cheap-cheapo add-on dvs controller
cheap-cheapo add-on dvs controller Posted on: 12.10.2011 by Sam Hanno Current setup: 2 well-used tech 1200 mk2s, denon x120 mixer, traktor scratch duo 2 (audio 6)I've been mixing my college parties for a few weeks now with this (which is absurdly easy; just keep the tempo up, the booze takes care of the rest). I have a semi-real gig coming up in less than a month now (bar gig for a friends bday). I would really really like to be able to incorporate some effects/filters to spice up my sets a bit more, considering they're all uptempo electro sets with the occasional eq tweak to make things (slightly) more interesting. I love knobs (the x120 knobs feel great), and I'm looking for a cheapo controller with some knobs for me to twist and turn and abuse. If it breaks in a couple months I could care less (i'm still looking for my solder to try and fix an lpd8; only thing is i hate those knobs)). I just need something that costs less than 100, ideally around 50-60. Like an original korg minikontrol or whatever the one with knobs and such is called or an maudio xsession on the cheap. I just want some nice tall knobs to grab. anybody have one they like, or a good mod for an lpd8 assuming i can fix it? | |
| Chasidy Heckenbach 18.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by newg
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| Wei Lebeaux 17.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by paw_20
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| Chasidy Heckenbach 16.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by DJ_Pabloco
a 2nd hand x1 is a good idea tho - the prices of those seem to be going down... the bcr2000 does look like quite a beast size wise. that torq mix lab offer is a bit of a bargain tho! you could afford to chuck it away after a few gigs at that price also an almost perfect controller for what the OP was after... |
| Kayce Mesia 15.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by bmwnutfrombirth
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| Sam Hanno 12.10.2011 | Current setup: 2 well-used tech 1200 mk2s, denon x120 mixer, traktor scratch duo 2 (audio 6) I've been mixing my college parties for a few weeks now with this (which is absurdly easy; just keep the tempo up, the booze takes care of the rest). I have a semi-real gig coming up in less than a month now (bar gig for a friends bday). I would really really like to be able to incorporate some effects/filters to spice up my sets a bit more, considering they're all uptempo electro sets with the occasional eq tweak to make things (slightly) more interesting. I love knobs (the x120 knobs feel great), and I'm looking for a cheapo controller with some knobs for me to twist and turn and abuse. If it breaks in a couple months I could care less (i'm still looking for my solder to try and fix an lpd8; only thing is i hate those knobs)). I just need something that costs less than 100, ideally around 50-60. Like an original korg minikontrol or whatever the one with knobs and such is called or an maudio xsession on the cheap. I just want some nice tall knobs to grab. anybody have one they like, or a good mod for an lpd8 assuming i can fix it? |
| Sam Hanno 21.10.2011 | fixing the lpd8. usb port broke off |
| Roselee Jasnoch 21.10.2011 | What about an akai lpd 8? Pretty cheep and good build from what I've been told! You could use the pads for cues/looping/track loading etc. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 20.10.2011 | What do you need a soldering iron for? |
| Sam Hanno 20.10.2011 | yeah. what i've read is that the xfader is wonky, the center encoder is useless; you have to use their "speed encoder" bs which means it changes the value of whatever you have the mouse hovering over, and the bottom 8 buttons are fixed and can't be remapped. otherwise I wouldn't have asked, I'd have just gotten one o those. knobs yessssssssssss any suggestions for knob caps or where to get them? still have to find my soldering iron... |
| Chasidy Heckenbach 18.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by newg
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| Bethany Adrianzen 18.10.2011 | I fancy a nocturn myself, probably worth looking into. http://www.novationmusic.com/product...roller/nocturn anyone have one of these and can comment? |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 18.10.2011 | Do not buy the x session pro. That is the worst build I have ever come across. Those knobs feel absolutely revolting. Buy some new knob caps for your LPD8! |
| Wei Lebeaux 17.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by paw_20
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| Sam Hanno 17.10.2011 | in reference to the xsession pro...has anybody tried to map the faders to effects like ean's vci and mf pro mappings? cuz otherwise i'm only using the knobs for filter/pan/fx 1&2 and the bottom half of that controller goes to waste. |
| Sam Hanno 17.10.2011 | yeah looked at the bcr, also akai mpd series or a trigger finger but like someone else said, they're pretty huge to fit into my setup. I like the size of the denon, and might switch back to serato if i have the money (I live right outside nyc, it's pretty much the standard). I am looking at the k2 down the road (maybe learn ableton/bridge?), which is why i don't mind something that's pretty much throwaway. and I'd fix that damn lpd today if i could find my soldering iron! but that torq deal...might have to do that considering id almost got a cheap one for dicking around back b4 i knew how cool vinyl could be... |
| Chas Giraldez 16.10.2011 | the denon serato controller isn't a bad addon, and those go cheap on ebay |
| Chasidy Heckenbach 16.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by DJ_Pabloco
a 2nd hand x1 is a good idea tho - the prices of those seem to be going down... the bcr2000 does look like quite a beast size wise. that torq mix lab offer is a bit of a bargain tho! you could afford to chuck it away after a few gigs at that price also an almost perfect controller for what the OP was after... |
| Kayce Mesia 15.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by bmwnutfrombirth
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| Percy Keehan 15.10.2011 | or an x1, or a xone k2. thats what i would get if i were him. LPD8 would be for cue point juggling i believe. |
| Glennis Cartin 15.10.2011 | Olny problem is that the BCR2000 is huge - it's not really going to be an effective part of a DJ/turntablist set-up. I'd say repair the LPD8 and put some taller knobs on it - that way you have knobs to mash effects with, and some pads to play around with cue points/samples. |
| Percy Keehan 15.10.2011 | behringer bcr2000,,, u can never go wrong. led rings around the knobs. the whole 9 yards. found the lowest price for u too http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ontroller.html |
| Wei Lebeaux 15.10.2011 | https://www.pssl.com/Torq-Mix-Lab-Co...orq-LE-Package 32 bucks shipped to my door in America! Great deal! |
| Ralph Alderette 13.10.2011 | jst change the knobs. pop them off and put some taller ones on. its a popular mod |
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