Guys, Ive been considering on getting this awsome machine:
http://www.studio-central.com/review_of_the_akai_mpd16.htm

TO do the drum tracks on my Korg Trinity..
I have become so dependent on my I30 arranger for drums, but I want to end that. So im considering this one..

Do any of you recommend it?

Peace,
Musikman

Looks interresting. I've had every model OctaPad that Roland ever made up to the SPD20, and lemme tell ya ...... it's not easy playing like a drummer...even on pads.
I bought them as a control source for my studio to avoid the noise issue. Many great drummers love the playing surface, and the sounds are just awesome.
That Akai will let you hone your chops and do things with sticks that are more difficult with fingers,so good luck. Looks like a logical step for you, since you don't like programming by hand.
Take a few drum lessons to spark your idea factory, and go for it.
years ago, I took drum lessons to improve my bass skills. Can't hurt !

Thanks UD for your advice..

Actually, I dont really know how to program the drums even by hand.. Well, very basic stuff yes,,. I know how to play the actual drums.. but I just have such a hard time translating that onto the keys...
I guess it takes lots of practice. I just dont get the same feel of the music by hitting plain keyboard keys.. maybe thats why I have become so dependent on my arranger...


Peace,
Musikman