Pros
Good clean sounds
Compact size
Solid construction and dependable performance
Built-in reverb
Easy to load from SD card
Allows layering between on-board sounds and card-loaded samples
Affordable price
Great for working drummers with minimal sample needs
Cons
Dim view screen for outdoor shows
SD card can pop loose
Volume output is low
Main Product Advantages
10 Portability
Compact size makes it easy to fit anywhere, ideal for live settings.
9 Durability and Construction
Solid construction and dependable performance as reported by multiple users.
8 Built-in Sounds
Includes 25 drum sounds and supports SD/SDHC card for additional sample loading.
8 Price
Affordable compared to higher-end alternatives like the Roland SPD-SX.
7 Ease of Use
Easy to load samples from SD card and allows layering between onboard and card-loaded samples.
7 External Triggering
Supports external triggering but with some reported sensitivity issues.
6 Built-in Effects
Includes built-in reverb, adding to the built-in sound customization options.
5 Pad Sensitivity
The pads are velocity-sensitive but users reported issues with inconsistency and crosstalk between pads.
4 Output Volume
Volume output is weaker than expected, often requiring maximization of output settings.
3 Power Switch Design
Users frequently mentioned issues with the power switch, calling it poorly designed.
Expanding Your Performance - Simplified!
Compact and feature-packed - the Alesis SamplePad 4 is an all-in-one percussion and sample-playing instrument perfect for drummers, musicians, producers, and live performers. It comes equipped with four responsive, LED-illuminated rubber pads, dual zone trigger input, and eight preset kits. With a built-in library of the most commonly requested percussion and electronic drum sounds and the ability to load samples, the only limit is your imagination. For even more flexibility, you can tune and add reverb to your sounds. Intuitive navigation makes it easy to browse through your kits and you can drag & drop your samples via USB on a Mac or PC without removing your SD card. Adding something new to your next performance has never been this easy.
Express Yourself
Capture every subtle nuance of your performance with SamplePad 4’s four velocity-sensitive pads - whether it’s drum sounds, loops, or one-shot melodics, this performance pad guarantees maximum expressive capability!
Superior Sound Content
Right-out-the-box, SamplePad doesn’t disappoint. Preloaded with a built-in library of 25 most commonly requested percussion and electronic drum sounds, mapped across 8 ready-to-play kits, SamplePad offers immediate creative potential from the get-go!
Customise your Sound In 3 Easy Steps
Looking to add some custom sounds to your performance? SamplePad 4 is the solution you have been looking for. Load up a standard SD card with your select samples, insert your SD card into SamplePad 4, and assign your samples to the pads - it’s that easy!
Conclusion
The Alesis SamplePad 4 is a versatile, user-friendly and feature-rich instrument that expands your creative horizon. It provides drummers and musicians with a robust tool for expressing the full nuance of their performances, preloaded with versatile sounds, while also offering the flexibility to customize your setups with ease. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the SamplePad 4 adds immense value to any performance setup, making it a must-have in your musical arsenal.
