I've been using the Korg NanoKontrol2 for recording CC for years but starting to find the faders too small.
I found what looks like 2 good options. Just curious if anyone has use either of those and could provide some feedback.
The sparrow has full 100mm faders I quite like that. I like the modular capability of the EF44, but maybe a bit too small, faders are 60mm long.
https://intech.studio/shop/ef44
https://themidimaker.com/products/sparr ... MIDI-04963
Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
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- ironchef_marc
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Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
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Re: Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
I ended up buying the Sparrow from theMidiMaker. I don't recommend it.
The shipping took more than a month. While I'm in Canada I buy stuff from the US regularly and it never takes that long.
Based on the pictures on their website I was expecting solidly made unit in metal like a stomp box. Instead you get a light plastic box that feels cheap. They also sent me the wrong cable. I tried to reach out but was getting no reply. I eventually did after a few weeks and they said they'd send a proper cable but they never did. I followed up and never heard back from them. Poor customer service.
Ironically, I had a review request sent to me before I even had received the unit. I gave it a 1 star but of course my review is nowhere to be found on their website.
A $200 waste.
The shipping took more than a month. While I'm in Canada I buy stuff from the US regularly and it never takes that long.
Based on the pictures on their website I was expecting solidly made unit in metal like a stomp box. Instead you get a light plastic box that feels cheap. They also sent me the wrong cable. I tried to reach out but was getting no reply. I eventually did after a few weeks and they said they'd send a proper cable but they never did. I followed up and never heard back from them. Poor customer service.
Ironically, I had a review request sent to me before I even had received the unit. I gave it a 1 star but of course my review is nowhere to be found on their website.
A $200 waste.
New Rig |MAC Studio | OS12.6 | 64GB RAM | Storage | miniStack STX 18TB, (14TB HDD, 4TB SSD) | Crucial X8 4TB SSD |
Softwares | DP 11.22 | VEPRO7 | Audio Interface | M4 |
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old rig | MAC Pro 2 X 2.26 GHz, 8-Core | 10.11.6 | 32 GB RAM | DP9.52 | 2408mk3 | MTP AV
Softwares | DP 11.22 | VEPRO7 | Audio Interface | M4 |
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Re: Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
Thanks for the update. They’re off my list. I’ve had a similar experience a few times, and so I always have a look at one of the two local large stores and talk to the people there before deciding on equipment I don’t know about.
The one month delivery time usually means they’re using USPS, and that’s a sign to stay away.
The one month delivery time usually means they’re using USPS, and that’s a sign to stay away.
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Re: Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
Yeah I was hoping to hear from someone here before I bought it. There just isn't a whole lot of products like that so it was a toss between those 2 I had found. Should have gone with the other one.
When I saw that my review was removed from their website , I searched for that email asking me to review it. 3rd party (judge.me) and so others complaining about the same issues.
Oh well, happy to help others here avoid the mistake I did.
When I saw that my review was removed from their website , I searched for that email asking me to review it. 3rd party (judge.me) and so others complaining about the same issues.
Oh well, happy to help others here avoid the mistake I did.
New Rig |MAC Studio | OS12.6 | 64GB RAM | Storage | miniStack STX 18TB, (14TB HDD, 4TB SSD) | Crucial X8 4TB SSD |
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Re: Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
Lemme get back to you, a particular DP person I know loves this one modular company that does CC sliders that looks just like those but are sturdy etc.ironchef_marc wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:59 pm Yeah I was hoping to hear from someone here before I bought it. There just isn't a whole lot of products like that so it was a toss between those 2 I had found. Should have gone with the other one.
When I saw that my review was removed from their website , I searched for that email asking me to review it. 3rd party (judge.me) and so others complaining about the same issues.
Oh well, happy to help others here avoid the mistake I did.
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Re: Seeking feedback on Faders and knobs
Sorry for taking forever, but these are highly recommended. https://monogramcc.com/
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might have some Black Friday sale happening you never know?
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