I am not sure. I may be hanging around the controllerism forums trying to learn what I can before I commit to anyhting. As I am not accustomed to playing anything not sure how the learning will go. I kind of like the idea of going my own direction vs the direction a manufacturer points me towards. Also having a 2 in 1 of a production type interface can't hurt either, if there is something I feel I need to make I can just do it.DJ Funke wrote: What software are you thinking of using? If your wanting to edge more on the live production side like with Ableton Live (MUCH steeper learning curve) where your messing with clips and tracks that you have made or previously cued, then (I assume your talking about a keyboard type of controller?) then the novation would be a good route if your accustomed to playing a keyboard. If your wanting to use a program like Traktor or Serato, I would consider a controller more based on your classic style decks/mixer. (EQ's, crossfader, and jog wheels if you want to cue up a track you haven't previously beatgridded) I use the jog wheels ALL the time.
Hopefully I can find a used one so I don't have to mark up new keys. I follow what you are saying though and corresponding LEDs would be nice.DJ Funke wrote: Also, I don't know how you feel about labeling all those brand new keys either permanently or with tape. You could probably get the computer keyboard button covers to remember what they are. Buttons lit by LED make for less time spent looking between your controller and the screen. Just something to think about.