Reddit reviews Alesis SamplePad | Compact 4-Pad Electronic Drum and Sample Instrument [2012 model]
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Add any sound sample to your drum or percussion setup via standard SD card (sold separately)Built-in library of the 25 most commonly requested percussion and electronic drum soundsBright blue backlit display and intuitive interface for easy operation in any amount of light
It's the Alesis sample pad. Basically just a little machine that can play any noise you want when you hit one of the pads with a stick.
You'll often see live drummers use them to expand the range of sound they can make beyond the standard kit. It can be useful for space saving when you just need a cowbell, tambourine, hand clap but don't have the space or resources to set all of that up on stage. It can also let you do pretty whacky things, like playing a bassline or synth riff as the drummer.
I've thought about getting something like this and just hitting the pads with my feet.
I don't know if you can upload samples to this particular model though. You'd probably want to look at something more geared towards DJ's than drummers, would be my thought. At one point I saw a model that was basically the Roland Octapad without the ability to sequence for like, $150, but I'm having difficulty finding it.