Waldorf Blofeld and Novation X-Station - is it good combo?

[Michoo]

Hi
Since I bought desktop version of Blofeld, i'm looking for good midi keyboard controller for it.
After reading about a half of whole internet i'm thinking about X-Station 61 (I like to have a lot of keys) as a "way-to-go".
Is anybody used this kind of combination? I have few questions about it...
Is it possible to use all knobs and buttons with blofeld? (maybe it needs to be configured somehow?)
Is it possible to use both synths (blofeld and x-station) at one time? (that I can change between blo and the X-st sounds)
Is it possible to connect two devices at one time to midi in (like blofeld and something else) and control them from X-Station?

What else I should know about before I waste my money for it?

If my questions are silly - forgive me, I'm new to this whole midi/synth stuff :] and any tips for noob like me are very appreciated

[EvilDragon]

It's a great combination. It's possible to use all the knobs, you can configure them. Not sure about using Blo and X-Station at the same time, it might be possible. You would need a MIDI 2x2 box or something to control more than one module at one time (or use MIDI THRU).

Go for it.

[FatFreddy]

I had that very combination for a while, and it worked well. It is easy to create a template on the X Station to control the Blofeld, which helps make tweaking more enjoyable. You can't use the X Station as a synth and a controller at the same time, it is either or unfortunately. I don't think a separate midi interface even makes a difference. It is just the way the X Station is designed. Still both toys are good.

[stimresp]

I have this combo and it's a dream. All of the above and ore. Just do it.

[Michoo]

OK, i'm convinced now Thanky You for your answers