Alesis Strike Multipad Review
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2019
- The Alesis Strike Multipad has hit the market, you are probably wondering whether or not it’s worth considering for that $700 price tag. In this review we’ll take a look at the pros and the cons!
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The Good:
Solid Feel
Large Color Screen
32 GB Of Memory
2X Headphone Inputs
2X Footswitches
Can Add 5 Triggers
Stereo Record Inputs
Trigger Sounds From USB Stick
8,000 Sounds & Loops
Layer 2 Sounds Per Zone
Group Pads Together
HiHat Port
LED Lights Under Each Zone
Built In Real Time Looper
Audition Sounds JUST To Headphones
The Bad:
Pretty Much All The Samples Are One Shots
Can’t Adjust Speed Of Samples
Load Times 10X Longer Than Competition
Kit Selector Freezes While Loading
Sounds Don’t Ring Out When Changing Kits
Complicated HiHat Sound Setup
Click Doesn’t Start The Moment You Hit It
No Midi Clock Out
Effects Routed To AUX Out Don’t Save
As Turned On After Switching Kits
Although not perfect, I think this pad is solid, and worth considering when choosing a Sample Pad.
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Check out the Alesis Strike Multipad VS Roland SPDSX video here! ua-cam.com/video/rU6HcMRSGxw/v-deo.html
I know you said you cant change the typo of your sample loop but can you can change the tempo of the entire kit which then will change the tempo of that pad and loop on it. I notice the kits have bpms on the screen
Do you think the reason that only spd sx has the tempo control of a sample/loop feature and not the other multi-pads like the alesis strike, yamaha dtx multi do not is because of a patent rights issue of this feature? It's a shame none of the other sample pads have this.
Hey gays!
Great video, as always!
I sold my spd - sx and bought this Alesis Strike Multi Pad.
It si a great equipment.
Feels very sturdy for sure.
The sounds library installed is great too.
Very high quality samples.
I use it for some commercial audio productions, and sometimes it is good to have such great instruments at hand.
The new firmware update improved lots of features.
So far i am really happy with it!
Hope to have contributed with the conversation.
Cheers from Brazil!
Coming in a bit late but thanks for the quick review. Curios if you're still happy with it a year later?
You were the first guy that I saw playing AND EXPLAINING how I can setup a hihat on Alesis Multipad. Thanks
Finally! I was waiting for this long time! Thank you very much!
Ive been waiting for this in depth review. Thank you so much for this valuable information! Have a great weekend.
One of the best reviews i’ve ever watched on youtube!congrats man!
Looks like a lot of fun Justin sounds amazing definitely loving your playing style as well buddy!
Great review and nice shirt! That's my home drum shop. Amazing bunch of individuals working at Columbus Percussion.
Always nice videos, thanks for this one! After carefully comparing the Roland SPD-SX and this Alesis offering, I am going with the Alesis. Last month they released updated firmware which adds Setlist (Chaining) feature, improved navigation to find and select kits, HH layering on single pad, and some other things. It's now a great contender against Roland.
Hey Justin excellent review i have mine since Christmas enjoying it everyday with my acoustic kit and i also have a kat controller with a alesis D4 drum module. Together they work very good for my use of playing more for color this multipad is a beast I'm very happy with it!
Hey Justin, awesome review! Can't wait for the versus video of all multipads because I may soon want to buy one and will have to choose between the SPD-SX and the Strike Multipad.
LeToplache007 I have tried both. Go with the alesis it’s way better to use.
Great video (as usual) Multipad looks like a nice bit of kit. I think a comparison of the top 3 sample pads would be a great idea.
Thanks for making this review! I just started using this pad at our little church band. I was having a difficult time getting a snare sound that didn't rock the house. So I am now mixing my acoustic cymbals, a cajone as a kick drum and this for snare and toms. It also works well as a tambourine. If Alexis is listening, they could fix that premature kit load problem by simply letting us commit to a kit by hitting the enter button. Not just load it because we're scrolling through a list. That's the only downside I see. Another thing I like about this is you can play it with sticks, rods, or just your hands. I went ahead and bought the SBX case for it for $180. Expensive case, but worth it I think.
Brilliant review .... just got mine and love it ... nice one mate 😎✌️🙏
Thanks for the review, I love mine!
Great review. You hit the accidental loading problem on the head. I wish we could just click a button to confirm the loading of a selected kit instead of it automatically loading it.
I'm really looking forward to your SPD-SX/Multi 12/Strike comparison video, Justin. You've done a very good job reviewing this! I'm running click and backing tracks thru my SPD-SX and I'm having a hard time deciding if I should let go of my SX and buy the Strike.
Hey Mark, at the moment you should stick with the SPDsx in my opinion
@@65Drums alright then. I'll probably just wait out until they update firmware to hopefully fix some issues you brought up. Thanks!
Just bought this puppy!
Been watching you for a long time, Cool to see you over 100k subs now! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for posting the review, like you mentioned in the video can you please make the comparison video between three multipads.
Great review! Question about the inputs/outputs. Just looking at how you hooked up your phone to it there. Does the left channel for the inputs/outputs act like a mono in/out like on the SPD SX? Would be handy for monitoring and in live situations where you want as few leads/use as few desk channels as possible.
beautiful kit bro!
Dude, Rock on on spotting a GNXFC foot pedal. Any chance that means you use a GNX4 guitar Workstation? I have been using that for years and love the looper and 8 track recorder. Excellent review as well!
I received this as a present for my birthday from my girlfriend. I am extremely impressed with Alesis multi pad. The 1.1 frimware update fixed many of the small issues I had with the hihat functions and the onboard sample editing. Overall I think it was a better buy than the Roland spdsx. My only complaint is the loading time between kits. It's about 4 seconds. I still may buy a Roland down the line, but this is definitely worth the 💰. She got it brand new for 640$ including shipping from guitar center. Father's day sale. It also came with Abelton live 10 and I have been using it as midi controller for Abelton. I'm brand new to the soft ware but have been learning from Mr.bill tutorial. I have been having heaps of fun and made some nice sounding tracks.
Very well explained sir!!!! What about threshold? So a light to medium to hard hit? (I think that's threshold).... dynamics in other words...
Great video. The looping option looks like a great tool and fun. Im surprised you can't use a SD card with this product.
Been waiting on this one.
Thank you for confirming that the sounds aren’t multi sampled. Idk why Alesia and Roland are still selling sample sets like this in 2022.
Congrats on 100k subs!
Looks like it would be a great way to trigger bits in Ableton live .
Had mine for about a week and am already disappointed by a few important things (to me)
1. No quantize/snap function for loop recording either during recording or playback
2. When you start recording a loop, you have to wait for a 1 bar count-in. I much prefer the Roland SPD-s process which arms record and gives a click, but doesn’t start recording until you actually strike a pad.
3. Would love to have a “live record” loop function (similar to Wavedrum Mini or the latest Roland Handsonic) where you are able simply and quickly record a phrase without having to set up tempo or bar length etc.. Great for capturing “on the fly” loops in real time.
4. Cannot match sampled loops to clock/tempo sync (like in Ableton). Loops only play back at tempo recorded
5. No ability to have sampled loop phrases start playback on the nearest beat/bar etc… If you don’t hit the pad exactly in time you loops will be out of sync.
6. No way to sync FX such as delay to clock/tempo
7. No way to mute individual loops
Why can’t someone just come out with a drum pad hardware version of Ableton Live????
Thanks for taking the time to type this .
Would you possibly do a video on the "Hihat Acous" samples? For the life of me I cannot figure out Alesis's abbreviations for the sample names.
Please explain how the hi hats work at 8:32. Simply plugging it in or is programming involved? Also what hi hats are they? I kind of have it working with a pad and pedal but not happy with my setup. Crap I see you did explain it. Too much work but I’ll have to give it a shot. Don’t like taking up that many pads though. Thanks!
I just bought one and updated the firmware to 1.3. This update has answered a lot, but not all of the concerns listed in this video. Great job on the review, three years ago.
is it still the same problem of waiting 4 seconds when you change the kits ???
Yeah, I returned it.
@@bungeechord1 ok so i think the spd sx is mush better
Hi, thanks for uploading your videos. You can make one that talks about loading sounds like an audio file on Alesis Strike multipad. Plesse, Tanks!!
Hi Justin,, what are your favorite stock samples in Alesis, how do they compare with Roland's stock sounds? is it possible make a video about it or share some sound sample for reference?
Thanks Justin! I have one question...how it works with roland triggers (primarely with rt30)? I have had some light issues (not triggering properly) in live setup with rt30 serries and spd30 (which I don't like at all), as well as older modules like td12, and td9. Spd-sx was the only one who made me no problems at all, but it lacks trigger inputs so I don't use it anymore. Now I'm thinking of getting strike multi, or yamaha multi for my purposes. Anyway, personally I owned dm10 and it was trash in terms of sound, and in general feel.
I have had this since December 2018. I trade in my RolandSX. One of the biggest differences is on the Roland I could make a setlist and go from song to song with ease. NOT so with the Alesis. I have asked and there is no good answer to this. Also, I have contacted the company which has put out an update several months ago for help because the update would not load. I have yet to hear from them. I have added a Roland foot pedal for a bass drum and this is a great addition to the kits.
Hey Justin, I love your vids. I recently bought the alesis strike multipad and am having issues with setting up roland triggers with acoustic kit hybrid. Do you know what setting they need to be on? I have been getting sound but extremely poor quality response. I have played with the setting my self- sensitivity and threshold but having no luck.
Is that your new drumset? Like not just to demo, is that your new kit you're keeping?
Great drumming & nice review - 🙏 Couldn’t see too clearly but it looks like you are a keyboardist too?😀 Thanks for your insight and time spent on producing this clip.
Thanks Terry :) I did play the keyboard part, but I'm not very good yet, still working on it.
Great video! I am using an iPad for a click track. How can I use this pad and the iPad for the click with a wireless in ear system. What cables do I use and how do I run them?
I would like to try it out because I think I like it but I don't know if I could get all the advantatges it provides for my playing... I guess that I would play with the most is the loops option!
Hey Justin, thanks for your video. Just took the plunge and ordered a Strike Multipad. I would like to use a footswitch to change kits, change wave-a/b and mayby something else. You use the Digitech GNX FC, but that is no longer available. What kind of footswitch can you recommend? Thanks!
I am definitely thinking of adding the Strike MultiPad to my kit, but I have a general Alesis question. I have a Crimson II and am trying to find a list of all the sounds and samples that are available on the module. I tried to contact Alesis, and their support is horrible. Do you know of anyplace that I can find this list? It's quite frustrating to try and build a kit by scrolling through all of the samples to find the one you want. Thanks!
yamaha multi pad 12 has 4 layers per pad, you can also mute a pad with hand pressure on the pad....i8 know it's OLD..like 10 years plus design...but they thought it out pretty well including an ipad app.
With the hi-hat, could you use your imported samples in place of the unit samples instead of doing all that was mention in the video?
btw excellent video..nice one...seems to be pretty good multipad overall
Looks quite good!
HI Justin, Could you please advise me whether this drumpad can setup on regular snare stand such as pearl S930 series or not, btw thank you in advance.
I’m so gutted the loops stop when you change to another kit. My live transitions from song to song will be clunky. Do you know if they will make updates to this that you can load to the hardware?
Do you know if this multipad allows us to play the loop at different tempo on the fly (based on how I trigger it)? Any suggestion on sample pads which has this feature?
Hi Justin! Hey, at least 3 or 4 people have asked this question below: CAN THE TEMPO OF THE RECORDED LOOPS, EITHER THE FACTORY ONES, OR ONES YOU CREATE YOURSELF BE CHANGED? Either with a tap tempo option (ideally), or in any other way? I know you note in your review that one "Can't adjust the SPEED OF SAMPLES", but what about the loops? I bought one of these because I liked the looper feature, but if I always have to create the loop anew at the required tempo in a live setting, versus use an existing pre-recorded loop where I can just adjust the tempo slightly to match the other musicians (or DJ!) with a tap tempo, then this defeats the purpose of my purchase. If the answer is no, then are you aware of a software fix in the offing? I wrote to Alesis about this and got no response. Since others have posed this same question, your learned response would be much appreciated! And thanks for your GREAT channel and EXTREMELY HELPFUL videos for all things electronic drumming!!
I have been considering buying a Roland SPDSX.. but this looks like a good option too.
Check out my Strike VS SPDSX video. I show them side by side and go over the pros and cons :) it's a tough choice, and I keep flip flopping on it. I bought the Strike Multipad, but I think a used SPDSX is a better value (depending on what you need it to do)
Comparison-video would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻
Justin, I purchased the Alesis Strike Multi-Pad a few months back after being on the waiting list a few months from Sweetwater... I really like the unit... I'm hoping that it will be easier to use then the Roland TD-10 I owned about 10 yrs ago...This video answered some of my questions that I could not seem to find both either online or after calling Alesis directly in RI. Maybe you could clear a couple things up or one of your subscribers as I realize you can't respond to every question posted here... 1) So now I know you can hook up a Hi-Hat up to the Strike Multi-Pad... What is the compatibility with various Roland Hi-Hats for example? (In a previous video you clearly mentioned Roland HI-Hats are better than Alesis) If I didn't know better in this video are you using the Roland VH-11 Hi-Hat? Having said that how do I go about hooking it up? I have not purchased the Hi-Hat as of yet but do own a Roland FD-9 Hi-Hat controller which at the moment is not working with my strike Multi-Pad. I have just updated the Alesis software which has a HI-Hat update. This is just a guess but if I decided to use the Roland VH-11 Hi-Hat it requires a standard Hi-Hat stand so the FD-9 probably wont come into play in that scenario? I just purchased a Roland PD-120 to use as a snare instead of one of the onboard pads as a snare. I will be using dual Roland KT-10's Kick Pedals for the double bass portion of the hybrid set again to avoid the on board pad as a bass drum... 2) Any idea if the old Roland TMC-6 (trigger midi converter) would work with the Strike Multipad using just the one midi output on both units allowing for more trigger possibilities? 3) When purchasing roland cymbals for instance that have three zones (X2 1/4" jacks) is that an issue or it just merely takes up one more trigger output? Thanks for any input and or suggestions on what would be the best case scenario for creating a smaller hybrid set without placing triggers on acoustic drums...Ron Chicago
I’ve had this for about two weeks now. This thing is amazing right out of the box.
Cons:
My main negative issues with it is the hi hat being a pain which Justin mentions and another thing is...it’s 700 bucks these companies need to throw us a bone and include the mounting bracket. Sure it’s only 15 bucks if you go with the alesis brand or 70 if you want the alesis clamp on mount that also comes with the mounting bracket. I myself went with no mount and got the Gibraltar GEMS stand that sells most places for $109. The included screws for the mounting bracket just kind of seem like a smack in the face. Still...I love my alesis gear. I’m also having some issues with foot pedals being too touchy and repeating the sound on the down and the up. I am a noob when it comes to e drumming by about six months and I will admit some things I’m clueless on and with the foot pedal that I’ve used is a $14 dohner sustain pedal. That may be the issue and I haven’t gotten around to test out my alesis crimson 2 hi hat pedal on it to see if that eliminates the problem.
Pros:
Super easy to put your samples on
Tons of features
Feels tough!
Led lights are so helpful
Huge pro:
Works amazing with superior drummer. Yes you lose a lot of features by using this with superior drummer but if you are interested in using this with an electronic drum kit to expand your cymbals, a gong bass or whatever you want from superior drummer this makes it so easy to dial in the sounds of superior drummer by your choice of midi note or just a number.
Example: I want to put a China from superior drummer on pad 1 hit the pad, look at the number or midi key on superior drummer and turn the knob to the matching midi key or number. Numbers are super easy. China = 39 on superior drummer - turn knob to 39. Done!
I plan on using this both ways by itself and with superior drummer and if anyone has any ideas on how to be able to make that change happen live easily id be glad to listen.
Thanks again Justin!
Yes this does MIDI but not very well. The hi hat doesn't send proper MIDI notes so that won't work and the note assignments are done at the pad level so if you change kits, the notes don't change even though you may have a completely different sound configuration on different kits. Very poor implementation.
does superior drummer have electronics and weird sounds or just acoustic
I would like to see a drumkat review.
Hi Justin is there videos on recording samples with aux input and editing or can you do one cheers
I’m considering buying this or the Alesis. Can this unit be used like I drum kit? I’m hoping to get a yes or no answer to this question. I specifically need to know if you can connect a hi hat pedal and play a hi hat sound like a hi hat... open, half open, and closed.
Thank you.
@Allan Vlogs No. I was just thinking about it yesterday! I need to find out and make a decision.
Can you do a video on how to update the firmware along with the bug fixes?
Dope🤩
At 8:40 you plug in stereo sound from your iphone into the L-record in. Is this plug stereo capable? Or do you get the iphone sound just on your left ear?
does the looper sync with midi clock and tempo etc?
SPD-SX is well built but I found it had a propensity to play up particularly at the stereo/headphones sockets, albeit mine must be 9 years old now, bought from new.
Justin: Thanks for all the reviews, always enjoy your segments.....Question for you?? Have you had any issues with the Alesis Strike Pad after filling up the hard drive with your own samples? I have spent hours loading samples 10 at a time, then hours programming kits, only to find out that once its a bit over 20 gig on the hard drive I lost access to any internal sound factory or user. Can't access the library! So if I try and change a sample it will disappear and I will have no sound on that pad, very frustrating. Have you ever heard of this??
One guy at Alesis recreated the same issue but now no one in the company will talk to me and blame my samples. Everyone of those files plays 100% in Logic, Live & Pro Tools. Oh by the way Alesis was nice to start and have replaced the strike pad several times but won't admit fault with there hardware or software. I have recreated the exact same issue with all software versions 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3???
I would only recommend the Alesis Strike MultiPad to drummers who don't want to add too many samples to the device, they rate it 30 gig + the operating system LOL. Once its about 20-22 gig on drive adding a sample is like rolling the dice, it may not function properly anymore. Other than that and the top bumper being a hard hit required that the regular pads it has promise if the fix the hard drive access issue....
Honestly, I have only used the built in sounds, so I hadn't heard of this issue. Sorry to hear about it :(
Hi there! Does Alesis Multipad have the pad sensibility settings like roland spd sx is it possible to play also with hands?
Roland works also with hands.
can we adjust the loop tempo ..on board or while playing ??????
Hello Justin. I can't find the video where you talk about the update for the Alesis Strike Multipad? Thanks! Dennis.
The update happened a long time ago, so I cant really make a video on it now unfortunately. The unit I have here for the review already had it installed
Hey Justin. I just got one of these pads from Facebook marketplace for a steal. Problem is, it is on 1.0 with that pesky long load time thing. Subsequent updates have solved that problem but the horror stories associated with those updates make me resistant to update. Could you use your "pull" and tell Alesis that there are MANY unhappy owners out here that wish we could safely update our pads??? Otherwise though, this thing is great.......
I would like to buy a Yamaha multi 12 pad. Is it better the alesis strike or the Yamaha?
Is it possible to give a certain tempo for a kit?
I want to use TAP Tempo to be abble to run for example a percussion loop in the current song’s tempo. Can I TAP this tempo with a foot switch/pad assignment or it can not follow the tempo change?
Thanks!
Hi,
I bought a used one recently because i wanted a sample pad that has a hi hat function. I followed your HH example and it works (four open HH, 2 closed HH sounds, and a chic sound) but i noticed that i can only chic from fully open to fully closed. I can never chic from any semi-open to closed. I wonder if you’ve had a similar issue and if there’s a fix for that like lowering the minimum open value for triggering a chic sound. There’s a parameter that defines what value is open or closed, but that doesn’t seem to work. Please advise, thanks
How do you line up a set list in order and how can you easily call up each song up in order?
Yes would love to know this too!
Could I trigger this from a mimic pro? So if I wanted to do some electronic stuff, I just trigger the sample of from the mimic via midi
65 Drums, can the alesis strike multipad has a lot of acoustic drum sounds and can you make a youtube video demoing all the acoustic drum kit sounds?
Hi Justin, do you have an idea, why my roland fd8 only gives one (1!) lonely "chick" sound when plugging the cable in, afterwards the pedal is plain dead, although I configured the sounds ("pedal"-sound to HH input, open/close to any pad) as mentioned in the alesis video? kinda weird that in 2022 a simple pedal won't work with any device...
Could I use this with a DDTi to power an entire kit? Or is there a better option under $1000
Please do the vs video ❤️
do Korg Wavedrum and Zendrum, please.
Can you midi sync you’re project from the strike pad to a daw?
how to change latency settings in alesis strike multipad?i am having latency issues.I mean i am getting quite late response. as i change from one preset file to another,its taking time.so how to fix that.and also tell me about the latency settings too
Hello is it possible to change the tempo on a loaded beat sample while playing the sample or can I change the tempo before i press play on a sample ?
Can you review the rockjam mesh head kit
Can i use “tap tempo” in Loop??
Can you use this as an input into the Strike Pro SE Electronic Drum Set to expand that kit easily?
Exactly what I would like to know. As the strike wouldn't work with my old td6 as a midi device, I'm looking for a way to expand the triggerinputs without y-cabling :-)
Can you download backing tracks to it and then trigger those tracks from a pad you assign it to?
Maybe I missed this, but I tried this pad today at GC and when I browsed through the different kits with the rotary encoder, it did not load the kit until I pressed the encoder. Which means it won't load a kit until you tell it to. Maybe this is a fix with recent firmware?
Q. can you have metronome click in headphones only NOT main outputs as well?
Click is default just in headphones
for triggering stereo backing tracks internally whats better this or roland
I'm wanting to buy an alesis strike multipad and would love to connect a hi hat and kick pedal to it so I can play it like a compact kick with pedals.. can someone please tell me a easy budget friendly way to do this? Brand pedals and what kind of pedals? etc ???
What stand did you use?
awesome review thanks. how much do i owe you?
Hi there, I believe I asked you this same question a while back, but I’m finally wanting to solve this on my end... I see that you have the same DigiTech triple foot switch that I have, how did you get that to work, and which input/s do you have it plugged into, in the back? And what are you using it for?
Any way to use this to trigger EZ Drummer 2 sounds in combination with a Roland drum module?
Yes this does MIDI but not very well. The hi hat doesn't send proper MIDI notes so that won't work and the note assignments are done at the pad level so if you change kits, the notes don't change even though you may have a completely different sound configuration on different kits. Very poor implementation.
Any tabla and conga tone?
you using a different mic for your chatter or something? in recent vids the talking sounds like it's in a booth or dubbed in...hmm
Same mic, just pushed it in closer
They should update the firmware more often.
Are you able to plug a Roland RT-30HR and RT-30 triggers to this multi-pad?
Yup
Does anyone know how to adjust the midi out note duration of the Alesis Strike MultiPad?
Does anyone know if sample tempo changes on the fly are possible yet? Has this been patched?
Now this has nothing to do with the Alesis Strike Multipad but I was looking to upgrade my electronic drums. After a lot of research I decided on the ATV EXS-5. But then I thought about getting a hybrid kit and I found the Yamaha Hybrid Stage Custom ( www.thomann.de/de/yamaha_hybrid_stage_custom_pack_ha.htm ). Or maybe you have experience with the drum module only (DTX 502). Has anybody some experience with the Yamaha and knows how good it is? It would help me a lot.