VCI-400 & Kontrol X1
VCI-400 & Kontrol X1 Posted on: 24.05.2013 by Duane Signorini Hey guys.I've currently bought a standard VCI-400, I'm fully aware it's a fully customizable piece of kit, however, I'm wanting to purchase a Kontrol X1. I love the effective functionality the X1 provides, I played around with my mate's one time. I've never used a VCI-400 & am fully excited to get my hands dirty. My questions now are... Is it worth getting the X1? Using the VCI-400 alongside the X1... Opinions & thoughts? Thanks in advance people! | |
Bulah Pizzolo 23.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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Jacquetta Gutter 23.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by FUYolo
Regarding your specific question I don't believe you need an X1 if you have a VCI 400, no point, the VCI has all the controls of the X1 and many more...but I guess it's up to you if you want to use your VCI to do other things or really like the layout of the X1 |
Duane Signorini 25.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by padi_04
In regards to the VCI-400 being used alongside the X1, what are your personal thoughts on the combination? |
Duane Signorini 24.05.2013 | Hey guys. I've currently bought a standard VCI-400, I'm fully aware it's a fully customizable piece of kit, however, I'm wanting to purchase a Kontrol X1. I love the effective functionality the X1 provides, I played around with my mate's one time. I've never used a VCI-400 & am fully excited to get my hands dirty. My questions now are... Is it worth getting the X1? Using the VCI-400 alongside the X1... Opinions & thoughts? Thanks in advance people! |
Bulah Pizzolo 23.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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Rhonda Auriemma 24.07.2013 | I'd say it depends on your playstyle. If you're only using two decks, you might as well map the FX 3 and 4 knobs to Deck C&D and instantly cover 90% of the X1's standard features. The VCI-400 standard mapping even has some unused controls, so you can easily find some space. However, if you take a club gig every now and then, the X1 might come handy as you can easily leave your VCI-400 at home and just bring your laptop + the X1 and use the club's CDJs. After all, I can just tell you this: examine your playstyle and only buy gear that you really need. It's better to wait and use your existing gear until you're annoyed by its lack of possibilites, else you'll end up buying useless gear for your shelves. |
Alphonso Deitchman 23.07.2013 | The VCI 400 and DDJ SX are both Serato controllers, and both can easily be used in Traktor too. |
Jacquetta Gutter 23.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by FUYolo
Regarding your specific question I don't believe you need an X1 if you have a VCI 400, no point, the VCI has all the controls of the X1 and many more...but I guess it's up to you if you want to use your VCI to do other things or really like the layout of the X1 |
Duane Signorini 25.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by padi_04
In regards to the VCI-400 being used alongside the X1, what are your personal thoughts on the combination? |
Nedra Fresneda 24.05.2013 | It's always nice to have the extra knobs and stuff but I wouldn't buy anything until you get your new controller and spend some time with it. X1's mapping is nothing out of this world. |
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