Mackie Universal controller

**Caisson** · 06-08-2005, 12:10 PM

Hey...I was wondering if anyone knows of any other universal controllers other than the Mackie?

**jobu2u** · 06-08-2005, 01:17 PM

I have the Tascam us-2400. It doesn't have ALL the bells and whistles that a MCU has but I got mine "b-stock" for $1200. Not bad for 24+1 motorized faders; solo, select, mute and a panner on each track; and a sturdy transport control.

You might want to check it out. 8)

**JBsound** · 06-08-2005, 07:28 PM

I used the Mackie for a while and it was really pretty nice. Not as good as something like a Control 24, but I enjoyed using it. I just tend to be a little faster with the ol' keyboard and mouse right now.

**Caisson** · 06-09-2005, 05:24 PM

What are some of the advantages to using a controller, and is it really worth paying $ 900 to 1500 on one?

**JBsound** · 06-09-2005, 06:52 PM

It depends...if it improves your work flow then it is. I am so used to the mouse and keyboard that I sold my Mackie...although I have been considering getting one and making myself learn it. I think it would be faster in the long run. Right now I am using a Soundcraft Ghost which probably doesn't get used to the best of its abilities. I'm always using outboard pre's and mixing in the box it seems.

**Caisson** · 06-09-2005, 07:09 PM

YOUR PRETTY MUCH PAYING FOR THE FEEL OF PHYSICALLY MIXING THEN.....NO REAL BENEFITS.....

**zemlin** · 06-09-2005, 07:52 PM

I hear better with my eyes closed.
Due to room layout constraints my monitors (speakers) are behind me when I'm sitting at my DAW.

I'm considering a Mackie controller so I can sit facing my monitors, close my eyes, and mix without having to look at the computer screen - a handful of faders and a jog wheel.