Playing Beatpads (mpd, mpc etc.)

["kay'lon rushing" <k3zz21@gmail.com>]

I've always wondered is there a certain technique to playing beatpads? Like in piano you use certain crossovers when doing scales and etc.Whats a way to get more fluid sorta like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE7GHgbmlP0&feature=youtube_gdata_player