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M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
Any opinions on these controllers?
I'm thinking about getting one of these. I'm currently using:
Sonar 6 PE
Project5 2
EWQLO
Reason 3
Thanks,
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Jim Roseberry
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 19, 06 2:48 AM
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Korg padKontrol's pads are a *LOT* more sensitive...
For more intricate playing/parts, I much prefer the Korg.
Trigger Finder has more flexible controller features.
TF's Pads are also pressure sensitive... and can send controller data based on pressure.
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 19, 06 11:59 AM
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How much more flexible is the Trigger Finger. The Korg seemed flexible as well?
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Jim Roseberry
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 19, 06 12:50 AM
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The Korg's pads aren't pressure sensitive (can't send continuous controllers) but it has two controller knobs and the X/Y controller touch pad.
If your primary concern is playing the pads, get the Korg. Its pads are a lot more sensitive/responsive to dynamics...
The TF's pads are pressure sensitive (can send continuous controllers) and it has 4 controller sliders.
FWIW, I own both... and use the Korg.
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 19, 06 1:03 PM
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I'm confused...the Korg specs say that the pads are velocity sensitive...is that different from pressure sensitive? Please excuse my ignorance...
Also, which did you have first and what prompted you to get both? Do you use them at the same time? How?....(sorry for all the questions :) )
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 19, 06 3:45 PM
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The Korg's pads ARE velocity sensitive (as are the TF's)... but they're not pressure sensitive.
The TF's pads are velocity sensitive... and also pressure sensitive (similar to the way a good keyboard controller offers aftertouch).
So... in a nutshell, the Korg is a lot more sensitive/responsive to playing the pads.
The TF offers a bit more in the way of MIDI control.
If you're buying the unit primarily for tapping out drum parts, get the Korg.
I bought the TF first (Korg wasn't released at that time)... and later bought the Korg because its pads (more sensitive)... allow greater 'playability.'
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 20, 06 5:17 PM
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Seems I'm leaning towards the Korg. Thanks for your help!!!
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 20, 06 7:24 PM
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I think you'll like the Korg quite a bit...
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 21, 06 1:38 AM
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Not to mention the lights on the Korg look SWEET!!!  Balbs
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RE: M-audio Trigger Finger vs. Korg padKONTROL
October 21, 06 2:19 AM
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One thing I really like about the Korg is the X-Y pad for rolls and flams. You can hold down one of the pads to trigger the sound and move your finger around on the X-Y pad to change the dynamics and speed of the roll or flam. Takes some getting used to, but it's easier than trying to play convincing rolls on pads. If you don't have the Roll or Flam button engaged, it works for pitch bend... not useful for traditional stuff, but it can get some way out stuff for twisted electronica.
Oh... and yeah... the lights are pretty cool too!
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