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Posted on: 28.08.2011 by Lizzie Hoesley
So I just got a launchpad and a nanoKontrol, doing traktor 2 mostly hotcues, some fx.

Paid about 150 total for both (new, i.e. returnable)

Would I rather have an x1? I know LP has more buttons, but btwn the LP and the nano I have more buttons than I know what to do with.

What would be *your* ideal minimalist setup for doing anything outside the bedroom? It would be nice to never have to touch the computer during a set... so browsing and deck loading would be nice.

Price is a real factor, and I dislike jogs (though Ean's new DM vid on the S2 was a bit fun!)

Thanks!
Chasidy Heckenbach
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by Dj Kave
@Buddha131

Dude im hating the hercules right now. That's what im using now and have been for the past month and a half. Sucks, I can't wait till my preordered s2 comes out.
i have an old mk2 that is the first dj-ish controller i bought. it's ok for effects. the buttons suck, the jogs are sluggish but fine if u *dont* want them for cue'ing, the pots are ok but the faders aren't. ok - cant believe of too many good things about it but it was cheap and hasn't really lost any value plus i'm sure any other hercules is better than the mk2 (except the mk1 ofc )
Chasidy Heckenbach
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by buddha131
my setup is a hercules rmx, and i want to add a pad controller, and utilize abelton instead of "dj" software.
abelton live will allow endless creative possibilities, instead of mixing two songs together.
downside is it is looks really intimidating, but im getting used to it
they're very very different animals. with traktor u can be more spontaneous with what u do - with ableton live you can come up with live remixes of your own stuff if you can chop it into its component parts first etc.

personally i like them both. they sync together nicely-ish
Valentin Doong
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by buddha131
my setup is a hercules rmx, and i want to add a pad controller, and utilize abelton instead of "dj" software.
abelton live will allow endless creative possibilities, instead of mixing two songs together.
downside is it is looks really intimidating, but im getting used to it
@Buddha131

Dude im hating the hercules right now. That's what im using now and have been for the past month and a half. Sucks, I can't wait till my preordered s2 comes out.
Chasidy Heckenbach
28.08.2011
Originally Posted by photojojo
Sell the TP2 you already bought.
true and must admit i have been believeing about that, or selling the license that comes with the X1 if thats possible. i took the el cheapo route with my current license buying a 2nd hand traktor3 license and then upgrading it to tp2, but i guess there's no reason why i couldn't xfer the traktor3 and the tp2 upgrade to someone else. got all of september for that offer anyway it believe...
Chasidy Heckenbach
28.08.2011
Originally Posted by photojojo
X1 for me.
if i hadn't already bought tp2 i probably would have gone for the x1+tp2 deal just to see what the x1 is like. it does look very cool i must admit.
Lizzie Hoesley
28.08.2011		So I just got a launchpad and a nanoKontrol, doing traktor 2 mostly hotcues, some fx.

Paid about 150 total for both (new, i.e. returnable)

Would I rather have an x1? I know LP has more buttons, but btwn the LP and the nano I have more buttons than I know what to do with.

What would be *your* ideal minimalist setup for doing anything outside the bedroom? It would be nice to never have to touch the computer during a set... so browsing and deck loading would be nice.

Price is a real factor, and I dislike jogs (though Ean's new DM vid on the S2 was a bit fun!)

Thanks!
Lizzie Hoesley
30.08.2011		Been out of power for a few days! This thread grew fast.

So I already have TP2 otherwise I would have jumped on that aug/sep givaway over at NI! I'm pretty happy with the size of the buttons on the LP - they're exactly the same distance apart as white piano keys (if anyone hadn't noticed) If the x1 would replace my LP, I believe I'd rather go with the LP+M-Audio X-Sessions mixer and map the 5 faders to fx levels.

It would be like having 4 midifighter pros in 2 units for under $200 usd. I don't believe I'm gonna complain about that. I can't throw them off any buildings, but for 200 I believe that's a fair trade :-)

Thoughts? Please discuss!
Tatum Ansaldo
29.08.2011		X1 ftw.
Chasidy Heckenbach
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by Dj Kave
@Buddha131

Dude im hating the hercules right now. That's what im using now and have been for the past month and a half. Sucks, I can't wait till my preordered s2 comes out.
i have an old mk2 that is the first dj-ish controller i bought. it's ok for effects. the buttons suck, the jogs are sluggish but fine if u *dont* want them for cue'ing, the pots are ok but the faders aren't. ok - cant believe of too many good things about it but it was cheap and hasn't really lost any value plus i'm sure any other hercules is better than the mk2 (except the mk1 ofc )
Chasidy Heckenbach
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by buddha131
my setup is a hercules rmx, and i want to add a pad controller, and utilize abelton instead of "dj" software.
abelton live will allow endless creative possibilities, instead of mixing two songs together.
downside is it is looks really intimidating, but im getting used to it
they're very very different animals. with traktor u can be more spontaneous with what u do - with ableton live you can come up with live remixes of your own stuff if you can chop it into its component parts first etc.

personally i like them both. they sync together nicely-ish
Valentin Doong
29.08.2011
Originally Posted by buddha131
my setup is a hercules rmx, and i want to add a pad controller, and utilize abelton instead of "dj" software.
abelton live will allow endless creative possibilities, instead of mixing two songs together.
downside is it is looks really intimidating, but im getting used to it
@Buddha131

Dude im hating the hercules right now. That's what im using now and have been for the past month and a half. Sucks, I can't wait till my preordered s2 comes out.
Julio Tewell
29.08.2011		my setup is a hercules rmx, and i want to add a pad controller, and utilize abelton instead of "dj" software.
abelton live will allow endless creative possibilities, instead of mixing two songs together.
downside is it is looks really intimidating, but im getting used to it
Rebecca Moebius
28.08.2011		use the launchpad with the instant grat fx somebody made in the mapping community , i use my launchpad waaaay more than my x1
Ella Rick
28.08.2011		Maybe wait and see if and what the X2 like?
If not go for the X1 with TP2
Chasidy Heckenbach
28.08.2011
Originally Posted by photojojo
Sell the TP2 you already bought.
true and must admit i have been believeing about that, or selling the license that comes with the X1 if thats possible. i took the el cheapo route with my current license buying a 2nd hand traktor3 license and then upgrading it to tp2, but i guess there's no reason why i couldn't xfer the traktor3 and the tp2 upgrade to someone else. got all of september for that offer anyway it believe...
Leeanna Ayla
28.08.2011		Sell the TP2 you already bought.
Chasidy Heckenbach
28.08.2011
Originally Posted by photojojo
X1 for me.
if i hadn't already bought tp2 i probably would have gone for the x1+tp2 deal just to see what the x1 is like. it does look very cool i must admit.
Leeanna Ayla
28.08.2011		X1 for me.
Chasidy Heckenbach
28.08.2011		my own mini setup is to just use my idj. my next best fav minimal setup is probably a launchpad and djm101 for traktor. both those 2 setups cost me exactly 100quid each. a launchpad and x1 would be awesome but i'd miss not having actual faders and def miss not having a cross fader. tho using nothing other than a single ldp8 is also a lot of fun with some creative multi layers.
Kayce Mesia
28.08.2011		The X1 was tailored for Traktor, whereas the Launchpad was made for Ableton. Epicly minimalist setup would be Kontrol X1 + Xone:2D for me, although haven't had a hand on either of those controllers.
Aleta Hartzler
28.08.2011		X1 is GodTier

X1 is the Master Race
Valentin Doong
28.08.2011		Personally, i like the Kontrol X1 better

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