If you had a choice between an AKAI MPD and Tringerfinger

illsub1 · Post by **illsub1** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:39 pm

padkontrol!!! Its small yet rugged, really responsive, has roll and flam functionality and is a dream to use!!!!

Tyrant · Post by **Tyrant** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:49 pm

Vakis don't buy that wait for MPD24 when it comes out or get the trigger finger, the mpd16 is rubbish in comparison to the trigger finger

kb420 · Post by **kb420** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:52 pm

I just bought a Trigger Finger a month ago, and I am happy with it. To be honest, I wanted the Live Lite software so that I could get a discount on the full version. If you aren't in a rush, you should really wait for the mpd 24. That's probably going to be the one to beat. I think it even comes with some drum sample libraries, so it will probably be worth the wait.

Socketeer · Post by **Socketeer** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:53 pm

Trigger Finger has worked good for me, no problems at all and the pads are fine. New akai is probably the one to get though, If I was buying a pad controller now thats what I would go for.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:21 pm

mpd24 is too clunky, mpd16 too sparse (and both aren't that good on the trigger side)

Trigger finger (the newer versions) are as good at triggering as the mpds, and the Korg PADkontrol smokes them all.

The only thing that's open for discussion is whether or not you're willing to accept the red blinky lights on the Korg. - but they're definitely the best triggers out there, imo.

Socketeer · Post by **Socketeer** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:35 pm

Yeah thats what i dont like about the korg, it looks a bit boy george with those pink pad lights. The roll/flam stuff does sound cool though.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:16 pm

Socketeer wrote:Yeah thats what i dont like about the korg, it looks a bit boy george with those pink pad lights. The roll/flam stuff does sound cool though.

I'd have a mod done to switch out the lights. Should be easy. And an X/Y pad is really useful for all sorts of stuff - virtual faders, iPod-style scroll-wheel and so on...

funknotik · Post by **funknotik** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:26 pm

Wait if your talking about the mpd thats already out the one with no knobs and only two faders, which i believe is the mpd16. Dont get that one, if you must have an akai product wait for the mpd24. If not get the trigger finger once you get used to the difference in these trigger finger pads from the mpc it wont be a problem. The mpd16 really sucks... <<<<<

Kodama · Post by **Kodama** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 7:51 pm

You guys do know that you can roll w Live's Arp, right?

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:06 pm

Kodama wrote:You guys do know that you can roll w Live's Arp, right?

hell yeah!

All beats in this track are 100% Live Arp.

glitchrock-buddha · Post by **glitchrock-buddha** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:09 pm

Machinate wrote:
Kodama wrote:You guys do know that you can roll w Live's Arp, right?

hell yeah! All beats in this track are 100% Live Arp.

This link doesn't work.

Curious how you use the arp for beats....

Voodu · Post by **Voodu** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:14 pm

I've played with that concept a tiny bit. Using the arp for rolls. Somebody who knows more about this than me should start a very informative thread about this in the tips & tricks section:)

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 10:25 pm

glitchrock-buddha wrote:
Machinate wrote:
Kodama wrote:You guys do know that you can roll w Live's Arp, right?

hell yeah! [bad link]
This link doesn't work.

Curious how you use the arp for beats....

Sorry about that - I updated it - it works now.