The Alesis Kitstream is an all-in-one recording, streaming, and content creation system designed for acoustic drummers. Mounting directly to your kick drum, it combines a built-in stereo microphone with an integrated kick drum trigger to capture your acoustic kit and incorporate electronic sounds without the complexity of a traditional multi-microphone recording setup.

With USB-C connectivity for audio and MIDI, Kitstream connects directly to compatible computers and devices for recording, livestreaming, and music production. Bluetooth audio playback makes it easy to play along with backing tracks, while onboard recording lets you capture performances and review your progress without additional equipment. Four accessible control knobs provide quick adjustments to acoustic audio, trigger levels, reverb, and effects, keeping essential controls within reach while playing.

Beyond recording, Kitstream offers a versatile hybrid drumming platform with 500 onboard sounds, 50 preset kits, 100 internal user kits, and integrated effects processing. Import your own samples, connect up to six external trigger pads, or add an external microphone to expand your setup. An automatic calibration wizard helps optimize microphone and trigger settings to suit your playing style, while built-in recording supports up to 50 hours of stored audio.

Complete with Ableton Live Lite, a 90-day Drumeo subscription, and essential accessories, the Alesis Kitstream streamlines the entire process from playing and practicing to recording and sharing content.

Features

• All-in-One Drum Recording System: Combines a stereo microphone, kick drum trigger, recording functionality, and audio connectivity in one compact unit mounted directly to your kick drum.

• Built-In Stereo Microphone: Captures the sound of your acoustic drum kit without requiring a conventional multi-microphone setup.

• Integrated Kick Drum Trigger: Converts kick drum hits into trigger signals for incorporating electronic sounds and MIDI-based workflows.

• USB-C Audio and MIDI: Connect to compatible computers and supported devices for recording, streaming, and music production.

• Four Accessible Control Knobs: Adjust acoustic audio, trigger levels, reverb, and effects directly from the unit for convenient control while playing.

• 500 Onboard Sounds: Access a versatile collection of drum and percussion sounds for expanding your acoustic kit with electronic textures.

• 50 Preset Kits and 100 User Kits: Explore ready-to-play configurations and save custom drum setups for different musical styles and performances.

• Onboard Recording: Record up to 50 hours of audio internally, with individual recordings supporting up to 60 minutes.

• Automatic Calibration Wizard: Helps configure microphone and trigger settings to suit your playing style in seconds.

• Integrated Effects Processing: Shape your sound with 13 reverbs, compression, EQ, and 26 additional effects.

• External Microphone Input: Add a microphone through the 1/4-inch TRS input for additional kick, snare, overhead, or vocal coverage.

• Trigger Expansion: Connect up to six external trigger pads through three 1/4-inch TRS input jacks to expand your hybrid drum setup.

• User Sample Import: Load up to 99 WAV samples at 44.1kHz and 16-bit resolution for personalized sounds and custom kits.

• Bluetooth Audio Playback: Stream backing tracks and other audio wirelessly from compatible devices for practice, lessons, and performance preparation.

• Flexible Audio Connections: Features dual 1/4-inch TRS main outputs, stereo 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch TRS headphone outputs, and a 1/8-inch stereo auxiliary input.

• Livestreaming and Content Creation: Simplifies drum audio capture for performance videos, drum covers, online lessons, and livestreams.

• Compact, Portable Design: Mounts directly to your kick drum, reducing the need for separate microphone stands, mixers, and extensive cabling.

• Included Recording Software: Comes with Ableton Live Lite for getting started with recording and music production.

• Included Learning Subscription: Includes a 90-day Drumeo subscription for additional drumming lessons and practice resources.

• Included Accessories: Supplied with a protective carrying case, 6-foot USB-C cable, cable wrap, and drum key.

Technical Specifications

Audio and Recording

• Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone

• Trigger: Integrated kick drum trigger

• Connectivity: USB-C audio and MIDI

• Internal Recording Capacity: Up to 50 hours

• Maximum Recording Length: 60 minutes per recording

• Wireless Audio: Bluetooth playback

Audio Connections

• Main Outputs: 2 x 1/4-inch TRS

• Headphone Outputs: Stereo 1/4-inch TRS and stereo 1/8-inch TRS

• Auxiliary Input: 1/8-inch stereo TRS

• External Microphone Input: 1/4-inch TRS

Sound Engine and Effects

• Onboard Sounds: 500

• Preset Kits: 50

• Internal User Kits: 100

• Reverbs: 13

• Additional Effects: 26

• Processing: Compression, EQ, reverb, and effects

Expansion

• External Trigger Inputs: 3 x 1/4-inch TRS jacks

• Maximum External Trigger Pads: 6

• User Sample Import: Up to 99 WAV samples

• Sample Format: 44.1kHz / 16-bit

Included Software and Accessories

• Software: Ableton Live Lite

• Subscription: 90-day Drumeo subscription

• Accessories: Protective carrying case, 6-foot USB-C cable, cable wrap, and drum key