IK Multimedia IPIRIGPADS - MIDI RHYTHM CONTROLLER FOR IPHONE, IPOD TOCH, IPAD, AND MAC PC

IK Multimedia iRig Pads (IPIRIGPADS) - 16× MIDI pad controller for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and Mac/PC

iRig Pads is an ultra-compact MIDI pad controller designed to produce beats, trigger loops and control your DAW on the go. Featuring a matrix of 16 velocity-sensitive pads with multi-color backlighting, dedicated controls (two knobs, a touch encoder , a slider and two assignable buttons) and storage of 16 scenes ( MIDI maps ) with instant recall , iRig Pads gives you immediate tactile control over apps and software. It’s bus-powered , so no batteries or adapter is required . It includes Lightning (iPhone/iPad) and USB (Mac/PC) cables so you can compose in the moment, plus the iRig Pads Editor (Mac/PC) to customize messages and scenes from a single screen. As an added bonus, it comes with SampleTank 4 SE (Mac/PC) and SampleTank for iOS for a complete library of ready-to-play tracks.

Main features

• 16 velocity-sensitive rubber pads with multi-color LEDs that reflect dynamics and MIDI activity.
• Control section : 2 knobs , 1 push-button encoder , 1 slider and 2 buttons; all programmable .
• 16 user-programmable scenes for instantly switching mappings; preconfigured scenes for popular apps.
• Expression/sustain pedal input expands performance control.
• Class-compliant and bus-powered : plug-and-play with no drivers and no additional power supply.
• Cables included : Lightning (iOS) and USB (Mac/PC), both 60 cm.
• Free editor for Mac/PC to create, edit and transfer scenes and MIDI assignments.
• Included software : SampleTank 4 SE (Mac/PC) + SampleTank for iOS to start producing immediately.
• Portable Design : Only 190×205×23mm and 547g ; less than 1cm effective thickness and smaller than an iPad.

Product benefits

• Fast workflow : Create beats and trigger clips without a mouse or menus, with visual color feedback.
• One controller, multiple roles : drums and percussion, scene/loop triggering, DJ cueing , parameter control, and basic mixing.
• Complete mobility : fits in a backpack; plug and play on your iPhone/iPad or laptop without external power supplies.

Use cases

• Mobile beatmaking on iOS with SampleTank and other compatible apps.
• Live : Launch clips and control effects in Ableton Live, Maschine, MPC Software, etc.
• Studio : Drum programming and parameter automation in your DAW with dedicated scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it compatible with current iOS devices? Yes. It's Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch , and iRig Pads claims to be compatible with newer models. It includes a Lightning cable (other connectors may require compatible adapters).
• Does it need external power? No; it's bus-powered on both iOS and Mac/PC.
• Can I customize all the controls? Yes, with the iRig Pads Editor (Mac/PC) you can create and transfer your scenes and MIDI assignments.

Description for projects

Ultra-portable MIDI pad controller with 16 velocity-sensitive pads and multi-color LEDs; assignable controls: 2 knobs , 1 touch encoder , 1 fader , and 2 buttons ; 16 programmable scenes ; expression/sustain pedal input ; bus-powered and class-compliant . Lightning (iOS) and USB (Mac/PC) connection; includes iRig Pads Editor . Dimensions: 190 × 205 × 23 mm ; weight: 547 g . Software: SampleTank 4 SE (Mac/PC) and SampleTank iOS .