Octatrack Best Midi Controls

Best affordable piano midi keyboard period .

this controller controls EVERYTHING would need it to, and is a cobination of a GREAT midi controller for beats, and an EVEN BETTER control surface...the key for me is the LARGE FONT LCD....no more squinting with reason, i dont even have much need to look anywhere else, it almost feels like a stand alone device....AWESOME NEKTAR

I bought this tape to label controls on MIDI controllers and I/O's on my audio interface. It keeps everything organized so when someone other than my self is looking an input or output they can find it easily. The tape is bright enough that if something is written on it it can be read in dim lighting. It's also strong enough to hold something down or secure something in a position so it doesn't fall.

I needed a MIDI fader -- just one -- to help with the operation of an iPad app (Luminair) that controls LED lighting using DMX. The app is very well thought out, but it can be difficult to dim the Master output without inadvertently hitting another control (like the Black Out Button). Using a MIDI controller for the Master was the solution, and the nanoKONTROL2 was the least expensive option I could find. Bonus -- it has 8 faders plus a bunch of other MIDI controllers and switches. All I needed to make it work was the USB camera connector for iPad. No configuration necessary other than to tell Luminair to learn which knob or fader I am working. Now I can use the Master fader as well as change intensities on 7 other fixtures with those faders. Just what I needed, and then some. For under $ what more could you ask for?

I bought the MicroFreak over a year ago, and I'm still finding new things to do with it. There are many digital oscillator types. While the oscillators themselves offer only three controls, the modulation matrix give this instrument much more depth and allows it to punch far above it's weight class. I'm glad I waited to write a review because since I bought it the device has received a massive firmware update (5th major update) that allows you to load short samples onto it. There are three sample playback modes (e.g. granular, oneshot) and these can be routed through the modulation matrix providing a very interesting sound design opportunties. Because this is such a popular item, I found that getting help with creating a patch or trouble shooting is easily available from the community of experts. The capacitive keyboard is a mixed bag. The aftertouch puts additional modulation dimension in the keys themselves. However, it's easy to touch the wrong note. I like owning such a unique playing interface, but if it's your only keyboard it's very non-standard. Also the capacitive controls and buttons, like the pitch bend ribbon don't respond well when running on USB power some of the times. I've found can be finicky even with the legit power supply. Even with a few flaws this thing is 5 stars. Very good value for money. PROS: Many Oscillator Models Works as CV to MIDI or MIDI to CV converter Step Sequencer Arpeggiator with interesting controls and MIDI out Analog filter* User-Sample Playback CONS: capacitive controls are touchy 12db filter only* * The SEM filter isn't bad, but I'd like to have seen a 24db filter as well. There are a range of sounds I can't make without outboard gear. I can't really knock the device too much for this though because the immense value of this thing delivers overwise.

using this to control Resolume Video software playback with midi controls. Does just what is needs to. construction is a bit lightweight, but this will stay in one location all the time, so durability not as much of an issue.

I am using this interface primarily to record 2 stereo pairs from my Elektron Octatrack and multitracking with Ableton Live and Adobe Audition. I'm monitoring on JBL LSR205s & KRK KNS8400s. The build quality of the interface is very nice and the knobs feel durable with no wobble and a good amount of rotation pressure that feels precise and smooth. I have am experiencing very low latency on OSX El Capitan and successfully multitracked into my iPad using Beatmaker. The compressors sounds nice, especially for the price range. I find them to be perfectly subtle; there to enhance your audio recording rather than act as an effect. I think that's a smart decision for an onboard compressor since you could get more dramatic, pumping, compression in your DAW if that's what you're going for. Overall I'm really happy with this interface. I could hardly find reviews of this line so hopefully this is helpful for anyone else looking at these.

easy to use and works flawless. Can also work with only one MIDI connection (midi out).

Easy to use, simple controls.  The sound is loud, clear and very deep.  Best portable radio I have heard.  I own another Sony radio which is the same size and takes an additional battery and it sounds thin and weak compared to this one.  If I needed another portable radio this is the one I would get without any doubt.  B&H was excellent with delivery and price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best picture we’ve seen in a large TV Easy controls and set-up. Added an LG sound bar as well to complete the package!