[throwawaybcporn]

You didn't read it. He did exactly what you're suggesting in the first iteration: Helix + MIDI controllers. Then he explained why it sucked.

I mean, have your own opinion and all but if you don't read, then it's not as valid.

[vict00ms]

I read it, and I don't agree that he explained why Helix sucked. Unless I'm reading it wrong, he seems to think a voice-controlled rig would be better for live performance?

I understand that the tone of these user's comments might be rubbing people wrong, but the criticisms were absolutely spot-on (including the one that got flagged/removed). As a DIY project, I think it's awesome...but as a product being brought to (a heavily saturated, well-trod) market it deserves criticism/skepticism.