does not sound gnre by itself.
It possde on his face suprieure 8 pads (about 10x10cm), 3 buttons large enough to be manipulated by rod and a 3-digit display. Rear facing, there is connectivity: switch, power socket (DC 6V, 400mA), MIDI IN and OUT, USB connector (also used for food), one between the dual footswitch (incr mentation / dcrmentation of paramtres), 2 inputs for kick and hi-hat pedals, and 2 inputs for external pads.
Dimensions: 44x35x6cm

USE
The software installation was done without any problem.
The ControlPad is of great simplicity (may be too). The Function button is dfile Kits custom settings and configuration of pads:
Kits: there are only 20 memory kits. For each, 3 paramtres are available: Program Change message, MIDI channel of each pad and external Controller and MIDI note for each pad and external Controller.
Pad setup: the 3 rglages all kits are common: sensitivity curve dynamic threshold dclenchement.
Access in rglages DIFFERENT pads and the Controller is done simply by tapping on it to switch from one another.

Thurs
The rubber pads are a good touch and a good bounce.
With the threshold of the lowest dclenchement the VLOC minimum I could get was 3 of 127. With a dynamic linear curve and a SETTING THE sensitivity at the highest, you need to type relatively hard to achieve the maximum value of 127. But DIFFERENT rglages allow adaptation each type of game
Play the hand is possible, but not really suited.
I have not seen parasites of notes, even by tapping the collection's outdoor pads. on the other hand, a hit on the hull dclenche pad closest. Moreover, unlike what other reviews said, it is perfectly possible to hit two pads at the same time, without one takes precedence over the other.
With no pedals or kick of CONTRL charley, I could not test this level. I tried with simple footswitches (FS-5U Boss and Roland / Boss DP-2). I expected a maximum VLOC, but your exact is 64 (average value). And with the DP-2, is dclenchement relchement to the pedals (problem of polarity of the contacts).

GLOBAL NOTICE
I was looking for a MultiPad without sound to bring a little more than "feeling" my rhythm parts, I usually programmed by patterns, and thus avoid to touch the notes in my squenceur. My choice fell on the jug because I ControlPad Roland Octapad 1 and 2 too old. Since stopping the manufacture of ControlPad by Alesis, such machines are becoming new, and it's a shame for someone who adj available expanders and sound banks of batteries, and seeks a Controller simple 6 / 8 pads.
I would do without this choice hsiter. The only things I can blame him are the few memory kits (20), and the absence of a numrique pav for between values ​​and access to these kits .

I use it recently
with respect to the pad itself
nothing wrong for the price of the object
ability to edit the sensitivity of each pad way dpendante
to change the MIDI notes assigned
all extremely easy

one little snag for me is that me with a kick and a charley electro,
there appears to have the problem of the inputs dclenchement triggers,
I know a charley cut my kick or vice versa, etc ...

Meanwhile, for those who want to use it alone,
for the price - go for it!
the sensibilitvlocit is super good, really.

and that's a nice toy for any percussionist.

Pair it with a small Ableton Live and you have something to dig!

it's pretty great to be shuffled drum sounds and other sounds assigned mlodieux with ...
what to do!

I put 5 in the meantime because it is unfortunate to announce input triggers if they do not work well ...
I would change all this if need be because I have not finished my install or my level of sensibilitetc SETTING THE ...

edit:

it would appear that actually does not kick my double pedals
(This is the millennium kick Thomann 39) therefore only be used in singles.
otherwise the rest takes only a few rglages rapid sensitivity / treshold etc ...

the machine is worth its price far!

I use the ControlPad 2 years.
I was looking for a controller of this type in order to trigger clips in Ableton Live while playing on my Roland TD12. I just need a MIDI controller that can be played with drumsticks, but that does not necessarily owned banks internal sounds or samples such as Roland SPD, which would have done the same thing, but at a much higher.
For this use I find the perfect ControlPad. Ability to configure each individual pad (sensitivity, velocity curve, threshold, note number, MIDI channel) and the over 20 presets.
Only drawback for me: ControlPad can send program change messages, but unlike inability to change the preset ControlPad by sending a program change message. Apparently it is possible but complicated via SysEx message. Another somewhat negative: ControlPad is very cumbersome in a drum set. But is the price of comfort for 8 large pads easier to aim!

The price / quality ratio is very respectable. I would do this choice without hesitation. It does exactly what I asked him to do, neither more nor less, for a very affordable price.