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EMP16 MIDI Pad Controller Beat Maker Machine With Bluetooth, 16 RGB Velocity Sensitive Beat Pads, 16 Level, Full/Half Level, OLED Display, MIDI In/Out
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Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | HXW |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Digital Display, Portable, Lightweight, Touch Sensitive Pad |
Included Components | 1/8"-to-MIDI adapter, USB Cable |
Color | MIDI PAD |
About this item
- ✔️COOL - EMP16 midi pad controller is designed for music makers triggering drums, studio recording and performance.16 fat RGB illuminated beat pads offer 16 customizable lighting colors, provide 4 banks expandable controls for a total of 64 assignable pads.
- ✔️ASSIGNABLE - Equipped with 4 assignable faders, 5 assignable buttons and 4 assignable endless rotary knobs with a total of 12 assignable controls accessible via 3 banks. OLED display places instant visual feedback of all your settings.
- ✔️POWERFUL - The beat pads offer 3 velocity curves to select and support to set 16 Level, Full Level /Half Level, get the perfect groove. Packed rich features like classic Note Repeat, Aftertouch, Time Division, Swing, Gate, Sequencer, Clock Synchronization, Transport and Tap Tempo controls for immersive performances.
- ✔️WIRELESS - Optionally powered by USB or by 2 AA batteries(not included). BT5.0 can build wireless connection to any DAW on iPad/iPhone/iPod touch/Mac, no driver, no wire nor OTG required anymore, covenient for making music outside studio.
- ✔️MORE OUTPUTS - EMP16 has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear, offer seamless integration from the studio to the stage. The included USB cable and 1/8"-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect.
- ✔️FREE SOFTWARE - Come with Cubase LE12 & Cubasis LE3 software for beginners starting making music on PC/MAC/iOS device.
- ✔️WARRANTY - 30 days money back and one year warranty. HXW has over decade of brand reputation, we would satisfy customer with perfect service to solve issue after received the inquire message on Amazon via "Contact Seller".
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.01 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 10.28 x 6.69 x 1.38 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0CCV7LBS7 |
Item model number | EMP16 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,657 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #88 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
Date First Available | July 26, 2023 |
Color Name | MIDI PAD |
Compatible Devices | EMP16 midi pad controller is compatible with PC/iPad/iPhone/iPod touch/Mac, perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. |
Connector Type | 1/8"-to-MIDI |
Hardware Interface | Bluetooth 5, USB 2.0 Type B |
Supported Software | GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and more |
Musical Style | Electronic |
Proficiency Level | All |
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Product Description
The Ultimate Beat Production Studio Controller
Whether you’re a beginner looking to get into the exciting world of beat production or looking for the ultimate backup controller for your studio equipment, EMP16 is the perfect solution for playing and controlling both audio hardware and software.
Communicate with other audio instruments like digital keyboard, synthesizer etc,. Also works with all popular apps including GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and more.
Your Music Takes Control
At the heart of EMP16 is 16 velocity sensitive beat pads plus 4 banks, ideal for triggering drums, melodic samples, basslines and more. Equipped with 4 assignable faders, 5 assignable buttons and 4 assignable endless rotary knobs with a total of 12 assignable controls accessible via 3 banks.
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No Driver No Wire Nor OTG
Wireless iOS Connection
Insert 2 AA batteries, press WIRELESS button, easily get wireless connection to DAW on iOS device.
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How MIDI controller works
MIDI controller communicates with other instruments and software by sending and receiving MIDI messages. This is not an audio signal, but rather a set of instructions that triggers another source to produce a sound or perform an action.
Can EMP16 control several devices at the same time
Yes, you sure can.
Control the software on pc via USB cable.
Control the software on iPad/iPhone/Mac via bluetooth.
Control audio instrument via MIDI cable.
Guide to connect EMP16 to DAW on iPhone/iPad wirelessly
Step 1: Insert 2 AA batteries.
Step 2: Power on the MIDI Pad, press WIRELESS button.
Step 3: Enable the iPhone/iPad Bluetooth Setting.
Step 4: Turn the Bluetooth Setting on DAW software.
Step 5: Find the*MIDI PAD-01*, and toggle it to Connect.
Guide to connect EMP16 to MAC wirelessly
Step 1: Insert 2 AA batteries.
Step 2: Power on the MIDI Pad, press WIRELESS button.
Step 3: Enable Audio MIDI Setup, clik 'Window' and 'Show MIDI Studio'.
Step 4: Light up Bluetooth symbol.
Step 5: Find the*MIDI PAD-01*, and toggle it to Connect.
Does EMP16 come with Editor?
No, it doesn't. User can edit the parameter anytime and instantly get visual feedback of all these changes on OLED display, without having to stop and reach for your laptop.
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Customer Reviews
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3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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Price
| $94.99$94.99 | $66.00$66.00 | $66.00$66.00 | $289.00$289.00 |
Bluetooth
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Battery Powered
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
OLED Display
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Drum Pads
| 16 Pads | 9 Pads | 9 Pads | 9 Pads |
Keybed
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
MIDI IN/OUT
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Pedal Inut
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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For beginners | 3.5 | 4.1 | — | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 3.9 | — | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Portability | — | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Sold By | avatar Musical Instrument | Amazon.com | HEYCHAT | Synido | DonnerDirect | Synido |
hardware interface | bluetooth 5, usb2.0 b | usb | usb | usb c | usb | usb c |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB | USB | USB | USB | USB | Fast Type C |
model year | — | 2021 | — | 2023 | — | 2023 |
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller, saying it's surprisingly good and solid. They also say it has all the makings of a great MIDI controller with the endless encoders, the faders and the endless drum pad. However, some customers have reported issues with latency, firmness and the pads. They say the pads are too firm and not responsive enough for finger drumming.
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Customers like the quality of the audio midi controller. They mention that the overall build is surprisingly good, the little controller feels really solid, and it has all the makings of a great MIDI controller.
"...It’s light and small, but sturdy! Pads do need breaking in." Read more
"The little controller feels really solid and looks like it's built well but the pads don't register half the time when you hit it even at half full..." Read more
"...they start feeling better after they break in a little… overall build is surprisingly good and on par with the name brands offerings at similar..." Read more
"...It had all the makings of a great MIDI controller with the endless encoders, the faders, and transport buttons...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the audio midi controller's latency. They mention that it doesn't even register the pad hit, and that the MIDI over Bluetooth has latency, making it a huge performance killer.
"Let’s get the elephant out of the room. MIDI over Bluetooth has latency. Not a lot, but it’s noticeable, and for practice, it’s okay...." Read more
"...Not only does it seem like there's latency but it doesn't even register the pad hit most of the time. I am using an Android Galaxy Note 20 ultra...." Read more
"...and not responsive enough for finger drumming, making them a huge performance killer whether recording or playing live...." Read more
"...There was also terrible latency issues. It’s to bad. The design is great. Good size and overall built quality...." Read more
Customers find the pads on the audio midi controller too firm and stiff. They also say the pads are not responsive enough for finger drumming.
"...I see a few reviews saying they get double triggers and the pads are too stiff so that warrants a lower review I guess...." Read more
"...They were too firm and not responsive enough for finger drumming, making them a huge performance killer whether recording or playing live...." Read more
"...Even at “Full Level” the pads are still too firm and don’t always register a hit.Again this thing is so close to perfect...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the pads of the audio midi controller. They mention that the pads are not responsive enough, don't register half the time, and are too firm for finger drumming.
"...really solid and looks like it's built well but the pads don't register half the time when you hit it even at half full or low level it's terrible...." Read more
"...They were too firm and not responsive enough for finger drumming, making them a huge performance killer whether recording or playing live...." Read more
"...But the immediate double triggers and pads not being that responsive is ultimately why I’m choosing to return this...." Read more
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I was able to download and install all of the software into my laptop without any issues.
I'm still experimenting with everything that this little midi controller can do. One thing that I see, and others have mentioned in reviews, is that the pads are not very sensitive. They require quite a tap to get them to work which causes misses in the beats. The keys, however, seem to work very nicely. With the software, I'm already creating really nice grooves, and I'm definitely having a lot of fun with this.
This would make a great gift for music creators and experimenters alike.
The Bluetooth feature is great, and the pitch bend works great.
You can assign pads and keys to do whatever you want which makes it a great way to control all kinds of midi devices.
You are not going to find another pad controller with this much value for the price. I see a few reviews saying they get double triggers and the pads are too stiff so that warrants a lower review I guess. Imo it’s five star quality , Avatar just needs to give us a firmware update with more sensitivity, the ability to use the cursor for midi and banks of faders like the knobs.
03/29/24 - Like the title says, got this with the only purpose to use with Koala Sampler on an iPad Pro 12.9 inch connected to a magic keyboard. Reason I mention all of that is because this midi controller is a lot smaller than I thought, and I like it. It sits perfectly over the keyboard and under the display like it was meant to be. Once unboxed, I immediately threw in some double a’s – paired to the iPad… and started midi mapping to the functions I use most in koala. Paired the pads 4 banks, the play and record buttons, the two knobs closest to the pads for sample start/sample end… threw samples on everything single pad just to make sure everything I will be using the most works… and it does. No noticeable latency for me… no double taps… no troubles. So far so good. I’ll be sure to try to put it through its paces before my return date is up and I’ll report back… Pads aren’t bad… a little stuff/hard, but hoping they start feeling better after they break in a little… overall build is surprisingly good and on par with the name brands offerings at similar price range… for what I wanted/needed this is perfect. i'll try to remember to add pics when i have a chance. 3 stars so far.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
03/29/24 - Like the title says, got this with the only purpose to use with Koala Sampler on an iPad Pro 12.9 inch connected to a magic keyboard. Reason I mention all of that is because this midi controller is a lot smaller than I thought, and I like it. It sits perfectly over the keyboard and under the display like it was meant to be. Once unboxed, I immediately threw in some double a’s – paired to the iPad… and started midi mapping to the functions I use most in koala. Paired the pads 4 banks, the play and record buttons, the two knobs closest to the pads for sample start/sample end… threw samples on everything single pad just to make sure everything I will be using the most works… and it does. No noticeable latency for me… no double taps… no troubles. So far so good. I’ll be sure to try to put it through its paces before my return date is up and I’ll report back… Pads aren’t bad… a little stuff/hard, but hoping they start feeling better after they break in a little… overall build is surprisingly good and on par with the name brands offerings at similar price range… for what I wanted/needed this is perfect. i'll try to remember to add pics when i have a chance. 3 stars so far.
drumming. Four faders are perfect for performance fx or bus levels, and knobs for sample start points and filter.
When connecting wirelessly, remember this is done in the midi settings of whatever music app you’re using. Not in settings/bluetooth on your phone or iPad.
@HXM, I would 100% consider this again if the sensitivity was improved, and would even consider replacing my MPC Live 2 with this.