Members jerime Posted July 29, 2006 Members Share Posted July 29, 2006 I'm looking into buying a pad controller. Which would be better overall? M-Audio trigger finger, Akai MPD16, or Korg padKontrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sleepin' Deeper Posted July 29, 2006 Members Share Posted July 29, 2006 Originally posted by jerime I'm looking into buying a pad controller. Which would be better overall? M-Audio trigger finger, Akai MPD16, or Korg padKontrol. I have the MPD16. Pros: Easy to map the midi, and two banks of 16 pads is pretty nice. Easy as balls to operate. Cons: I don't really dig the feel of the pads. Response is a little mediocre and they should be softer with more 'feel'. It has stood idle on my desk for quite a while. My tree-fiddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerime Posted July 29, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2006 Thanks, anyone else own the other two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stikygum Posted July 30, 2006 Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 I think the Korg is cool because of the xyz pad it has. The more options the better and more creative you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members noizyb Posted July 30, 2006 Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 I've been on this hunt for awhile too.... Ordered the AKAI MPD-16, hated it. Feel was awful...Just received the Trigger Finger, much better, operationallysuperior to the AKAI, but still I find going back to the keyson my synth and feeling more "in control" of the dynamics.Maybe I've programmed drum tracks on keys for too long and I should just stick with what I know.The Trigger Finger is going back on Monday.I haven't read anything about the Korg to make me believeit would be any different. I just don't find these things asresponsive as keys ! Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members XorAxAx Posted July 30, 2006 Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 jerime, have you checked the HC reviews section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerime Posted July 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 No not yet, but I will. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Henway_piano Posted July 30, 2006 Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'd go with the Korg padKontrol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MartinHines Posted July 30, 2006 Members Share Posted July 30, 2006 Originally posted by jerime I'm looking into buying a pad controller. Which would be better overall? M-Audio trigger finger, Akai MPD16, or Korg padKontrol. Forget the AKAI MPD16; it is a $99 product, and it feels like it's worth $99. AKAI has a new product (MPD24) which is at the same price point as the Trigger Finger and padKONTROL (all street at $199). I would suggest demoing these three products at your local store: M-Audio Trigger Fingerhttp://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/TriggerFinger-main.htmlhttp://www.audiomidi.com/Trigger-Finger-P6374.aspx Korg padKONTROLhttp://www.korg.com/gear/info.asp?a_prod_no=KPC1&category_id=8http://www.audiomidi.com/padKONTROL-P7711.aspx Akai MPD24 (I haven't personally tried this yet)http://www.akaipro.com/http://www.audiomidi.com/MPD24-MIDI-Controller-P8234.aspx When comparing the Trigger Finger to the padKONTROL, I think the answer depends on which features you value the most. The Trigger Finger has pads that are velocity and pressure sensitive, while the padKONTROL's pads are only velocity sensitive. Some believe the padKONTROL's pads are better than the TF, but I couldn't tell a significant difference (I sold a TF and replaced it with the PK). Also, the TF has more sliders and buttons, while the padKONTROL has its unique flam and drum roll features (part of the functionality of the X-Y pad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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