Overview & Feature Analysis
Free app for playing music
Real Octapad with Real Pads
is a
music and radio
app by SoundsLanka. Like
PadPro - Octorpad Dj Mixer for Learn Octapad
and
Percusión App: Octapad batería
, it allows you to produce music by
tapping any of the eight pads
on the screen. The app boasts customizable pads, an equalizer, and many more.
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It offers
free and paywalled
percussion and drum samples. However, if you’re completely new to playing an octapad, Real Octapad with Real Pads can be
difficult and unintuitive
to use. Additionally, its unusable recording, “MUSIC,” and “MOVE PAD” features are its most glaring flaws.
Practice playing the octapad
Featuring eight rubber pads, an octapad is a compact and versatile electronic percussion instrument. So if you want to learn to play this instrument but can’t find one in
music
stores, then Real Octapad with Real Pads is a blessing. Just like a real octapad, it has eight pads you can tap to
produce different sounds
, allowing you to compose music or cover a song.
The pads are customizable, enabling you to
adjust
the
volume
and pitch according to your preferences. The app also has a “MOVE PAD” feature, however, it does not let you reposition the pads. In fact, there are no on-screen instructions that teach you how to move them. On the other hand, it boasts an
equalizer
for tweaking the “HIGH PASS,” “LOW PASS,” “STEREO,” and many more.
You can select between various
percussion and drum samples
, including Dholki, Dholki Molam, and Roll Bongo. However, some samples such as the Indian Hasal and Indian Loops are unlockable if you pay or watch an ad. While the app lets you record your performance using the “REC” button, you can’t stop the recorder and access your
recordings
. In addition, the “MUSIC” button doesn’t work even when tapped multiple times.
Difficult to use
Anyone can use Real Octapad with Real Pads to hone their musical skills, cover songs, and produce new music. Although the pads’ volume and pitch are adjustable, the pads themselves cannot be repositioned. Some features such as the “REC” and “MOVE PAD” buttons are unusable, which is a huge disappointment. Moreover, if you’re a complete beginner, it can be a challenge to use this app.