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Xone k2 or Traktor X2 ? or both haha
Posted on: 16.01.2012 by Rebeca Bettermann
What is everything body believeing about the controllers?
anybody get a xone k2? how is it and how much you pay?
Nedra Fresneda
18.01.2012
Originally Posted by kevz718
Oh dang.. Where do u live? Those are some hi prices.. Is it because of taxes?
Taxes, transport, fishy customs office, you name it. My location is right above my post count to the right
Cliff Lohman
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by padi_04
I don't live in the US. Just to give you a better picture, a new S4 goes for $1600 and a X1 +/- $340. Summing up, $450 is an optimistic forecast.
Oh dang.. Where do u live? Those are some hi prices.. Is it because of taxes?
Nedra Fresneda
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by kevz718
I wouldnt pay over 300 for it.. Cant justify 450 for it.. U believe itll really be that much?
I don't live in the US. Just to give you a better picture, a new S4 goes for $1600 and a X1 +/- $340. Summing up, $450 is an optimistic forecast.
Cliff Lohman
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by padi_04
early/mid march on this side of the world, i'm expecting a 450 price tag
I wouldnt pay over 300 for it.. Cant justify 450 for it.. U believe itll really be that much?
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by DJKeyWee
meh, no longer go the pioneer route. Enough pioneer for me
true allen and heath is the way to go
nayit ruiz jaramillo
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by polakdj
there out in europe, not in north america

http://www.tonecontrol.nl/en/product...heath-xone-k2/

249 euros

322 Canadian

319 Usd
They are NOT out. I can categorically tell you they are not out yet.
You can pre-order them but thats it.
Lisa Lochotzki
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by polakdj
haha proper expect the djm s you gotta upgrade there not slutty anymore , 900s 2000s are the sluts now
meh, no longer go the pioneer route. Enough pioneer for me
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by DJKeyWee
I like the 1 per deck thing

x1, x2, x1, x2, Any mixer I have(Xone:92, DJM800, DJM600, S4?, K2), X1, X2, X1, X2, Maschine, APC40

My way... gearslutz
haha proper expect the djm s you gotta upgrade there not slutty anymore , 900s 2000s are the sluts now
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by SoRNDM
http://www.elevator.de/allen-and-heath-xone-k2.html

It says "Estimated shipping date: End of january"

239 Euro

302 Dollar
yeah very store is different my local shop said beginingof febuary and 310 ish
Chasidy Heckenbach
18.01.2012
K2 for me... and those pre-order prices seem in line with previous estimations at about 210gbp? the K2 seems to do all the X1 does and the pads from the X2 (X2 is as good as any name at this point )

could well be some cool stuff in the new NI controller ofc - too early to know. i def want at least one K2 tho - whether or not i then get the NI one later on (money willing)

edit: X1 would be a bit redundant maybe with a K2? tho i wouldn't mind getting one if i saw one cheap - and i bet would work nicely next to a X2
Nedra Fresneda
18.01.2012
Originally Posted by kevz718
Oh dang.. Where do u live? Those are some hi prices.. Is it because of taxes?
Taxes, transport, fishy customs office, you name it. My location is right above my post count to the right
Rebeca Bettermann
17.01.2012
all electronics are expensive in south america
Cliff Lohman
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by padi_04
I don't live in the US. Just to give you a better picture, a new S4 goes for $1600 and a X1 +/- $340. Summing up, $450 is an optimistic forecast.
Oh dang.. Where do u live? Those are some hi prices.. Is it because of taxes?
Nedra Fresneda
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by kevz718
I wouldnt pay over 300 for it.. Cant justify 450 for it.. U believe itll really be that much?
I don't live in the US. Just to give you a better picture, a new S4 goes for $1600 and a X1 +/- $340. Summing up, $450 is an optimistic forecast.
Cliff Lohman
17.01.2012
Originally Posted by padi_04
early/mid march on this side of the world, i'm expecting a 450 price tag
I wouldnt pay over 300 for it.. Cant justify 450 for it.. U believe itll really be that much?
Emanuel Kepics
17.01.2012
Look forward to reviews on K2's build and audio performance. My X1's are already showing signs of deterioration (loosening knobs, USB ports). It wouldn't be hard for A&H to set a higher build standard from the start. Already I have the impression K2 is more of a solid and versatile product, while NI is locked into X1/Maschine's cheaper build format.

Add to that my personal disappointment at the 'NI customer experience' and A&H's offerings are looking very good indeed.
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by DJKeyWee
meh, no longer go the pioneer route. Enough pioneer for me
true allen and heath is the way to go
nayit ruiz jaramillo
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by polakdj
there out in europe, not in north america

http://www.tonecontrol.nl/en/product...heath-xone-k2/

249 euros

322 Canadian

319 Usd
They are NOT out. I can categorically tell you they are not out yet.
You can pre-order them but thats it.
Lisa Lochotzki
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by polakdj
haha proper expect the djm s you gotta upgrade there not slutty anymore , 900s 2000s are the sluts now
meh, no longer go the pioneer route. Enough pioneer for me
Cleo Basket
16.01.2012
K2 for me....

Well my point of view is that guys from ni continue their capitalist strategy.....So now to control Traktor 2/3, we need a x1 + a x2.................
or a s2/4 + x2.... so in all cases of your configuration, you can buy their new controller....perfect for their profits...I believe they first believe money before us..
I'll not be a sheep this time..

With a K2 you can do both x1/x2 functions....

So if you don't already have a x1 or s4/2....the K2 is a better option ! (& even if you already have a x1....sell it !)
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by DJKeyWee
I like the 1 per deck thing

x1, x2, x1, x2, Any mixer I have(Xone:92, DJM800, DJM600, S4?, K2), X1, X2, X1, X2, Maschine, APC40

My way... gearslutz
haha proper expect the djm s you gotta upgrade there not slutty anymore , 900s 2000s are the sluts now
Nedra Fresneda
16.01.2012
early/mid march on this side of the world, i'm expecting a 450 price tag
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by SoRNDM
http://www.elevator.de/allen-and-heath-xone-k2.html

It says "Estimated shipping date: End of january"

239 Euro

302 Dollar
yeah very store is different my local shop said beginingof febuary and 310 ish
Horacio Stranathan
16.01.2012
Really you only need 1 X1 for the main decks. I will be getting two X2's for my sample decks, My X1 will control my main decks and I will be adding a fancy Denon DN-X1600 to the arena to control the rest including a few other midi functions.

Different toys for ableton and maschine.
Lisa Lochotzki
16.01.2012
I like the 1 per deck thing

x1, x2, x1, x2, Any mixer I have(Xone:92, DJM800, DJM600, S4?, K2), X1, X2, X1, X2, Maschine, APC40

My way... gearslutz
Rochel Gleese
16.01.2012
NI for me, the K2 were Definitely on my buy list until these got teased. But the controllerslut would have from left to right:

X2, X1, K2, X1, X2 Traktor
CNTRL, Maschine Ableton
Penni Cartier
16.01.2012
http://www.elevator.de/allen-and-heath-xone-k2.html

It says "Estimated shipping date: End of january"

239 Euro

302 Dollar
Nedra Fresneda
16.01.2012
K2 for me.

Btw, ain't those prices a bit on the high side considering the estimate they gave a few months back?
Cliff Lohman
16.01.2012
That link says they ship in 56 days
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
there out in europe, not in north america

http://www.tonecontrol.nl/en/product...heath-xone-k2/

249 euros

322 Canadian

319 Usd
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
yeah , i am replacing my x1s for k2s should get them beginning of feb, but the x2s are still in the unknown there isnt too much info about them.
I dont know if i should pick a pair of k2s or just one , there is so many assignable functions because of the 3 layers on the k2 i don't believe you will need more then one,Im to going enjoy mapping it.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
16.01.2012
Originally Posted by polakdj
the xones are out, ?
No they are not out yet.
Cliff Lohman
16.01.2012
Not enough info out yet on x2 but it seems like it serves a different purpose than xone.

The x2 indicates some upcoming software changes to traktor so well have to wait.

Id bet that ud find different practical uses for both when time comes. X1 still seems more in line with the k2 as opposed to the x2.
Rebeca Bettermann
16.01.2012
the xones are out, just no where in north america , there starting shipping around the end of this month.
Well i can the see the x2 nice with ableton also , i believe one of each would be good the k2 for all the controls and fxs(which i barely use cause of my db4 ) and the x2 for sample decks.
Why don't you use the sample decks there really nice?
Romelia Stankard
16.01.2012
neither are out yet and serve different purposes- if I get anything it will be a K2 for xlink and it is way more useful since I don't use sample decks.

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