opinion on midi controllers

[markD]

i need some opinions on 2 different midi controllers. i have been using a rocktron midi mate for a long time. it died on me this past week. i liked it, but i am not 100% sure i should buy another one. aside from the fact that i can have my presets titled it is nothing special.

i use a custom-made pedal board with the second tier devoted to the midi controller. i have a footprint of 19" X 7". what i have found that will fit that footprint is:

rolls MP128

tech21 midi moose

does anyone have experience with either of these? i don't need access to a lot of program changes - i use 4 effect patches, and that's it. i don't use expression pedals either. if you have any other suggestions, great - BUT the controller HAS to fit in an area of 19" X 7".

thanks!

[Jack Napalm]

I wouldn't hesitate on the Tech21. The few products I have from them have been top notch. One of them being the MIDI mouse. Which is another one you might consider if you only need to switch between a few patches. Very easy to use and a small footprint. I am currently using it with my Randall Head.

[markD]

i am leaning toward the tech 21. i also have a rocktron midi exchange, which is similar to the the midi mouse, but i am too lazy to scroll while i am gigging, hahaha....imagine scrolling, singing and playing - too much for me!!!

[Jack Napalm]

I only use three patches so I don't scroll at all. Tech21 makes good solid products. I have no experience with the Rolls but it doesn't look as sturdy ast he Tech21.

[emperor_black]

Until I got the Rocktron Midi Mate, I was also looking for a small midi-controller. How about the Digitech Control 7 and 8? The 7 has only switches but the 8 also has an expression pedal. I tried looking for the 8's dimensions but the manual doesnt have it. Both can be had for around $80 - $100 used.

[Cleveland Metal]

Still happily using a MIDImate. If it breaks... I'll by another I'm figuring, haha.. Can't seem to kill mine.

I'm shopping for a rack looper... ahem..

[straycat]

My midi buddy is still working great so until it dies no need to look.
I have used the Behringer midi board and its a nice unit and it has the expression pedal.

[Speiro]

I've had the Rolls for the last 2 years and I got it used. Apart from the power supply dying it has been really good.

[markD]

cool. thanks guys. i just bought another midi-mate. got it in the classifieds, hahaha!

[toejam]

I use the Midi Mate to change channels on my Carvin V3. I finally figured out how to edit preset titles, but I must have wiped something out and can't change channels any more.