Rob[at]Sound-Rehab
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Re: money no object, would you use a control surface?
2016/09/26 00:29:16
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vanceen Personally, I don't understand the point of control surfaces. Why do I need motorized faders when I can create envelopes with so much more precision? What functions can a control surface perform that can't be easily performed with envelopes and automation? I don't mean to be dismissive; perhaps I'm missing something. But I would much rather spend the money on a good microphone. EDIT: I note that some of you mention live situations. I see how that could be more efficient.
real faders are real faders. so for some people (like me) it's all about the experience to use something that makes it feel more like a mix desk, even if it just produces 0s and 1s, but it's different to reach for a knob to adjust pan right away rather than walk the mouse across the screen to find a tiny knob to do likewise. But you are right to invest in good microphone(s) first ... I 'add also good monitoring and acoustic treatment before a control surface ... But no use for live situations, these things are not build for the road.
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