There are some inexpensive control surfaces, even ones with motorized faders like the Behringer BCF2000 for $200. I don't know of anything being made right now with a scrub/shuttle wheel that costs less than the ProjectMix, though. And keep in mind that the Behringer is a bare bones surface. It has faders, but not a lot of buttons. You can get the job done, but you're still giving up features for a lower price.
If you can find a Fronteer Designs Tranzport, that might help you. The Tranzport is a small wireless control surface that includes a wheel. However, that is the only knob that it has. It also doesn't have faders, motorized or not. And few buttons. It isn't being made any longer. You might find it used on eBay. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto:ptacc...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Frank Carmickle Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 11:23 AM To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Subject: control surfaces Hello all Anyone have a control surface that they really like? I haven't been able to get my hands on to many of them to check them out. As I said in my last mailing I am looking to mix ITB so mostly I'll want transport controls and jog/shuttle. Is it possible to do most of your edits right from the control surface? Thanks --FC