Where to go next????
Where to go next???? Posted on: 29.05.2012 by Garfield Scheurich First off, I am absolutely in love with my Kontrol S2 and Traktor Pro 2. I'll be using both of them for the foreseeable future.I'm well rounded in mixing, scratching, and looping. However, my sets are missing some individual flavor and pop to make me stand out. I want to add something to my set up that will push it up to the next level. I want to be able to cue in many different sounds and effects at the touch of a button such as drums, wobbles, vocals, piano keys, exc. With that being said, from what I can see, the DJTT MIDI Fighter controller seems to be what I am looking for. I like the way it can sort of be played like an instrument to add all sorts of sounds to your music. It's in my price range, and I like the spring loaded japanese-style arcade buttons and the custom color options as well. The only DJs I know use turntables and Serato Scratch Live, there is no real controllerism going on in my area that I know of, so I have no one to turn to or show me the way. I am all on my own with this one. What I am wondering is: 1. How does the MIDI Fighter controller work? 2. How do I use it? 3. Does it run on Traktor, or its own software? 4. Is it compatable with the Kontrol S2? 5. Does it plug into my Macbook and/or Kontrol S2? 6. Should I buy one, or is there something else I should consider. Thanks in advance.... -AO | |
| Garfield Scheurich 29.05.2012 | First off, I am absolutely in love with my Kontrol S2 and Traktor Pro 2. I'll be using both of them for the foreseeable future. I'm well rounded in mixing, scratching, and looping. However, my sets are missing some individual flavor and pop to make me stand out. I want to add something to my set up that will push it up to the next level. I want to be able to cue in many different sounds and effects at the touch of a button such as drums, wobbles, vocals, piano keys, exc. With that being said, from what I can see, the DJTT MIDI Fighter controller seems to be what I am looking for. I like the way it can sort of be played like an instrument to add all sorts of sounds to your music. It's in my price range, and I like the spring loaded japanese-style arcade buttons and the custom color options as well. The only DJs I know use turntables and Serato Scratch Live, there is no real controllerism going on in my area that I know of, so I have no one to turn to or show me the way. I am all on my own with this one. What I am wondering is: 1. How does the MIDI Fighter controller work? 2. How do I use it? 3. Does it run on Traktor, or its own software? 4. Is it compatable with the Kontrol S2? 5. Does it plug into my Macbook and/or Kontrol S2? 6. Should I buy one, or is there something else I should consider. Thanks in advance.... -AO |
| Garfield Scheurich 29.05.2012 | Thanks for the response Padi. So in short, I plug the MIDI Fighter into my Macbook's USB 2 port and either write or download the mappings I want for it on Traktor? Then all I have to do is mash buttons and jam out? Is it really that easy and user friendly? As far as my budget goes, I wouldn't feel comfortable spending more than $250-$300. With that being said, the Midi Fighter Classic is only $200, and that includes 2 day delivery. Tell me more about the X1,F1,K2, and Maschine. |
| Nedra Fresneda 29.05.2012 | 1. It sends MIDI information to control software 2. You either download or write your own mappings to tailor your needs. 3. It doesn't run on any software, which means you don't need to have a secondary program open for it to work. 4. MIDI devices don't affect compatibility with each other. 5. It plugs via USB. 6. With arcade buttons, it's your only bet. The concept of superknobs (doing multiple things with a knob/axis) is not limited to the Midi Fighter. As a matter of fact, some of it's mappings have been successfully adapted to other controllers, even an iPad. Personally I prefer pads and knobs. Something like the X1, F1 or K2. What is your price range? |
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