Thinking about getting a MIDI drum pad controller?
DJ Tech Tools has a great smackdown between the Korg PadKontrol, the M-Audio Trigger Finger and the Akai MPD 24
They compared the MIDI drum pad controller 8 ways:
- features
- build quality
- ergonomics
- what’s in the box
- ease of MIDI configuration
- looks
- price
- mixing challenge
The bottom line:
“The Akai MPD24 kicked ass in every round that mattered in this smack down (6 our of 8). OK, it’s a bit more pricey than the Trigger Finger and it doesn’t have as much software as either of the other two but it’s built like a tank and really has a pro feel to it.”
See the full smackdown for the details.
Related Posts
- Akai MPD24 Controller Gets Firmware Update
- Akai MPD32 Software Pad Controller Now Shipping
- I Want An Akai MPD32 Software Pad Controller
- Akai MPC 5000 “The Most Advanced MPC On The Planet”
- Akai MPD16 Pad
- Korg Shipping Budget nanoSERIES Controllers
- Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center
- Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Interface Tool Now Shipping
- Akai Intros MPC500 Music Production Center
- Akai Shipping MPC 5000
2 Responses to “What’s The Best MIDI Drum Pad Controller?”
Posting Your Comment
Please Wait
Please Wait
The best ones out there are DrumKat. You can even use sticks, which is what I prefer. But the cheapest one is at least a $1000. As far as “finger” ones go. I believe the Korg ones are. But I prefer using sticks. Do your research HARMONY CENTRAL is a good place to start for reviews. Also, most of the BIG online companies, have user reviews. Hope this helps.
I agree, DrumKats rock. I use to use a Roland SPD into my Akai,
it was a great way to lay down beats. I also dug the ‘hand’ & ’stick’
modes, I could hit it w/ sticks or my hands, very useful.