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Topic: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

Hello,

Longtime FF800 user looking at upgrading to a FF UFX with the advanced remote.  That combination would solve a LOT of problems for me.  I just have 2 questions (I've searched but seen conflicting answers):

1. Can someone confirm that Totalmix/UFX can effectively allow 5.1 or even 7.1 monitor control with the advanced remote?  Specifically, can I use the remote volume knob to control multiple outputs simultaneously?  That would allow me to sell my surround volume controller ;-)

2. How's the build quality/durability/feel of the advanced remote?  This would see heavy usage in my studio and the pictures make it look kind of plastic - does it feel substantial in use?  I'm used to a nice weighted, metal volume control right now and am hoping the RME would fill in nicely...

Thanks so much!

Jim Daneker
www.whinecellarstudio.com
2008 8-core Mac Pro/16GB RAM/10.6.7/Logic 9.1.4/FF800

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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

1. Any channels can be linked with fader groups, so yes.

2. All aluminum construction, not plastic. It feels pretty heavy to me.

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Jeff Petersen
Synthax Inc.

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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated!  Can you comment on the feel of the volume knob itself?  Does it feel weighted/substantial?

Jim Daneker
www.whinecellarstudio.com
2008 8-core Mac Pro/16GB RAM/10.6.7/Logic 9.1.4/FF800

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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

Feels just like the Babyface, not sure how else to say it.

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Jeff Petersen
Synthax Inc.

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  • From: Nashville, TN
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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

Cool - I've never seen one so I'll have to go check it out.  Thanks again Jeff!

Jim Daneker
www.whinecellarstudio.com
2008 8-core Mac Pro/16GB RAM/10.6.7/Logic 9.1.4/FF800

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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

whinecellarstudio wrote:

2. How's the build quality/durability/feel of the advanced remote?  This would see heavy usage in my studio and the pictures make it look kind of plastic - does it feel substantial in use?  I'm used to a nice weighted, metal volume control right now and am hoping the RME would fill in nicely...

I've had a Babyface on the go for almost a year now, it has clocked up a lot of frequent flyer miles & still feels great (same as day 1 really), very nice weighty chassis & the wheel/buttons have a quality (think German car) feel to them.

Looking forward to ARC, UFX is working beautifully (on Mac OSX) & will be nice to just leave it in the rack & have most controls next to my mouse.

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Re: Advanced Remote - build quality/durability?

Thanks drainaudio.  I'm a German car aficionado so that's very helpful ;-)

Jim Daneker
www.whinecellarstudio.com
2008 8-core Mac Pro/16GB RAM/10.6.7/Logic 9.1.4/FF800

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