Pads

Play. Perform. Create.

Drum pads, isomorphic layouts, a full piano keyboard, or a single trigger — all sending MIDI Note On/Off with velocity controlled by Y-axis position or a dedicated slider. Set your root note, choose a scale, and play directly from your grid.

Tap the pads to trigger notes. Switch between layouts. Try different scales.

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Drum Pads

Tap. Hit. Perform.

A grid of pads for triggering MIDI notes, samples, and drums. Choose a root note and scale — pads outside the scale are dimmed or hidden so only the notes in your scale are shown.

Scale filtering · Configurable octave range · Velocity via Y-axis or slider · Hold mode

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Capabilities

Four Ways to Play. One Pad Object.

Whether you’re triggering drums, playing melodies, or performing chords — Pads adapt to your musical needs.

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Drum Pads

A grid of pads for triggering drums, samples, or MIDI notes. Choose a root note and scale — pads outside the scale dim automatically so every hit stays in key.

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Piano Keyboard

A familiar piano layout with white and black keys. Set the octave range and play melodies, chords, or bass lines directly from the grid.

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Isomorphic Pads

Pads arranged so musical intervals stay consistent in every direction. Play chords with the same finger shape in any key.

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Single Pad

One large performance pad mapped to a single MIDI note. Perfect for kick drums, accents, or any trigger that deserves its own surface.

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Touch Velocity

Control velocity directly from the pad. Slide vertically for expressive dynamics or use the velocity slider for fixed values.

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Root, Scale & Octave

Set the root note, choose a scale, and adjust the octave range directly on the grid. Pads outside the scale dim automatically.

Real-World Workflows

What You Can Play

From beat-making to orchestral sketching — Pads give you a playable surface for any musical context.

Beat Making

Trigger drum hits and percussion from a responsive pad grid. Velocity and hold modes let you add groove and dynamics naturally.

Kick · Snare · Hi-Hat · Toms

Melody & Chords

Play melodies on the piano layout or perform chords with isomorphic pads. Scale filtering keeps every note in key.

C Major · Pentatonic · Triads

Performance & Live Control

Trigger samples, play glissandos, and shape dynamics in real time. Pads respond instantly to every touch.

Samples · Runs · FX Throws

Customization

Shape Every Detail

Customize every aspect of Pads — from color and velocity response to MIDI routing and performance behavior.

Appearance

Style & Colors

Organize your grid with style presets or custom colors. Highlight octaves, scale notes, or pad groups for instant clarity.

Interface

Velocity Control

Use touch velocity directly on the pad or switch to a dedicated velocity slider for precise dynamics.

MIDI Configuration

Set MIDI channels, note ranges, and octave offsets for each layout independently.

Performance

On-Grid Controls

Root, scale, octave, and hold controls live directly on the grid for instant musical changes.

Start Playing

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