In rare cases hardware controllers have become faulty, which can result in data loss.

The Metro noted that if one does not purchase any of the additional hardware controllers, "it's not much different to Rock Band 2".

It was based on a device called the MidiCon, which was never released and was the first hardware controller the company made.

It is essentially an add-on to existing automation or control systems such as terminal automation software or hardware controllers.

MambaNet is a protocol designed to have hardware controller controlling a virtual device (e.g. computer applications/processes).

For loading and storing data, no hardware controller existed.

This is easy, fast configuration whether implemented with a hardware controller or by software.

In this latter case the incremental costs of extra memory and software development is likely to be less than the price of a separate hardware controller.

He also built several hardware controllers for his personal use as a performer, most notable the 'Monodeck II'.

Also announced was a dedicated hardware controller developed in collaboration with Akai, called the APC40.