Hercules RMX or Behringer BCD 3000?
Hercules RMX or Behringer BCD 3000? Posted on: 05.04.2013 by Earleen Bastable Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has some input on either of these 2 controllers? I have 2 turntables and a mixer but want to get a controller for more portable DJing and I have a problem with my decks at the moment. I don't have a large budget and I know theyre kinda old but both of these controllers look pretty good for what I want to do. I've found someone selling the Behringer for 80 euros ($100) and the Hercules RMX for 130 euros ($167) so there is quite a price difference but I want to know if thats worth it or not! I know the RMX is more modern and generally is a better build, but is the RMX worth the difference in price? If so, why? I have read about problems using the behringer 3000 with windows 7, traktor Pro etc but more recent community posts seem to resolve these. Any thoughts/experience wit the two is appreciated! Thanks! | |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 06.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
You'd need to offset the whole mixing side of it to some other application as xwax doesn't have an internal mixer. I can't really believe of a suitable candidate. |
| Kellie Myrum 06.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
PS: I have BCD 3k running on win7 and TP2 with no problems. |
| Earleen Bastable 05.04.2013 | Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has some input on either of these 2 controllers? I have 2 turntables and a mixer but want to get a controller for more portable DJing and I have a problem with my decks at the moment. I don't have a large budget and I know theyre kinda old but both of these controllers look pretty good for what I want to do. I've found someone selling the Behringer for 80 euros ($100) and the Hercules RMX for 130 euros ($167) so there is quite a price difference but I want to know if thats worth it or not! I know the RMX is more modern and generally is a better build, but is the RMX worth the difference in price? If so, why? I have read about problems using the behringer 3000 with windows 7, traktor Pro etc but more recent community posts seem to resolve these. Any thoughts/experience wit the two is appreciated! Thanks! |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 06.04.2013 | @ 130 euro the RMX really is a fine controller. Built like a tank its got a solid build that can take a beating (taken mine through plenty of airports, buses, taxi's, clubs, parties etc..). Sound card isn't too bad, only gripe was the lack of effects knobs (bought a nanokontrol for that). Really did not mind that the jogs are not touch sensitive one bit as TBH if the jog platter is smaller than 5inches it doesn't make any sense to even attempt to use them like a CDJ anyhow. The added bonus of inputs to the Soundcard is pretty cool, I tested with MIXXX (free) and Torq and it worked fine. Mixer section feels better than most controllers and more like a DJ mixer, due to the pots being metal shafts as well as being screwed down onto the faceplate. However - coming from a previous owner of one for 3 years and after singing the praises above ... If you don't need the RCA inputs .. BUY A BRAND NEW MIXTRACK PRO INSTEAD FOR 165 EURO It'll honestly save you ALOT of headaches mapping it the way you want, Give you proper effects control and decent jog wheels - also much lighter to bring to gigs. Still kinda regret selling my RMX though. |
| Carola Wyllys 06.04.2013 | i have RMX still my fav MIDI controller It has over 50 buttons and knobs which can be customized ( mapped ) in Traktor or Serato. Chroma caps fit on and look sick, works very well ( **** YOU MUST PUT CHROMA CAPS ON ENTIRE RMX BOARD) has mic input if you in the club Big bonus is it has own internal sound card and its not shit.. best feature, it also works as a stand alone mixer, hit th source button and you can use it for your analog style turntable set up. most buttons are LED and the lights can be mapped to ouch or to bounce with the beat. I have mine mapped so you can actuall beat match visually and see if each side is matched. sturdy make, firm build. comes with one strap side carry bag, also comes with Styrofoam case which fits into bag and offers 100% protection + doubles as a stand. im happy and would buy again. . . |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 06.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
You'd need to offset the whole mixing side of it to some other application as xwax doesn't have an internal mixer. I can't really believe of a suitable candidate. |
| Kellie Myrum 06.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
PS: I have BCD 3k running on win7 and TP2 with no problems. |
| Taneka Pogge 04.04.2013 | In all fairness, Behringer is a hit or miss company in general. Some of their stuff is cheap and awesome, while other stuff is disappointing. The overall reviews I've seen on the Behringer controllers are not favorable in terms of quality (namely, stuff breaking). The last round of controllers were blunt instruments at best. The new ones look like they could be nice but I'm not taking any chances on them, but recently needed to buy another controller. I went with the Hercules RMX-2 and thus far, it seems like a fine controller. My only complaint with it is mapping to software I like doesn't exist yet, but it's a new controller. The thing is a tank, has four performance pads per channel, XLR outs, gains, which many controllers leave off. Now, that said, this thing doesn't hold a candle to my Novation Twitch, but for a solid, dependable controller that gets the job done and was created with two software options out of the gate (DJuced and Virtual LE), it's a fine machine. I don't rate jog wheels; indeed I detest them all (bought this controller for my partner). I looked at this, the Traktor controller, one of the Numarks and the Behringer. I went with this one because it was the most cost effective option, with enough to do some halfway cool stuff. Hercules has also been making controllers for a good long while and we've used some of their lower end stuff. We've been real happy with those. |
| Doreen Schurle 04.04.2013 | Well a nice feature about both of them is that they're DVS-capable controllers. You can use either of them with VDJ or Mixxx (Traktor with a hack, and possibly xwax as well) and use them alongside your turntables with some timecode vinyl. Speaking from a purely controller point of view, however, the RMX is more rugged. It's metal construction which means it's better at taking abuse than the BCD3000, but the BCD3000 (I believe) has slightly more controls than the RMX. The mixer section on the BCD3000 is a little odd, layed out horizontally instead of the more traditional vertical, but that may work better for you personally. The BCD has an FX section whereas the RMX doesn't, which also may be worth bearing in mind. Personally if I were you, I'd wait a little bit for the Behringer CMD Studio 4A to come out, unless the DVS angle particularly appeals to you. |
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