My BR800 works that way.
It can be used as a simple interface for recording or as a controller all thru USB.
It's limited in the number of faders of course so a BR 1600 or better would be just fine.

Nope............ linking still isn't working in this thread.

Q; Any good controllers out there?
 
Is about how much you are willing to spend really?
Go for quality is what I would suggest or just forget it.  It's always the cheapest alternative in the long run.

I would suggest that choose something that work with any platform. Here some less expensive and more expensive alternative that you can check out. All work with Windows 7 x64 and SONAR X1 or X2.
  
  
 
Artist Series
 
http://www.avid.com/US/products/family/artistseriescontrolsurfaces

 
System 5 MC
http://www.avid.com/US/products/System-5MC
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 
NEVE Genesys
http://ams-neve.com/products/music/genesys
 

 

C-a-n-t   s-t-o-p    d-r-o-o-l-i-n-g

Bob Bone

That's probably why the Rubik's Cube doesn't work. 
 

Freddie a little on the big side don't ya think?

John


Freddie a little on the big side don't ya think?

Yes sure John but AVID Artist and SSL Nucleus are affordable. Still I think DAW controllers are overall overpriced. 
Artist controller build quality should make it cost like $300-400 or something.
Cakewalk's V-700 STUDIO is also a good controller that you can take a look at. That too is overpriced.
 
http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1098