I'd like to get one of those rubber Roland trigger pads to have on a stand for my drummer to hit. Easy, I understand what I need there. But, my problem is this: we'll also need to get some kind of "brain" to store audio samples in, and I want to get something that has some type of USB connection or even just some kind of input and "capture mode" to it, so I can load custom audio files/sounds into it from Pro Tools. Preferably something that has a stereo output (and thus input, as well), because the whole system wouldn't be used for percussive drum style hits as much as it would be used for short melodic or sound effect type breaks. I've searched around a bit but I don't really feel that I've found the right "brain" solution yet. I know some guys play to a click with Pro Tools, and all the necessary audio effects play as they sit in the Pro Tools session, but I don't think I want to go quite that far with it. If I already had the Powerbook...then maybe...but I'm hoping that some of you may understand just what I'm looking for and can offer me some insight. Thanks!
