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Re: [microsound] midi controller surface/mixer for Logic



i am a mpc user, really think it's nice the new mpd32 controller, with note
repeat, receiving midi clocks --
but i read on a linux page that no mpd controllers works on linux -- it this
true?
anyone on the list using a mpd with linux???

thx in advance
igor


On Feb 7, 2008 7:36 AM, <Brian.Power@xxxxxx> wrote:

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>
>
> Nice one for the heads up on the new Akai controller Boris, it sounds
> interesting. Will check that out later.
>
> I stumbled upon Novations newest midi controller online last night, the
> Nocturn, and I'm beginning to wonder if I should maybe start small and
> simple (only 9 knobs and 8 buttons on the Nocturn) before graduating to a
> larger, more complex work surface. The Nocturn's got the updated Automap
> 2.0, a resizable onscreen GUI showing what's mapped to where, and touch
> sensitive knobs... They don't land in the shops until later this month,
> but
> early impressions amongst gearhounds appear to be (unsurprisingly)
> favourable.
>
> BTW the updated Automap spec is to be made available for download to all
> existing ReMOTE owners/users over at the Novation website. I'm sorry, but
> I
> have no idea as to whether they have made it any easier to switch the
> Automap feature off.
>
> Has anybody got any impressions about the Mackie C4 that they'd like to
> share ? Or any other Logic addressable midi control surfaces they think
> merit a mention ? If so feel free to let me know (off list if you'd
> prefer).
>
> Thanks
> bp
>
>
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> Hey Brian,
>
> I personally hate the Novation ReMOTE. Sure they are sturdy, come with a
> good amount of knobs and faders, and the XY touchpad is funky, except that
> to turning automap off is a huge pain in the ass. To turn off automap,
> there
> is a multistep function for each and every asignable button. I don't
> understand how they couldn't have thought to include an automap off.
> Finding
> out on their website how to turn it off is very time consuming and
> ambiguous
> too.
>
> I just saw Akai's new midi controller, I haven't actually used it yet, and
> sadly, it's a bit pricey, but it comes with cool features. Knobs and
> faders,
> mpc-style drum buttons, a keyboard, etc, all the usual stuff, plus it
> comes
> with a built in arpeggiator, which (as I said I haven't tried it out yet,
> so
> not sure how good or useful it is..) http://www.akaipro.com/prodMPK49.php
> the
> website will have all the specs.
>
> Boris
>
>
>
> On 2/6/08, Brian.Power@xxxxxx <Brian.Power@xxxxxx> wrote:
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> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Brian.Power@xxxxxx
> > To: microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:02:58 +0000
> > Subject: midi controller surface/mixer for Logic
> >
> > Apologies in advance if this post is deemed unworthy to some, but I am
> > finding it hard to decide upon the best midi controller surface (pots &
> > faders) to utilise with logic studio plugins and instruments...
> >
> > The Novation ReMOTE 25 SL is enticing (relatively affordable,
> automapping
> > etc) but I wonder if anybody has had any experience of using the Mackie
> > C4,
> > specifically with logic 7, or Logic 8/Studio ?
> >
> > I have been piddlin' about with Logic express 7.x for nearly a year now
> -
> > have become pretty fed up with mousing about the screen and need some
> > greater means of expression, plus all the bells and whistles of pro
> > spec'ed
> > software (will upgrade to Studio sometime soon).
> >
> > I'd be delighted to find a controller device which offers me the ability
> > to
> > :
> >
> > assign parameters (volume, frequency, resonance etc) from different
> > individual plugin instruments/effects to specific pots/faders without
> > having to switch banks or channels
> >
> > i.e. have control over many seperate plugins' parameters to hand on the
> > same surface at the same time...
> >
> > Primarily the device will be used in the home studio, but not without an
> > ear cocked toward live application in the future.
> >
> > Any thoughts/opinions much appreciated,
> > cheers
> > bp
> >
> >
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