

While most control surface manufacturers take the “one-size-fits-all” approach to accommodate all major DAW’s… The Steinberg CC121 is the only control surface on this list tailored to work seamlessly with a single DAW. Click to compare prices – ( Amazon/ B&H/ Thomann)īuilt by Steinberg, and designed specifically for Cubase….I also wouldn’t recommend it for those who use lots of window and track groupings, as it offers none of those commands.īut if you don’t need any fancy extras, and all you want is a simple 8 track layout with transport controls, then the Korg nanoKONTROL2 is your perfect option. However, because it DOESN’T have motorized faders, I wouldn’t recommend this option if you plan to record automation (although it can still be done). The Korg nanoKONTROL2 squeezes 8 faders into an incredibly small device, which fits perfectly along-side your audio interface and other desktop gear.Īs you can see, its layout is so simple, you probably won’t even need the manual.Įspecially popular with electronic musicians, the nanoKONTROL2 is often used in combination with the both the nanoPAD – ( Amazon/ B&H/ Thomann) for percussion and the nanoKEYS – ( Amazon/ B&H/ Thomann) for synths, to create the ultimate MIDI controller suite for home studios.Īnd with the included Korg Kontrol Editor Software, you can easily program custom commands for use with various virtual instruments.

The cheapest of any control surface on this list… Click to compare prices – ( Amazon/ B&H/ Thomann).
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Perhaps most important of all…the high-resolution fader allows you to accurately write automation, which in my opinion, is the one feature you REALLY want to have.Īnd in case you’re wondering, the Fader Port ( and virtually all control surfaces these days) is compatible with both Mac and PC, and all major DAW’s.
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