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2013/03/18 22:50:03 (permalink)

Control Surface/Audio Interface

Hello all.
 
I am looking for an audio interface that also acts as a control surface that I can use with Sonar X2.
 
A while back I had the Tascam and it worked okay but got a little twitchy sometimes.
 
Any suggestions on a control surface that I can also use an audio interface that plays nicely with Sonar?  Thanks.
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    Paul P
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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/18 22:52:11 (permalink)

    How much do you want to spend ?









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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/18 22:59:36 (permalink)
    V Studio gear by Roland will do a good job. VS 700, VS 100, VS 20. 

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    FullBug
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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 01:03:19 (permalink)
    I've been using the VS-20 for about a month now. I love it. But, it is tailored to my needs, as a guitarist. There's a mic input, built in stereo mic, stereo line in. But, there is only on stereo output and no midi connections. I'm limited to 44.1/16bit, but, it totally meets my needs ... AND works GREAT!!

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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 02:51:57 (permalink)
    I use a Allen & Heath ZED-R16 which has a MIDI control section. I don't use the channel faders much in that role as I mainly use an MCU & XT for that but it is capable of it although the faders aren't motorised. As an interface it is superb especially in a studio where DAW use isn't the only consideration.
     
    I'm going to get rid of it and the Mackies and invest in one of these as soon as I can justify it. (to the wife, not myself I've already done that ). That does have a motorised option

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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 06:09:04 (permalink)
    Very Nice Karl.
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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 09:02:18 (permalink)
    I got a VS-100 for $250 and it integrates quite well...I use it as a controller and not so much as an interface, but it seems to be great all around.

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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 09:02:54 (permalink)
    After trying tascam and M-Audio, i decided having my interface seperate from my CS was the way to go. I currently use the MCU pro and C4 as my CS and the M-audio profire 2626 paired with the Octane as my interface. I'm quite happy with this setup (although the bakers wont let the pro channel be controlled as a vst to my frustration) Karl, That A&H board is a beauty. wish it were closer to 5K than 10k. Do you know that it works well as a controller with sonar? at least as well our MCUs anyway.
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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 09:08:03 (permalink)
    Afaik,the Roland VS 700 is  still not working with Sonar X2!

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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 17:29:17 (permalink)
    what is the best desk/controller at any price that integrates well with sonar?


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    Re:Control Surface/Audio Interface 2013/03/19 17:38:44 (permalink)
    Thumbs up on the Allen & Heath ZED-R16.  It has been my only interface for 3 years.

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