Replacement for RX-8 using MIDI-VT?

[johnhuebbe]

Hi All,

I looked over the MIDI-VT plugin located at: http://www.youngmonkey.ca/hands/restaurant/plugins/MIDI-VT/index.html and I am very interested about it, namely using it as a replacement for the RS-8. (I have been currently using my VT :vticon: system as an editor but will soon be getting into switching in a live setting and distributing over the web.)

Can this be used and emulate all of the functions that the RS-8 has? I'm mainly looking at it as a cost savings issue along with reducing desk space. I figure if I could pick up the plugin for $150 + the cost of a MIDI device, that would put me under the cost of the RS-8. Plus, I would pick up a lot of extra features (like audio control).

So....

1: can the plugin do this?
2: are there any midi devices out there with enough buttons, swithes, and sliders to do this? I did a few Google searches and mainly came up with musical keyboards or devices with all switch knobs and sliders (no buttons). Any suggestions?

[PIZAZZ]

Short answer, Yes you can.

Search these forums for MIDI and look for some of my posts that I had made. I attached some links for MIDI controllers we have used.

The Behringer BCF-2000 is perfect for Audio Control

The KontrolDJ Controller we sell also is great for limited audio and complete DDR/Switcher control. Cost is $499. So it and the plugin will still land you below the cost of an RS-8.

http://www.pizazzme.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=KDJ&cat=27


Another option would be the controller for Motion Dive that Edirol sells.
http://www.pizazzme.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=EDMotionVJ&cat=14

[johnhuebbe]

Thanks for the suggestions. I did a search on the forums and found a few others. Now I just need to do some research about each one and see what I think would fit best.

Also, Does anybody have any opinions about the MIDI-VT plugin? Good/bad points? Ever have any problems with it? Easy to setup? System stability issues?