"For me, iRig Pads proved to be a very good choice. Banging on some real pads instead of a glass surface or a keyboard DOES make a difference... I think IK Multimedia has a very good and versatile product here."

AudioNewsRoom's Fabrizio Massara has got up close and personal with iRig Pads. Read some of his comments here:

"Sometimes it’s interesting to approach things differently, you never know where your creativity can lead you. Keep in mind that everything (knobs and slider included) is programmable…"

"For KORG Gadget, I also found that Scene 2 works well, better in fact, than Scene 1 in Bilbao. I’ve been able to use iRig Pads with DM1 as well, using the app’s MIDI Learn feature."

"I’ve enjoyed using iRig Pads with iMPC Pro too. It’s not a 1-to-1 MPC controller, but the pads are a joy to use, and programming beats (or launching sequences) with them is a breeze. If you feel like experimenting, you can also try iRig Pads with synth apps (customizing the chromatic scene, for example)."

Conclusion
"For me, iRig Pads proved to be a very good choice. Banging on some real pads instead of a glass surface or a keyboard DOES make a difference (it’s hard to explain, but I find it fascinating – it’s like it brings us back to a somehow primitive need, tucked away in our DNA). I love the pads – they feel just right – and I like the fact I can use the device with both my Mac and iPad (a quite unique feature), without a power adapter."

"If you feel like ‘getting physical’, give iRig Pads a try. There’s a good chance your beats (and your inner child) will benefit from it."

"Banging on some real pads DOES make a difference."

Pros
- Pads feel great
- Lightweight & compact design
- Class-compliant, works with iOS devices/Mac/Pc

Read the full review HERE

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