thanks for all your helps guys. The
etc express does not look at all suited to ml's after reading through the manual, it must have been an afterthough.
i think i am going to head down the frog route because the bullfrog looks nice but not too expensive.
however it may be a bit over-rated for my use as we will many be sticking with convential lanterns and only purchasing two ml's to pratice on (two s4 revolutions) largely due to cost of ml's both hiring and buying.
anyother boards recommondations? i am looking mainly for high flexibilty and boards that have individual faders for spontaneity as I do a lot of last minute gigs etc...