Alesis Kitstream

The Alesis Kitstream is an all-in-one recording, streaming and content creation system designed for acoustic drummers. Mounted directly onto the kick drum, it captures the sound of the entire acoustic kit using an integrated stereo microphone and kick drum trigger, eliminating the need for a conventional multi-microphone recording setup.

USB-C connectivity provides direct audio and MIDI communication with computers and supported mobile devices, making it suitable for recording, livestreaming, music production and practice. Bluetooth audio playback allows you to play along with backing tracks, while onboard recording provides up to 50 hours of storage, with a maximum recording length of 60 minutes per recording. Four accessible control knobs allow quick adjustment of acoustic audio, trigger levels, reverb and effects.

The integrated sound engine includes 500 drum and percussion sounds, 50 preset kits and storage for 100 user kits. Built-in processing includes 13 reverbs, compression, EQ and 26 additional effects. You can also import up to 99 WAV samples and expand the system with external triggers and an additional microphone, making Kitstream suitable for hybrid acoustic and electronic drum setups.

The system features dual 1/4-inch TRS main outputs, stereo headphone outputs in both 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch formats, and a stereo auxiliary input. An automatic calibration wizard helps configure the microphone and trigger settings to suit your playing style. Included software and learning content comprise Ableton Live Lite and a 90-day Drumeo subscription.

Features
Kick drum-mounted recording and streaming system
Built-in stereo microphone for capturing the full acoustic drum kit
Integrated kick drum trigger with acoustic-to-MIDI functionality
USB-C audio and MIDI connectivity
Direct connection to computers and supported mobile devices
Four control knobs for acoustic audio, trigger levels, reverb and effects
500 onboard drum and percussion sounds
50 preset kits and 100 user kits
Onboard recording with up to 50 hours of storage
Maximum recording length: 60 minutes per recording
Bluetooth audio playback
13 reverbs, compression, EQ and 26 additional effects
Import up to 99 WAV samples (44.1 kHz/16-bit)
Support for up to six external trigger pads via three 1/4-inch TRS inputs
Additional 1/4-inch TRS microphone input
Automatic microphone and trigger calibration wizard
Ableton Live Lite software included
90-day Drumeo subscription included

Specifications
Microphone: Built-in stereo microphone
Trigger: Integrated kick drum trigger
Audio and MIDI: USB-C
Internal recording: Up to 50 hours; 60 minutes per recording
Onboard sounds: 500
Preset kits: 50
User kits: 100
Reverb types: 13
Additional effects: 26
Sample import: Up to 99 WAV samples, 44.1 kHz/16-bit
External trigger inputs: 3 × 1/4-inch TRS, supporting up to 6 pads
Microphone input: 1 × 1/4-inch TRS
Main outputs: 2 × 1/4-inch TRS
Headphone outputs: Stereo 1/4-inch TRS and stereo 1/8-inch TRS
Auxiliary input: 1/8-inch stereo TRS
Wireless audio: Bluetooth playback

In The Box
Alesis Kitstream
Protective carrying case
6 ft USB-C cable
Cable wrap
Drum key
Ableton Live Lite software
90-day Drumeo subscription