Hi guys, well i want to add a midi controller do my Octatrack but also have a Op-1 so i need some advice to choose the right setup , can u give me some advices please ?
As for the Octatrack Midi controller maybe this ones :
Oktakontrol
Faderfox UC4
Akai or Novation control XL
the problem here is i also have the OP-1, and some of this midi controllers need to have a midi host so any advice what will be the best buy in this case ?
Since i have to buy the Midi host what is the best controller choice here ?
I have the Iconnect midi 4 and Launchcontrol xl. I use a usb splitter when I want to connect the Launchcontrol and OP1 to the OT via the Iconnect midi 4.
Just curios, why do you need external devices for controlling octatrack? OT has so many controls and possibilities such as scenes, crossfader, arranger mode were you can program everything you need for lives and even more…
I cant speak for others by /I would personally like an external controller so that I always have access to track levels, mutes/solos. Would make live performance so much easier. Granted there is always a work around but just for quick tweaking it would be so handy
The Launchcontrol is plastic, but feels chunky and substantial, if you know what I mean. It feels solid and the faders are tight. It also has a sexy orange rubber bum.
The Launchcontrol seems like a mid-grade product. The sliders and encoders are not jiggling but don’t feel sturdy. The performance of the Launchcontrol is great though and has greatly improved my performance on the OT. I wouldn’t do a gig without it now. Think I paid around around $200 for the iconnectmidi 4+, honestly I don’t remember exactly.
So…to connect OP-1 to Octa i have to buy a midi hub - iconnect4 or kenton usb midi
can i have lets say the Novation Lauchcontrol and Op1 at same time connected with any of this 2 midi hubs ?
If you need a USB hub but don’t really need the iPad connection, I think the iConnectMIDI Mio4 is more relevant (because cheaper).
I have an iConnectMIDI4+ and I think it’s really reliable gear. If mine was to break, I’d go for a Mio4 as I barely use the iPad.
It’s really convenient to own such MIDI hub, you really don’t need to set it up, it’s plug and play !
Now about the MIDI controller, I think the first thing is to ask yourself what you really need to control.
In my case, I need to be able to control external synth, so a keyboard is what I use.
OT trigs, knobs and fader are OK to me so far.
But if I had to get some controller I’d go for FF UC4, because it’s tiny and deep, and I think I’d mostly use it for AMP VOL based mutes and general levels…
Would anybody happen to know if the iconnectivity audio 4+ is able to act as a usb to midi host between the op-1 and elektron boxes?
I am in need of a new audio interface and dont really need so much midi connectivity options as the op-1 is the only device i have that requires a midi to usb converter.
All the gear you point out has MIDI in…
A mio4 should definitely do it.
Use a USB hub to plug as many USB MIDI devices you can (up to 16) and the standard MIDI din slots for the standard MIDI inputs.
