Mounting Directly To The Kick Drum, Kitstream Lets Drummers Mic Their Kit In Seconds And Go From Playing To Sharing — No Mic Stands, Mixer, Or Complicated Setup Required
CUMBERLAND, RI (October 27, 2026) – Alesis® Drums, a leader in electronic drum kits, today introduced Kitstream, an all-in-one recording, streaming, and content creation system for acoustic drumming. Kitstream mounts directly to the kick drum and captures the full sound of the kit through its built-in stereo microphone, so drummers don’t need mic stands, mixers, or complicated routing. Instead of spending time on setup, drummers can sit down, play, and share a great-sounding performance from a single device.
"Our goal with Kitstream was simple: make it easier for drummers to capture their playing and share their creativity with the world,” said Michael Weber, Director of Marketing at Alesis Drums. “By taking the complexity out of recording an acoustic kit, Kitstream lets drummers spend less time setting up and more time playing, creating, and sharing their sound."
KITSTREAM: MIC YOUR KIT IN SECONDS
Traditional drum recording usually calls for multiple microphones, stands, cables, a mixer, and separate recording hardware. Kitstream brings all of it together in a single compact device that mounts directly to the kick drum. Its integrated stereo microphone and kick drum trigger capture the entire kit with clarity. Integrated reverb, compression, EQ, and effects help every recording sound polished with minimal setup. Drummers can select from a list of 50 performance-ready presets or customize up to 100 of their own presets and store them for easy recall and recording.
Recall, listen, and export saved high-fidelity recordings into production sessions or connect via USB-C to a computer for direct recording into a DAW. Drummers can connect compatible smart devices via USB-C and livestream the audio directly to social platforms.
Built for modern drummers, Kitstream includes an external mic input for adding vocals, commentary, or instruction to a stream or lesson. Bluetooth® audio playback lets players stream songs, lessons, and backing tracks from a phone or tablet for play-along practice, while an auxiliary input offers a wired option.
KEY FEATURES
RECORDING & STREAMING
- Kick drum–mounted design with built-in stereo microphone that captures the full sound of your kit
- Integrated kick-drum trigger for layering in additional electronic sampled sounds
- USB-C audio and MIDI interface for recording and streaming directly to computers and supported devices
- Built-in recording for capturing and reviewing performances
- External microphone input for adding additional drum/cymbal mics, vocals, commentary, or instruction to the mix
- Compact all-in-one design, no separate module, mixer, or stands required
SOUND & EFFECTS
- 500 onboard drum and percussion sounds
- Easy-access adjustable mix and effects knobs
- Integrated reverb, compression, EQ, and effects processing
- User sample import for adding your own sounds
PRACTICE & PLAYBACK
- Bluetooth® audio playback for playing along with songs, lessons, and backing tracks
- Auxiliary audio input
EXPANSION
- External trigger inputs for adding triggers, pads, and electronic percussion
INCLUDED SOFTWARE & ACCESSORIES
- Ableton Live Lite for recording, editing, and producing drum performances
- Free 90-day subscription to Drumeo’s interactive online lesson platform
- USB-C cable, drum key, cable wrap, and carrying case
EXPAND YOUR POSSIBILITIES
For drummers who want even more from their setup, Kitstream’s 1/4-inch dynamic-microphone input suits an additional drum mic. Hybrid players can add electronic sounds to an acoustic kit with the integrated kick-drum trigger or add additional external triggers to play from a library of 500 percussion samples or their own imported sounds. Gigging drummers get a compact way to handle drum sound and in-ear monitoring from behind the kit. Teachers and students can use Bluetooth® play-alongs, recording and playback, and the mic input for in-person or online lessons.
MAKE MORE MUSIC
Every Kitstream ships with Ableton Live Lite, giving drummers a straightforward environment for recording and producing their performances, plus a 90-day subscription to Drumeo's interactive online lesson platform for structured instruction from world-class educators. Paired with onboard recording and instant playback, Kitstream makes it simple to learn new songs, evaluate your playing, and hear your progress over time, no studio required.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
The Alesis Drums Kitstream is available now for $399 USD, €399.99 and £339.99 through authorized dealers and select music retailers worldwide.
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