Single Jog Wheel Midi Controllers?

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Single Jog Wheel Midi Controllers?
Posted on: 23.02.2013 by Emelina Chillson
Which ones exist out there?
SO far I've found:
Denon Sc2000
Dj Tech Kontrol 1
Reloop Contour
Behringer Pl1


What else is out there? Which ones have the best scratchability? And which jog wheel feels the most similar to that of a cdj 850/1000?
Emelina Chillson
28.02.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Np dude; the best way to control pitch with the Contours is to map Shift + Jogturn in "Pitchbend" mode to control the tempo fader, you can get REALLY fine control over pitch that way, as well as make large changes without much effort
Thats a friggin awesome idea! Thanks bruv.
Doreen Schurle
27.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Thanks for the tip mate. Im believeing about picking up one controller edition and one interface edition since theyre so cheap and remapping one of the knobs to adjust the tempo since the faders are so short. It and the Denon have been my favorite too researching so far.
Np dude; the best way to control pitch with the Contours is to map Shift + Jogturn in "Pitchbend" mode to control the tempo fader, you can get REALLY fine control over pitch that way, as well as make large changes without much effort
Doreen Schurle
27.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
How is the jog wheel on the reloop? WHo has one?
I have, and it's great. I wouldn't scratch with it, but then again I wouldn't scratch with anything other than vinyl (or a Numark CDX). I've seen DJ Angelo do some pretty sweet things with the Contours though, scratch-wise.

The Contour's real strength lies in the FX section and Cue pads, plus the 5 different jog modes come in handy for track selection/searching/pitchbending without having to avoid touching the top of the jogwheel, etc. You can also remap it VERY easily for one-button Flux mode, simply by changing the default jogmode from deck volume control to scratching, and then using the "Scratch" mode for Flux.
Dick Korus
23.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Which ones exist out there?
SO far I've found:
Denon Sc2000
Dj Tech Kontrol 1
Reloop Contour
Behringer Pl1


What else is out there? Which ones have the best scratchability? And which jog wheel feels the most similar to that of a cdj 850/1000?
Numark v7
Emelina Chillson
23.02.2013		Which ones exist out there?
SO far I've found:
Denon Sc2000
Dj Tech Kontrol 1
Reloop Contour
Behringer Pl1


What else is out there? Which ones have the best scratchability? And which jog wheel feels the most similar to that of a cdj 850/1000?
Emelina Chillson
28.02.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Np dude; the best way to control pitch with the Contours is to map Shift + Jogturn in "Pitchbend" mode to control the tempo fader, you can get REALLY fine control over pitch that way, as well as make large changes without much effort
Thats a friggin awesome idea! Thanks bruv.
Doreen Schurle
27.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Thanks for the tip mate. Im believeing about picking up one controller edition and one interface edition since theyre so cheap and remapping one of the knobs to adjust the tempo since the faders are so short. It and the Denon have been my favorite too researching so far.
Np dude; the best way to control pitch with the Contours is to map Shift + Jogturn in "Pitchbend" mode to control the tempo fader, you can get REALLY fine control over pitch that way, as well as make large changes without much effort
Lisa Lochotzki
27.02.2013		I own a pair of DN-SC2000 and they're really nice. Build is rock solid too. The only "con" I can say is the metallic top of the jog wheel, a bit slippery but no real big deal. Had to find a weak point somewhere huh?
Emelina Chillson
27.02.2013		Thanks for the tip mate. Im believeing about picking up one controller edition and one interface edition since theyre so cheap and remapping one of the knobs to adjust the tempo since the faders are so short. It and the Denon have been my favorite too researching so far.
Doreen Schurle
27.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
How is the jog wheel on the reloop? WHo has one?
I have, and it's great. I wouldn't scratch with it, but then again I wouldn't scratch with anything other than vinyl (or a Numark CDX). I've seen DJ Angelo do some pretty sweet things with the Contours though, scratch-wise.

The Contour's real strength lies in the FX section and Cue pads, plus the 5 different jog modes come in handy for track selection/searching/pitchbending without having to avoid touching the top of the jogwheel, etc. You can also remap it VERY easily for one-button Flux mode, simply by changing the default jogmode from deck volume control to scratching, and then using the "Scratch" mode for Flux.
Emelina Chillson
26.02.2013		How is the jog wheel on the reloop? WHo has one?
Emelina Chillson
26.02.2013		The VTT 101 is pretty decent. Im believeing about grabbing one just to have around the house for our little one.
Era Roka
26.02.2013		Xone D1, from what i have heard the denon is the best choice
Herma Buschelman
26.02.2013		dj tech VTT 101 or the CDJ 101.
the vtt has a crossfader, with curve, can be opend up and "credit card modded" for scratching
the cdj has a pitch fader.
they should cost about $70 apiece, and are excellent. they are still old-style jogs, not picture map, but super good at any price.
I always thought the ION discover dj would make a nice single jog controller. the jog's sensors are right at the right and left edge of the single pcb in the unit. so if one wanted to, they could simple cut off one of the jogs, and have an awesome single jog, with extra mixer controls.
I havent had the chance to look inside the new behringer jogs, but they look very hanpin-ish. just ask nemonic; I'm sure he'll be glad to describe what type they are and what their resolution is.
Emelina Chillson
24.02.2013		I'm not a fan of the s2/s4 jog wheel. they f3el too loose while scratching.
Kristofer Krauel
24.02.2013		Eks otus.
Kellie Myrum
23.02.2013		They start shipping in March so my bet is beginning of April.
Gaynell Rydberg
23.02.2013		When is it finally going to be released?? All those nice little Behringers have so much hype. Feels like forever even though I just started getting into DJing a month ago haha.

Can't imagine how you guys feel.
Kellie Myrum
23.02.2013		Guy who tried it at NAMM said that PL-1 jogwheel is in range with S4. Can't wait to test it myself
Dick Korus
23.02.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Which ones exist out there?
SO far I've found:
Denon Sc2000
Dj Tech Kontrol 1
Reloop Contour
Behringer Pl1


What else is out there? Which ones have the best scratchability? And which jog wheel feels the most similar to that of a cdj 850/1000?
Numark v7
Gaynell Rydberg
24.02.2013		Xone 2D

I don't believe they're made to scratch though. Then again, I'm a newb.

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