MIDI Controllers are definitely the cheapest and easiest.
Livid uses a Class-Compliant driver, so you don't need any drivers.
The Code Controller is nice and small for Desktop Use, but has 32-EncoderKnobs all with push-buttons.
One really helpful apps for MIDI Controllers on Windows is:
-Bome's MIDI Translator because it'll allow you to interface your controller with programs that don't accept MIDI Input.
I haven't found a Linux/Mac equivalent, yet, but I'm sure someone's done it!
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MIDI Controllers are definitely the cheapest and easiest. Livid uses a Class-Compliant driver, so you don't need any drivers. The Code Controller is nice and small for Desktop Use, but has 32-EncoderKnobs all with push-buttons. One really helpful apps for MIDI Controllers on Windows is: -Bome's MIDI Translator because it'll allow you to interface your controller with programs that don't accept MIDI Input. I haven't found a Linux/Mac equivalent, yet, but I'm sure someone's done it!