TempoPAD Z-1 USB MIDI Grid Controller MIDI Pad Controller Beat Maker | Velocity sensitive 64 pad midi controller, 5 operational modes, companion editor software, transport controls, usb/midi out

A bit tricky to figure out at first but got it down and my fiance loved it!

Feature rich, simple setup

The wire has a short in it plus it was broken The sound board only play the keyboard and doesn't work with the app. I will not buy this product ever again

I didn’t realize you need software to use this… seems obvious, but I simply didn’t realize. hopefully it’s worth the full 5 stars once I start using it.

Well mind did not play and I tryed everything maybe they gave me a used one and some body said the same thing I said so I gave it's a one star

This is not exactly plug and play for the complete ignorant. We were eventually able to get it figured out though with a couple tutorials and the instructions. It now works as well or better than expected! Very please with the purchase. Seems to be an excellent value for the price.

It's exactly what it says it is and I love the size cause I have big hands and the bag that came with it perfect !!

I've tried a few different MIDI controllers from a handful of different brands, with wildly varying results. Some were rock solid, but those came from brands you'd recognize (Roland, Novation). Others either didn't work as advertised, or worked in some respects and not others. This one's pretty darn impressive for a controller from a brand I'd never even heard of a month or two ago. Let's run this down: Build quality: plastic, but doesn't feel cheap. There's enough substance (and just enough weight) that it feels like an instrument rather than a toy. Control layout: If you're familiar with the Novation Launchpad series, you can see where this controller got its inspiration from. That's not a bad thing; I've always gotten along well with Novation gear. Control quality: Soft silicone buttons with just a tiny bit of give to them. They're a bit small for finger drumming (I like Akai-sized pads for that), but there are workarounds for that depending on your pad assignments. Doesn't feel quite as premium as some controllers I've used, but here again, doesn't feel cheap either. Compatibility: Tried with Garage Band, Ableton Live Light 11, and Tracktion Waveform. No issues with any of them. The software app even worked with my ten-year-old Mac, which is nice because a growing number of things aren't working with its older OS. Setup: Time-consuming, as it tends to be if you want to get a controller just how you like it. That said, it's not especially complex, and the aforementioned app makes things pretty easy to understand and tweak (bonus points for that). I also liked that you have multiple input styles available with a couple of simple button presses. Special mention goes to the instruction manual. While it's not the best I've seen, it's definitely one of the better ones. It was clearly either written or edited by a native English speaker, and -- more importantly -- it covers a lot of the key functions in enough depth that it's useful as a reference. If you've ever been confused or frustrated by the half-baked documentation that comes with some hardware (I'm looking at you, Roland), you know that's nothing to take for granted. Final verdict: easy to use, compact enough to fit in a messenger bag or backpack, and portable enough that you can squeeze it into a small setup when space is at a premium. I like it, and if you have the patience to really dive in, I think you will too.

This is my first grid pad controller. Worked perfectly right out of the box. Has enough features to keep you inspired for some time. Build quality is great and the 5 pin din breakout midi adapter is a bonus for legacy external gear.

It looks like ill improve my workflow from here on... Giving me more time to do live shows! This midi pad unit will be well used for both purposes... Came with everything it claimed, and the ugly carrying bag will detur people from snatching it on me!

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