tsss27 wrote:If there was a simple left-right joystick (or even better, sort of angled like the Nords) with a MIDI-out, I'd buy one. Not even for a Nord, but because my keyboard has a standard wheel and for some bender techniques a stick works better so it's nice to have both!
Yes both is the way to go. Some Rolands have the Bender and Wheels. The problem with full size Pitch/Mod Wheels is the amount of space they need. It's not an issue when they are in the keyboard casing - but in an external box the height has to be at 5cm plus - and that makes it too high. It doesn't look good either. If I could source a few MicroKorg wheels they would fit into a smaller case. Remember that the wheel is attached to a pot which is mounted on a large steel bracket.
I'm thinking a small mod wheel + thumbwheel joystick.......
UPDATE:
2 buffered MIDI OUTS - 1 for the Electro and the other for the Extra Channel
The Extra Channel (for controlling external synths etc.) can be set to any MIDI Channel - stored in memory.
Standard USB Type B socket
Rotary pot for Extra Channel Volume CC7