Control Interfaces for newbies.

[Creamyapples1]

I've been reading more and more on control interfaces and I've come to the conclusion (as far as functionality goes) that it's going to depend on how I set it up. I was wondering though, I'm looking at 4 different controllers, and I can't really make up my mind, anyone have any good or bad to say about any of these? I'll list what I like about each.

http://store.cakewalk.com/product.asp?ID=35

(small, seems like it wouldn't get in the way and would require little to no re-arranging.)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Keyboards/Midi/MIDI/Controllers?sku=701763

(8 Motorized faders, that's awesome!)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Keyboards/Midi/MIDI/Controllers?sku=701762

(looks like this one would be more condusive to 8+ track volume control)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Keyboards/Midi/MIDI/Controllers?sku=703618

(Not really sure about this one, I guess it would work, and give me what I need, but Iunno....)

I am aware that there are several other controllers out there, but as a hobbyist, I'm not spending much until I grasp this concept better. I can pick these up for next to nothing and if I don't like it, I'm not out much. Appreciate any and all help, thanks!

Kevin

 

[Myriad_Rocker]

The last one you have linked is only for GarageBand.

The Mackie control surface is nice but I'm sure you're on a budget. I guess on a budget, I'd go for the Behringer with the faders on it. I've heard good things about it.

 

[punkin]

I too have heard good things about the Behri but I really wanted something a little richer in features. I went with the MCU too...It's directly supported by SONAR (no programming required and I don't like fiddle dinkin) and the over the top features were the Jogg/Shuttle transport controls. I just HAD to have that.

 

[Creamyapples1]

The Behri with the faders is looking like the best "cheap" option, was just wondering if anyone else had any input, thanks for the help guys!