MPD 26 vs. Korg PadKontrol
MPD 26 vs. Korg PadKontrol Posted on: 18.08.2011 by Aleta Hartzler i wanna buy one, but which? ITT: discussing the pos. and neg. of both. | |
| Romaine Moakler 19.08.2011 |
Originally Posted by ranzerox
Korg Padkontrol Pros: XY Pad, Nice feel to pads, Pads light up Cons: Not really as solid compared to MPDs (I've read some reviews and that was one of the reasons why I didn't buy one), Lacking faders and knobs (definitely another reason why I didn't buy one) MPD 26 Pros: Solid construction, Has knobs and faders for more control Cons: Crappy pads, Has 2 less knobs than MPD 24 for less control (this could be a dealbreaker if you want to experiment and use the MPD for more than just finger drumming), Also not sure but the MPD 24 transport controls send MMC messages instead of MIDI and this might be prone to the same problem but since it's an update over the 24, it might also have been fixed. MPD 24 (With Custom Fat Pad Upgrade That I have done) Pros: Nice feel to fat pads, 2 more knobs than the MPD 26, Solid construction like all MPDs, Red pads that look unique Cons: Minor scratches near faders and small graze/chip on bottom corner (not visible unless unit is turned over), Transport controls send MMC messages(however I've heard that this is fixed with a firmware update but I don't use it since they're not really that useful anyway and most of the other controllers have the same transport controls) |
| Aleta Hartzler 19.08.2011 |
Originally Posted by Alessandro Savage
also thanks guys. i still cant decide though |
| Aleta Hartzler 18.08.2011 | i wanna buy one, but which? ITT: discussing the pos. and neg. of both. |
| Romaine Moakler 19.08.2011 |
Originally Posted by ranzerox
Korg Padkontrol Pros: XY Pad, Nice feel to pads, Pads light up Cons: Not really as solid compared to MPDs (I've read some reviews and that was one of the reasons why I didn't buy one), Lacking faders and knobs (definitely another reason why I didn't buy one) MPD 26 Pros: Solid construction, Has knobs and faders for more control Cons: Crappy pads, Has 2 less knobs than MPD 24 for less control (this could be a dealbreaker if you want to experiment and use the MPD for more than just finger drumming), Also not sure but the MPD 24 transport controls send MMC messages instead of MIDI and this might be prone to the same problem but since it's an update over the 24, it might also have been fixed. MPD 24 (With Custom Fat Pad Upgrade That I have done) Pros: Nice feel to fat pads, 2 more knobs than the MPD 26, Solid construction like all MPDs, Red pads that look unique Cons: Minor scratches near faders and small graze/chip on bottom corner (not visible unless unit is turned over), Transport controls send MMC messages(however I've heard that this is fixed with a firmware update but I don't use it since they're not really that useful anyway and most of the other controllers have the same transport controls) |
| Aleta Hartzler 19.08.2011 |
Originally Posted by Alessandro Savage
also thanks guys. i still cant decide though |
| Kandra Fagler 19.08.2011 | had an extensive play with the padkontrol - really nice rubbery pads, feels pretty good in fact better pads 100000000x than the shitty el cheapo korg nanoPAD2's that are way too stiff havent tried the mpd yet so cant say anything bout it |
| Romaine Moakler 19.08.2011 | I own an MPD24 with the fat pad upgrade (it looks pretty sick) that I happen to be selling if you're interested in a pad controller with 2 extra knobs compared to the MPD26. $160 shipped and I can take pics. |
| Percy Keehan 18.08.2011 | depends what u want korg- illuminated buttons - xy pad mpd- knobs - faders ur pick |
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