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Old 1st December 2003, 03:06 PM   #1
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Any suggestions for a DAW "remote" controller

I have the Mackie control and extender as part of my DAW ( Nuendo 2.1/XP Pro).

I need a remote with just the transport controls, so I can stop, start, record etc. from a remote spot (behind my keyboards)
Does this kind of thing exist?

I have plenty of midi ports and USB ports.
any suggestions?
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Old 1st December 2003, 03:41 PM   #2
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Yep.. sure does. I recently picked up a Contourdesign shuttleexpress. works like a treat.. and v.cheap ;-)

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Old 1st December 2003, 05:03 PM   #3
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The Contour Design SPROV2 SHUTTLE PRO 2 looks really nice.
How easy or difficult is it to set up as a remote control for the transport functions? (play, stop, ffwd, rewind, left, prev, jog, rec etc.)
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Old 1st December 2003, 05:54 PM   #4
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Hmm,

maybe this one would help and it's a cheap solution.

How's about a simple "numeric keypad" like the ones you can buy separately for laptops?


There you will have your Transport Buttons pre-configured like they are on your "normal" Keyboard.

Something like this:

http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/de...sp?dpno=137011


I hope this helps,
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Both the contours are easy to setup for a given app..... Do check your chosen app is supported though.... 99 percent are. As long as you have the profile installed on your computer the Shuttle (Express or Pro) wil do the job.

So far its been flawless for me.. unlike the Novation remote and some other devices I could mention....

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Old 1st December 2003, 06:17 PM   #6
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Mcal, what software are you recording with? I've got N2.1/XP Pro.
That's a really cool idea.
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I'm running ProTools 6.1 TDM with Reason, Live and Melodyne rewired into it...... bit of a mixed bag lol

I just checked the Contour website (http://www.contourdesign.com/shuttlepro/sp-apps.htm) and your in luck it does support Nuendo 2 on Windows XP.

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I use an ATI Remote Wonder. You can map some of the buttons to be transport controls, plus you can move the pointer around as if you are holding a mouse in your hand.
www.remotecentral.com/ureview/photos/wonder.jpg
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Old 2nd December 2003, 12:12 AM   #9
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How about a simple wireless keyboard and mouse?
Doesn't look as cool but works great!
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