Alesis News http://www.alesis.com/news/ Get the latest news from Alesis. <![CDATA[Alesis Artist Relations & Sponsorship Guidelines]]> http://www.alesis.com/content1312
Alesis
Attention: Artist Relations & Sponsorship
200 Scenic View Drive
Cumberland, RI 02864
Please do not email promotional/media kits.

Your promotional package should include:

Current CD recordings
Recent photo
One-page performance bio
Resume
Discography
Letter of intent
List of Alesis gear you are currently using

Once we receive your materials, we will respond as promptly as possible. Most packages can take up to 6 weeks to review. Alesis will not return these materials to you.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:58:59 CST Product Rebate - TransActive Mobile http://www.alesis.com/content9372 Click to download a printable PDF version

 



*Product rebates are available on new products only. Factory refurbished products do not qualify]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:27:22 CDT <![CDATA[Named "Company of the Year" by The Music Trades Magazine]]> http://www.alesis.com/content8000
Citing a long history of market resilience and remarkable innovation, The Music Trades recognized Numark Industries as "...one of the industry's hi-tech leaders."  The feature article also commends Numark Industries companies - Numark, Akai, Alesis and ION Audio - for breakthrough integration of software, hardware and computer solutions in the ever-evolving audio technology industry.

The Music Trades is a monthly publication dating back to 1890, and is widely recognized as the industry's leading source for market research for the music business. As "Company of the Year," Numark Industries was chosen from more than 3,400 other companies tracked by the publication.]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:44:54 CDT THE LATEST FROM ALESIS AT MUSIKMESSE FRANKFURT 2008 http://www.alesis.com/content6900
Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008 was kicked off with a bang at Alesis today. Alesis celebrated several new product introductions including the all new MultiPort desktop recording device for iPod, M1 Active 320 USB speaker system, iMultiMix 16 USB mixer with universal dock for iPod, USB Pro Kit, DM5 Pro Kit with Surge Cymbals, Surge Cymbals and the all-new SR-18 professional drum machine.

 

The show is just getting warmed up so be sure to check back for more great news live from Alesis at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:59 CDT THE VERONICAS ON TOUR AND IN THE STUDIO WITH ALESIS http://www.alesis.com/content6364 The Veronicas — 23-year-old twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso — have become one of the most popular bands in the girls’ native Australia thanks to their signature harmonies, killer pop hooks, and sassy style. Now with the sophomore release of their dance friendly, beat-driven new album, Hook Me Up, The Veronicas look to do the same in the U.S.

As the Veronicas prepare to take America by storm, the Alesis HD24 and Micron synthesizer are playing a big role in the studio, and on their forthcoming U.S. tour.



Alesis Micron is the powerful, portable synth providing that gritty, electro-pop and synth-rock sound that the makes the Veronicas one of the hottest acts around. Hear the Alesis Micron for yourself at a musical instrument dealer near you.

 

 

For more information on The Veronicas, visit their website. 

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]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:51:52 CST <![CDATA[Product Rebates - PerformancePad & ControlPad]]> http://www.alesis.com/content6185 Click to download a printable PDF version

 

]]> Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:53:03 CST Cubase LE 4.1.2 Upgrade Notice http://www.alesis.com/content6161 http://steinberg.net/1651_1.html.  This update fixes bugs and adds new features.  It is recommended for all users.

Windows users:  You will need to insert the Alesis DVD into your computer for this upgrade.  When prompted by the Cubase update program, navigate to "[Drive Letter]:\Cubase LE\Cubase LE 4 for Windows\Additional Content" on the DVD.  Here, you will find Cubase's HALion plugins.]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:53:14 CST ALESIS GEARS UP FOR FRANKFURT MUSIKMESSE http://www.alesis.com/content1065
We will be posting pictures, blogs, videos and more live from Frankfurt, Germany so be sure to check back soon.]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:53:40 CST <![CDATA[DRUMMER & PRODUCER FOR JOHN LEGEND, SWISS CHRIS]]> http://www.alesis.com/content1594


Swiss Chris has a Bachelor's Degree in Performance from the Berklee School of Music, Boston, Massachusetts.  He studied at the Drummer's Collective in New York and Dante Agostini Switzerland (certificate in Contemporary Music).  He received multiple awards and honors as a marching band field drummer and as a big band and contemporary jazz drummer from his homeland Switzerland.

Swiss studied with diverse teachers like Bob Moses, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Kim Plainfield, Casey Scheuerell, Joe Morello, Jim Chapin and last but not least, he is still taking lessons with the Drumdoctor Dom Famularo.

Coming to New York in 1996, he started working with a local Funkband lead by the Jewish James Brown, “Milo Z.  He also started working with Hip Hop Old School Legends like Chubb Rock, Charlie Brown from the Leaders of the New School, Slick Rick, Grandmaster Caz, and the Rock Steady Crew.



He was on BET in a featured performance as the musical director/drummer for the Ed Gordon Show with the Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore and Mums from the Hit HBO show OZ.  Swiss performed and/or recorded with conscious MC’s like Mos Def and Dead Prez.

He was the musical director and house drummer for the legendary Lyricist Lounge.   He worked for multiple fundraiser and charity events with the political activist group Earthdriver.  He played at Madison Square Garden for a Mumia Abu Jamal Benefit (with a All-star cast).  Swiss Chris was a musical director /drummer / programmer for Mexicano 777 (featuring KRS One and Mad Lion) and Bazaar Royal (MTV appearance).  He toured Eastern and Western Europe with the legendary James ‘Blood’ Ulmer (Blues/Jazz).  He performed at the Apollo Theater with Billy Cox (Jimmy Hendrix, Band of Gypsies) and Ladell McLinn, Jessica Care Moore and Imani Uzuri.

With the release of John Legend’s “Get Lifted” album, Swiss was just on 3 US tours, 3 European tours, 2 Australian tours and tours in New Zealand and Japan.  His multiple TV appearances include: Jay Leno, The View, Ellen, Custom Concert Oxygen Network, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan O’Brian, Oprah, MTV and Grammy Appearances in the US, Europe and MTV Africa, and the Vibe Festival with Common and Kayne.



In 2006-2007 for the “Once Again” album, Swiss contributed his talents for John on 2 US tours, 2 European tours, and 1 Asian tour, so far.  Television appearances included: VMAs, The Soul Train Music Awards, The Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony at Oslo, Jamaican and Trinidad Festivals, DTV Royal Albert Hall Show, Itunes Yahoo and Verizon Promotional Tours, Tyra Banks, Ellen, The View, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Conan O’Brian, Oprah, Good Morning America, MTV Music Awards Japan, VH1 Superbowl Pepsi Smash and The CBS Early Show.

Swiss Chris is currently in the studio recording his solo album (with plenty of special guests).  He uses the Alesis Control Pad and has been sighted on several occasions rocking the DM5 Pro Kit.

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