Adding a touch screen for plug ins

[alanc]

Hello, I am looking to add a second monitor that would be a touch screen. I've seen people controlling PT with ipads but seems too small. I like BIG things. I am just going to be using it to control plugins since I am already using a procontrol. Anybody here using a setup like this? Any recommendations on monitors and size? Was thinking 22-27 inch monitor. Any problems I should look out for and the real question, how does it feel? Thanks.

[JoelG]

I don't have any recommendations for models, but I've never been a fan of touch screens for ergonomic reasons. Sitting at your desk with your arm out for extended periods of time doesn't seem great to me. I think touch screen make sense for items you can hold in your hand, like tablets and phones, but not for laptops and desktops personally.

I'm definitly not trying to discourage you, and please post back how you make out with this!

Joel

[alanc]

Hi Joel, I was thinking of bolting a Vesa swing arm mount on my console or using a heavy duty tripod to mount the monitor. It would be at the same height as the old tape machine controllers and at the perfect angle for touching. That's why I was looking at 22-27 inch monitors. I am just trying to increase my work flow. Anybody here running a set up like this?

[Aaron ANV]

I downloaded the Duet Display app last night and was pleasantly surprised with how well it worked using my iPad as a third monitor. I know you said the iPad route seems too small, but if you're looking for a touch screen plugin controller and already have an iPad it's definitely worth checking out. It was easy to customize the resolution so that plugins take up the full iPad screen. It runs via lightening cable to usb and has little to no lag. The app is currently on sale for $7.99.

[alanc]

You know, the Duet Display app sounds like it would be a good option for me. " it runs via lightening cable to usb" That is great! I really didn't want to run wifi on the studio computer. I haven't bought an ipad yet but probally will start looking right now.

[sw rec]

Thanks for the heads-up on this! Just installed it, and it makes my I-pad operate as a FOURTH monitor. Cool thing is, I can put just about anything on it...plugins, transport, even the edit or mix window. Not bad for 8 bucks.

[albee1952]

Deviltechnologies.com has software called Dtouch that allows for Pro Tools on a generic touchscreen(Acer, Planar and Dell all offer a 27" for between $450-700)

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by alanc

Hi Joel, I was thinking of bolting a Vesa swing arm mount on my console or using a heavy duty tripod to mount the monitor. It would be at the same height as the old tape machine controllers and at the perfect angle for touching. That's why I was looking at 22-27 inch monitors. I am just trying to increase my work flow. Anybody here running a set up like this?

That's still going to be awkward and painful, especially on your shoulder and arm after a while. Think about it - this is something you're going to be using a LOT. If you could put the touchscreen right in front of you like the Slate screens then that might work. Otherwise with your setup that arm will be outstretched in the air and for long term use you're body won't like that.

[alanc]

Originally Posted by musicman691

That's still going to be awkward and painful, especially on your shoulder and arm after a while.

That's a very good point. I found some vesa roll able stands but it seems most people are using ipads for something like this. Haven't had many responses so that might be telling me something.

OK, who is using their ipad to control plugins? What is the good and bad of running this way?

[guitardom]

Any touchscreen will work now. The only downfall is that you only have 1 point of touch supporter in PT. I say at least a 27", I have a 23" and the plugin UI's are still small for touch.