Is the Maschine Mikro mk3 a game changer?

In this review of the Maschine Mikro mk3 I did a comparison between the pad sensitivity of the original Maschine mk3 versus the new mikro mk3. I hope it's helpful!
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[@TheQuestforGroove]

UPDATE Feb 2019: Ultimate pad sensitivity test part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqm1hHWubryKaLM Ultimate pad sensitivity test part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH-ZfpqBp8qBkJI

[@detroittrickster3327]

bless you for calling those assholes out .they lied to us and said they were the same pads as the flagship

[@imcmusicmedia2882]

They are the same pads as the other models but sensitivity settings are slightly different!

[@HardKillaz]

Your honesty is one of the reasons I subscribed Great review. I only need a device to trigger drums in bitwig and you sold me on the Atom Thanks again

[@dajzilla]

You are great man! Straight to the info and not an annoying person like so many. Easy SUB!

[@paulcamus8944]

Great video! I was looking forward to it. I hope the Atom comes your way soon to see which cheap pad controller is better. Fingers crossed for the Atom though! :D

[@JanReijnders]

Thanks for your review!! This also confirms the answer I got from their helpdesk inquiring about the difference of the pads between the mikro and the full version. Although the pads themselves are exactly the same, the sensitivity is not! The employee explained the difference like this: the full version has “hyper sensitivity” and the mikro has “super sensitivity”. So for maximum responsiveness and best performance playing lower velocities the Full MK3 is your best friend!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Commercially it does make sense too to make people pay top dollar for your most premium device and make that one a little better in every way :-)

[@JanReijnders]

The Quest for Groove Yes it does make sense. Although I really hoped the mikro would’ve had the same sensitivity hahah. Then it would be an instant buy for me! But I guess the majority wont notice any difference anyway. The employee even didnt notice a difference. But he hadnt tested it with orchestral percussion, so after some asking around and digging he found the little difference in sensitivity specs. But I was still very curious how much of a difference it would be in practice. Thanks to your review I got the answer!

[@Jorge.O85]

Thanks for the review ! You saved my money ! 👍

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Well, the mikro is pretty good. Just not as good as the big mk3. That said, I do think it's the best budget controller available right now. Better than presonus atom!

[@Eugene.g]

I was going to order MPD218 before I found your comparison with MK3 then I chose to wait for the Mikro MK3. Now I'm going to wait for your next comparison Love your channel. It's really helpful and inspiring

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha yeah. The next one will be the last one. Only thing I want to check is akai mpc live but that one is $1000 so I don't think you have to wait for that review.

[@Eugene.g]

The Quest for Groove I got my not sensitive enough pads which I still enjoy playing so I can wait to choose a better device. But you are right 1000$ and even 600$ is to much for a device I'm going to use mostly as a MIDI controller

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah if the presonus atom is not insanely good you will probably be pretty happy with the mikro mk3. It's a good controller, good sensitivity. Just not the best.

[@air23drones32]

i had the MPD218 but the mapping is messed up...sold it and got the mk3

[@pierrefitch]

Witch you prefer Akai or Maschine ?? For finger drumming ?

[@g8610g]

Thx for the review. I'm looking for a good drumpad to complement my midi keyboard. How does the pad sensitivity compare to the MPD218? I'm also looking to use this with orchestral percussion. Right now it seems like I should decide between the Mikro MK3 or just go straight for the normal MK3.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

It's a little better than the mpd218 because the mpd218 varies in quality. I'd you get a great mpd218 you might prefer it but that's a matter of luck :-)

[@masahiko5010]

I came here from Koji Seto who introduced you in his channel. now im thinking about starting to learn finger drumming from you.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Welcome! So nice of you to join and wanting to learn fingerdrumming with me! I'm experimenting with Japanese subtitles on some of my videos on both the website and the KZbin channel. I cannot do it for all videos yet because that's too expensive but let me know if you encounter a video that would help you if it had subtitles. I might add them to see if it works!

[@masahiko5010]

I just ordered Akai mpd218!! so excited! I will let you know if I need some help or notice Japanese mistakes or something.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Great! There are almost no subtitles right now. I will slowly add them over time investing small amounts of money :-) so let me know if a video that does not have subtitles might benefit from them because it's a complex explanation for example. Good luck!

[@Javierbecerraplaza]

could you do a comparison with the pads on keyboards like the Alesis vi49, or the M-Audio Oxygen Pro 49? how would those pads compare to the pads on a 218, or the ones on a Maschine Mikro?

[@fishtage]

Hi thanks for your vids! I use ableton live and BFD 3. Deciding between maschine 3 and Nektar aruba. I've read bad reviews about the midi mode and ableton integration on maschine mikro. Anyone has thoughts on that?

[@paulirineomontano5074]

I'm contemplating on getting the Mikro Mk3 or the Novation Launchpad X. I mainly use Logic though I also have Ableton, and I would want to know which is the better drum machine and controller. Another interesting for me is the software bundled with the Mikro, while the Launchpad X has good integration with both Ableton and Logic. Hope to hear from you. Thank you very much in advance.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

This is my most extensive explanation on what to buy. Includes both controllers you mention and is from february of this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4CVaHuVeNZqmK8

[@kian7433]

Possibly a stupid question but if I intend to use my controller to make beats is my best option going to be the mikro mk3 or should i buy something else like an mpd? I would really like to buy the big mk3 but unfortunately its out of my budget atm

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Apparently the maschine software is very nice for making beats so if you're mostly into beatmaking and less into just fingerdrumming the maschine ecosystem might be a good thing to invest in. The mikro is not a bad piece of gear at all. It's just not the best.

[@inspector-tech]

So have you received the Atom yet? Looking forward to your review because I too only want to use one of these controllers strictly in MIDI mode and only for the pads. With that in mind, what do you think of the Arturia beat step pro as a finger drumming MIDI controller??

[@TheQuestforGroove]

No theres production delays. Atoms are not for sale yet not can they send me one :-( Will review it as soon as I get it.

[@inspector-tech]

@@TheQuestforGroove Ok no worries. So what do you think of the Beatstep Pro pads? Are they pretty good or would you not recommend them?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I haven't had a chance to try them so cant help you with those!

[@inspector-tech]

@@TheQuestforGroove That's a shame. I really like your reviews as you go into details that others seem to leave behind. That would have made my purchasing decision easy if I know you tested the BSP and gave your opinion. No worries. I just want a really well made controller that integrates well with Ableton and is very expressive. Think I'll try and research a bit more :-) Thanks for your time

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah, when the channel grows I'll have more leverage to have companies send me over their stuff. Presonus is the first company that agreed to send me something :-) hopefully its upward from here.

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Thank you for this informative and honest review. If you know, how do the pads on the Mikro MK3 compare to Mikro MK2?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Unfortunately I never played a (mikro) mk2. So I couldn't say. I heard other people say that the mikro mk2 was good but not as good as the big mk3. So if you take into account that the mikro mk3 comes pretty close to the big mk3 my guess is that the mikro mk2 is just as good or a little less good than the mikro mk3 but not better.

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

The Quest for Groove Thanks a lot for the prompt reply. :) Yes, what you said makes perfect sense. Looking forward to getting Mikro MK3, but since I have some time to make a decision, I am looking for as much information as possible before I make the final choice. I wish I could afford MK3. Mikro MK3 is probably the best choice for me considering budget and being new to Maschine.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah. I think you will be fine for quite a while with the mikro mk3. I think that with some practice I could make it work for almost everything as well.

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

The Quest for Groove That sounds comforting. I will most likely get Mikro MK3. If for any reason the workflow doesn't suit me, which I don't think, I won't regret as much. Thanks :)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes. The distance for your fingers is the same. Just more surface to hit. The pads of the large mk3 are the same as far as size is concerned.

[@rorazvan]

Hi there, I am still struggling between buying a Maschine Mikro mk3 or Launchpad X? Any suggestion or things I should consider that can help me in my final decision? Thanks! :)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Its all about pad size and whether you actually have a use for 8x8. If you cannot really think of one, just get a 4x4 so a mikro mk3.

[@air23drones32]

i got it..... i can work with it ... it looks good too

[@kasperkat454]

I like that this is not stealth advertising.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks. No I'd rather promote my own 'brand' of being an honest guy who loves to groove :-)

[@Mr.Nobody-420]

I plan on getting the Komplete Kontrol MK2 soon and want to get either the Maschine MK3 or the Maschine Mikro MK3 to go with it. I am not sure which of the two to get. I use Ableton Live as my DAW and have little to no use for the Maschine Software.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

My main advice for a 4x4 is the maschine mikro mk3. It has received some updates over the years and is now very close to the big mk3. Not 100% as sensitive, but it's truly not worth paying 2,5 times as much for that extra 10% sensitivity that will also decline as you have hit the pads a million times.

[@Mr.Nobody-420]

@@TheQuestforGroove thanks for the advice

[@PhantomViper]

with this maschine can i make a sample from another synthesizers?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think you can using the maschine software. But, with the full size machine mk3 you can actually plug external synths into the maschine directly since it has a built in audio interface and audio inputs and outputs. You still need the software but it makes it nice and convenient. And external software synths could be controlled with de device in midi mode. That's what I do. But the problem is that the mikro mk3 has no midi mode yet. It will be added in the near future.

[@arielibanez3713]

which one do you prefer the mikro mkiii or the akai mpd 218???

[@TheQuestforGroove]

The mikro!

[@patrickfrossard2633]

Do you have access to all functions with the Mikro ? Not …for exemple the random setting are not available or I miss some thing …

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Well, the mikro does not have these dual screens, which means you have to use the software if you want to make songs and beats. But for playing the pads it's fine. The thing has midi mode now by the way, and the pad sensitivity has improved. This is a very old video.

[@sammys_shop]

Hey - thanks for the comparison! Have the pads of the Mikro improved now with firmware updates? Are they now a match with the MK3?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Still not 100% the same but close. And yes the firmware updates really made this thing a lot better even.

[@sammys_shop]

​@@TheQuestforGroove Cool - thanks for for your help

[@TheSpeedyr6]

There’s problem with mikro mk3 sensitivity for doing karsendo drum hits it’s not satisfying ,sometime it triggers double hit but still better than akai 218 no I’m confused if I should return this and get mk3 big one

[@TheQuestforGroove]

From my experience the mikro has a little bit of double triggering sometimes, which I found only to be problematic when there was some sort of fixed velocity. The double triggers were very very soft but obviously with fixed velocity this does not matter so it will be annoying. The big mk3, both devices that I own do not have any double triggers at all.

[@LukeSly91]

Double triggers piss me off lol

[@axelcuto7063]

Is it possible to adjust sensetivity level with Maschine software? (Preferences - Hardware Page)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

It is! This was a test on the most sensitive setting on both devices.

[@axelcuto7063]

The Quest for Groove do you always play on the regular Maschine MK3 on the maximum sensitivity settings? It's not just for the test purpose?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes always max sensitivity. For my way of playing this is the best!

[@axelcuto7063]

The Quest for Groove ah, that's make sense now. One interesting thing - you mentioned that Mikro trigger double notes sometimes on max sensetivity, perhaps it is somehow related to its lower sensitivity overall, because the resonance of the smaller enclosure (since it has a smaller mass) can lead to false triggering. Maybe it was one of the reasons why NI lowered sensitivity threshold. Something similar was on the MPD218 - if you put it on a hard surface, the resonance of the case could cause false triggering. By the way, did you try other Mikro MK3's?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Interesting! If that's the case all small and light controllers will suffer from this when they have to be very sensitive... curious if the atom will have something similar then. I have not tried other mikros. But the pads seem to be very even in sensitivity. Doesn't seem to be a matter of one 'bad' pad. Which happens a lot with the akai mpd218.

[@redirishmanxlt]

Is it possible that there are slight variations between one Maschine and another? Whether it's a micro Mk3 or a full size Mk3, I doubt the hardware is any different simply from the stand-point of cost & efficiency. At 1:21 you said other people disagreed with your conclusion, it's possible you're both right if there are slight differences from one Maschine to another.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Small differences between devices are possible for sure. However, there's something about the mass and weight of the big maschine that make it a slightly different device, especially when accidental triggering is involved. I actually did hear from users who emailed NI customer service that even NI says there is a small difference in sensitivity between the big mk3 and the mikro. That said, my big mk3 that's 2 years old already has some wear and tear and probably isn't much better than a brand new mikro right now...

[@redirishmanxlt]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thats good to know, thanks!

[@prasannababu8189]

Which one do you suggest for beginners

[@TheQuestforGroove]

At this time, with the new updates the Mikro mk3.

[@yourpcmd]

While I respect your review/video. I have to question this. You obviously have an issue with the pads, however I dont think you realize that you've been using the MK3 for a year and the Mikro MK3 is brand new so the pads will obviously be "looser" on the MK3 than the Mikro. I have the Machine Studio and the Mikro MK3 and after a couple weeks, the pads are near identical.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you for this insight! All I know is that my initial out of the box experience with the large mk3 was that the pads were insanely good in terms of sensitivity. I could play all my stuff in a very subtle way with all the pads triggering always. The mikro did not give me that same experience. Obviously it could be that the mikro needs loosening up and the large one does not. But what also might be the case is: the mikro mk3 in maschine software automatically shifts to a less extreme sensitivity level when you switch from the big mk3. So if you leave the software on that sensitivity level when plugging the big one in it might feel the same because on that setting both device are the same. Switch to ultra sensitive and the mikro will start triggering double notes and feel a little less responsive than the big one.

[@detroittrickster3327]

@@TheQuestforGroove they prob hired that asshole to discredit you .

[@CestLaVie73]

Double notes sucks. I have Korg PadKontrol and I love that touch.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think I used a different curve for the kicks then I had for the rest of the kit. Where the kicks sound louder when you hit them softly. But that's basically it. It is true that the pads will wear down over the years so that might be an issue! Also... there could still be better and worse specimens out there. I haven't played them all. My guess is there are more sensitive white pad kontrols out there than black ones. But all of that said... the newer maschine mk3 devices and especially launchpad pro mk3 that I just bought blow the pad kontrol out of the water.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@MomoTheBellyDancer whatever works! :-) Its an ongoing journey to find the right controller. If you find yourself having fun playing and being able to get the sounds you want out of the device you're solid.

[@darranhanlon8709]

What's midi control mode

[@TheQuestforGroove]

That you dont use maschine software but just the stuff you want to use. Then it becomes a basic midi controller.

[@eyallevy649]

If pads are the main issue, is it worth paying over 2 times the cost of a Mikro for an Mk3?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

For me it is, but I play pretty advanced stuff with advanced wrist movements like the moeller technique. The extra sensitivity helps a lot there. But for any basic fingerdrumming the mikro is fine!

[@eyallevy649]

@@TheQuestforGroove makes sense. another thing to consider is the packs you're getting with the purchase of each. The Mikro get's you $300 worth of software, samples etc, and the MK3 gets you a $1000 worth of downloads.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes. It's a very personal decision. Really depends on where you wanna go with finger drumming and/or beat making.

[@adrosorbot1267]

is there major difference in software and sounds in Mk3 mini..

[@TheQuestforGroove]

With the mikro you don't get the full maschine factory library (which can be bought for $99). So there is a difference. I just use it with addictive drums 2 though... and thats not included with anything :-)

[@adrosorbot1267]

@@TheQuestforGroove I wanted to make 90s stype hiphop beats, or stuff like Timbaland, which of these mpc would you suggest. i am a beginner and i own a macbook pro. 😋

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@adrosorbot1267 Well, I think right now the mikro will be best value for money by far!

[@adrosorbot1267]

@@TheQuestforGroove So with addition of 100 dollars you can get all the sounds of Maschine 3 right.. like if i want to upgrade.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@adrosorbot1267 yeah I saw it on the NI website today. Look for "Maschine core library" or "Maschine factory library". I think mikro users might get a coupon or a discount as well..

[@CainaanDC]

For people who already have a NI product its pointless. The brain of maschine is the software not the hardware. At the end of the day it's just a controller. I have maschine studio I dont need another NI controller. But for someone just getting into maschine it's a good buy especially for the price

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Agreed

[@sergenity]

@@TheQuestforGroove To me as a far user from Maschine products it is still unclear except. Only a pads fundamental differences in the management between these machines or no? all the rest of their controllers for use the software is identical?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah software identical. Maybe you get a little more sounds with the big maschine mk3? Not sure. But yeah the only real difference is the responsiveness of the pads. If you have an older maschine and you like it, and you also like the pads, dont go buy a new model, that would be a waste of money.

[@PM-yz8fx]

I followed your suggestions on the "cheap" one, the ESI XJam, but unfortunately after testing it for a while it really felt very unresponsive...I went for the Mikro MK3 and I couldn't be happier, for £50 more you get all the massive software and the pads are fantastic (at least for me), very responsive...the XJam is going straight back, not good at all, even at the maximum sensitivity settings. Thanks a lot for the tip, although I wouldn't recommend the XJam at all

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Ah thanks for letting me know! The problem with all of these units is that there are always bad ones out there. I had some people be very unhappy with their maschine mikro as well. So I'm trying to figure out if there's a good chance you get. a good unit. With the micro that seems to be the case. With the Jam it is still not clear how many people get good units and how many get bad ones. I might have to order another unit (or two) and see how those respond.

[@PM-yz8fx]

@@TheQuestforGroove I agree, quality control is a big issue with pads based units, go figure out why. Regarding the Xjam though, at least for me, there is no comparison, currently in the UK the Xjam costs £129 ($160) and the Mikro is £189 ($235). The Xjam is very small and the software is very limited, nothing that you can't get nearly for free everywhere these days. The built is not terrible, assuming that the pads respond well, it's very portable and compact and the fact that it has midi out and pedal out and it's a midi controller is great, the customisation is stellar as well. But I have to say, the Mikro is a completely different experience, the unit is more solid, the pads are larger and are completely illuminated, it feels more durable too, it's still portable and customisable, although the fact that it doesn't have a midi out annoys the hell out of me, without talking about the registration part and the dependency to Native Access grrrrr. But then, what you can do with the Maschine software is great and there is a lot of sounds available and a lot of functions with the Maschine environment which I can't ignore. But I see why somebody that just needs a good and portable sensitive pad controller would go for the Xjam. It's just that difference in price between the two is pretty small and what you get with the Mikro seems a lot more. However in the end you are perfectly right, what counts is how good and sensitive the pads are, a Mikro or an Xjam without good and sensitive pads is absolutely useless for somebody that wants to enter the world of finger percussions. Thanks again for your informative videos, without that I would still trying to buy the right unit, now with the Mikro I realised how much fun I have been missing for years, without your videos I never considered percussions with fingers ever, so yeah you do inspiring stuff!

[@9Lumberjack6]

@@PM-yz8fx Hey, how satisfied are you with Maschine Mikro at the moment? I wanted to start finger drumming and since even the cheap stuff like Akai seems to be absolutely useless, I wanted to dig a little deeper into my pocket. I first wanted to order the Xjam but somehow I like the Maschine Mikro quite a bit.

[@PM-yz8fx]

@@9Lumberjack6 Still same opinion as before, no problems so far, infact, it got even better in terms of sensitivity, I play soft and delicate percussion and drum, the Mikro gives a very good feeling, also the bundled software Maschine offers really a lot! The Xjam feels cheap and my unit was not good at all for soft delicate passages.

[@TheSpeedyr6]

I returned maschine mikro and ordered big mk3

[@RickyTehra]

Mpd218 vs mikro 3?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah working on a review of a lot of devices at once!

[@RickyTehra]

Can you answer this quick on your own experience, as im planning to buy mikro tomorrow

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Ah yeah. I think the mikro is more consistent in its quality so it's a wise choice. You might be able to find a mpd218 that is just as good or that plays a little better but youd have to buy like 10 units and pick the best one since the mpd218s vary in quality.

[@RickyTehra]

Thank you💐👍 appreciate your suggestion!

[@PinPinKula]

Im sorry, but why do you always seem to talk about trigger pad sensitivity not about velocity sensitivity? I guess one follows the other to your mind? I d much rather see a demo with a simple hit hat pattern with accents and comment on the best sensitivity in that manner. Im drumming on keys atm and i dont see why everyone is so down on them since the pads on my AKAI max 49 for example have terrible trigger sensitivity against which keys are infinitely more tactile. Problem is that semi weighted keys put lots of strain on my lower back after couple hours of use and that neither pads nor keys on AKAI max 49 have much of a velocity sensitivity so im considering moving to a thing like mikro mk3 or atom. Can you comment on that decision in view of what i just said? thanx!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I sort of mix those two up :-) the trigger sensitivity is important to get those soft notes in but the velocity is also important to get nice dynamics. Velocity curves from soft to loud are an interaction between the controller and the software. Usually you can alter the velocity curve in your software a bit to compensate for the curve of your controller. Up until now, all pad controllers that triggered well when touched softly had good velocity curves after some tweaking in addictive drums!

[@PinPinKula]

@@TheQuestforGroove thanx man

[@theredfaceofficial]

You want great pads, get an MPC! My 2000XL and LIVE pads are pure luxury! I also use Maschine MK2 and Mikro MK3, but not a big fan of NI pads...they do the job. Akai pads just feel better!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah I hear people say that regularly. A friend of the channel is actually letting me borrow his MPC live. So I can finally do a battle of the titans soon between the mk3 and a premium mpc. :-)

[@liushuo9766]

Switch on your translation funcion. I can help you to translate your vedios to other laungage. :)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! I just turned it on. I'm curious to see if it works well! kzbin.info_cs_panel?c=UC-YRV2TB4_nfEeFwvymZ9MQ&tab=2

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

Liu how does this work?

[@dragonprototype3883]

I bought the Presonus Atom. $149.99. Backordered till October 29th :(

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah I heard... they were a bit eager to announce it!

[@ZLENKO.V]

First use Native Instruments Maschine Micro MK3 by Summerflame 🔥 Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ6rgoqifbGph8U

[@TheSpeedyr6]

UPDATE: i just received big mk3 after comparing with mikro side by side at the same time big mk3 is huge disappointment, my mikro sensitivity is way better , This is fuking bullshit now I have to return big mk3 I guess all the mk3 sensitivity quality is not same I wish it was sensitive like your yours in the video

[@johnnyparker2128]

But it's so small and cute.....

[@TheQuestforGroove]

So is my dog but that beast has very unreliable triggering :-)

[@sidboesveld2900]

Dutch? 😂👌🏼

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yup

[@thomasmatthews80]

They are the same pads!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes in terms of shape and size they're exactly the same. But the way the controller deals with loud and soft hits is a little different. Not much but the difference is there. That said, this video is pretty old and in the meantime the mikro got some firmware upgrades that makes the difference between the two even smaller. I recommend the mikro over the big mk3 right now because i's not worth paying double the price for that tiny bit extra sensitivity and dynamic range for most people. If money or size does not matter, the big mk3 is still a mini bit "better" though.

[@thomasmatthews80]

@@TheQuestforGroove cool. Yeah. Agreed and good points. I got the mikro as I'm new to it all (production as opposed to dj stuff) and so felt it to be a great cheaper entry point and proved to be so, got it for £165 and I think it's amazing value for a fantastic superb quality device and to pay hundreds more for the full device couldn't be justified at that point

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

I must be watching to much music gear stuff on KZbin. Thes vids from “the year of our lord” 1746 are of no use to me.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

haha, if you need my up to date recommendations, you can always visit questforgroove.com/gear-recommendations/ - Then you know you're not getting advice from the dark ages.

[@dlees8432]

ur playing it like a fairy is why it wont trigger

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I would call playing like a fairy "the only way to get full dynamic range out of your pad controller". I like soft hits as much as loud hits but I use them all! :-) You need the soft notes in order to play realistic drums. I do think the mikro got even better after recent firmware updates by the way. It's my #1 budget controller at the moment!

[@dlees8432]

@@TheQuestforGroove im a guitarist just getting into finger drumming on the mikro. ur a better drummer than me maybe i need to be more delicate :)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I'm a guitarist too, originally :-) I would at least try to see how much force is actually needed to reach max velocity level. If you hit a lot harder than that, you have to be a bit careful for your hands and wrists. I did a video about that in my beginner course. Finger drumming doesnt make you tired, and because of that you can just keep banging your hands on a pretty hard surface for hours on end. That's something to be careful with. Especially since you're also a guitar player... be sweet to yours hands! :-)

[@dlees8432]

@@TheQuestforGroove great tips man thx that is something to think about. i agree gotta be good to the hands. not getting any younger either! lol. thx again man great videos

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You're welcome. Good luck!