Novation Launchpad S Control Pack or Akai MPD 24 for Reason 8 recommendation please

[ionly]

Hi,
dilemma time this end. I have an opportunity to grab either for very little outlay (secondhand) and was wondering what your opinions were on Reason integration. I had considered the Nektar P1 and P4 previously - as recommended here - but am now ruminating over these. Portability is key, and price.

Cheers

EDIT: Forgot to add that it will used in a live set-up

[Benedict]

The Akai is probably physically stronger (general consensus) but I recall people seem to have some set-up hassles. I had a Launchkey for about a month and physically it was ok but some Remote setup was wack (keys didn't play in Reason but did elsewhere). Novation acknowledged but I didn't see a fix coming so I bailed. If it were fixed I would own again.

I think you have to decide this one as both will do their job adequately.

[ionly]

Hi Benedict,
thanks once again for your advice. I'm leaning toward the Akai now for that same reason (sturdiness) - I'll be bashing this thing around. If I get a good deal today, I'd like to grab both.

I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a P4 as well -- MOTORISED faders, enough said ;D


Cheers