It seems to me that all these companies dance around the center of what could be the ultimate module. It’s either not enough memory, too proprietary, limited sample support, etc. etc. etc. As long as the pads can trigger about any sound, why can’t they get it right. Buy mine, no buy mine it’s better and on and on. I must say the mimic comes closest but still no cigar for its price ( same for Roland TD50 as for price). It’s one or two steps from perfection (not TD50, it doesn’t come close) and still too proprietary as well as weak on sampling or 3rd party vst support. Hopefully one day it will be completely open.
Roland just isn’t getting it at all. Way too expensive for what it is and behind the times of what they could be. Alesis does well offering decent kits at there price point as long as they don’t break and they are still lacking in QC. The Strike module is a step in the right direction as long as they support it long term and hopefully past history doesn’t prove otherwise.
For now I am with the drumit3. Can’t beat the price especially for what it’s capable of. Even though navigating it’s OS is a little cumbersome, the module performs well, especially with its open architecture and 3rd party VST support. It’s a lot cheaper than the mimic, very flexible and sounds great, which is what we’re really after anyway.