korg kaoss pad 1 vs 2

[dkimcohn]

Hello people

My biggest question is is there a great difference between the first kaoss pad and the 2nd one?
What are the other benefits for having the second version?
What can you do in the 2nd one that you can't do in the first one?

Thanks Everybody!

 

[ssscientist]

The first Kaoss pad was a cool idea, but it seemed like Korg was just testing the concept of a real-time audio processor. When it proved to be a big sucess they put some actual time and thought into the design and came up with the KP2. In terms of midi contol, tap tempo and on-board memory it's superior in every way to the original. If you're considering getting one at all I strongly recommend getting the KP2. You will find some original Kaoss pads for small $ on eBay and such but don't be roped into the inferior version, because the first time you hear a KP2 in action you'll want to punt the one you got for cheap.