Korg padKontrol vs. M Audio Trigger finger

I play in a ban · 18th March 2006

I really need a MIDI drum controller, both units are the same price so I'm wondering how you guys are feeling about them?

Thanks

MACHINE · 18th March 2006

A long time ago my friend who works at guitar center always said that the trigger finger was the best all around, but their basically the same. Midi Keyboard controllers is a bit more understandable to start a thread about but yea either one should treat you right.

**matt thomas** · 18th March 2006

Have you thought about the akai one? I use it, it is based on the akai mpc series, the mother of all sample pad devices

narco

I play in a ban · 18th March 2006

Thanks guys.

I was wondering more about how solid the boxes are, how they feel to work with, etc. etc.

And thanks for the AKAI suggestion, I hadn't really considered it actually.

nickp · 18th March 2006

I'm thinking padkontrol- especially for the flam/roll touchpad.

AND THE SHIT LIGHTS UP WTF AWESOME PARTY ON MY HANDS.

tommymakestapes · 18th March 2006

The build on the Trigger Finger is really good. Definatly the best build of any M-Audio gear I've used. It's nice and heavy. Dosen't feel like a toy.

PeeWeeGee · 19th March 2006

My money went to the Trigger Finger. Solid feel and it travels well.

PWG

apsisband · 19th March 2006

I had the AKAI pad, it was awful. Returned it in two days, and I rarely do that.

I'm a drummer though...it was more the concept that turned me off, and not the device so much. I was hoping it would be the solution to all my problems, it wasn't.

**matt thomas** · 19th March 2006

I quite like the akai one, its simple and works well. It has a usb and a midi output. As used by lincoln park! (saw a couple of them on their live video), not tht I'm really a fan of LP, but that guys got a hell of a pair of lungs..

narco

MIDIchlorian · 20th March 2006

The Korg is a beast!@!!!

I want one soobad.
Check these 2 videos,you will too

Check out the demo:
http://www.clicklive.com/KorgUSA/sni.../platform.html

and

http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=2683

WindWalker · 21st March 2006

Man, that is a nice drum module! The flam and the roll functions have me sold. And the size of that thing... Looks like a real piece of gear. I can't wait to get it and try it with Battery 2!

Wiggum, Ralph · 21st March 2006

I actually own a Korg Padkontrol.

Here are some things to take into account:

No matter where you hit the pads they trigger thumbsup , even the furthest corners

. There is also no false flam trigger issue that happens on MPCs, especially when you new are new to an MPC

The pads are slightly smaller than MPC's except the MPC1000. And the spacing in between is farther apart than the MPC's

The drum roll and flam function is not tempo sync(at least I haven't found out how). You have to manually insert the value, and it rolls to the value you into. I do think that Korg can easily update the Padkontrol to sync...

If you are use to drumming with two fingers per pad, than you will have to adjust to a 1 finger per pad technique

But overall I think it better than the Trigger Finger and MPD16.

I play in a ban · 21st March 2006

Well, I just ordered the Korg. It doesn't seem like either one would be a bad choice.

ILL · 21st March 2006

Smart move.

18th March 2006	#1
I play in a ban Gear addict Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 465 Thread Starter	Korg padKontrol vs. M Audio Trigger finger I really need a MIDI drum controller, both units are the same price so I'm wondering how you guys are feeling about them? Thanks __________________ The painting was a gift Todd.......and I'm taking it with me.

18th March 2006	#6
tommymakestapes Gear addict Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 397	The build on the Trigger Finger is really good. Definatly the best build of any M-Audio gear I've used. It's nice and heavy. Dosen't feel like a toy. __________________ "I do not believe the geeks will inherit the earth. I believe we already have." -R. Emerson

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MIDIchlorian Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 283 1 Review written	The Korg is a beast!@!!! I want one soobad. Check these 2 videos,you will too Check out the demo: http://www.clicklive.com/KorgUSA/sni.../platform.html and http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=2683 __________________ MPC5000,MPC2500, MPC2000XL/2000, MPC500 & MPC1000 INSTRUCTIONAL DVD`S OUT NOW! @

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MACHINE Gear addict Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 324	A long time ago my friend who works at guitar center always said that the trigger finger was the best all around, but their basically the same. Midi Keyboard controllers is a bit more understandable to start a thread about but yea either one should treat you right.

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nickp Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Olympia, WA/Anch, AK Posts: 247	I'm thinking padkontrol- especially for the flam/roll touchpad. AND THE SHIT LIGHTS UP WTF AWESOME PARTY ON MY HANDS.

19th March 2006	#7
PeeWeeGee Gear addict Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 473	My money went to the Trigger Finger. Solid feel and it travels well. PWG

19th March 2006	#8
apsisband Gear Head Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 55	I had the AKAI pad, it was awful. Returned it in two days, and I rarely do that. I'm a drummer though...it was more the concept that turned me off, and not the device so much. I was hoping it would be the solution to all my problems, it wasn't.

21st March 2006	#11
WindWalker Gear nut Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 92	Man, that is a nice drum module! The flam and the roll functions have me sold. And the size of that thing... Looks like a real piece of gear. I can't wait to get it and try it with Battery 2!

21st March 2006	#12
Wiggum, Ralph Gear addict Joined: Aug 2005 Location: South Florida / NYC for now Posts: 332	I actually own a Korg Padkontrol. Here are some things to take into account: No matter where you hit the pads they trigger thumbsup , even the furthest corners . There is also no false flam trigger issue that happens on MPCs, especially when you new are new to an MPC The pads are slightly smaller than MPC's except the MPC1000. And the spacing in between is farther apart than the MPC's The drum roll and flam function is not tempo sync(at least I haven't found out how). You have to manually insert the value, and it rolls to the value you into. I do think that Korg can easily update the Padkontrol to sync... If you are use to drumming with two fingers per pad, than you will have to adjust to a 1 finger per pad technique But overall I think it better than the Trigger Finger and MPD16.

21st March 2006	#14
ILL Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 151	Smart move.