controller surface for hardware

[zoonewbie]

Hello

Just an enquiry really!
I am looking into some midi controllers to control different hardware, now I assume that this is possible with most midi controllers but most are geared towards controlling soft synths etc...

I would like a surface rather than a keyboard, the Peavey PC1600 or the Kenton control freak would be perfect but are hard to find!

I do not use computers at all, strictly hardware and I find myself a bit scared of Midi so I only use it for simple stuff (controlling the pulse rack and tempo syncing) I need to learn more! ha

Are there any other (cheapish 0-£250) controllers out there that I could use? (sliders and knobs needed mainly) + if there is is it possible to control parameters from various hhardware(synths/effects units) on the same surface?

sorry for the newb question! ha
Cheers

[jksuperstar]

Behringer BCR and BCF2000 are really popular, and cheap. Motorized faders onthe BCF, or LOTS of LED knobs on the BCR.

[zoonewbie]

funnily enough I have just been looking at those!

they do not say anything about controlling multiple hardware only computer based stuff... I assume its possible as its all the same with midi!?
Is this right?

[jksuperstar]

Yep, you just need a way to chain that MIDI through your multiple devices (by using your MIDI THRU ports on those devices, or through a MIDI router).

But, the BCF/R 2000 has 2 midi ports on it already...

[zoonewbie]

Thanks very much JK! I may invest in one of these... cheers.

[State Machine]