midi controller, what should i get?

sujin · Post by **sujin** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:02 pm

to use with Live.
my edirol long ago broke down quite easily.
so i am looking for something solid, simple. without keys.. M-audio? kenton?..

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:18 pm

Behringer BCR 2000 cheap and it kicks ass. Automapping coming with it in Live 6, even without automap it's a great device, I love mine. I just wish it was USB powered (too many LEDs).

sujin · Post by **sujin** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:34 pm

thanks, didnt know this one, will check it out.

mr-e · Post by **mr-e** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:39 pm

I'm thinking of buying something from the novation remote sl family , also supports automap but includes more different types of controllers:
- endless rotaries
- classic knobs
- X-Y surface
- sliders
- transport controls
- drumpads
...

http://www.novationmusic.com/product.as ... hive=False

Willyum · Post by **Willyum** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:46 pm

Behringer BCF-2000 is the fader and knob version. it has real motorized faders and has Mackie mode for full automated support with Live, no need to setup anything.....very slept on unit!

I don't think there is one person who will say anything negative about either one.

by the way the knobs on both units are endless encoders that have little light rings around them to show thier position....works thesame a motorized faders in a sense. The buttons are also illuminated on/off.

BCF-2000 (motorized faders and single row knobs) $199
BCR-2000 (all knobs and buttons) about $119 - $129

sujin · Post by **sujin** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:02 pm

how about Kenton Control Freak Original or Evolution UC33E?