Have I Been Conned?

[The Elf]

I find the XL better for the studio, as it works in rows of 8, which is a bit of a studio 'norm'. I standardise my top row to page navigation and program launching, so the rest is available for functions. My main Cubase layout is shown below (the rainbow takes me into a screen full of colours for colouring my tracks/parts).

But I also have the smaller 5x3, which is fine for my living room laptop.

BTW I see no advantage to the SD Mk2 - it even comes with a now fixed angle stand, which kills one of the Mk1's best features!)

[Chromeman]

Thanks for that. Very helpful re the different versions. Have gone for the 32 key in the end - as you said, having 4 banks of 8 makes a lot of sense for DAW use. Cheers.

[Sam Spoons]

I have the Stream Dock mini and it's very useful but I hate the wedge shape, the front panel is just not at the right angle for easy operation. I nearly bought the Stream Dock mk2 but thankfully spotted fixed front panel angle which made it a nonstarter. I have an original Stream Dock on the way from Thomann as I type.

[The Elf]

I have the Stream Dock mini and it's very useful but I hate the wedge shape, the front panel is just not at the right angle for easy operation. I nearly bought the Stream Dock mk2 but thankfully spotted fixed front panel angle which made it a nonstarter.

Here's my guess... The fixed stand is cheaper to provide.

[Sam Spoons]

If the angle was about 10º it would be fine but it's far too upright

[The Elf]

On a related subject, I've just discovered the Stream Deck Pedal...
https://www.soundonsound.com/forum/view ... hp?t=81004

[pa28]

Having used the Behringer X Touch One for the last few weeks am very pleased with it, have asigned the function buttons as required so all good.

As this was a replacement for my failed "Faderport" I had no jog/shuffle wheel but do now. A useful function but, would suggest the manufacturer could make it more ergonomic by having the transport buttons aligned along the bottom below the relatively large jog wheel that is "in the way".

But still a good buy so far.