"The level of customisable MIDI functionality shows IK's pro roots and make iRig Pads a powerful live performance controller and a genuinely versatile studio tool."

Sound on Sound's July 2015 issue features a full review of iRig Pads. Expert writer Simon Sherbourne was certainly impressed by the power he discovered 'under the hood'. Here are some of his key comments:

"IK have made the right decision by not miniaturising the pads. The 4x4 grid is in fact larger than that on my Maschine but as the pads take up most of the surface, the overall unit is only a touch wider than my iPad 2."

"I tried the Pads first with my Mac. The unit powered up with just the USB connection to a basic hub, which none of my other controllers can do, and is really useful on a Mac laptop!"

"I was perfectly happy with the way the pads felt to play, so that was the most important thing ticked off the list."

"Perhaps the most surprising thing about iRig Pads is how programmable it is ... the level of customisable MIDI functionality shows IK's pro roots and makes iRig Pads a powerful live performance controller and a generally versatile studio tool."

Simon's final conclusion is:

"There are a few alternatives to the iRig Pads ... However with the iRig Pads you get a highly programmable full size pad grid in the traditional 4x4 layout with little compromise in feel and sensitivity, which could easily do double duty in both the studio and your laptop bag."

Key features

+ Solid
+ Full-size pad grid
+ Works with iOS, Mac OS & Windows
+ Programmable
+ Low bus-power requirements

Read the full Sound on Sound review here
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