Welcome

Welcome to the February 2009 Alesis e-newsletter. Each issue, we bring you inside tips and tricks for getting the best performance from your Alesis recording gear and electronic percussion instruments. This issue is packed with tips, tools, videos, and both easy-to-understand and advanced technical information. Don’t forget to enter to win this month’s giveaway!

Winter NAMM Show Wrap-up
Every year, in January, the musical instrument industry gets together in Anaheim, CA to show off its latest new gear. This year the Alesis booth was the buzz of the show with a ton of new products, high-profile artists stopping by, and a great location.

TapeLink USB Now Shipping
If you’re like a lot of musicians, you have a bunch of cassette tapes collecting dust in your basement. Maybe you have that recording of the greatest performance your band ever had. Or maybe you have all of your song ideas catalogued for safekeeping. Well how do you listen to them?

NEW MasterControl Video
You’ve probably heard the buzz: the Alesis MasterControl is turning heads throughout the recording world. It combines a versatile software control surface with motorized faders, a 192kHz 24-in/six-out interface, and it even has a talkback mic and speaker switcher. The MasterControl is pre-programmed to work with nearly every audio application you can find.

TapeLink USB is An Instant Hit
Since we announced the TapeLink USB on January 15, the response has been remarkable. Customers, dealers, and reviewers alike have united in their excitement about this now-available new piece of gear.

iMultiMix 16 USB
Mix up to 16 channels of quality audio and send it to your PA, computer, or iPod with the iMultiMix 16 USB. This advanced mixer contains a digital recording interface and a Universal Dock for iPod. This month, we’re going way beyond the overview to take a look at what makes it cool. Roll up your sleeves and join us as we go in-depth with MasterControl.

MasterControl
This powerhouse controller has a lot of people talking. If you're one of the enlightened who have already got your own MasterControl, you may be surprised to learn that there are many things you may not know about what it can do. This month our experts take you in-depth into MasterControl.

This week only, buy any SURGE Cymbal Pack or individual cymbals, and we’ll send you 10% of the purchase price back!

Win an iMultiMix 16 USB!
Want to win an iMultiMix 16 USB? All you have to do is complete an entry form and your dream could come true.

That's it for February. Keep those emails coming - we love to hear from you!

Happy, healthy wishes from Alesis.