The all-new padKONTROL joins Korg’s expanding line-up of MIDI studio controllers. Adding another dimension beyond traditional keyboard control, the padKONTROL is the most expressive and versatile pad controller ever!
Price: $199.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
I love how the pads light up and the XY pad is the ish! Could use at least 1 more assignable knob, but what would really hit the spot would be a fader.
Quality:
Compared to the MPD16 and Trigger Finger, this is awsome. Stays in place and won’t budge.
Value:
Drums weren’t meant to be played on a keyboard. Try one of these and find out what you’ve been missing.
Desirability:
You wouldn’t think that the pads lighting up would help you play, but it does. You see when you hit one that you didn’t intend on hitting as well as reassuring those you did.
Sound:
This thing doesn’t make sounds, but if you are using a drum program like BFD (which is what I use) or any soft synth you’ll be takin’ to a new level with the sounds you produce.
Ease of Use:
I would say it is a 10 on ease of use but you would have some serious issues plugging this thing in and not having access to the documentation or the editor software.
Support:
Haven’t used it, but you can count on Korg.
Overall:
I’m very excited. I’ve been waiting for a pad controller for awhile and wasn’t impress with the reviews on the MPD16 or the Trigger Finger.
Replacement mouthpiece for the Akai EWI4000S.
Price: $25.00 Buy now!
When Korg set out to make a drum pad controller, they did their homework – with unique features and exceptionally responsive pads, the resulting padKONTROL became and remains one of the most highly sought-after pad controllers on the market. Enter the nanoPAD, offering 12 excellent feeling and highly responsive pads in a new, smaller footprint. In addition, a new Chord Trigger function lets you enter chords onto a single pad, helping you to make the most of the work surface as you create. The pads are also able to transmit control change messages, making this a great interface for soloing or muting mixer tracks, turning objects on and off, or triggering clips during your live performances.
Price: $59.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
It’s got all you really need to control drum beats within your DAW, or to punch in new beats on the fly. The XY controller was something that was added into it for added features, and it’s worth the price JUST for the drum controls.
Quality:
I had mine for a month or two and I had a problem with the USB port… had to get it fixed and resautered. It only dropped on the floor once, and I think that since this unit is meant to be portable, they should have made it a little bit more durable.
Value:
You won’t regret paying the low price for this, this is MORE than you bargain for by far. Perfect for the on-the-go drum programmer =)
Ease of Use:
Very simple, this is as close to plug and play as any midi controller can get. I used it in conjunction with Ableton Live, so it was made very easy for me. I’m not sure how easy it is to set up in other DAWs but it shouldn’t be too difficult.
Support:
Korg has always given me great support.
Overall:
Get one =)
Akai Professional’s MPD24 is the velocity sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs working with sampled sounds. The MPD24 features 16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads plus transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications. With Akai’s MPC 16 Levels and Full Level features for ultimate pad control, four selectable pad banks totaling 64 pads, six assignable faders and eight assignable, 360 degree knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data, the MPD24 provides unprecedented creative freedom for manipulating sampled material.
Price: $169.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Template Presets in it are good for guru and battery.
Quality:
sturdy, good so far.
Value:
really good. Considering i bought a crappy radium keyboard controler for the same price a few years ago. the radium is so fragile feelign sometimes im afraid to play it. This MPD feels like it can take a beating.
Desirability:
Looks nice. Practical. Fun. Cool dials that you can turn indefinatly (or until your wrist breaks)
Sound:
Well it doesnt make sound, its jsut a midi controller. I really have to beat it hard to get the right strength to my hits. Id like to just lightly tap but i guess you cant do that on this. Other than that it Responds well in Ableton live though. Used it with Guru, Battery and a bunch of other Vsti. Anything ive tried it with for that matter. Have yet to use it in Reason.
Ease of Use:
I find i have to drum harder on this than id like to. I set it up to be as sensitive as possible to my hits but it still wasnt enough so i curved my velocitys in Live to be harder hitting. i guess i jsut drum relaxed… or maybe my fingers are hollow. On a pc, i found it very easy to install if you know the basics about computers and are farmiliar with using a midi controller with your sequencer
Support:
N/A yet
Overall:
Good. I look forward to making some swingin beats with the quantitization off.
The MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller accepts any expression pedal and generates continuous MIDI data based on the pedal’s position.
Price: $119.95 Buy now!
The nanoKONTROL features a plethora of controllers to help you get the most control out of your software for the size and money. nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches and a full transport section. For each of the four programmable scenes the nanoKONTROL offers, you can set the controllers any way you need them. That means that you can transmit a total of 168 different MIDI CC (Control Change) messages, as well as MIDI notes with the switches. The six transport buttons can each transmit either MIDI CC messages or MMC messages to control functions such as: start, stop, loop, or record on your DAW software.
Price: $59.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Layout is easy to use and parts do not feel cheap.
Quality:
For $60 bucks it is unbeatable.
Value:
UNBEATABLE!!!
Desirability:
Laptop users MUST HAVE THIS!!! Mobile creativity at its finest.
Sound:
This is the best $60 a Laptop DJ or Producer can spend. This thing rocks, feels solid and despite small size is easy to use. The multiple (4) scenes make this thing remarkably extensible. I have had other midi controllers that cost much more and were less usable. Works great with Ableton Live and Traktor Pro.
Ease of Use:
Could not be simpler.
Support:
Not much to support but Korg has a nice editor available for download.
Overall:
I plan to buy another to add to my performance set up.
KORE 2 stands for unique sound — in no time. Transform your computer into a
Price: $399.00 Buy now!
EWIUSB is the most flexible EWI because it harnesses your computer to generate its sounds. Its USB interface means that all you need is nearly any Mac or PC and the included EWIUSB software, and you
The MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller can be programmed to generate MIDI messages and perform MIDI functions via a footswitch or contact closure.
Price: $129.95 Buy now!
Price: $129.95 Buy now!