The thing is evolutionary, but not revolutionary. Korg and Akai, among others, each have similar devices which play samples triggered by front-panel pads. This appears to be a bit more advanced. Combine it with Ableton or Reason and its capabilities would be virtually unlimited.

I say he's a percussionist playing a sampled instrument. I've heard Neil Peart do the same thing in a drum solo, and no one questions his musicality.

*ducks*


"My primary musical instrument is the personal computer."