I use Reaper and Cubase as my host DAW and both allow MIDI input via a qwerty keyboard. That, in conjunction with a proper ASIO audio driver provide excellent results. What DAW are you using and what ASIO supported audio device are you using?
With good ASIO drivers I also use my mouse with great results. You don't have to play the whole groove into Tap2Find all at once. I'll tap the kick first, then the snare. Then layer the hh if I need to.