pro tools op

I am always looking for the next controller for Pro Tools, and when my business partner Mike emailed me about the new iPhone Pro Tools Controller, I new that we were moving into a new world. In this world, the reality will be small handheld devices that really do manage and help out with everyday life - the true pocket PC is here. Check it out:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGUGgcoQ09A&eurl=http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/12/11/iphone-hacked-to-control-pro-tools/[/youtube]

Although I haven’t been able to download it, I am an iPhone owner and user (as well as hacker), and I have used many of these 3rd party apps. I have no doubt that this will prove to be as smooth and easy as it looks to use - but if it really ends up at $150 per install, I’m not sure how many people will actually use it. Currently there are hundreds of 3rd party apps that are available via the “install” app that can be used once the iPhone is “freed.” Every single one is free, and considering that I can use VNsea to control my computer via my iPhone (for free) I’m not sure that I’ll throw another $150 into my $350 iPhone (that’s a lofty percentage). So, I’ll look on with jealousy and hope that they future holds better handheld devices with more and more utilities to help us manage our everyday life.