DJ Midi Controller Decision Help!
DJ Midi Controller Decision Help! Posted on: 25.06.2013 by Reginald Molden I'm eventually going to work my way up to getting a Xone:92 running 2 A&H K2's and Traktor but for now as hours at work have shortened I need to purchase a midi controller. I'm debating between either the Allen & Heath XoneX or the Pioneer DDJ-T1. My problem is that I want to get familiar with the A&H mixer as I've always practiced on a DJM-800 and could use familiarity. The other problem is that the XoneX runs Serato itch when I'm trying to switch over to Traktor! I wouldn't go with an S4 or other mixers as I'd rather be completely comfortable using strictly a Pioneer or A&H mixer, but I'm barely making the switch to Traktor as well. What do you guys believe would be the best choice? | |
| Reginald Molden 05.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by NoizeImpact
1. Pioneer DJM-900Nexus + 2 CDJ2000Nexus + Maschine + Traktor 2. Allen & Heath Xone:92 + K2 + Lemur + Traktor I've barely begun to see that the midi capabilities aren't that great with the Xone:92 and Traktor though? Maybe I read it from some shoobie I'm going to be spinning tech house mostly, and I'm definitely an audiophile but I still want to have the remixing/effects capabilities. I'm still new to all this so hopefully you guys can lead me in the right direction. |
| Reginald Molden 25.06.2013 | I'm eventually going to work my way up to getting a Xone:92 running 2 A&H K2's and Traktor but for now as hours at work have shortened I need to purchase a midi controller. I'm debating between either the Allen & Heath XoneX or the Pioneer DDJ-T1. My problem is that I want to get familiar with the A&H mixer as I've always practiced on a DJM-800 and could use familiarity. The other problem is that the XoneX runs Serato itch when I'm trying to switch over to Traktor! I wouldn't go with an S4 or other mixers as I'd rather be completely comfortable using strictly a Pioneer or A&H mixer, but I'm barely making the switch to Traktor as well. What do you guys believe would be the best choice? |
| Reginald Molden 05.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by NoizeImpact
1. Pioneer DJM-900Nexus + 2 CDJ2000Nexus + Maschine + Traktor 2. Allen & Heath Xone:92 + K2 + Lemur + Traktor I've barely begun to see that the midi capabilities aren't that great with the Xone:92 and Traktor though? Maybe I read it from some shoobie I'm going to be spinning tech house mostly, and I'm definitely an audiophile but I still want to have the remixing/effects capabilities. I'm still new to all this so hopefully you guys can lead me in the right direction. |
| Janella Gripe 25.06.2013 | Are you planning to use 2 or 4 decks? Otherwise you can buy the K2's and a cheap 2 channel mixer. When the time is right (you have enough money ) you can buy the xone 92 and keep the 2 channel mixer as backup. For 4 deck-mixing, you will need an extra sound card though. |
| Verlene Geevarghese 25.06.2013 | I'm for the K2 route. Stay away from the DX, no matter how cheap you find them for. |
| Reginald Molden 25.06.2013 | Thanks guys, guess I better start getting used to mapping... haha |
| Latoria Kavulich 25.06.2013 | Yep. A decent mixer is the biggest investment you will make in djing so i would agree withthe lads here, grab those K2's now and start saving |
| Brunilda Kora 25.06.2013 | 1 |
| Hipolito Scionti 25.06.2013 | Why not start with just the k2s which can be mapped to do most/all stuff in traktor... At least you're building towards dream set up then... |
| Katelyn Hoctor 25.06.2013 | The xone dx works quite nicely with traktor I believe a few people on this very community have created mapings for it |
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