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What are the best MIDI pad controllers?
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Best MIDI pad controllers
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Maschine Studio
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Jan 16, 2022
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Akai Pro APC40 mkII
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Apr 30, 2016
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Ableton Push
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Apr 30, 2016
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Launchpad Pro
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Apr 30, 2016
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Maschine Studio
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Excellent pads
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No separation between instruments and effects in library
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Comes with a selection of high quality sounds
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Requires an external power source in addition to USB
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Multi-core support
Maschine is capable of efficiently using the processing power supplied by multi-core CPUs.
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Akai Pro APC40 mkII
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Great for live performances if used with Ableton Live
The controller has buttons dedicated to actions in Live's session view and is laid out exactly like the DAW. The clip launch grid even uses the same light colors Live does.
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Record quantization is removed in mkII
Record quantization that was present in APC40 mkI is not anymore.
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Completely USB powered
No external power source is required.
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Footswitch works with Live's session record
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Ableton Push
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Great build quality
Sturdy metal body.
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Launchpad Pro
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Cheaper than Ableton Push
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RGB Pads and an new 'User' mode
Similar to the previous 'User 1' mode, the new 'User' mode allows for many bespoke creative applications. RGB LEDs bring a whole new level of possibility for those using the device for visuals and light shows during performance.
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Works with most DAWs not just Ableton Live
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MIDI Iin & Out / Standalone Mode
Works independently of a computer for controlling external hardware
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Designed for live performances
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Good pads
Pressure and velocity sensitive pads.
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Designed to work with Ableton Live
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