Instead of solder+build the interface/enclosure for it, I'm just going to buy a midi controller to send controls to the sequencer program..
Anyway I'm trying to come up with ideas of controllers that have at least 16 encoders + 16 buttons, preferably in rows of 16, rather than blocks (although 2x8 would be manageable)
Would need a few other buttons for functions as well, although these could be added by me.
The buttons need to have lights in/next to them that indicate on/off.
I don't mind modifying things a bit, as long as it's still gonna be easier than building the whole thing myself... BUT if anyone can think of any stock products that fit I would be much more interested in that.
Some ideas I've had so far (that still require a bit of work...)
2x BCR2000s sitting side by side (this would be ridiculously huge.. but so great it might just be worth it.. 4 encoders per step(+ 3 more on the other top row banks) and the LED rings around each one... that gives me pitch/gate/velocity/extra value available at all times.. very nice.
2x Launch Pads - not that difficult to interface with a button matrix, just bypass the USB section.
I guess I cooooould cope with no encoders, but I also think the 9th (0th) row along the top with the circular buttons would be perfect for removing and putting encoders in. 16 encoders + 8x16 grid + 2 columns of 8 function buttons.. yeah I could deal with that.
Any ideas guys?
