Thanks! Totally missed the fact a usb cable / function is included. Nice! Odd thing is that I asked the supplier and they advised me a Steinberg midi interface or similar. So I definitely follow your advice first!
My setup will be for my kids (3 and 6) and me ;). Thinking of a hardware setup later on, as physical stuff may be more attractive and for <150 it seems drumcomputers like Korg Volca series delivery well. For now I’d like to be able to delivery beats to the DATO as simple as possible.
Meanwhile, I also found a great app on the iPad delivery beats (the app beat-machine). I really love the simplicity of it and the sound kits that come with it. Reviews where admiring the app and I totally understand why. Unfortunately not available on Mac but putting an iMac next to the Dato is also nice. Must see if the usb cable connects too, guess not. May need an adapter to fit it. It’s straightforward click and play interface is even understandable for my boys so let’s see if i can get it started.