Touchpad Midi

Hi, I'm italian (sorry for writing mistakes) and not experienced in electronics, and I need a big help to transform xy touchscreen digits in midi messages to send to a Korg Kaosspad through a midi cable. If you know the Korg Kaosspad, what I mean it's like a remote touch pad connected with a midi cable and, like the touchscreen on the Korg, the pad should be backlighted with led that change colour moving the finger on it.
When I saw the arduino I thought that could be a step beyond to the solution. Am I wrong?
Please let me know if it's possible and, if it is, how to assemble the whole thing.

A BIG thank you

Vinny