padKontrol pads vs pads on Korg Kontrol 49

[quadrant6]

I have a padkontrol, which is cool but I need a keyboard controller and don't have much space.

Was thinking I could get the kontrol49 which would do the job of both - I'm pretty basic in my use of the pad kontrol anyway, just use it to bang out simply rhythms/drum hits

So anyone used both? I see the pads on the kontrol are smaller but assume they have a similar feel and responsiveness?

[channelite]

I don't have the kontrol 49, but do have the pad kontrol and also an Axiom 25. Alot of times, I leave the pad kontrol on top of my speaker, off to the side, and usually put it on my lap when I need to play it. IMO, I'd get the kontrol 49 or Axiom 49 and keep the pad kontrol, since it's a compact and very versatile controller. Then in two months or so, if you don't use it anymore, sell it.

[rikhyray]

No, totally different pads, even worse then of Novation SL. If you want all in one solution- Axiom or better MPK49.
Had 2 Kontrols49 and 3 of mK. Horrible build quality, micros are silightly better, the Kontrol49 does not even have Aftertouch which is ridiculous considering the price.

[condra]

The Pads on the Kontrol49 are WORSE than the shitty pads on Novation Remotes?????

Can anyone else confirm this?

[perplex]

sorry to tell you guys, but the akai mpk49 pads are the shittiest of them all, confirmed. but there ia an easy dyi mod that improves them greatly

I actually have my mpk49 right next to my padkontrol