USB Transport / Controller with programable buttons? No faders needed.

Hooxplow · Messages: 231 Registration: 08.14.2003

Basically, I'm looking for some kind of USB device with programmable buttons (not too small) that I can use instead of a keyboard for basic things like play, stop, record, scroll right, scroll left, etc. I'm sure something like this exists, even if it's not specifically for audio but I'm not sure what terminology to use when searching for it. Thanks guys

KingKong · Messages: 398 Registration: 10.28.2002

One option, if you don't mind doing some of the work yourself:

gsober · Messages: 46 Registration: 05.03.2002

Although they are usually more expensive, you might also have a look at (gaming) keypads with programmable buttons. Just as example, something like: - - Or maybe a mouse with enough additional programmable buttons might also be an option for you: Just as example:

GreekDriver · Messages: 21 Registration: 03.18.2003

Do you have a tablet? TouchOSC. By wifi

m3pete · Messages: 11 Registration: 06.27.2003

Thanks guys, I'm looking at this numeric keypad: I like the fact that it is wireless. Any idea if have it so this set of keys would be separate from my other keyboard? For example; hitting "1" on the numeric keyboard would make it start recording/stop/pause/whatever where as "1" on the default keyboard would make it go to marker 1.

psk145 · Messages: 4,629 Registration: 02.26.2001

I can almost guarantee that it'll be treated the same as your keyboard's keys. If you read through the link I posted above, they show some software for getting around them.

///Mike S54 · Messages: 40 Registration: 04.18.2002

If you are on Windows, this is a bit tricky since Win treat all connected keyboards as one, no distinction. Workaround: Autohotkey idea and this function for AHK. ID is Reaper's action's command ID Code:

Rusky325I · Messages: 112 Registration: 04.10.2003

Consider the

///Samson · Messages: 229 Registration: 05.29.2002

Another option if you don't mind faders is - even cheaper on e-bay.. I'd be careful of Faderport - bought one last week and returned it after reading up on it on this form. The general concensus was it was difficult to integrate with Reaper and even Kenny the great admits the pan control won't work. Just sayin'

Apex E36 · Messages: 586 Registration: 11.30.2003

The original Faderport works great. I've been using one for years and my only complaint is I wish the buttons were a little bit easier to press, or maybe those soft style buttons. Other than that, it's great little device.