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

[Boris Klompus <boris.klompus@xxxxxxxxx>]

Wow, the bitstream looks real cool, just wish there was a keyboard attached!

CME controllers are really sturdy.

On 2/8/08, Brian.Power@xxxxxx <Brian.Power@xxxxxx> wrote:
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> The Akai MPK49 looks like a sturdier, more grown up ReMOTE 49. Except
> without the Automap. But it's very tempting nonetheless.
>
> Doesn't help that the CME Bitstream 3X came across my radar last night -
> this box appears to offer the user the most in-depth functionality, as in
> it allows one to map any plugin or sequencer parameter to just about any
> knob. There's even software available that gives one Mackie Control
> Universal emulation (minus some obvious features... like V-Pots and
> whatsuch) which might come in handy...
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> The only thing is that it may be too much like hard work trying to get to
> know this box expertly (a steep, infinitely rising learning curve appears
> to await those brave enough to tackle it).
>
> Any user views on the Bitstream 3X ?
>
> Thanks
> bp
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> Hey Brian,
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> 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.
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> 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
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> On 2/6/08, Brian.Power@xxxxxx <Brian.Power@xxxxxx> wrote:
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> > 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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