From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Sun Oct 26 10:56:40 2003
Subject:Re: Digest Number 1389

Hi Aram,

> I haven't heard anyone mention it, so here I go. I just saw on M-Audio's website a
>midi controller I wasn't aware of. The great thing about it is that is has 9 sliders for
>some odd reason, when almost every other controller has 8 sliders. The model is the
>Evolution MK-461C USB. Are people finally trying to grab a hold of us B4 players, or was
>this just some odd happenstance?
>
>Aram
>
>http://www.m-audio.com/products/evolution/evo_mk461c.php

Actually, the MK-461C not only has 9 sliders, it also has a "drawbar" mode where the sliders work backwards. According to the manual, the mode was specifically designed around the needs of the NI B-4, and one of the presets that come from the factory is fully setup to work with the B-4.

BTW, Evolution is a UK company that was bought out by M-Audio, who also owns Midiman. Everything being equal, the Evolution products beat their Midiman brethren across the board.

Regards,

-BW
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