Hardware options for controlling PTLE plug-in parameters?

[max cooper]

I bought one of those Be*****er BCR jobs, and before I got it running I ended up 'donating' it to one of the guys I used to share a studio space with. But I went through the entire BCR manual and came up with the fact that (I think) it needs to be in Baby HUI mode. But I've been wanting to buy one again except I can't figure out the same question.

The guy who has it now had it working with some plugins, but now I can't remember if it was working with Pro Tools LE or with Nuendo 2.0 since we had both working over there.

Perhaps this one would work with PTLE?

[max cooper]

BTW, do you have a scroll wheel on your mouse? I find that since URS gave the GUIs Mouse Wheel functionality, they're much easier to get around. The BFD interface works the same way; I wish all plugins would respond to the mouse wheel.

I use a Microsoft Intellimouse 4.0 with Mac os Tiger with excellent results.

[BradG]

Originally Posted by max cooper

BTW, do you have a scroll wheel on your mouse? I find that since URS gave the GUIs Mouse Wheel functionality, they're much easier to get around.

No, I'm a Turbomouse addict although I have been thinking of changing to an ergonomic mouse with scrollwheel as I'm feeling some carpal tunnel issues after long sessions.

[max cooper]

Great avatar, by the way!

I would recommend trying something like the Intellimouse. They're not expensive (the non-wireless version, at least.)

So, how about something like that express controller... anyone use that thing?

[seagull]

Controlling plug-ins with the BCF has been covered quite a bit on the DUC. I think the issue is the BCF (and I assume the BCR too) runs in Baby HUI emulation mode with Pro Tools and the Baby HUI didn't support control of plug-ins. Someone emailed the (unmentionable) company and they said it would have to be controlled via midi using another mode (not Baby HUI) but as far as I know no one has figured this out (if it's possible at all). I think the obvious solution is the Command 8 and the fader flip function for plug-in control but that's $1000+. I've got a BCF and it works well for everything else. Plug-in control would be great but I should be spending my money on pre's and microphones first before I burn $1000 on a control surface. If you find any other information please let us know.