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Originally Posted by TweakHead
Yep! I'm sort of happy with it! But the X/Y pad is totally useless like you know! And the pads are a sad joke also, only usable for triggering on/off buttons or clips in ableton! The rest is fine, I usually use the faders to control amp env and filter env - otherwise I wouldn't get those used either.
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Yeah, I don't plan to use the X/Y pad or the drum pads at all (have Maschine for percussive things). Funny thing is I didn't think I would use the faders much, but I think I'm preferring them to knobs for many things. Not sure if it will remain that way or not. Another surprise is that I thought the endless encoders would have that firm-clicky feel like my old Remote did, but that's not the case, they feel very fluid, such that I could use them or pots without really caring which. Key action is perfect and I love the stick!
But you're right, there are surprisingly few options out there. There was a time when I was really eyeballing the Akai Max series, but I don't think they even make a 61 key, I don't need good drum pads, and now that I have a good touch fader on one of my Yahama CMC controllers as a reference point, I would absolutely not accept a touch fader as a substitute for real faders or knobs. Glad I dodged the Akai purchase.
Very happy with the controller overall, even if I don't get back around to Automap. Maybe I will, who knows.