All the buttons are the same,  that overlay replaces the printing on the X Touch with the functions they perform in Sonar...
 
Talking of X Touch...  As I already have a Faderport that provides transport and looping controls, would a X-Touch Compact be more suitable?  no jog wheel (I have one anyway) but eight more encoders....  (and its cheaper)

I have a Frontier Tranzport which has those functions but went with the full X-Touch.  I had considered the Compact model but the Tranzport is old and as they are no longer made it can't be replaced.  Also, I only use the Tranzport when I play pedal steel guitar on a recording as I can start stop remotely. 

fireberd
I only use the Tranzport when I play pedal steel guitar on a recording as I can start stop remotely. 

I keep mine for whenever I'm on the eDrum kit for the same reason.

azslow3
2) the quality and reliability of the unit itself. Does it disconnects periodically? Does it change fader position on its own and how precise these faders are? Also buttons, encoders, display and jogger quality, material and feel. That is something only Behringer can fix in case there are some problems.

Just a little comment on this question:
 
After three months using mine, the quality and reliability seems fine. It has never disconnected.  The faders have not moved on their own, except of course when initializing a project.  I rather like having that visual and audible snap-to.  I use the sliders and the transport buttons and the jog wheel primarily, so I have no comment on all the rest of the buttons except I hope someone comes out with a nice vinyl colored template.  The rotary encoders I haven't needed to use, except for panning which worked fine. 
 
I am coming from a Tascam FW-1884, a solid unit I would still be using were it not for their drivers.  The quality of this Behringer seems comparable.  The faders are also 100 mm and seem to be as accurate as the Tascam's.  I too had a very poor experience with an early mixer from Behringer (background hiss, scratchy faders), so I am pleased the quality control has improved for the X-Touch.
 

Hello,
 
Can anyone comment on the X touch in comparison to the MCU, especially in regards to compatibility with Sonar Platinum and overall performance? I've been using a FW-1884 like RioJazz, but it's time to find a replacement due to drivers. The MCU looked like the most similar in regards to a control surface/layout, but the X Touch looks like a nice option. Thanks! 
 
-Recked 

Recked (great user ID), I think most of us would only buy one or the other.  It will take someone who has access to lots of hardware to be able to offer a comparison.  The MCU is still twice the cost.
 
Just wanted to bump your question, though.
 

riojazz
... The MCU is still twice the cost...
 

..and has a much larger footprint. The MCU would not fit on my recording desk.
 
Walt
 

I'm really tempted to get the X-Touch -  so keep on posting your observations, guys. April's coming up and I might just spring for one.

Had the X-Touch for about 3 weeks now and am very happy with it. Printed out the color template (Thank you for that!) on a gloss cardstock, I did have 2 issues where pressing any key on it crashed sonar until I realized that the Presonus Faderport I have ( connected through the USB bus on the X-Touch ) had been changed to the X-Touch in the controller section so there were essentially 2 X-Touches listed as controllers. Once I corrected that it has been smooth sailing. Will probably pick up the Compact version when the funds allow since they can be linked allowing for extra control and less switching between banks and channels. 
 
*edited for spelling
 

Just got the X Touch yesterday! Hope to get it set up today and check it out. I must admit I'm pretty excited!