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hi
going to buy a digi 002 rack and want to get a controller for it (command8 is way to expensive!). any hint on what to check?
thanks
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zzzounds Fri, 05/11/2007 - 15:26

the reason for being a rack unit id its price... i can get it damn cheap right now, while the 002 (with controller) still costs around 200€... :(
thanks for the hint of motor mate! it seems hard to get it in europe, but i'm trying to get some more infos. if anyone nows anything else that will help me, please let me know!
thanx
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Dosser Sat, 05/12/2007 - 05:20

You could look for a used Mackie Control Universal. It does HUI emulation and works with Protools via some type of MIDI interface (like a Midisport). It would probably cost about half of what a new Command8 costs.

Otherwise, you could get a smaller, cheaper solution with a Presonus Faderport or a Fontier Designs Alphatrack.

BobRogers Sat, 05/12/2007 - 09:40

Do you have a lot of experience using a controller based system? I was convinced I needed a controller for my first DAW, someone suggested that I buy the rack and try mixing in the box. I've gotten used to using automation and being forced to think out the mix structure rather than feeling my way along with faders. Even if I add a control surface some day (and I don't really feel a need to right now) I think that going with the rack alone has helped me.

zzzounds Sat, 05/12/2007 - 14:12

BobRogers wrote: Do you have a lot of experience using a controller based system? I was convinced I needed a controller for my first DAW, someone suggested that I buy the rack and try mixing in the box. I've gotten used to using automation and being forced to think out the mix structure rather than feeling my way along with faders. Even if I add a control surface some day (and I don't really feel a need to right now) I think that going with the rack alone has helped me.

that's a good point... you made me think about it! let's see... thanks :)
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