Salem Beats
Ki from Salem-Beats.com
It seems to me that when people buy MIDI controllers, the number of faders, knobs, keys, etc. is the main concern.
However, after the controller shows up and they've been playing around with all of the controls and features for a week, the excitement wears off.
From that point forward, they revert to using maybe only 10% of the controller's functionality.
I've seen this phenomenon everywhere -- from personal experience with local musicians, to hundreds of discussions online.
So I ask you this:
How much of your controller do you actually use?
Do you regularly use the faders to control track volumes or plugin parameters, or do you find yourself using your mouse for that?
Do you find yourself using your mouse to click Stop / Play / Rec. instead of using your controller's transport keys?
Do you have a 61-key controller where you only ever use maybe one-and-a-half octaves?
If you take the time to really learn your controller's features, there's some great controllers out there that can really improve your workflow.
For example, the Novation ReMOTE SL MKII or the Mackie MCU Pro both can create a great sense of connection between your hands and the computer, but they do take a little time to set up and learn.
In order to benefit from the "features" of most controllers on the market, you have to put an intentional initial effort into really figuring out how to integrate these controllers well into your workflow, and make a habit of it.
-Ki
Salem Beats
However, after the controller shows up and they've been playing around with all of the controls and features for a week, the excitement wears off.
From that point forward, they revert to using maybe only 10% of the controller's functionality.
I've seen this phenomenon everywhere -- from personal experience with local musicians, to hundreds of discussions online.
So I ask you this:
How much of your controller do you actually use?
Do you regularly use the faders to control track volumes or plugin parameters, or do you find yourself using your mouse for that?
Do you find yourself using your mouse to click Stop / Play / Rec. instead of using your controller's transport keys?
Do you have a 61-key controller where you only ever use maybe one-and-a-half octaves?
If you take the time to really learn your controller's features, there's some great controllers out there that can really improve your workflow.
For example, the Novation ReMOTE SL MKII or the Mackie MCU Pro both can create a great sense of connection between your hands and the computer, but they do take a little time to set up and learn.
In order to benefit from the "features" of most controllers on the market, you have to put an intentional initial effort into really figuring out how to integrate these controllers well into your workflow, and make a habit of it.
-Ki
Salem Beats
