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Mackie control [message #89238]

Fri, 31 August 2007 12:52

TCB
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Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.

Discuss.

TCB

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Re: Mackie control [message #89239 is a reply to message #89238]

Fri, 31 August 2007 13:01

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"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote in message news:46d8719b$1@linux...
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> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>
> Discuss.
>
> TCB

Mackie control = midi interface

Mackie Control Pro = USB

.......OK Chris...what else?

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Re: Mackie control [message #89240 is a reply to message #89239]

Fri, 31 August 2007 13:32

TCB
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"DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
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>"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote in message news:46d8719b$1@linux...
>>
>> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>>
>> Discuss.
>>
>> TCB
>
>Mackie control = midi interface
>
>Mackie Control Pro = USB
>
>......OK Chris...what else?

But I think the USB is just a USB MIDI interface. I have six ports open on
my Steinie MIDI interface right now, so that's not a problem. Is the Pro
better resolution? Because they're getting blown out at $700 and I'm a buyer
at that price.

TCB

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Re: Mackie control [message #89243 is a reply to message #89240]

Fri, 31 August 2007 13:33

Aaron Allen

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Blown out where at that price :)

AA

"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote in message news:46d87af1$1@linux...
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> "DJ" <animix _ at _ animas _ dot _ net> wrote:
>>
>>"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote in message news:46d8719b$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>>>
>>> Discuss.
>>>
>>> TCB
>>
>>Mackie control = midi interface
>>
>>Mackie Control Pro = USB
>>
>>......OK Chris...what else?
>
> But I think the USB is just a USB MIDI interface. I have six ports open on
> my Steinie MIDI interface right now, so that's not a problem. Is the Pro
> better resolution? Because they're getting blown out at $700 and I'm a
> buyer
> at that price.
>
> TCB

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Re: Mackie control [message #89245 is a reply to message #89238]

Fri, 31 August 2007 13:44

dc[3]
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Heard anything about reliability?

When Mackie closed the WA factory and sent manufacture to
China, we had 3 DOA boards in a row, and we dropped them,
when they tried to tell us "you're the only ones reporting any
problems".

Hopefully they have gotten the bugs all sorted.

DC

"TCB" <nobody@ishere.com> wrote:
>
>Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>
>Discuss.
>
>TCB

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Re: Mackie control [message #89246 is a reply to message #89238]

Fri, 31 August 2007 13:56

EK Sound

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Neither one would make a decent boat anchor... not heavy enough...

David.

TCB wrote:
> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>
> Discuss.
>
> TCB

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Re: Mackie control [message #89249 is a reply to message #89246]

Fri, 31 August 2007 18:26

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"EK Sound" <askme@nospam.com> wrote in message news:46d88236$1@linux...
> Neither one would make a decent boat anchor... not heavy enough...
>
> David.
>
> TCB wrote:
>> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro. Discuss. TCB

I played around with one of these older ones a while back and thought it was
extremely flimsy compared to my Steinberg Houston controller.

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Re: Mackie control [message #89252 is a reply to message #89238]

Fri, 31 August 2007 22:11

Chris Ludwig

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Hi Thad,
The newer version is a bit more rugged than the old one. Thats and the
better functionality of the extenders are the only real changes. I glad
they ended up having a MIDI connection like the old one. At one point it
was only going to be USB into the computer. That would have been a bad
idea. long USB cabling is hardly ever reliable. There hasn't been any
DAW controller in that price range that have even come close to its
functionality. The Houston was the closest but was proprietary to
Cubase/Nuendo.

Chris

TCB wrote:
> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>
> Discuss.
>
> TCB
>

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www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
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Re: Mackie control [message #89253 is a reply to message #89252]

Fri, 31 August 2007 23:26

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So Chris,

You would put this new Mackie in the same league with the Houston
controller? If so, that's saying something. The Houston is well built and
really well implemented in Cubase/Nuendo, IMO. I wish they would have
developed an extra fader pack for it though.

Cheers,

Deej

"Chris Ludwig" <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote in message
news:46d8f665$1@linux...
> Hi Thad,
> The newer version is a bit more rugged than the old one. Thats and the
> better functionality of the extenders are the only real changes. I glad
> they ended up having a MIDI connection like the old one. At one point it
> was only going to be USB into the computer. That would have been a bad
> idea. long USB cabling is hardly ever reliable. There hasn't been any DAW
> controller in that price range that have even come close to its
> functionality. The Houston was the closest but was proprietary to
> Cubase/Nuendo.
>
> Chris
>
>
>
> TCB wrote:
>> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>> Discuss.
>> TCB
>>
>
> --
> Chris Ludwig
> ADK
> chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
> www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
> (859) 635-5762

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Re: Mackie control [message #89256 is a reply to message #89253]

Sat, 01 September 2007 07:16

Chris Ludwig

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Hi DJ,
Not sure if it would be as good in it's build quality or not haven't
touched a Houston in long time. The Mackie Pro seems to be more well
built than the old one.
The only DAW controller I've seen that is heavy duty that has a allot of
features is the Mixed Logic unit but its the size of a fricking boat.
The ID really cool but way too much money for being just a controller.

Chris

DJ wrote:
> So Chris,
>
> You would put this new Mackie in the same league with the Houston
> controller? If so, that's saying something. The Houston is well built and
> really well implemented in Cubase/Nuendo, IMO. I wish they would have
> developed an extra fader pack for it though.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Deej
>
>
> "Chris Ludwig" <chrisl@adkproaudio.com> wrote in message
> news:46d8f665$1@linux...
>
>> Hi Thad,
>> The newer version is a bit more rugged than the old one. Thats and the
>> better functionality of the extenders are the only real changes. I glad
>> they ended up having a MIDI connection like the old one. At one point it
>> was only going to be USB into the computer. That would have been a bad
>> idea. long USB cabling is hardly ever reliable. There hasn't been any DAW
>> controller in that price range that have even come close to its
>> functionality. The Houston was the closest but was proprietary to
>> Cubase/Nuendo.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>>
>>
>> TCB wrote:
>>
>>> Mackie Control v. Mackie Control Pro.
>>> Discuss.
>>> TCB
>>>
>>>
>> --
>> Chris Ludwig
>> ADK
>> chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
>> www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
>> (859) 635-5762
>>
>
>
>

--
Chris Ludwig
ADK
chrisl@adkproaudio.com <mailto:chrisl@adkproaudio.com>
www.adkproaudio.com <http://www.adkproaudio.com/>
(859) 635-5762

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