Alesis D4 drum rack

Type: Drum-machine/ module/
Synthesis Type:
Polyphony:
Max: 16
Typical in use:
Multi-timbral (number of parts):
Controllers : 12 audio to midi Trigger inputs
Keyboard :
Number of Keys :
Can send on simultaneous MIDI channels
Responds to :
Sounds can be split by :
Inputs and Outputs :
Number of Audio Outs (excluding Phones) : 4 (L+R and L+R AUX)
Number of Audio Ins :
Number of MIDI Outs (excluding Thru) : 1 (doubles as thru)
Number of MIDI Ins : 1
Comments about the sounds :
There are many Kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, Misc. Percussion and sound FX. The Effects in the unit are a part of its sample Rom. The Hi-hats, esp. the opened ones, in my opinion are weak. They are to sterile, same sound only its volume changes has you hit it. The newer DM5 has a random sample play back feature which should be the cure I’m looking for.

Sounds to check out :
The best sounds in the unit are those which have Dynamic articulation. (That’s a term by Alesis which in effect is: The harder you play the sound the velocity and "pitch" change. This simulates a realistic Drum). Note: see manual for sounds which contain this feature