Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
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.


Remind me not to upgrade to Windows 8. I have a ProjectMix I/O at home that will probably stop working if I do. I had a hard enough time getting it to work in Windows 7 smile

Originally Posted By: rockstar_not
It was a sad day for me when my Ensoniq VFX-SD finally bit the dust. I used that for midi input from 1989-2010; a 20+ year run with one axe.


Aw man that's sad. Have you thought about repairing it or selling it for parts?

Old synths go all the time on auction websites. I've got some old ROMplers at home that I bought off eBay that work great. Well most. I have a couple out at an electronic shop to get repaired since the capacitors in them went, causing 60Hz hum and what not.

Once they're repaired they sound great! The only thing to do is fix their LCD screen now. (The back-lights go on them, and unfortunately they can be pretty costly to fix. My knowledge in electronics is bare minimum, so I wouldn't trust my soldering skills. I'll stick to hacking and wiring 1/4" ports on the back of my Nintendo Entertainment System smile )

Thanks,

Mathew
PG Music Inc.