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Published on 12/17/12 at 15:56
I use it for a few weeks with the drum rack in Ableton Live.

Purchased mainly for portability and lack of space in the studio;
I must say that the camera is very good.

The pads are soft and supple to the touch is very good and can be practiced without some length end up stumbling fingertips.
Note that I've tested the Korg PADKONTROL and Maschine from Native Instruments, which pads are too rigid for my taste.

The illumination of the pads is nice.

I reproach may be a slight lack of sensitivity, but the problem may be pale with a small hack (see youtube)

Editing software it is very rudimentary, and adheres to a strict minimum.

The knobs a bit small according to some people, but it does not interfere with their use, the more they can be replaced.

I think acquiring a second so you can fit two side by side and have 16 pads.
In this way, no need to lug around a big machine for the live, 8 pads me more than enough, the 16 in home studio.