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External DAW controller - any advice ?
#815153 - 27/02/10 08:13 AM
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Hi, I'm sick and tired of reaching across to my keyboard (it's not best placed but can't
really be moved) all the time I want to start, stop, rewind etc. I would like to get a
hardware controller to stick next to my synths to do this, I have seen the Frontier
Tranzport which looks the right sort of thing but seems expensive for what you get (like
everyone else I am on a budget here !) Can anyone recommend a simple cheap DAW remote
transport ? Thanks a lot Razorbreed
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815160 - 27/02/10 09:15 AM
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815164 - 27/02/10 09:31 AM
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Excellent, just the right sort of thing I was looking for ! Do you have one or have you
ever used one ?
Thanks for the info
Razorbreed
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Edited by Razorbreed AD (27/02/10 09:32 AM)
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The Elf
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815191 - 27/02/10 11:46 AM
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I really like my Frontier AlphaTrack. Not at the same price level as the above, but this
thing is beautifully made, with motorised touch-sensitive fader, touch sensitive knobs,
ribbon shuttle control, transport controls and covers a lot of functions in a small
device. I think it gives a lot for the money.
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815194 - 27/02/10 11:49 AM
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I'm going to recommend the Presonus Faderport. Sure, it's a perhaps a little pricier than
what you're after, but it's solidly built and integrates seamlessly into your workflow.
Honestly I work so much faster with it, I love the thing to death. I've owned
the Nano Kontrol too, but I didn't really like it. It's really very cheaply built, and
having to reset faders all the time was a pain.
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815204 - 27/02/10 12:44 PM
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Great ! Thanks for the advice, it's always good to get advice from someone that uses it. I
may just have to save my pennies for longer ! cheers Razorbreed
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815404 - 28/02/10 08:36 AM
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I was playing around with a gamepad last week and, with suitable (free) software, was able
to control my DAW very effectively, so there's a £10-15 option.
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815418 - 28/02/10 11:16 AM
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FWIW, you might want to check out the Novation offerings. I use an SL Zero MkII and am
very happy with it - touch controls, plenty of visual feedback, very ergonomic, very
flexible - also has pre-built templates for most DAWs and a very nifty piece of server
software called Automap:- http://www.novationmusic.com/products/zero_sl_mk_ii?option=1Surprisingly, the actual unit looks way better than the advert photo, too. MIDI controllers have come a long way in the last few years - used to be just Kenton,
Peavey or nuttin' - with inscrutable 3 character LEDs, if you were lucky! ;-)
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#815731 - 01/03/10 02:17 PM
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+1 for the Faderport. It's been spot on and reliable and is perfect for fader-riding and
fast transport control.
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#817076 - 06/03/10 08:20 AM
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...or you could just assign, say, the lowest 5 notes on your midi keyboard to trigger this
in your DAW.
Remote without *any* cost :-)
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Re: External DAW controller - any advice ?
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#817083 - 06/03/10 09:49 AM
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Just a mention on the Frontier Tranzport - it may seem expensive, but I find mine
absolutely invaluable when I'm recording on my own in a session (i.e. I'm in the booth and
am separated from the control & all the desk/PC keyboard etc.). I've had
mine for several years, and it's been tough and reliable throughout. Definitely worth a
look if you're likely to be recording anything away from your DAW.
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