UC-33e or Mackie Universal control

perfostudio wrote on 3/22/2005, 9:05 AM

I'm about to boy a MIDI controller, before that. I'll like to know what are the real diferences in performance and options between a MACKIE CONTROL UNIVERSAL, AND evolution UC-33e...

at least I hope the UC-33e is a good starter..
Is anyone using it??

please give us some positive or negative advise
Thanks.

Guillermo

Comments

cosmo wrote on 3/23/2005, 7:38 AM

Options? There aren't any for control surfaces yet!!!! There are worlds of difference between something like the UC-33 and an MCU. I use a Tascam 1884 for controlling Cubase and Vegas, but I started with an Edirol UR-80, which is very similar to the UC-33. Biggest thing - automated faders. Messing with non-automated faders is really annoying, really. It's good to get a dedicated transport control but believe me - you'll want automated faders the first time you use it. It doesn't become useless - as you can still use the controller for anything...live apps, synth tweaking, etc.

As for MCU vs 1884 vs 01v vs etc - they all have their respective bugs and seem to have the same issues with service. I chose the 1884 simply cause it had a boatload more features ie ASIO 8x8 audio interface, 4x4 midi, functions as a standalone mixer too. I haven't had any trouble out of my 1884.

My two cents.