Alesis e-Practice Pad Electronic Drum Practice Pad Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this practice pad used from a seller here on amazon; it came with two small external foot switches which was an unexpected bonus, all for $47 shipped which I think is a great price. I'm new to drumming and also own and Alesis DM6 full kit which I use with Addictive drummer VST on my computer. I bought this practice pad to take with me on a 1 month work assignment and I think it will work great; I'm using it on 4-AA batteries. I've found that a lot of the beginner practicing I do on my DM6 kit only requires the bass and a single drum (I usually use the hi-hat too), I can do this with the e-practice pad and the plug-in foot pedals.
I see some people complaining about "no sound", Alesis could have done a better job explaining but in the manual it does say the little speaker is for the metronome only. The drum sounds are only produced on the headphone output jack which is ok with me.
The build quality seems good to me, I've only had it for a short while but it was used so hopefully it will hold up. It looks similar to the build of my DM6 full kit which I've been pounding on for awhile without any issues.
This e-pad is pretty straight forward, I figured out most of the functions with in minutes without the manual. After about 5 minutes to scan the manual I understood all the features/functions. It's nice to be able to control the pad and metronome volume separately and being able to select different drums is nice to mix it up as well.
I didn't see any other comparable products from reputable brands in this price range, even at the $90 tag for a new Alesis e-pad. I did get a better price on my used unit but I think it's a good investment either way so far and would buy again.
I gave this product a five becuase it meets all my expectations and I think the price is reasonable; hopefully the product will last as well.


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Practicing your drumming shouldn't be a chore, and with the portable Alesis e-Practice Pad you'll enjoy learning drum technique wherever you roam. The e-Practice Pad features 65 different drum sounds, a built-in metronome with six different sounds and more than 50 practice games and exercises. And it gives you a full range of dynamics--from the lightest touches through the loudest accents.
The E-Practice Pad runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adapter. You can add bass drum and hi-hat pedals using Alesis Expansion Pedals or any other footswitch. Just plug in your headphones and play silently or plug into an instrument amplifier or your stereo system and jam with other musicians. When you're not using the E-Practice Pad as a traditional practice tool, you can mount it on a standard cymbal stand or snare stand and use it on your drumset to expand your range of sounds.
Unlike a standard pad, the E-Practice Pad has an advanced metronome built in with six different sounds and the ability to play nearly any note value or subdivision in the time signature of your choice. On top of the metronome, the e-Practice Pad has advanced games and learning features like Beat Check, Stroke Balance, and even recording and playback so you can hear your performances. The E-Practice Pad is an instrument that helps you grow as a drummer, developing your time, dynamics, consistency, and more.
Key Features
Electronic drum practice pad with metronome and learning exercises
65 different drum sounds
Metronome with six sounds, adjustable time signatures and subdivisions
50 practice games and exercises
Natural feel and performance with full dynamic range
Headphone jack for silent practice
Amplifier outputs for playing with other musicians
Mountable on standard 8mm cymbal stand or snare stand
Recording and playback for listening to your playing
Runs on batteries for portability or on wall power with the included adapter
Expandable with optional bass drum and hi-hat pedals

Specifications
65 pad sounds
6 metronome sounds
60 exercises, games, and songs
Trigger inputs: kick pedal (1/4-inch TS), hi-hat cymbal (1/4-inch TS), hi-hat pedal (1/4-inch TRS)
Outputs: 1/4-inch stereo headphone
Power: 9V AC, adapter included or 4 AA batteries

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