Traktor FX controller

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Traktor FX controller
Posted on: 16.03.2012 by Yong Aptekar
Hey guys, long time lurker, long time poster looking for some advice. Currently I have my BCD3000 mapped as an FX controller, but I'm going to be selling it, as I want something built stronger. So my question to those that own one is this, why should I buy an X1?

I'm not looking for other options right now, its either keep the bcd, or buy the X1. I don't like the plastic buttons on my controller anymore.
Thanks guys
Cliff Lohman
16.03.2012
Originally Posted by dripstep
Thanks guys, I'm not looking for other controllers though. I have a line on an x1 for cheap, and just want to know why I should buy it lol. I have a mixer I like, and I have a soundcard, so I don't need something with that already. Let me rephrase my question.

Why couldn't you live without your x1?
The x1 is awesome.. One of my favorite pieces of gear. Stable and intuitivey layed out for traktor use. However, If i was only going to use it for fx, it might not be my first choice. Since i use it for pretty much a mix of traktor functions like browsing, transport and fx, its perfect.

But if i wanted only fx, id probly look at k2 since its laid out to control 4 fx decks (without shift) and a whole bunch more.
Yong Aptekar
16.03.2012
Hey guys, long time lurker, long time poster looking for some advice. Currently I have my BCD3000 mapped as an FX controller, but I'm going to be selling it, as I want something built stronger. So my question to those that own one is this, why should I buy an X1?

I'm not looking for other options right now, its either keep the bcd, or buy the X1. I don't like the plastic buttons on my controller anymore.
Thanks guys
Yong Aptekar
16.03.2012
So, I picked one up after work, and have had it for 2 hours, and I have to say, it is the coolest piece of gear I own! My workflow has gotten so much smoother and quicker. Once again, Native Instruments exceeds my expectations.

Thanks again for the help guys, I really do appreciate it.

To anyone using DVS that does not own an X1, get one!
Kristofer Krauel
16.03.2012
Have to agree that it sounds like the x1 would suit your set up perfectly. pots for fx control with buttons and encoders for looping, transport and file browsing!! You'll LOVE it!!
Yong Aptekar
16.03.2012
I was really hoping someone would say that. Thanks Jojo
Leeanna Ayla
16.03.2012
Then you need the X1 and you can move away from using the keyboard and mouse all together.
Yong Aptekar
16.03.2012
Keyboard and mouse for track selection and loading. Bcd is really only FX, with the wheels and faders mapped to fx parameters, as well as eq kills on the lighted buttons.
Leeanna Ayla
16.03.2012
What do you use for transport control now? If you're using the 3000 then the X1 is a no brainer as you get all of the transport control and FX default with NHL protocol.
Cliff Lohman
16.03.2012
Originally Posted by dripstep
Thanks guys, I'm not looking for other controllers though. I have a line on an x1 for cheap, and just want to know why I should buy it lol. I have a mixer I like, and I have a soundcard, so I don't need something with that already. Let me rephrase my question.

Why couldn't you live without your x1?
The x1 is awesome.. One of my favorite pieces of gear. Stable and intuitivey layed out for traktor use. However, If i was only going to use it for fx, it might not be my first choice. Since i use it for pretty much a mix of traktor functions like browsing, transport and fx, its perfect.

But if i wanted only fx, id probly look at k2 since its laid out to control 4 fx decks (without shift) and a whole bunch more.
Yong Aptekar
16.03.2012
Thanks guys, I'm not looking for other controllers though. I have a line on an x1 for cheap, and just want to know why I should buy it lol. I have a mixer I like, and I have a soundcard, so I don't need something with that already. Let me rephrase my question.

Why couldn't you live without your x1?
Leeanna Ayla
16.03.2012
The K2 looks to be a very well setup controller for this exactly.
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
16.03.2012
get a xone k2 it will be much better and more flexible than the x1, you could use it as an effect controller, a full mixer with transport controller and a sampler all with one mapping and using the latching layers you could use any combination at any time, you couldn't do that with an X1... oh and you get a 4 out (rca/headphone) soundcard built in.

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