I own a trigger finger that I decided to sell it in order to buy the akai mpd24 that comes out next month. I haven’t tried it yet but this is why I decided to do so:
Akai mpd vs the Trigger Finger
-It’s supposed to have mpc pads. If this isn’t an advantage I don’t know what is!
-It has as many knobs as the TF but even more faders. I work with Live and Reason so faders and knobs always come in handy.
-It has some extra buttons and especially the “full level”, “16 level” buttons. This is also a very “attractive” feature!
BUT! There are 2 things that I’m not so sure about so share your opinions and wisdom with me:
- 4 banks. What does that mean? Does it mean memory locations? If so the TF has 16! 4 is very little.
- TF translates pressure into gradual CC changes so you can use the pads as knobs, too. Does anyone know if the mpd24 does that? And why shouldn’t it? I mean since the pads can be assigned to send CC and also they are velocity and pressure sensitive isn’t that all it takes to translate pressure into gradual CC changes? If this is a “TF only feature” it’s a shame that the mpd24 doesn’t have it cause you can do craaaazy stuff with effects in a more creative way than with knobs.. I admit this is the only reason why I would keep the TF…
But there is also the Korg padcontrol! And I have to say
!!! In every thread that there has been a TF vs Akai vs Padc , the padcontrol users seem so happy with it and say that in what concerns drum programming the padc kicks TF/akai’s ass!!! So, now I’m confused! Korg padcontrol vs Akai mpd24 vs the trigger finger
-I’m telling you, I read so many good things about the drum programming/playing of the padc that I am persuaded that it’s the best! What obviously helps a lot on that domain is the “roll” and “flame” buttons in coordination with the X-Y pad section. Also it has a pedal input that if you want you can assign a kick to the petal. This sounds great but has anybody done this? I am asking cause I find it weird that a SP1 petal that is made for a “calm” use can handle a “drum-kick-constant” use. If it works that’s fantastic! So in what concerns drums it seems like it even has an advantage to the mpd24(we are talking about drums so the TF is already left behind…..).
Now on what concerns the rest(notes/loop/sample playing etc)
- It has a “hold” button. Is this the same as the “repeat note” button that the mpc has and the pmd 24 doesn’t have? If it is it’s a great great feature….
- Midi in. The mpd24 also has it. Hm, I’m still a bit confused about midi connections so can anybody tell me what is this useful for?
- The X-Y pad. Unique padc feature that helps with effects if you assign different CCs to the axes.
-16 user scene memories.
BUT!
- It only has 2 knobs and no faders.Agrhhhh!!
- that TF feature that I mentioned above about the pad/gradual CC change. Only on the TF??
Soooooo!!Trigger Finger vs Korg Padcontrol vs Akai mpd!!! Based on my experience with the TF and the posts I’ve read, in different forums, from people who tried them or own them or compared them this is my conclusion at this point:
Padcontrol advantage= Best for drum related functions
Akai24 advantage = good pads and more controllers (more loop friendly???)
Trigger finger advantage = translates pressure into gradual CC changes(pads=knobs)( Only a TF thing????)
Do you agree? Anything to add? Should I finally sell the f## thing?
cheers everybody!:D
yes...i know...I asked if 4 banks means 4 memory locations not...pads!