Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

I think once you get used to the pads, you'll appreciate them more.  I too 
was initially a bit disappointed in the feel of them (was comparing to 
Akai as well), but now that they're broken in and I'm used to them, they 
really are great IMO.  Like you said keys don't cut it for inputting drum 
hits!

rEalm




* the pads: I think I was anticipating 'non-moving' pads as per the
MPC units: i.e. pads that don't physical depress when you touch them.
 They wobble quite a lot if pressed round the side and mean that when
I'm trying to get a wide range of velocities the notes don't always
sound.  I plan on experimenting with different velocity curves to see
if I can find one that suits me/the pads better.  I hope I can get
used to the pads as this was a key point in the purchasing decision
(tapping a keyboard has never quite 'felt right' for drums)