Korg Padkontrol

It has twenty pads x/y controller scene saving along with software editor.

Working with the software to save the scene for a particular soft/synth or drum program is key.
By saving different set-ups you can quickly have the pads triggering the drums you want in the places you choose.

Now the response is the key here and thats why you want a controller and it does deliver ther.

I find that the pads are more sensitive then say an m-audio product.
They are not as firm feeling as an akai.
I like the the best of any I've used they are not triggering at the softest touch but you can get fairly good dynamics from them.

there are two assignable knobs which I really use its nice to have that type of control for parameters that use it.
The x/y is a very cool addition and for drum effects can be great for rolls.
I have not played with it a lot but you could assign it to any parameters you wanted which is very cool.

Eight different dynamic curves are available for each pad, or you can set each pad to its own fixed level.

I have not dug into this yet but I will. Stock the curve has been fine but I suppose its possible to benefit from messing with the curves.

I have no problem connecting to any host or software.
I kindof wish I had a stand for it as that might make it a little easier as it is I get on the floor and play because the lap is too tenuous.