Maschine or Akai MPC

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This would be more of a "fun" gadget for me than anything else. As a former drummer, there's something about the mechanics fo tapping pads that appeals to me, even if all things are obtainable another way... the popularity of Maschine and the fact everyone that has one seems to love it is what got me thinking along this line. Also the fact that the Mikro is so inexpensive. I definately do not want to drop a $1300 for the NPC Renaissance... $350-600 for a curiosity gadget gets my attention.

I definately am not trying to get rid of the computer -- more integration is better for me.

Thanks for all comments so far.