Offering sixteen light-up velocity trigger pads, an XY axis pad for touch-sensitive control over sample parameters and a footswitch input for even more minute control over sound on the fly, the Korg padKONTROL MIDI Studio Controller pairs professional-grade production quality with an attainable price tag. Expanding on most controllers' function as a synth extension with a full cadre of drum sounds controllable down to flam and roll length thanks to the XY axis, this unit is an ideal addition to any bedroom recorder's setup and works perfectly with programs like Ableton, Reason, and Logic.