ALESIS EXPANDS MULTI-DRUM PADS WITH PERFORMANCEPAD PRO

"Eight-Pad Electronic Percussion Pad Contains Over 500 Sounds and Sequences

Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2011) – Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the PerformancePad Pro, a high-end version of the PerformancePad multi-pad percussion instrument. Alesis will unveil the PerformancePad Pro at the 2011 NAMM Show, booth #6400, from January 13-16, Anaheim, CA.

Drummers and percussionists can expand their setups or play standalone with the PerformancePad Pro. With eight velocity-sensitive drum pads, kick and hi-hat inputs and over 500 multi-sampled sounds with Dynamic Articulation™, the PerformancePad Pro is an all-in-one drum station. Drummers can mount the PerformancePad Pro on stands and racks using the Module Mount, sold separately, or they can play it tabletop.

The PerformancePad Pro contains the sequencing engine from Alesis’ best-selling drum machines. This three-part sequencer enables drummers and instrumentalists to program drum, percussion and accompaniment parts for creating complete tracks or playing along with loops.

The PerformancePad Pro features a modern, high-definition sound set with acoustic and electronic drums, percussion, sound effects, bass and more. The PerformancePad Pro also contains powerful Alesis studio effects including Reverb, EQ and Compression for customizing sounds to perfection.

Drummers can also use the PerformancePad Pro as a MIDI controller for playing virtually any sound module, synth or software. Practicing and performance musicians can connect and mix in a music source via the PerformancePad Pro’s input.

'The PerformancePad Pro builds on the successful PerformancePad,' said Dan Radin, Product Manager, Alesis. “Drummers love the layout and feel of the original, and this new version adds a new, larger sound library and powerful new features.'"

ALESIS BRINGS EXTREME SOFTWARE CONTROL WITH QX49

"QX49 Keyboard Gives Commanding, Tactile Control of Music Software

Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2011) – Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, announces the new QX49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller. Alesis will unveil the new QX49 keyboard controller at booth #6400 of the 2011 NAMM Show from January 13-16, Anaheim, CA.

The QX49 is the perfect choice to take commanding, tactile control over any music production software. Through a standard USB connection, the QX49 receives power while also transmitting MIDI data to Mac or PC software. With its drum pads, rotary knobs, long-throw faders, snappy buttons and velocity-sensitive keyboard, QX49 provides the user with a thoroughly satisfying music-making experience. 



The QX49's array of assignable controls works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. Whether looking to fire drum samples, tweak a software synthesizer or adjust individual tracks in a mix, the QX49's extensive layout ensures appropriate feel and proper response thanks to its eight sliders and rotary knobs, four backlit drum pads and dedicated transport controls. 



The QX49's 49-note keyboard is perfect for performing and composing with software instruments and samplers while still remaining highly portable. Furthermore, the QX49 provides keyboard players with a full complement of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up/down buttons and the ability to send program changes directly from the keys. The QX49's keyboard can even be split into sections to control multiple instruments at once. 



The compact QX49 controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware. The QX49 features two traditional MIDI jacks: one for sending MIDI data directly from the keyboard and the other for routing MIDI data from a connected computer. When not using a computer, the QX49 can also be powered using a wall power adaptor (sold separately) to perform and control MIDI hardware. A footswitch input is also included on the back panel. 



The QX49 comes with a copy of Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition software for performing, recording, and sequencing music right out of the box.

'Alesis has a long tradition in keyboards and continue to offer the tools musicians need to make music the way they like,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Alesis. “QX49 is compact, affordable and easy to use with the software and hardware musicians use today.'"

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"this is a basic test : I will show you that it's possible to play Oxygene 2 with minimal equipment : 2 synths, 2 effects, one VSTi ... here 4 tracks are tested : phased wind (sh-101 + small stone) ; sequence 1 : internal sequencer of the sh-101 + memory boy ; rythmus by elektrostudio ; mellotron tape choir and bass (Alesis Fusion 8hd)"

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A musical analysis of Oxygene 2 - JMJ - Part 2/3 : "light cover" by Thierry Lebon

Uploaded by tlnet37 on Apr 8, 2011

"- download the mp3 file here : http://goo.gl/gaxar -

How to make a soft version of Oxygene 2 with minimal equipment : only 2 synths !
All is hand and by ear played .This is a very "light" cover ! I recorded 10 audio tracks with Presonus Studio One, but without automation and I have to add 2 tracks for noises with the Roland SH-101.
I only use Rythmus (by ElektroStudio), Alesis Fusion 8 HD, Roland SH-101, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone (Phaser) and Memory Boy (Tape Delay).
I'm beginner, and not a musician, so ... sorry for bad hand playing and tempo not respected sometimes !

Cheers from Thierry ! next step : Equinoxe & Rendez-vous ..."

A musical analysis of Oxygene 2 - JMJ - Part 3/4 : Final Cover by Thierry Lebon

YouTube Uploaded by tlnet37 on Apr 10, 2011

"One Alesis Fusion 8 HD + one Roland SH-101 + one Electro-Harmonix Small Stone + one Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy + software Rythmus by ElektroStudio, one USB AudioBox Presonus + Studio One + very much time to analyze = one cover of Oxygene 2 - Jean Michel Jarre, by a non musician, newbie in music, but working by ear and all hand played with errors on tempo and fingers position, ... so SORRY for mistakes !
thierry"

A musical analysis of Oxygene 2 - JMJ - Part 4/4 : sounds from Roland SH-101 by Thierry Lebon

Uploaded by tlnet37 on Apr 11, 2011

"Noises, electronic sounds, effects used in my Cover of Oxygene 2 - Jean Michel Jarre, all sounds go thru analog pedals (E-H Small Stone Phaser and Memory Boy)"