As music has changed, so has the equipment used to make it. MIDI pad controllers have come a long way since their early days and are now considered an essential, central component of many modern music production studios. The Stage Right SRP12 USB Pad Controller aims to provide the power and flexibility of a modern studio centerpiece in a portable and ultra-compact package. Contemporary Pad controllers aren't simply clip-launching devices any more. They help producers and musicians in the creative process. The SRP12 features 12 backlit, velocity sensitive pads, which are ideal not just for tapping out beats or triggering samples, but also in composing melodies or playing other types of virtual instruments. Unlike other basic pad controllers, the Stage Right SRP12 features 6 MIDI Machine Control (MMC) buttons for controlling a sequencer. If you don't need to control a sequencer, you can map the buttons for transport control within any DAW software. The SRP12 isn't simply a beat-making tool, but a powerful addition to your DAW. The SRP12 is USB powered, so you can take it with you and use it with your laptop anywhere. Compact enough to fit into a backpack, the SRP12 is the ideal controller to keep you working on tracks while on the road or away from the studio.