Any problems i should know about?

Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:32 pm

Im planing on buying the "EVOLUTION UC-33e U-Control".

Is there any issues i should know about...using it with SFP and so on!

If anyone own's one...id be happy for your input. Good and bad!

Thanx in advance

Jngaelin

alfonso · Post by **alfonso** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:28 am

I bought one, but I don't like the feel very much and I find boring the programming. I'm not an expert of it, but today I would rather buy a higher class device. I ended using only the 4 faders and the 2 wheels of my mc2000 controller keyboard.

Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:23 am

On 2004-02-14 01:28, alfonso wrote:
I ended using only the 4 faders and the 2 wheels of my mc2000 controller keyboard.

I guess what you really saying is don't buy it

At the first look on the UC-33 i can't help felling that it's a bit too "plastic" for my taste. But it is cheap....(hmm).

I used to own a KNOBBY from Encore Electronics, and that my friends was a sturdy piece of equipment

I need more controlls more sliders and more knobs.

But i'll sertainly take your words into consideration Alfonso. Thanx!

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borg · Post by **borg** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:45 am

the new behringer controllers look yummie. especially the one with the rotary knobs...
http://www.planetz.com/forums/viewtopic ... 4&forum=10

since having a midi keyboard with a few midi CC knobs on, i haven't touched the doepfer drehbank (64 knobs) one single time. any takers?

Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:46 am

I just thaught about something.

Iv'e been taking for granted that while using the UC-33e i won't have to use the USB inteface while using the UC-33 as a MIDI device.

Explanation:
I mean i program all the MIDI CC's into the UC-33 using the USB interface ofcourse. But then i disconnect the USB before using it.
Why?
Well it's a known fact for me that i can't have any USB interface running on my DAW when running SFP. It makes my setup reboot all the time.

So i hope that it's not a reqirement to have the USB interface connetcted also when only using it as a MIDI device. (i allready know about the optional powersupply instead of using USB powersupply)

Do i make sense ?

Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:57 am

On 2004-02-14 06:45, borg wrote:
the new behringer controllers look yummie. especially the one with the rotary knobs...
http://www.planetz.com/forums/viewtopic ... 4&forum=10

since having a midi keyboard with a few midi CC knobs on, i haven't touched the doepfer drehbank (64 knobs) one single time. any takers?

Hmm yes the Behringer controller really looks yummy

And the DREHBANK is a wery massive piece of equipment.

sooo many options....not enough money...

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spacef · Post by **spacef** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:11 am

Hi there,
I speak for myself but... forget about the UC33 : evolution product do not only look plastic, they Feel plastic. I tried one and I found it really "bad" (it doesn't turn very well etc). On the other hand, it could be just "enough".
Here I use an edirol keyboard with a few rotary/faders of better quality than the us33... The faders are not great but the knobs are enough.
Now if I had a behringer, (if it is better than the Edirol stuff) it would be a luxury for my needs, but at the same time, I wouldn't run short of CCs controls if i need...
ps: I use the edirol midi or usb (in SX i just change the track source to "edirol midi" and the dest to SFP, and that's it).

[ This Message was edited by: spacef on 2004-02-14 07:12 ]

Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 11:29 am

Thanx for your well chosen words Spacef !
You sertainly shed some light on my question.

I'll have to reconsider my options.

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Jngaelin · Post by **Jngaelin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:21 pm

I think im going for a SLIDEMATE from Encore.
i like their products.
And from owning one myself and seen others in action....this is what i want.
Sturdy stuff !!!