Reddit reviews BEHRINGER B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000
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Total-recall, cascadable desktop MIDI controller with analog feel and intuitive user interface24 high-resolution encoders with LED rings for ultimate control over virtual mixers, synths, samplers and effects processors4 virtual groups with 8 dual-mode, high-resolution encoders that feature LED rings and an additional push function16 + 4 illuminated buttons freely assignable to all types of MIDI functions from note on/off, control change and program change to MMC and system exclusive dataAll panel elements freely assignable—manually or via user-friendly learn mode
You're looking for the Behringer BCR2000, comes highly recommended, (IIRC Daft Punk uses it live). Lots of endless rotaries. Should be within your price range, if not it's probably worth stretching for, if your a knob nut. It's the most knobs I know of for the money.
I did a little research into it a while back but then stopped when I began traveling. The tricky part is that new controllers can be pricey, and used controllers on Craigslist all tend to be slider. BUT, I did find a few decent candidates.
8 dials for $85
16 dials for $220 (admittedly they do look super pretty)
And I have no idea where I'd map them all (or even how many of them could be mapped), but 32 dials for $150.
On the software side, there should be some free control-mapping apps out there, but I don't have any links off hand.
I bought an Akai MIDIMix specifically for Lumen. Works great. If I had my absolute top controller for it, though, it would be a Behringer BCR2000. So many endless rotaries!
Try this! http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-BCR2000-B-Control-Rotary-Controller/dp/B000CZ0RJC
I have a friend who used it for a D-20. Map it how you want it and print some labels. Cheaper than a PG and customizable to any synth.
If your controller has an input for a continuous pedal (these usually look like standard 1/4" jacks), then you can plug one of these or these in.
Note that this won't work in a keyboard's "Sustain Pedal" input, which is designed for a basic off/on pedal. You need a jack that is designed for a continuous pedal.
Depending on your MIDI controller, you should be able to assign this pedal to control expression (11), volume (7), modulation (1), or any CC. But some controllers may limit your options.
If your controller has MIDI IN, you could also get a knob controller like this one, and control any number of parameters. The BCR also has pedal inputs but I can't remember if it accepts continuous pedals.
Maybe the MPK mini?
or a BCR2000?
what about a nocturn 25?
It all depends on what exactly you want to do with the software.
Don't, get a BCR2000 and just map all the parameters and label them. Can be done for $150 and does the exact same thing as a vintage controller without all the vintage prices.
I did it with my AJ2 (not a far stretch from the JX8P) and it works brilliantly.