Controller Hack: NanoPad, LPD8 or Ipad ?

[etch]

Hey- that's not a bad idea. Finally a use for the korg nanokey?

exactly! although the nano series is quite micro internally interms of space to solder to

can I split it up?
beacuse I want the keys in a unique row

yes ofcourse in theory, get rid of the plastic keys from the nanokey, choose some new buttons, and then resolder them to the contacts for the original keys, no need to split the circuit board up!

although especially with something so neatly designed, [im currently attempting a nanokontrol rearrange, its not proving easy] theres only micro surfaces to solder to - not something to attempt if youve never soldered!

so a slightly larger / cheaper controller may actually be better just because it will have larger contacts internally if youve never soldered, thats where something like the UMC-32 holds its own, you basically wouldnt need to solder!

USB game controllers are quite good, (really cheap off ebay)

or if your happy to learn some code something like the Arduino (and you could then have veolicty sensitive pads again)

hope some of this is useful

[wateredge]

hope some of this is useful

very useful, thanks ;-)

the UMC-32 seems to be the best choice.
What if I use pressure sensors instead of buttons/pads ?
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9375

[Str8upDrew]

Unfortunately UMC-32 doesn't support any pressure sensitive controls.

[etch]

and heres another option to the UMC-32,

http://www.leobodnar.com/products/BU0836/

much cheaper! but again with less flexibility in the long run, but will do what you want easily, but again as far as i can see will not support velocity sensitive pads,,

[wateredge]

it seems much easier to use than the UMC-32
and it's cheaper ;-)
Thanks

[etch]

no problem

and good luck! let us know how it all goes