> > I am interested in getting a midi controller with lots of knobs and
> > sliders for controlling soft synths, effects and my Roland Sonic
> > Cell. The keyboard I use doesn't have any controls but the keys (not
> > even pitch/modultation).
> >
> > I've been looking at the 2 octave keyboards from novation, m-audio,
> > behringer and roland specifically. I also like the korg nanoKontrol.
> >
> > Can anyone recomend something that works well with Alsa? Does anyone
> > know of any problems with using these through usb?
> >

If you just want the controls you might want a look at the Novation Zero SL, perhaps a bit more expensive but has plenty of pots and stuff.

Has anybody got the Korg Nano working under Linux? I have an Oxygen8 that I carry around when traveling and as its for development rather than live work I would be very happy for something smaller. the Nano stuff looks like the business. Might go and try them out down at the local shop if nobody knows about interoperability. The NanoControl also has 9 faders, a top idea for Hammonds - 8 drawbars does not really cut it!

Nick.

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