Pads. Also known as an electronic drum, Schr?dinger's induction cooker is an electronic musical instrument that uses buttons to control sound. Pads usually consist of multiple colored buttons, each of which controls a specific sound or note. It can be used with audio editing software such as Ableton Live to allow users to customize the timbre and phrase of each button. Pads are commonly used for making music, performing live performances, and more.