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  • Nord PadNew
    Nord Pad 
    Nord Drum 2 Pad Controller 6-pad Percussion Controller for Nord Drum 2 Drum Synthesizer Connect the Nord Pad percussion controller to your Nord Drum 2, and you've got a compact electronic percussion kit that's easy to add to your existing drum kit. Six velocity-sensitive pads give you dynamic control over your Nord Drum 2's six synthesized drum sounds. And the Nord Pad...
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  • Ableton Push (with Live 9 Intro)New
    Ableton Push (with Live 9 Intro) 
    Push + Live 9 Intro Dedicated Pad Controller and Control Surface for Ableton Live with 64 x Multicolor Backlit Velocity/Pressure-sensitive Pads, LCD Display, and Other Essential Controls - Includes Ableton Live 9 Intro DAW/Music-creation Software (Mac/PC) Ableton's Push pad-based control surface is going to totally change the way you relate to Ableton Live, and if you're completely new to this amazing DAW-style music creation environment, then you're really in for a treat. In fact, the Push comes with a copy of Ableton Live 9 Intro, so...
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  • Ableton Push (with Live 9 Standard)
    Ableton Push (with Live 9 Standard)
    Push + Upg to Live 9 Standard Dedicated Pad Controller and Control Surface for Ableton Live with 64 x Multicolor Backlit Velocity/Pressure-sensitive Pads, LCD Display, and Other Essential Controls - Includes a Full Version of Ableton Live 9 DAW/Music-creation Software (Mac/PC) Bundled with the full version of Ableton Live 9, Ableton's Push pad-based control surface gives you a totally natural, hands-on way to create and perform music. That makes this complete Ableton Push system a fantastic choice for anyone getting into Live for the first time. With its...
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  • Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad
    Roland BT-1 Bar Trigger Pad
    Bar Trigger Pad Bar Trigger Pad with Compact Curved Form Factor, One 1/4" Trigger Output, and Bundled Attachment Parts The Roland BT-1 is an innovative electronic trigger pad that easily attaches to a V-Pad or acoustic drum. The BT-1 bar trigger pad's compact curved form factor hugs the perimeter of your drum and pokes up just enough to be an easy target, saving space in your setup and giving you the...
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  • Ableton Push (with Live 9 Suite)
    Ableton Push (with Live 9 Suite)
    Push + Upg to Live 9 Suite Dedicated Pad Controller and Control Surface for Ableton Live with 64 x Multicolor Backlit Velocity/Pressure-sensitive Pads, LCD Display, and Other Essential Controls - Includes a Full Version of Ableton Live 9 Suite DAW/Music-creation Software and Content Bundle (Mac/PC) Bundled with the full version of Ableton Live 9 Suite, Ableton's Push pad-based control surface gives you a totally natural, hands-on way to create and perform music, plus all of the instruments, effects, processors, and other content you could ask for. That makes this complete...
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  • Korg Wavedrum Global (Global Edition)
    Korg Wavedrum Global (Global Edition)
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    Electronic Hand Perc, Global Electronic Percussion Pad Synthesizer with 200 Sounds and 1/8" Aux Input - Global Edition Use the Korg Wavedrum Global drum synthesizer to play a world-wide selection of stunning percussion sounds with amazing realism and dynamics. The Wavedrum Global straddles the line between acoustic and electronic percussion by utilizing an innovative synthesis technology to generate...
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  • Alesis SamplePad
    Alesis SamplePad
    Compact Percussion Multi-Pad Compact Percussion Multi-pad with 25 Built-in Drum Sounds, Four Velocity-sensitive Percussion Pads, and SD Card Slot The Alesis SamplePad lets you expand your percussion rig with your own unique sampled sounds. You get 25 built-in percussion and electronic drum sounds, and you can load your own sounds from a standard SD card onto the four velocity-sensitive pads. You can also add an external trigger...
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  • Roland SPD-SX
    Roland SPD-SX
    Special Offer: 12 Months Interest Free Financing!
    Sampling Percussion Pad Sampling Percussion Pad with Nine Velocity-sensitive Pads, 900 Sounds, Effects, 2GB RAM, External Audio Inputs, and Trigger Inputs Roland's SPD-SX sampling percussion pad is Roland's most advanced sampling percussion pad to date. With tons of sounds, three multi-FX, and 2GB of memory for up to three hours of onboard sampling, the SPD-SX is perfect for both stage and studio. Featuring nine velocity-sensitive pads...
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  • Steinberg CMC-PD (Pad Controller)
    Steinberg CMC-PD (Pad Controller)
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    CMC Pad Controller Modular 16-pad Drum Controler and Control Surface for Cubase and Nuendo The Steinberg CMC-PD pad controller adds a set of 16 incredibly dynamic pads to your Cubase or Nuendo rig. Tap out killer drum grooves and get the most out of Groove Agent ONE or any other drum instrument. LED-backlit pads change from green to orange to red, giving you instant...
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    (2 reviews) Sale Price: $99.99
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  • Alesis Performance Pad Pro
    Alesis Performance Pad Pro
    Multi-Pad Percussion Instrument 8-pad Drum Controller with 500-plus Built-in Sounds, Kick and Hi-hat Inputs, and Sequencer Percussionists will want to take a look at the Performance Pad Pro from Alesis. This amazing instrument features eight natural-feeling, velocity-sensitive drum pads for expressive triggering. Onboard the Performance Pad Pro, there are over 500 Dynamic Articulation sounds, assignable...
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  • Alesis PercPad
    Alesis PercPad
    Compact Percussion Multi-Pad 4-pad Percussion Controller with Kick Input and MIDI The Alesis PercPad is packed with drums, percussion, and electronic sounds to enhance your performances. Since it's so compact, the PercPad easily fits into any drumming setup. It offers four velocity-sensitive pads plus a kick input, so you can creatively work it into your sound. In...
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  • Korg nanoPAD2 (Black)
    Korg nanoPAD2 (Black)
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    16-Pad Mini USB Cont 2, BK USB Drum Pad Controller with 16 Velocity-sensitive Pads and X-Y touchpad - Black The Korg nanoPad 2 USB MIDI controller takes the Korg nano-series to the next level. Sporting a new and improved design, the 16 percussion pads are more responsive and expressive than ever before. Four user-programmable Scenes give you access to 64 pad assignments for a ton of control...
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  • Korg nanoPAD2 (White)
    Korg nanoPAD2 (White)
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    16-Pad Mini USB Cont 2, WT USB Drum Pad Controller with 16 Velocity-sensitive Pads and X-Y touchpad - White The Korg nanoPad 2 USB MIDI controller takes the Korg nano-series to the next level. Sporting a new and improved design, the 16 percussion pads are more responsive and expressive than ever before. Four user-programmable Scenes give you access to 64 pad assignments for a ton of control...
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  • Roland Octapad SPD-30
    Roland Octapad SPD-30
    Special Offer: 12 Months Interest Free Financing!
    Octapad Percussion Pad Percussion Controller with Eight Velocity-sensitive Pads, 540 Sounds, 90 Patches, Effects, and Trigger Inputs Roland's powerful Octapad drum controller makes a great drum/percussion instrument on its own, and its versatility makes it an essential for both electronic and acoustic drummers! Loaded with over 600 instruments arranged in 50 kits (plus effects), the Octapad features eight large...
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    (12 reviews) Sale Price: $699.00
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  • Akai Professional MPD26
    Akai Professional MPD26
    16-Pad USB Controller w/Faders USB Pad Controller with 16 Pads, Six Knobs, Six Faders, Dedicated Transport Controls, and MPC Groove Technology For generations of hip hop and electronic music artists, the Akai Professional MPC line has been one of the essential cornerstones of groove production. Now, Akai Professional brings the technologies that made the MPC a vital music production sampler to their hardware controllers. The...
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  • KAT Percussion ePedal Pro AM
    KAT Percussion ePedal Pro AM
    Beaterless Trigger Pedal Adjustable Hi-hat Trigger Pedal for KAT Percussion Drum Controllers, with Heavy-duty Construction, Variable Open/Closed Control, and Velocity Sensing The KAT Percussion ePedal Pro AM hi-hat trigger pedal has all the features you need to dial in a hi-hat setup that's perfect for your KAT Percussion electronic drum setup! It's heavy-duty construction makes the ePedal Pro AM perfect for studio and stage alike, while features such as...
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  • KAT Percussion trapKAT XL
    KAT Percussion trapKAT XL
    24-Pad Perc Controller Drum Controller with 10 Flat Neoprene Pads, 14 Raised Neoprene Pads, Kick Drum and Hi-hat Inputs, and Software The KAT Percussion trapKAT XL drum controller puts an astounding 24 playing surfaces right where you need them for a very natural playing experience from one instrument! The trapKAT XL features 14 pads with raised edges (perfect for rimshots) and 10 large flat pads, configured to...
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  • Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12
    Yamaha DTX-MULTI 12
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    Drum Pads Electronic Percussion Controller with 12 Pads, 1,277 Voices, 5 Trigger Inputs, Kick and Pedal Inputs, USB File Playback, and USB When you get the DTX-MULTI 12, you've got versatile, responsive percussion sounds — perfect for fleshing out your acoustic kit or programming beats into your DAW. If you're going with an electronic percussion pad, you know that the feel of the pads is just as important as the...
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  • Korg padKONTROL
    Korg padKONTROL
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    16-Pad USB Controller, BK USB Bus-powered MIDI Controller with 16 Velocity-sensitive Pads and X-Y Touchpad - Black Get your hands on the padKONTROL MIDI studio controller! Sleek and portable, it offers 16 velocity-sensitive trigger pads and a wide range of control possibilities for expressive MIDI performance. The Korg padKONTROL's trigger pads are extremely responsive to your touch, and you can...
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    (3 reviews) Sale Price: $169.99
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  • Akai Professional LPD8
    Akai Professional LPD8
    8-Pad Mini USB Controller USB Controller with 8 Velocity-sensitive Pads, 8 Knobs, 4 Programmable Memory Banks, and Editing Software - Mac/PC If you're looking for an excellent yet affordable USB pad controller, then check out the Akai Professional LPD8. The most obvious and striking thing about the LPD8 is its size. It's narrow enough to fit in a laptop bag with plenty of room to spare, and shallow enough to sit right in...
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    (7 reviews) Sale Price: $69.00
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