Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd pass on a little info I found out about last night at Paul's clinic in town here - there is a new midi breath controller available from these guys: http://www.tecontrol.se/index_files/USBMIDIBreathController.htm
If any of you use one of the old Yamaha BC models, and have had a little angst waiting for yours to give out with no replacement in sight (like me...), you can rest easy. This one connects directly to a USB port and has a software control interface to adjust sensitivity, etc. As you'll see if you go to the site, it looks basically like a USB stick with a hose coming off of it (with very simple plastic end) - not exactly the coolest thing on the planet, but it works. At least there is now a replacement alternative available.
Anyway, just wanted to pass that info along. Thanks Paul, for letting me check it out after the clinic.
Best,
Greg