Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

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Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

Post by kp » Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:21 pm

Hi folks,

What I am looking for is:
knobs that auto map to the first 8 knobs of a device
faders
scene launch
transport

What I don't really need is:
keys
pads
clip launch

Any suggestion?

Ken

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Re: Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

Post by login » Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:24 pm

You will have to map as there is nothing like that. Using user remote scripts you can get the automap for devices and probably scene launch.

Livid instruments Alias 8 could be an starting point. You could also built it yourself with livid components.

Other option will be to get one which is supported with mapease by www.nativekontrol.com so you are able to set any custom map easily.

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Re: Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

Post by yur2die4 » Sun Jul 14, 2013 10:52 pm

Novation remote Zero is pretty badass. With that you get to read what parameters your 8 knobs are controlling.

Otherwise, as was suggested, those livid options.

Or a good old fashioned uc33e if you can find one anywhere (you can't have mine)

Edit: oops, I don't know how I forgot the Korg nanokontrol series. But that too. ('Cheapest' option)

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Re: Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

Post by eddiex » Mon Jul 15, 2013 12:05 am

i like the apc 40. its simple, easy to use. might have a few extra features you don't need...but, the apc knobs map to device control macros. its got faders, scene launch, transport.
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Re: Can you recommend a MIDI controller for me?

Post by kp » Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:13 am

Thanks guys, really helpful.

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