Complete all-in-one percussion station. The Alesis Performance Pad features eight velocity-sensitive drum pads and a built-in electronic drum machine with professional sounds and features. You can create and record your own beats from scratch or play along with the built-in patterns. With Performance Pad, you can practice quietly with headphones, or plug into an amplifier. Performance Pad includes foot-switch inputs for a bass drum pedal, hi-hat pedal, and a line-level input to connect a CD player, iPod, computer, or other audio device so that percussionists can play along with nearly any recorded mix. Built-in rhythm patterns are also included to complement playing. Dynamic Articulation technology is included to add nuance to the feel of every drum hit. In addition, there are industry-standard mounting holes on the bottom for easy attachment to an existing drum kit rack. The 24-bit, high-quality headphone output on the Performance Pad insures a no-compromise playback experience without disturbing others. Connection to keyboards and sound modules is made simple thanks to the integrated MIDI output. Performance Pad brings together quality feel and and legendary drum sounds for the perfect all-in-one percussion station. FeaturesEight velocity-sensitive drum pads with Dynamic ArticulationBuilt-in professional drum machine for recording and playing back custom beats50 Preset/50 User drum kits with 233 sounds assignable to any padBuilt-in rhythm patternsLarge LCD display with easy-to-navigate interfaceDynamic Articulation stereo samples with reverb and ambience for realistic playingTwo inputs for optional external kick and hi-hat pedalsStereo input for playing along with a CD or MP3 playerMIDI output to trigger external MIDI devicesHigh-quality 24-bit stereo and headphone outputLightweight, durable enclosureSpecificationsTriggers: 8 velocity-sensitive padsPresets: 50Controllers: 1 x Volume ControlConnectors 1 x MIDI Out2 x 1/4" TS phone Main Outs1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone1 x 1/8" TRS mini Stereo In2 x 1/4" TS phone Pedal InputDisplay: Custom LCD with backlightSystem Requirements: None specificDimensions (WxDxH): Not specified by manufacturerWeight: Not specified by manufacturerSpecialties: Built in sequencerNote! The Performance Pad can control several other slave MIDI drum machines or sequencers by turning on MIDI Clock Out, which sends Performance Pad timing information down the MIDI line