Freddie...No joke...where are you located and I just might visit..I will even bring the beer! I LOVE shadowing and checking out peoples studios...

whats wrong with your a800 pro? that should do exactly what the others do, apart from the flashing lights and uss enterpise looks.

I would go touchscreen if the bling is important

Nothing is wrong with it and I just would like the versatillity of having more than one controller...the A Pro would not be ideal with mixing as it is a little limited when it comes to faders and knobs. I know it can be set up to do more but I do like the "feel" of a console with real working knobs and faders.

Frostysnake


Freddie...No joke...where are you located and I just might visit..I will even bring the beer! I LOVE shadowing and checking out peoples studios...

Europe, Sweden!

Swiller


whats wrong with your a800 pro? that should do exactly what the others do, apart from the flashing lights and uss enterpise looks.

I would go touchscreen if the bling is important

 
Frostysnake


Nothing is wrong with it and I just would like the versatillity of having more than one controller...the A Pro would not be ideal with mixing as it is a little limited when it comes to faders and knobs. I know it can be set up to do more but I do like the "feel" of a console with real working knobs and faders.

I agree with Swiller. I have the a800 PRO too. Use it everyday really great master keyboard and ACT controller.
If you looking and want a DAW controller you need to spend a lot of cash forget all cheap models. If you don't have the money just forget it or go touch screen instead. The cheapest models are:
 
 
AVID Artist series. -You need both the control and the mix
http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/artistseriescontrolsurfaces
 

 
SSL Nucleus
http://www.solid-state-logic.com/music/nucleus/
 

Wow..don't think I will bein Europe anytime soon! But I will toast you from a the US tonight, Freddie! ...and again...thanks for the info and insight from all ofyou! I feel I can make a smarter decision, now!

Hi Frosty,
Let us know what you end up with...I'm kind of poking at a new controller as well. My beloved Alphatrack is making some strange noises these days and may be getting a bit long in the tooth. I'm thinking about a touch screen, but I'm worried about control precision, particularly on faders. In any case, I'll be interested to hear what you end up with.

Incidentally, I did look at the SSL Nucleus but it includes audio I/O and I'm pretty modular around here these days and don't much want to change.

Oh, and BTW, while I'm certain that Freddy has a great facility, the photo he posted that includes the Duality isn't it. That photo is of Vanquish out of Florida, and you could probably visit there easier than Sweden.

Dean

Frostysnake


Wow..don't think I will bein Europe anytime soon! But I will toast you from a the US tonight, Freddie! ...and again...thanks for the info and insight from all ofyou! I feel I can make a smarter decision, now!

Cheers David!

Razorwit




Oh, and BTW, while I'm certain that Freddy has a great facility, the photo he posted that includes the Duality isn't it. That photo is of Vanquish out of Florida, and you could probably visit there easier than Sweden.

Dean

Yes, Vanquish out of Florida, that's correct!
http://www.vanquishstudios.com/