Brand

Alesis

Alesis, founded in the USA, has a long reputation for affordable and innovative gear. Their electronic drum kits are popular in practice rooms everywhere, and their MIDI keyboards and audio interfaces are studio staples. The QS synths of the ’90s gained a cult following, and their effects units were groundbreaking for their time. Today, Alesis continues to serve beginners and pros with reliable, budget-friendly instruments. They’re a trusted name when you want quality without overspending.

Category

Samplers

Browse hardware samplers and sample players for recording, importing, shaping, sequencing and performing with audio. The range includes compact sample players, pad-based production instruments and more complete standalone workstations. Useful differences include recording inputs, sample memory, editing depth, polyphony, storage, sequencing and MIDI connectivity, as well as whether the instrument can work independently of a computer.

Tags

MIDI

Products that send, receive or process Musical Instrument Digital Interface data. MIDI carries performance and control information rather than audio, allowing keyboards, synthesisers, sequencers, computers and other equipment to play and synchronise with one another.

Sampler

Products that record, load, manipulate or perform with sampled audio. This includes compact sample players and more advanced production instruments with editing, sequencing, effects and storage for creating kits, loops, textures and complete arrangements.