LEKATO 9-Pad Electronic Drum Pad with Velocity Sensitivity - 592+ Sounds, MIDI Out, USB MIDI, AUX Input, Looper & Metronome - Perfect for Live Performances, Studio Recording & Drum Practice

I had ordered this before but was rushing to use it in a live performance. I didn't have time to set up sensitivity and pad configurations. I thought I didn't like it then and rushed to send it back. Later I got the alesis strike pad. And it wasn't up to par for that much money. And sent that back to. So now a few months later I re ordered this lekato and sat down with to really program the sensitivity for playing congos with hands. And WOW? WOW WOW! This lekato percussion pad can play congo like playing real congos. The sensitivity can be adjusted to your liking. But it's amazing how I programed it. And it's really easy and intuitive, unlike the alesis strike pad. This is better than the Alesis strike and better than the Yamaha DTX. I play on the lakato like playing my real 4 congos. And I don't have to hit the pads hard at all. In fact I'm playing with my 3 fingers like I do on real congos. I'm faster playing that way. The yamaha dtx cost like $600. And they brag on their percussion mode. Well not all that. And still can't play without having to kind of hit the pads hard, even in hand mode.This Lekato percussion pad is well worth the $250.00. It's also light weight. Lighter than the Yamaha and Alesis. But I like how easy it is to use and manipulate/change pad locations, sensitivity and more stuff that's way easier than the other 2 percussion pads I had returned. And this is like half less the price of those others. Oh, and also with those others I mentioned they have like a hollow sound when you strike the pads. Like the inside of it is made of a box. So they are never really quiet like this lekato. I play in the middle of the night with headphones and by me only having to strike lightly to trigger sounds it's barely even heard from the room. Doesent sound like hitting a hollow box.Listen, for the price so low. This lekato percussion pad is well worth it. I've had no misstriggers ir cross talk and my finger and drum rolls registered just as fast as I'm playing. I do lots of rolls and solos with my hands in congo mode and sticks in drum modes. And as fast as I roll, the lekato rolls too. So I'm playing with confidence and comfort in the machine handling my style. Trust. I'm keeping this one. I was going to buy the $800 aleseis as a last try to find my style. But something said try the lekato again but take a few minutes this time to set it up. Once I did all the set ups. I'm so glad I didn't pay all that money for the alesis. Sure the alesis has lots more sounds. But really... who really uses 7000 sounds? I can create just as good sounds on lekato with a few tweaks in the settings.The lekato and avatar are basically the same in everyday, if your wondering. Exactly same, just different name. But the Avatar is just a tad more expensive than the lekato. Not much more, Like 30 or 40 bucks. So getting this Lekato is cheaper price wise but Exactly the same. So go with lekato. Plus lekato has better customer support if needed.That's my review. I'm satisfied