The Best Pad Controller For Finger Drumming

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The BEST Pad Controllers For Finger Drumming:
Maschine Mikro MK3: bit.ly/3tT88XS
Maschine MK3: bit.ly/3EBUc7U
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[@DragonFingerDrums]

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[@belutpuaka]

Now I have confidence which pad I should buy. Thanks for the sharing...Greeting from Malaysia

[@theunknownevidence7980]

Great review!

[@anzetamine]

cool content, keep it up

[@feralchimp]

Really appreciate the explanation behind your choice. In your opinion, which device offers the best pads AND allows performance without tethering to a DAW (i.e. built-in samples and balanced audio out)?

[@simon4U]

Hi, what do you think the newly released Yamaha Finger Drum Pad, FGDP-50 vs the micro mk3?

[@garylaramore]

I'm new to finger druming and the mikro. How do you copy the kick to the one and the 5 pad?

[@YouTubiez]

I got my answer 🙌

[@justszpaq]

I found presonus atom really good and really cheap. Have you tried it out? What you think about it? I think personally atom is the most underrated pad controller. Lack of prestige killed it...

[@ricgonzales6134]

What can you say about Korg PadKontrol? Is it still good for a beginner right now?

[@gorkulus]

Have you ever tried a Zendrum? They are great, I used to play on one. Very good sensitivity and control, I’m not sure if any pads match it, but I haven’t played a maschine yet. Don’t have it anymore, considering getting one again, or maybe one of these.

[@namenaim1560]

Are its pads better than an MPC One?

[@mariusle3385]

Did you try novation launchpad ?

[@2812merlin]

Hello! Very clear video! If i have a maschine mk3 mikro and my computer (a mac for example) do I need anything else? Like a soundcard or any other hardware? Thanks!!

[@DragonFingerDrums]

Nope, you don’t need any other hardware! That’s the exact setup that I have and I’ve been using it for years.

[@2812merlin]

Very helpful answer, thanks again 😊

[@julienDrcq]

Maschine MK3 micro is the best professional pad: beat making for the price ever!!!! It’s exactly the same as the maschine MK3 fully but only without the 2 screens! And fewer knobs. So for the price you can’t find better than for absolutely sure!

[@Chriswoodworker]

Now thats a sun tan lol.

[@paulopalacin3337]

Nice video, i have a maschine mk3, people said the sensitivity of the pads btw mikro mk3 vs mk3 vs plus is different. U really thing is the same sensitivity ?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

In my experience, the pads are exactly the same on both. I've owned 2 different Maschine MK3s and 3 different Mikro MK3s over the years, and the pads are always consistent for me.

[@alegutierrezmusic]

Have you ever tried the Nektar Aura Beats pads? I'm looking for something in that range and don't know which to choose Mikro or Aura.

[@DragonFingerDrums]

I haven't personally tried the Aura, but in the reviews I've seen it seems that the Maschine pads are still preferred by folks who do realistic finger drumming. I can't speak from my own experience though!

[@BROke4209]

I'm using my MPD218 for drummkng since it's just pads and a few knobs.

[@ShamanRula]

How's your experience been bro Im thinking of buying...

[@BROke4209]

@@ShamanRula sorry I saw this so late if it helps any tho I love mine, I've had it like 6 years. VERY sensitive pads, I have a maschine maschine mk2 mini but I prefer the MPD when I'm finger drumming.

[@ShamanRula]

@@BROke4209 no worries bruv. I went ahead and got the MPD218. I am loving it. :)

[@imKhokie]

I've never tried the Maschine pads, how would you compare them to something like a launchpad pro or ableton push?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

Personally I much prefer the large pads on the Maschine compared to the small pads on the Launchpad or Push. Since I'm coming from acoustic drumming, the larger surface area feels more like a little drum head, and gives me plenty of space to play fast rolls and flams. The Maschine pads are the most responsive and sensitive pads I've ever tried, so that's why I recommend them highest.

[@yurikalashnikov2460]

Shoot, I was thinking about grabbing NI’s F1 dj controller for a super compact setup, but it has pretty small pads.

[@Emily_M81]

you don't need to replace your Mikro when it wears out :) MPC Stuff sells replacement pad sensors for Maschines.

[@DragonFingerDrums]

This is a great point, however, Robert Mathis from Quest For Groove made a video on his channel where he replaced his Maschine pad sensors with a new sheet from MPC Stuff, and it was actually worse than his used stock sheet. He ended up switching them back at the end of the video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIGZZK2ki6qIgJY

[@RelaxEnBulle]

Thanks for these advises. I'm looking for an affordable standalone sampler do do finger drumming. I just found the Akai MPX8 or 16, do you know if there are other samplers like these ?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

Unfortunately there aren't any standalone pad controllers that can run drum emulator software, which is the best option for realistic finger drumming. With a standalone controller, you only have access to one-shot samples, which won't sound or feel realistic, although they're okay for beginners.

[@babzenuda]

MPC One

[@nostgeoffhi-fi]

​@@babzenudawill the MPC One run Addictive drums or other drum emulators? Thanks you..❤

[@macshock632]

Did you try the yamaha fgdp 50? What do you think?

[@suhuhsgee]

Please let us know!

[@primonetwork1]

Do u recommend Maschine mikro mk2? Im from Argentina and here is barely impossible to get the mk3

[@DragonFingerDrums]

If you can't get the MK3, the MK2 still has fantastic pads! The pads on the MK3 are a little bigger so they're easier and smoother to play, but I had a Maschine Mikro MK2 for several years as my first finger drumming controller and it was awesome. I'd say go for it!

[@primonetwork1]

Thank you so much, im not a finger drummer actually, its for beatmaking purpose, im more interested in the pads and DAW than anything else.@@DragonFingerDrums

[@celineetdanygilbert4258]

I have an Ableton Push 2. What do you think about for finger drumming ?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

I've only tried the Push 2 a couple times, I don't love the pad sensitivity but it's not horrible, for me the worst part is the small pads though. There are definitely some finger drummers who play really well with the small 64-pad controllers, because that's what they started with. I really love the big pads of the Maschine because I can use multiple fingers on one pad really quickly, even do flams on a single pad. It also gives more space so you don't accidentally hit 2 pads at once, and to me it feels more like I'm hitting little drums as opposed to the tiny pads on the Push. So I would recommend the Maschine Mikro as my first choice!

[@celineetdanygilbert4258]

@@DragonFingerDrums thank you very much for your answer, it’s clear 😉

[@rdmusic012]

Dude! your finger drumming sense and aesthetics is amazing....You're a gifted drummer...I had a question though why have you stopped using the MK3? in your recent videos I only see you using the Mikro version which still sounds great but is there any specific reason or a bug or any kinda problem with MK3? I was looking forward buying MK3 but just froze and thought I can't a better suggestion from you...let me know brother...keep up the great work! 🙌

[@DragonFingerDrums]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I honestly just switched to the Mikro because it’s smaller, the only feature I use on the Maschine is the pads themselves so I don’t need any of the additional features. Considering that I travel a lot it made more sense for me to use a Mikro, but both controllers are equally great with the same pads, the full size MK3 just has more software control features that I don’t need.

[@atticusofhyrule2678]

@@DragonFingerDrumsI know the pads are the same but what about the sensitivity? I thought the full sized one was more responsive but maybe I was mistaken

[@TheConsideredMan]

Does anyone know if this Maschine Mikro will work seamlessly with XLN XO Drums / Addictive Drums. I knows the question was asked earlier, but there was no reply! Thanks everyone!!

[@DragonFingerDrums]

Yes, the Maschine Mikro works perfectly as a MIDI controller for Addictive Drums, that's the exact software that I use for almost all of my finger drumming!

[@TheConsideredMan]

@@DragonFingerDrums...that's great! Thanks for taking time to reply, much appreciated!

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

You can get new drums for under $300, especially electronic ones, especially in third-world countries like here in the Philippines (I was born and raised in America).

[@babylittlebaby]

lounchpad x pads??

[@Fycstion]

How's the mpc one for finger drumming?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

I haven't tried that one personally, but I do prefer Maschine pads to MPC pads overall. However, plenty of finger drummers love the MPC and some players definitely shred on them, so they're obviously of good quality.

[@jasonmannucci]

Sonaaaaaaa

[@TyQuinn]

Unfortunately for me, I often don't want to use a computer when making music. I wish Native Instruments made a generic MIDI controller that I could use with synths, and without requiring a computer. Launchpads are okay I guess, but very small pads

[@baltimega]

There's the Maschine Plus, but it is quite expensive

[@shobaaddai6004]

Best work around I’ve found for that generally relatable problem you’ve described. Get a solid 4x4 pad controller of your likening ideally with standard midi out (if not will need additional usb MIDI host separately) and pair it with a Novation Circuit Rhythm for minimal and fairly limited but on the go and screen less finger drumming running off battery, biggest draw back for me with this setup aside from the quite pricey buy in depending on what you already have, is that the Circuits only work with mono samples. Biggest bummer for me personally, that and that the midi implementation for the 8 voices you have is a lil finicky to setup.

[@TyQuinn]

@@shobaaddai6004 I actually ended up biting the bullet and going for the Maschine Plus. I just couldn't find any other pad surface that I liked. Most of the cheaper options felt hard and seemed to require a heavier playing style. Even with a very light touch I find the Maschine+ to be very responsive

[@megasuryadi8815]

Me too...i hate if its requires a laptop or pc

[@CC-fi3pp]

Old mpc is the goat

[@rayr268]

Just grabbed one 2nd hand in excellent condition for cheap. No need to buy the cheapest AKAI brand new

[@Tdot99]

Where’d you buy one second hand? Was it online?

[@Tinnchow]

what do u think about akai pads?

[@aako-dd1ly]

Trash. I got an lpd8 and I have to hit it with the force of Hercules to get it to register

[@Tinnchow]

@@aako-dd1ly i got a mpd218 and works very nicee!

[@aako-dd1ly]

@@Tinnchow can you actually finger drum on it? I ordered a maschine cuz I was tired of researching

[@Tinnchow]

@@aako-dd1ly of course i can and its feels so amazing

[@aako-dd1ly]

@Tinnchow ended up with the launchpad x and I'm satisfied. I hated the maschine and everything it stood for. Not a user friendly device and made me think less of native instruments lol

[@CC-fi3pp]

The mpc 3000, 2000 and 2000xl have the best feel pads and buttons and are totally reparable. And you dont need a dam computer.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

⚠️ Can I play finger drums on a keyboard and feel good ? I am a keyboardist. Would I need to purchase a pad controller ? Is it more sturdy and adequate, or a keyboard is as sturdy as ? Well, in my Country, Brazil, it's costing like U$1000 for the one you use. Here it's very expensive ! 😮

[@bullpup1337]

I have seen other people do this, but would also be curious to see what he thinks.

[@DihelsonMendonca]

@@bullpup1337 Yes. I hope he replies to my message one day. After I posted, I saw several videos, and there are many keyboardists playing drums on a keyboard, but I don't know what feels more adequate, easier, and if it causes too much stress on the keys, so a pad controller could be more sturdy. 🙏👍

[@bullpup1337]

@@DihelsonMendonca I am more worried about stress to my wrists to be hones. I feel as a pianist it is easy to strike many keys with high precision and good rhythm with a keyboard, but might not be healthy for wrists and fingers

[@DihelsonMendonca]

@@bullpup1337 You're right. The hand position is odd when playing drums. Perhaps on pads would be less stressful. But in my case I would create some rhythms for music, not playing drums as a drummer. But until be playing fine, takes a lot of practice.

[@AluminumBird]

Anyone ever tell you you look a bit like Primoz Roglic? With a little makeup you could play him in a movie.

[@aako-dd1ly]

You gonna show us the drum pad?? Lmfao nice

[@davidasher22]

What sensitivity setting do you use for the Maschine?

[@DragonFingerDrums]

I have a video on this coming out soon, I’ll be exploring exactly how I set up the Maschine for finger drumming

[@WordupG]

Too bad these aren’t USB class-compliant. I’m mostly using iOS these days and that means no Native Instruments hardware.

[@feralchimp]

Wow, thanks for the heads-up. If this is still true, strikes me as a huge unforced error on their part.

[@a.rizapahlevi9659]

Too much talking...

[@sinclair4891]

he litrally doesnt touch the pad once

[@atticusofhyrule2678]

It’s great info so stfu. This dude is awesome

[@beatprocess]

Newbie here.