I have a fairly complex mix in progress and I'd like to hear about what control surfaces you all like. Thanks, jim

jimoliver
I have a fairly complex mix in progress and I'd like to hear about what control surfaces you all like. Thanks, jim

I use and love the Behringer X-Touch! I hardly use my keyboard anymore, just for entering text. 
 
Walt

Mackie Control. 

Sonar still has only 2 known to work stable solutions:
obsolete VS-700 and MackieControl.
 
MackieControl (only Logic compatible, no ProTools/HUI compatibility!) works with all devices which are fully compatible with the original. Well known: original Mackie Control (Universal (Pro)) with extenders (XT, C4) and Behringer X-Touch.
The situation with SSL Nucleus is unclear. ICON products are not sufficiently compatible.
Since the plug-in is the same, all such devices provide the same functionality in Sonar.
Cheap way to test it: TouchDAW app for Android. There are other for iPad.
 
There was several questions in this forum about EUCON compatibility (Avid surfaces). Sonar has EUCON plug-in but there was no success nor failure reports for it.
 
One strip surfaces are known to work well (FaderPort, Alphatrack).
 
Best DIY solution: BCR2000.
Other DIY solutions (A&H Qu, HUI compatible, etc.) provide basic level of control.

also...M-Audio ProjectMix...Tascam 1884...

I used to love my FW-1884, but it's outdated on Windows 10/no Firewire. I'm using the Behringer X touch now, and really like it and it's much more compact compared to the FW-1884. 

Mackie control +1
 
everything works great and it has a lot of customizable parameters.
for example, I use a footswitch to bounce to clips.
my other foot switch cycles views in the dock (PRV / Console view / Browser )

X-Touch!

Roland SI-24 control surface with the new AzController preset.

I was contemplating nektar lx88. I need keys and would like 88. anyone try that?