Looking for an extremely cheap DAW function control for 8

[runningonbravado]

Hi -

I use a Livid Block/Ohm64 setup currently for my rig and this is working out great for DJ applications.

I tend to use my Ohm to launch clips & mix then run mlrv/molar on the Block via rewire/monomebridge.

What I am looking for is something like the Korg nanoKontrol2 which seems perfect for when my mate and I are recording at his house.

What we'd like to do is be able to arm/stop/play/record and do basic level adjustments remotely without having to click around or interact with the keyboard at all.

I was looking at an Oxygen25 before i saw the nanoKontrol but now I'm seriously reconsidering because every bit of M-Audio kit I've ever owned has failed in some way or another within a year of purchase (and I really don't need the keyboard so it's kind of a waste).

Any nanoKontrol 2 users out there care to share their experiences? Are there other alternatives? I do have an iPhone so maybe there's an app I can use instead?

Thanks community, you guys are wonderful.

[memes_33]

they are cheap and break easily, so if you plan to carry them around to gigs, don't count on them lasting too long. i've always liked my evolution UC33- you got a slider for each channel, plus 3 knobs for eq or panning or whathaveyou, and some buttons & shit on the side for whatever. you can usually find one for under $100 if you look hard enough. its also got midi in/out and can be USB buss powered. bam!

[Willyum]

I'm not familiar with Livid devices, But upgrading your units functionality came to mind first.

nativeKONTROL is the best 'soft' upgrade.
Part 1
http://youtu.be/Rm-XvChc5mA

Part 2
http://youtu.be/QFy6HL_kZdw