Alesis KitstreamXUS Acoustic Drum Recording And Streaming System

Alesis Kitstream Acoustic Drum Recording and Streaming System

The Alesis Kitstream acoustic drum recording and streaming system captures your kit through built-in stereo microphones mounted at the bass drum. An integrated kick trigger adds electronic sounds, while USB-C carries audio and MIDI performance data to compatible computers and mobile devices. Internal recording also captures performances without a connected computer.

For players choosing a recording system for acoustic drums, Kitstream combines microphone capture, sound processing, and sample triggering in one setup. Automatic calibration helps establish microphone and trigger levels. Drummers building a hybrid acoustic drum kit can blend electronic percussion with their existing drums, then expand with compatible triggers or pads. Bluetooth playback supports practice with songs and backing tracks.

Keep your preferred acoustic heads and normal playing technique while adding reverb, compression, and equalization for tonal adjustment. Dedicated main and headphone outputs accommodate performance and monitoring workflows. Included Ableton Live Lite provides a digital audio workstation for recording and editing. User kits retain personalized sound combinations, while sample import lets you incorporate your own percussion sounds into future sessions.

Key Features for Recording and Hybrid Drumming

• Integrated Stereo Capture: Bass drum mounting places the microphones at your kit without a separate microphone stand arrangement.
• Kick Triggering: Layer electronic kick sounds with acoustic playing and transmit MIDI performance information.
• Automatic Calibration: Guided microphone and trigger adjustment simplifies initial setup.
• Onboard Recording: Capture ideas internally, with up to 50 hours of recording capacity.
• Customizable Drum Sounds: Combine factory sounds, imported samples, and effects in saved user kits.
• Expandable Inputs: Add an external microphone and compatible pads or triggers as your setup develops.
• Practice Playback: Use Bluetooth audio or the wired auxiliary input for accompaniment.
• Included Creative Tools: Ableton Live Lite and a 90-day Drumeo subscription support recording and skill development.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Alesis
• Model: Kitstream
• Product Type: Acoustic drum recording, streaming, and hybrid sound system
• Microphone Configuration: Built-in stereo microphones
• Mounting: Bass drum mounting assembly with integrated kick trigger
• Calibration: Automatic microphone and trigger calibration
• Factory Sounds: 500 drum and percussion sounds
• Preset Kits: 50
• User Kits: 100
• Reverb Types: 13
• Additional Effects: 26, plus compression and equalization
• Internal Storage: 32 GB
• Internal Recording Capacity: Up to 50 hours
• Maximum Recording Length: 60 minutes per recording
• User Sample Import: Up to 99 WAV samples
• Sample Import Format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit WAV
• Imported Sample Memory: 44 MB
• External Trigger Inputs: Three 1/4" TRS jacks supporting up to six compatible pads
• External Microphone Input: One 1/4" TRS input
• Auxiliary Input: One 1/8" stereo TRS input
• Main Outputs: Two 1/4" TRS outputs
• Headphone Outputs: One 1/4" stereo TRS and one 1/8" stereo TRS
• USB Connection: USB-C audio and MIDI
• Wireless Playback: Bluetooth audio reception
• Host Compatibility: Compatible computers and supported mobile devices through USB-C
• Power Input: 12 V DC
• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite
• Included Educational Subscription: 90-day Drumeo subscription
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 4.4" x 4.1" x 6.7"
• Weight: 3.1 lb

What's In the Box

• Kitstream recording and streaming system
• Protective carrying case
• 6-foot USB-C cable
• Cable wrap
• Drum key