New at NAMM (starting after the Macexpo at 17.Jan.08) are the Ethernet-Connectable Euphonix Controllers. there are not many infos out there, yet. There seems one version with touchscreen, the Protocol is a new one (called EuCon), so any DAW etc will need a driver – so let’s check how they handle it..
Some Links: Alternative_Controller
http://www.de-bug.de/musiktechnik/archives/792.html
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MCcontrol