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In this video I discuss the basics of finger drumming hardware: pad controllers and groove production studios. I provide a general overview of the drum machines currently available and talk about my experience with them.

A significant focus is on topics like pad sensitivity, placement of knobs and faders, as well as pricing and "value".

The following are the drum machines covered in the video:

- Korg “PadKONTROL”
- Keith McMillen “QuNeo”
- IK Multimedia “iRigPads”
- M-Audio “Trigger Finger” (Pro & legacy version)
- AKAI “MPD” (18, 24, 32)
- Native Instruments „Maschine“ (Studio & Mikro)
- AKAI “MPC” (Element, Studio & Renaissance)
- Novation “Launchpad” (legacy version, Mini & Pro)
- Ableton “Push”
- Steinberg “CMC PD”
- AKAI “LPD 8”, Korg “NanoPad”, ICON “iStage”

If you want to share your own views and experiences with drum machines, please use the YouTube comments section below. Please also use the comments section for any questions regarding this video.

Access the link below for the full-length, in-depth guide on “the best drum machines for finger drumming,” which goes beyond what’s covered in this video:

http://bit.ly/best_drum_machines

Also interested in virtual drum kits and need some help getting started? Then check out this comprehensive blog post:

http://bit.ly/best_virtual_drumkits

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