Any MIDIbox builders here?

[.jon]

Hi,

I've been looking at the current midi knob & fader controller offerings and they are either way too expensive, lacking some features or flimsy cheapies, and none of them are designed to fit (physically) to my notebook-based setup.

I've found a very well documented DIY controller project, the MIDIbox, which could be a cost-effective, totally custom solution. I already have a pic, soldering iron and skillful hands, not so sure about the time

If you have built one, please share your experiences?

For those unfamiliar with MIDIbox: http://www.ucapps.de/

[.jon]

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[TechnoWeeniePas]

I thought about it but for the price you end up spending in parts you can get alot of pro-made alternatives. Although they wont be made exactly like YOU want if you can find one that suits your needs you may be better off.

[noizetronic]

It depends.
Building one can be a time- and materialconsuming thing, true. But once finished these are a lot of fun and you can come up with rather large designs you'll hardly find off-the-shelf. The photo gallery on ucapps.de is certainly worth a visit.