I'll definitely look into those controllers you linked! The Push 2 has amazing sampling potential with how easy it is to chop and edit slices. I guess I just want that capability with 4x4 pads.

I've been using a couple of the acapellas that were included in the Rich Beatz Kits specifically Kit v3. I'm sure other kit-makers include a couple as well although I've only found the Rich Beatz ones so far. Only issue is a lot of the included ones seem to be synthetic acapellas in that the vocals ...

I love Ableton and I cannot wait to officially buy it, however till then any suggestions on pads that work well with it? I've used the Push 2 and it works really well with the program but its so huge and has way too many pads that I never end up using.