There are a few gears I considered buying:
- There's the relatively cheap AKAI MPD 218. It seems to be a simple MIDI device. It will probably work with Linux but I read that the pads are not reliable
- The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3 is often recommended for fingerdrumming. But I could find out if it will work with Linux. You need drivers for Windows and Mac but I read something about a MIDI-Mode. I don't need the fancy control features for now, just the pads.
- The Novation Launchpad X is recommended for fingerdrumming as well and it has much more pads.