Reply to MIDI Controller for Traktor FX?

Hi DJTTers!

So my friend and I have decided to start DJing together (more a duo than tag-teaming).

He has a few years experience DJing around local clubs, whereas I've been honing my skills in the bedroom for a year or so. He mainly uses an S4 and I've basically learned the basics on my S2.

We decided that we could be most creative if he handled the actual mixing (including song selection and EQ-ing) and I took over the effects. I'm on the lookout for a solid MIDI-controller that will allow me to control all 4 Effect panels simultaneously.

As there are two of us and one screen, I would like to be able to see the parameter settings and whether the Effect is on or off on the actual Hardware, meaning I'd like LEDs and would like to avoid endless encoders.

The best thing I've come up with so far is to buy two x1 controllers and re-mapping the lower part of it so that I can also use it to assign Effect units to certain decks and have some visual feedback as to what is assigned (through the LEDs).

Are there any better alternatives out there? (Also note that I am more than happy to map a Midi controller from scratch if I have to.)