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August 30, 2008 at 1:34 pm #547047
Simon IddolParticipanthey hey,
I’m about buy a DJ controller and it would be so nice if you guys can give me some informations and share your opinions and experiences. I would like to use a controller with built in soundcard on a PC laptop. I don’t mind if it work with it’s own software as long as it is good, but normally I use Ableton Live for productions. I’m thinking about to choose between the M-Audio Torq Xponent or the Vestax VCI-300. Or its should be the Allen & Heath Xone 2D or something else?What do you think?
AdSense 336x280August 30, 2008 at 1:34 pm #656013
Simon IddolParticipanthey hey,
I’m about buy a DJ controller and it would be so nice if you guys can give me some informations and share your opinions and experiences. I would like to use a controller with built in soundcard on a PC laptop. I don’t mind if it work with it’s own software as long as it is good, but normally I use Ableton Live for productions. I’m thinking about to choose between the M-Audio Torq Xponent or the Vestax VCI-300. Or its should be the Allen & Heath Xone 2D or something else?What do you think?
AdSense 336x280October 9, 2008 at 4:46 pm #657893
weeddiggerParticipantOut of the two you have there, I’d go with the Xponent, simply because it seems to have more knobs and buttons. I actually use a Vestax VCI 100, and I use it with Traktor.
Both controllers you have listed have their native programs, and I honestly don’t like either one of them (Torq or Itch). The Xponent is going to be much easier to work with Ableton, as the VCI 300 might only work with Itch for now (you’ll have to research the details of that).As far as DJ’n with Ableton goes… Man… There’s not a definitive way to do that, and I don’t DJ with Live (yet), so I can’t say what you would need. And by no definitive way to DJ with Live, I mean it’s not necessarily mixing from Deck A to B, like you do in Torq, Itch, or Traktor.
Look up videos on YouTube of people DJ’n with Live, you’ll probably get some ideas. You can also check out the Ableton.com forum, or Abletonlivedj.com forum.
Good luck mate!
AdSense 336x280October 9, 2008 at 5:05 pm #657895
Simon IddolParticipantTHX weeddigger!
I forgot to update this thread!! I’ve found the solution and its none of these options. I got an AKAI MPD32 cos I can use it for more things than just DJingTHX again!!
AdSense 336x280October 9, 2008 at 5:49 pm #657907
weeddiggerParticipantAn MDP32?!? Interesting… Have you used it to DJ? How’s it work for you?
AdSense 336x280December 20, 2008 at 8:33 am #661078
docshockerParticipantI usually just click, and i’m going for the x-session pro (just ordered) combined with a trigger finger for tripping samples. Will update…
AdSense 336x280December 20, 2008 at 10:06 am #661079
Simon IddolParticipantthe AKAI worx fine, maybe a nit big for small dj booths but I really have no probs with it I enjoy working with it both in studio both live
AdSense 336x280December 22, 2008 at 5:20 am #661141
acheadKeymasterI would go with the VCI. It’s just more solid and works better.
AdSense 336x280March 18, 2009 at 1:06 pm #665614
DJ LeGitlinParticipantvci-300 and loving it
AdSense 336x280July 7, 2010 at 2:37 am #680827
cosmicjiveParticipantI personally love to use a Launchpad for triggering clips on 4 different audio channels. Then I use a bitstream 3x to control volume and effects. It has 64 knobs that are all assignable. The APC 40 is a cool idea but you can only use one device at a time with the instant mapping technology and I frequently need to change multiple parameters at the same time ex: filter sweeps on 2 channels happening simultaneously. It really depends on how complex your mixing style is.
AdSense 336x280July 9, 2010 at 2:27 am #680881
ajtmexParticipantNumark NS7…. BEST Midi controller. Virtually latency free. So much that you can scratch with it… ON A PC…
AdSense 336x280July 9, 2010 at 5:06 pm #680893
andrés digitalParticipantI run a numark omni control with traktor pro on a mac book and be totaly satisfied
AdSense 336x280December 25, 2010 at 9:33 pm #684496
anteater32Participantandrés digital wrote:I run a numark omni control with traktor pro on a mac book and be totaly satisfiedSimilar – Omni, Traktor Pro but with 64 bit windows 7 PC. Works really well but would love to get a Traktor S4 when I have some spare cash.
AdSense 336x280July 25, 2011 at 5:03 am #688216
AudioTacticsParticipantMidi Fighter seems pretty dope
AdSense 336x280February 16, 2012 at 2:45 pm #691406
ThinkAboutItParticipantI’m rocking Native Instrument’s S4 and all I gotta say it’s magic. If you say 4 decks are to much for me they also have S2. Better check it out before your purchase
AdSense 336x280February 29, 2012 at 6:11 pm #691610
Robert07112ParticipantI think Numark ns7 is the best…i use it when i mix and i have no problem…this dj controller is what you nedd to be a good dj
AdSense 336x280February 29, 2012 at 6:13 pm #691611
Robert07112ParticipantThe dj controller is important but the music you play is more important…you have to feel the music and you will be a good dj
AdSense 336x280June 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm #692986
EgomanParticipantI have a numark mixtrack pro – beginner – and I love it – I’m thinking of upgrading to the next step – what would you recommend?
AdSense 336x280June 21, 2012 at 9:38 am #693356
PrinceJonasParticipantpioneer DDJ-ERGO V without a shadow of a doubt.
AdSense 336x280June 23, 2012 at 11:27 am #693416
patsiasParticipanttraktor s2 a fine dj controller
AdSense 336x280September 2, 2013 at 4:28 pm #700094
vsopmaniaParticipanttraktor
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