NI kontrol M1 (member mockup)

Hope this is fine to put this here - didn't want to start a new thread (as I'm still in the consideration stage but am keen for some opinions).

Originally I wanted to build an s4 mod (see picture in above post) but decided this would demand an intensive brain (probably a Livid as my programming skills aren't upto more open-source brains such as Arduino).

Not feeling confident if I would be able to get it all together I thought that a good substitute might be 2 Kontrol x1s with a DIY 4 channel midi mixer in the middle. This essentially would give me the same control as my original design. For the time being I'll probably only have 1 x1 (cost) but that will give me enough control over decks A+B and C+D I can use more sparingly.

The design of the mixer is similar to the mixer section of what I what I was believeing originally:

fourchannelmixer.jpg


I'm planning High, Mid, Low EQ and then I would like a Key knob on each channel. I'd be happy to have this as an effect but as far as I know, none of the effects in Traktor can substitute for the key knob.

I'm believeing a UMC32 which would cover all these controls (plus an additional four knobs..perhaps filters).

I'm trying to keep size down for portability..believeing the same dimensions as the X1 (so similar in concept to the earlier posts in this thread). I'd have to have a usb hub to connect the x1 and the DIY mixer (laptop only has 2 usb ports and need one for audio2dj), I should be able to get away without a powered hub while maintaining low latency?

Would be interested in your thoughts/feedback/opinions on the controller/the UMC and anything I might have missed. I'm still very much in the planning (and acquiring funds) stage but hopefully will get this off the ground soon.

Also reaslied I'll have to wait till the new UMC chips come out, hopefully in April. http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9108


Cheers

I've been searching for a controller that has no jogwheels and would give me optimized Traktor 4-deck control. A soundcard isn't necessary either as it'd be easier to just use my audio2dj (straight into an amp or spare channel of a mixer).

I've been enjoying this thread and below is something I believe that would be perfect for my needs. What I came up with is kind of a remodelled s4. You'll have to excuse my below-par photoshop skills but I believe you can get the idea.

There's a few controls missing but I left out things I usually don't change that often to keep size down for portability. Before i resized it for the thread it was 30x24cm.

I'd like to add a key knob for each deck somewhere and maybe a scroll/scrub knob. The new version of Traktor may require different controls.

Suggestions/feedback?

And if anyone has come across a controller that's close/comparable to this I'd love to know


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edit: apologies, know the resolution isn't great

I've been searching for a controller that has no jogwheels and would give me optimized Traktor 4-deck control. A soundcard isn't necessary either as it'd be easier to just use my audio2dj (straight into an amp or spare channel of a mixer).

I've been enjoying this thread and below is something I believe that would be perfect for my needs. What I came up with is kind of a remodelled s4. You'll have to excuse my below-par photoshop skills but I believe you can get the idea.

There's a few controls missing but I left out things I usually don't change that often to keep size down for portability. Before i resized it for the thread it was 30x24cm.

I'd like to add a key knob for each deck somewhere and maybe a scroll/scrub knob. The new version of Traktor may require different controls.

Suggestions/feedback?

And if anyone has come across a controller that's close/comparable to this I'd love to know


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edit: apologies, know the resolution isn't great

livid sells the break out boards but there aint any hardware or are u saying about 'The Code.'

Here is my photoshopped idea.

For me, I'd like to see a single unit that can handle traktors 4 decks without the need for a shift button.

Because I've added maschine buttons to the top, there is no need for the bottom hotcue buttons. Any ideas on filling that gap? Sample faders??

Also, there is space above the mixer gains as I've just doubled them up.

I've added 4 track position waveforms to the top as well which probably couldn't look like that.. Definitely would be amazing to have a track indicator stacked like that though to avoid being run out.

What you guys believe?? I'd buy one.