Hello. I've used quite a few devices that could be classified as MIDI controllers. The first was the Frontier Design Tranzport. I even did some early work on key combinations with BIAB. Next was a Tascam FW-1884, which is both a controller and soundcard. When Windows 8 droppped FireWire support, I moved to the Behringer X-Touch that I now have.

The X-Touch uses the Mackie Control Unit protocol. I've used that unit on other systems. I have posted a Wishlist request hoping BIAB would support this standard Mackie protocol. If it did, using the mixer in BIAB would be a far better experience, including automation.

MIDI can also be controlled by software running on a tablet. I suspect this is why the old Tranzport, despite being popular, was never replaced. I use V-Control Pro running on my iPad to remote control SONAR. My iPhone even works, though with simpler controls. Once again, this system supports the Mackie CU protocol, so it could work nicely with BIAB if you could add this support.

And then, there are simple devices including keyboards and foot switches that can be set up to issue MIDI commands such as transport control or patch changes.

BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.