All user reviews for the Korg PadKONTROL

Hi all !! Here I have a problem pti I just bought the Korg padKONTROL and I have encountered a pb. For now it works on Fruty loops, but the problem is that I can not seem to load my drums DIFFERENT sound bank presonnel.TT like I can not load the drums kit supplied with.
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I use the Pad Kontrol as complementary Pad with Kronos X 88. This is a very good device, which includes very quickly, once the notice read.

Before this prduit I had a nanoPAD 2, which, ultimately, fewer opportunities and less ergonomic by joining the Kronos. the budget is however not the same.

Pros: Pads, ergonomics, the possibility of adding a pedal (I use, I put a korg ps1), the KAOSS pad, additional buttons.

the -: the setting of velocity per pad not very easy.

very good price / quality ratio

I would not hesitate to buy this product.

How long have you use it?

6 months of fairly intensive

What is the particular feature you like best and least

-More:

Fully customizable: XY pad, knobs, velocities,
Getting started is really instinctive, one branch is assigned, you can play,
The ROLL button FLAM and coupled with assignable touchpad in X and Y (plus your imagination) can give really surprising effects!
Size that allows it to fit into a laptop bag, no more need for AC outlet USB: handy for mobile.
The bright pads: its useless but it is pretty,

Cons:
Fragile, having bought used the difference in velocity between the pads that you play the most versus the least we play it arises.
the only two knobs frankly not enough "precise" that make casi-useless, really unfortunate.
The XY pad deserved to be more hair to fully enjoy
But minimal latency when playing rhythm unfortunately it feels

How would you rate the quality / price?

100th was used (black version) is better too difficult to complete, a good product, I doubt life though ...

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Very fun to play, instinctive, and cheap, so yes without hesitation but perhaps because the sensitivity of the new pads as the time posed a problem (noted it is deactivated with a single button)

The Korg PadKontrol can be purchased in White or in Black. The price is very good, and it was when it first came out many years ago. Just looking at the face of the PadKontrol you can tell that it is an older unit because it just has that old style look to it. The PadKontrol is very expressive and can do pretty much anything you would want out of a MIDI controller. Every single pad out of the 16 of them can be assigned to a different MIDI channel so you can control different functions with it. All of the pads are velocity sensitive or you can turn the velocity off and get the perfect strike on the pad every single time you hit it. The pads are pretty well built but I still think AKAI’s MPD has better pads than this unit does.

Setting it up was really easy and no effort was involved, just have to make sure that your system requirements are right because this unit is so old, all of the new operating systems could run you for a loop when trying to install this. You might have to download some new drivers and patches online to get it to work but in most cases you should be good to go with the original drivers right out of the box.

The PadKontrol is well built and will last you a long time. I purchased a used one and had it for a few years then sold it to a friend and he has been using it for years so it has been in at least 3 different owners hands and it is many years old. It still works great, it does look a little tarnished though but that doesn’t effect the playing or usability of it. But if you want a better built controller with better pads check out the MPD by AKAI you will get more bang for your buck.

Since I started to write and perform with Ableton Live, I felt the need to acquire more and more MIDI controller devices. The Korg padKontrol grabbed my eye because of its compact size and its very helpful features.

I paid only $180 for this MIDI controller.

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I guess the first thing to consider when purchasing a pad controller is, obviously, its pads. The Korg padKontrol features nice rubbery pads that not only makes it comfortable to play with but also helps with its sensitivity. There were several features that I liked with this piece of gear. For one, how easy is to change the pad sounds once you have the instrument loaded up and the parameters set for each pad, such as velocity. Also, two assignable knobs for further control of effects and the XY pad that lets you create roll patterns. You can plug in the padKontrol via USB without having to worry about power or a MIDI Audio interface. I use the padKontrol not only for beat making but also for creating sound textures with synths as well as a controller for my DAW. It%92s really handy for songwriting especially when traveling.

I wish they had built this controller with a couple more assignable knobs. You can never have too many knobs to play with.

In spite of its light weight, the Korg padKontrol is a well built machine. The only downside is its knobs seem a little cheap. Here is its specifications: 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with LED illumination, X-Y pad, 2 assignable knobs, assignable pedal jack (pedal not included), 7-segment, 3-digit LED display, 16 user scene memories, 30 preloaded scene templates, USB bus power, MIDI I/O, USB port, power supply jack (DC9V, not included), pedal jack Includes USB cable and CD-ROM containing padKONTROL Editor/Librarian software.

The Korg padKontrol can be very useful for songwriters, DJ and producers who need a portable MIDI controller for beat creation or hands on DAW control.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

MIDI controller and USB
Connections MIDI IN and OUT, USB, expression pedal
16 velocity-sensitive pads and the velocity of light
two buttons and two knobs assignable to any MIDI parameter


I use it for two years, I tried afterwards to m-audio trigger finger. I tried the same type with the pads 25 of the axiom.

It is very easy to use, the pads have a good light sensitivity, when they do not remain switched on ... The sensitive pad x / y is a good contribution from other control surfaces.

What bothers me most is that all pads are switched to the right after you press it, sometimes for ten seconds, despite the dismantling and cleaning, it restricts a lot the game ..

I do not have that choice would do on occasion, may be new.
The trigger finger (as well as the pads of the axiom) looks much more robust but less fun side pads bright and has no pad x / y. It is no longer I think.

NB: only used USB "MIDI Learn" so no opinion on the advanced MIDI programming (seen from afar, it looks to be fairly complete at this level, more configurable than the trigger finger for example).

- How long have you use it?

One week, it is still brand new
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The most: the compactness and lgeret it is really easy to transport. The quality of manufacture is to go, the pads are of good quality and knobs are a good size which makes them easy to handle, the touch pad is easy to use. In addition, it provides stability to thunder an object as lightweight (rubber "cups" below).
The illumination of the pads is nice, it yammer several patterns available, the more sober at the disco. Note that the pads are white (not pink as the picture seems to show), and s'clairent pink.

Cons: USB only one power supply, no AC adapter, not practical when working on laptop, the laptop was heated for nothing, especially when you have several USB Controller twelve o'clock food on it.
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

The Triggerfinger, the MPD16. The pads are smaller than those of TF it seems to me, but the quality is the trs and the touch is good. Less than knobs, but they are of better quality on the Korg. The touchpad is really convenient (functions roll, flam and hold are extremely practical), and it is largely a suprieur competitors.
Finally, the design is also trs cool, has a gay little compared to the traditional gray plastic used everywhere ...
- How do you report qualitprix?

This is the cheapest USB MIDI Pad 3 now rested, and yet I think it's the best (at least the one that most closely matches my needs, that is the most versatile). Good quality manufacturing, original design and Russian, compactness ... qualitprix the report is excellent.
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

We will see later, the force can be lugging it will lose some of its luster, but for now I do it again this choice with his eyes closed.

So ... what follows is a first impression ... He has just come out of the carton ... Finally ... a few hours ago ...
The best: the look: simple and elegant ... but especially the control pad ...
Minimum: Too early to tell you ...
I have not tried other models ... but I know that this product has very little conccurents and is the only one with that famous pad control ...
My approach was to find a MIDI controller effective and easy to use to create rhythm tracks that did not look too ... Rigid ...
On this point ... I'm already filled by a few hours to get to know the machine ... only problem I can not access the presets come with ... but I intend to fix the problem before long ... oh yes ... the PADKONTROL comes with 250 MB of samples spread over 30 presets ... (Icing on the cake) ... I could get a demo of the Korg ... and therefore know that the samples are of good quality ... is to access ...
The question (legitimate) that arises: "Is it going to take time this plastic ?"... This is the Korg ... generally, and this is also the case, Korg plastics are of good quality ... Here we have the right to a beautiful pearly white lined flank effect "brushed aluminum" ... And that's all, whether in metal or plastic, if you take care, that does not fall or you do not spill coffee on it ... I would come back in ten years to tell you ...
The value for money ... 195 euros for a MIDI controller ... this may seem a bit tight ... but now we have the control pad, a bank of samples, the ability to manipulate any instrument or twelve o'clock to control the machine via the computer ...
and chaining the device to another MIDI device ...
Attention, the power supply is not sold with ... only a USB cable (which is also used for MIDI) goes with (auto power by the computer).
In the end, I think this little machine will enable me to let me go a little more at the drums ... and it is not bad ... not to mention the "material inspiration" when you plug into a virtual instrument ...
So with the experience ... Yes, I would do this election ... without hesitation ...

I use it for 2 months.

as xy pad area that's used to manage the rolls and flam but also a lot of little things.
The app to set it quickly instead of breaking the head on the machine directly Deplus there are a lot of libraries on the korg site: frutty, Wizoo, DHF, bfd ......

at least for now and for the good I do not see, can be quite heavy but not really to say something.

I tried the one from M audio trigger pad. Despite the lack of knob in korg, knob 2 + XY control surface, I find this one much more successful. But it is a formidable competitor.

Excellent value for money. This allows a MIDI pad with a little hack gives you a convenient tool both for live and for the studio.
With good to soft drum, you can reach the poor have the MPC.
I am really very happy and I do it again this choice without any regret.

- How long have you use it?
A week.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus: The ultra simplicity of programming, the apparent solidity of precision, the XY controller.
The least: For now, we can not choose a midi channel for the XY pad

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No, the race condition 2 (MPD16 and Trigger Finger) have t limina motion for Australian and lack of control XY

- How do you report qualitprix?
Excellent against competition

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
Hsitation no, this little controller is being programmed rvolutionner my fawn sound

Used for 1 week, enough time to fully master it.

What I like most: the pads!
Their touch is enjoyable and effective over the entire surface of the pad (unlike the concurrency). The pads do not sink so it is possible to play fast and prcisement. Each pad can have a curve of the rponse VLOC diffrent, which is very useful (you do not play the bass drum like a ride cymbals ..) and especially the VLOC Level 16 is not limited as with Akai ... so on and so on, because everything is very well designed ...

What I like least: the software suite, which I find a little weak (not very practical and editor DFH = not at all intuitive) => -1 of o on the note!

The report is very good qualitprix: This interface allows a set of percussions / drums much more efficient and responsive with a keyboard. The drum track grades and become available to more intuitiva pad allows a keyboard.
The YX and Flam and Roll functions are useful as effective for all styles, but requires a little and went in many settings for the master.
Dtail aditional, the surface is very beautiful and it is really fun to play with.

Yes, yes, yes, I would do without this choice hsiter with others.

- How long have you use it?

In recent days, and I wonder how I did not ...

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Plus:

- PADs are pleasant to the touch and very large
- The function ROLL (simulates a rolling snare for example)
- X & Y larger than a laptop
- Design
- Ergonomics for the parameters (such as the KONTROL49)

Minimum:

- Provides software bof but good software offerings .... except that apps Light Edition ...
- X & Y assign the MIDI LEARN is almost impossible without understanding the need to use the HOLD button (not the doc) because when you loose your finger from the controller all the time ca sending the CC of the X axis, then to the midi learn on the Y I will not tell ...
- No power supply (even if the operating mode USB power)

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

I was looking for a Controller X & Y because it's KONTROL49 (joystick) is really bad
I have not found other controllers with pads and a set X & Y

- How do you report qualitprix?

Rather good, although the price might be a little lower

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

without hesitation, I like the ergonomics of controllers KORG
I have the AIM PAD X & Y on the KONTROL49 but ...
As against the pads of KONTROL49 are smaller are less pleasant than the PADKONTROL

- How long have you use it?
I use it for 2 days

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

++++++++
> Handling extremely fast
> A little complex method of shipping the stuff in it even
> Pads are neither too large nor too small ^ ^ and enjoyable to the touch and a good sensibilitbr />> each button can be used both in notes that control change (except the 2 assignable knob I seems
> The response curve is adjustable pads ^ ^
> Lightweight but sturdy even qd, ideally (---> Designed to transport live ^ ^)

- - - - - -
> Always the same problem with the software suites, impossible to communicate the editor and PADK. (And yet I easily let go I had a set of the BCF2000 behringer)
> I can not use a properly controlling XY
> The manual does not seem complete or sometimes a little blurry
> Any help in the precise case we get a do not call the editor and PADK (ouin!!)

- How do you report qualitprix?
Exceptional home from korg! trs cheap and good product!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Certainly, yes ^ ^

How long have you use it? -> 2 hours
Have you tried many other models before buying it? no / in the kind of far: sp303
How would you rate the quality / price? 4 / 5
With experience, you do again this choice? 2 hours of experience, I remind you in six months
What is so special that you like most and least?
-> Most of the korg is undoubtedly the roll control from the XY pad for some days that I use, I use it on any (ass, samples, snare ...) and it allows for variation glitchienne fast, without needing to fiddle with in the sequencer ...

PADKONTROL the ¨ ¨ with its mouth Apple / Ipod, do good to the gray plastic button that sits in my room ... phew, a bit of design, not degeulasse c ... we recognize the knob of electribe ...

Well then aftertoucvh in percu, yes it can be hell (at least I do not care ... it's my choice, I go out ok ...)
Quote:

-No aftertouch on the mpd, or on the pk for that matter, at least not as understood here.
after the video of the demo that was further notified if ... but hey I'm happy with my purchase I will not take me ... why ...

Returning to fader 2, good and well not infinite, but ok assignment "reversed" it's good: instead of "" right click + assign + turns + entry "It's getting" press the assign knob turns PADKONTROL + button in Reason or Live "
So it's not degeu aps

Something that can make IEA IEA IEA is the velocity is not the 0-127 is the 16-127, Personal 0 to 16, unattainable one touch gives 16 directly, I ' I thought to drop a pen on the pad to see, but it was time to eat ... AC yet, but I'm a bit frustrated by the narrow margin 0 (16) -127, which is mostly ca me a tad gene, a priori. The game was very quiet, it's really sensitive to drummer or padeur confirmed a minimum
The big doight with my djembe drums or office is not very classy ...
Fortunately, and I'll finish it:

features are accessible without the fuss and B are presets for months ergonomic mpd APPARENTLY comes quickly but ca ... at the beginning
I have a little afraid of the config korgienne electribe, but in the end, the screen of mpd, we regret it ... mpd with the fader in all directions may be a must for the egg pad, who want to live tuner and detune them sounds etc. ... but after crossing .... I prefer the XY pad, which is a fun little extra that makes live more than anything else, but it's nice when mem,

Here is the PADKONTROL is beautiful is good, Morche ca ... Nine 190 euros a year with guaranteed free software manufacturers EZ Drummer, which is not very good ... but fambloyant

I use it for three months.

Nothing to say about the pads, walk a terrific and strong.
The xy pad is a terrible thing, but not obvious to assign anything other than roll / flam (live ca hard to distinguish x from y).
Apart from that, that's more.

I have not bought for the knobs, but just to hit the MPC, so the rest (the knob and pad xy) is all good and well-ca is complete, no need for more open game on a kit battery, except for the chick.

The hit "pad" that tackle different instruments that have been used to playing the keyboard, but the hapanage of this type of controller.

Finally There's fraud on the soft drum comes with: Can not install it, and I'm apparently not alone. Battery and Reason will do.

I do it again this choice without problem, korg me since I sound ... not too expensive, great quality.

It's been one month that I use.
I have trouble finding CHARACTERISTICS I like.
on the other hand I do not like:
- Display 3 characters!
- Pads: too small and not so prcis Sentits that ca (even 127).
- The two knobs that are super cheap, they could have put "endless" this award lbr /> - the XY rev limit unnecessary or even use without software edition.
Unfortunately, I did not test for other models before buying, but I should have ...
I find the plasticky finish trs questionable for the price.
I think PK is trs East "software" is not appropriate at all (IMHO) to control a sampler or squenceur hardware without going through the pc.
I would do probably do not have that choice, I would prfrerais mpd 24 for one that I use: c - ie mainly hardware.

- How long have you use it?
2 months

- What is so special that you like most and least?

Goodies: The sensitivity of the pads (compared to the MPD24) that can be faster if you want to play a tune quickly or if you want to keep support, practicality, design, finish, ease of use (for basic functions)

Cons: the digital display while the bottom there is frankly not need a lcd screen

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

MPD24 only the trigger finger I do not even try, there is no photo. In fact I insisted on the MPD24 for the pad that gives more feeling but having the two side by side, after a trial period, I realized that to use that I made ie battery fast drum and bass or melody, the PADKONTROL suited me better because I have a midi controller with faders and knobs of. If this is your case then I also recommend the PADKONTROL, if you want a more versatile tool, select the MPD24.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
The value for money is more than corect, frankly 186 euros is really cheap, for the MPD24 is also impressive, six fader, knob 8 and 16 pad for 200 euros there is no photo, this kind of controller is really cheap compared to the mpc, if you have a PC and a soft, that you start, please, do not spend foolishly in an mpc 1000 euros.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

My choice was well thought out, and I would do PADKONTROL choice since I had another midi controller.

- How long have you use it?

Since yesterday! And I was waiting impatiently!

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus:
Easy to install, easy to grip (APRS not even two hours, I understood all the dj ability to assign and rglages) machine trs intuitive, the design is rather lgant (ca not stain on my desk!), pads (touch, VLOC lighting and size), the XY pad (as nickel for drums [flam & ROLL] that for the sound), under optimal compatibility LIVE6

Minimum:
I have not found except that at all sites for sale, they promise a bunddle with samples and prog, but none of the delivery. I'm not the only one in the case. But hey, I bought the machine and not for the accompanying cd!

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

No, but I m'tais much information between Korg and M-Audio and Korg Triggerfinger seemed more complete and more rpondait my expectations

- How do you report qualitprix?

To 185 (of SONOVENT) I find this rather good machine. 185 only! It's nothing for all the services it makes me! I wonder how I was doing even before you have it!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Without hsiter, go for it guys!

- How long have you use it?
For a year ending for all!
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The maniabilitbr + /> + being able to make very easy beats
+ The pav touch
+ Above software edition, which assigns each pad

He is not automatically recognized as Reason and Live, shame!
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No, the choice t wise. And competition is not standard for this type of controller. I had the hardware Korg dj, and holds the road really.


- How do you report qualitprix?
The report price is the quality of the market I think COMPTITE
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Definitely.

- How long have you use it?

For four months now.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The simplicity of use, the manual is almost useless as it is transparent

APRS Whereas it is good that it is a machine that serves the dclencher VENTS.
While the first use is for the rhythm.
All intrt is purely visual repre we better than a keyboard.

But for me the major intrt the controller from him CRER new features. For example: I turn on a rhythm and color effects in SERIES or die (both effects). But also to start / stop audio with MIDI sequences in energy xt 1 pluginVST.

Finally with a few conversions to note controller can modify paramtres a given position in a VST, which INTERESTED zapper when you want a value of another parameter.

In short, the more digging is INTERESTED and the possibilities are standards for live and improvisation.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

I knew the Akai MPC 2000 and I wanted something like the sequencer.

- How do you report qualitprix?

Trs good since I and 120 on ebay

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

Without hsit to live as the composition is too vraimment practice.
I put ten because Korg has given the codes SYSEX for the opportunity to CRER modes that as dveloppeur that I welcome.

Use for 3 months, the pads are great, I have found altogether better than the MPD, and make you want to use them. The knobs are plastic, but offer good grip. The object is lightweight and portable, while remaining strong enough.
Note the ultra easy change of scene, the assignment of knobs on the fly, full of little things well thought out, cleaning up the MIDI assignment to clean up on his PC.

We toured the positive ....

pads:
After 2 weeks, the pad 13 starts a "stick", send a MIDI and do not send the stop when we stop supporting it. 1 week later, the pad 9 is the same.
Last session, the pad 9 has started sending signals alone, while I settled something with the mouse.
Returns SAV two later (and as many months without the controller) I have finally a new unit whose function pads.

The knobs
Fun, when recording with a gradual rise, we see that they do not send 127 positions, but rather 15-20. In short, unusable.

The X / Y pad
Imprecise, too small, it is convenient but it could offer the service.

PC drivers
When the branch, the PADKONTROL not using the right drivers, but those of Microsoft, with which it is incompatible (mood noon syncro problems throughout the DAW, interference with other controllers). We must, each time you plug it into a different port, restart the small software Korg.
In addition, the a priori PADKONTROL inompatible with some controllers on the same hub (note the bitstream 3x with whom I have galleries)

Conclusion
I do not redeem. In fact I even tried to change it when I have it back as collateral for all the problems of pads. In short, this product has good pads, when they work, and the rest is in the worst controllers.

Edit
Back without warranty repair. One point less for the SAV.
Second back with a new unit that works this time. Finally pads whose work and whose remains are still unsuitable.

I have this pad for a week. I had one just before nanoPAD of the same brand. (Not good at all)
Frankly, this pad has been designed by a drummer, it's on. The pad is excellent. With a little practice, you play the "ghost notes", as on real drums.
Enough to have EZdrummer ... Editing of scenes is very well done. Intuitive. I have four extensions EZ battery and therefore a scene for each battery in 5 minutes ... the pads are assigned to each element. The 16 pads for drum from hell that's fine ... it denies. We spent the night there.
But especially these pads ... is happiness. I had a pad Roland SPD20 that met 10 times less well to strike ... with chopsticks! The playing with a finger.
I did some tests with frutty and ca not seem bad either. The XY pad is nice to use. One can for example affect the disto X and Y to the resonance and one begins to David Guetta. But am new at this.
Good for a drummer is TOP. Reliability level obviously I have no recoil. I hope it takes a minimum time becaufe level value for money in my opinion without conccurents.