New Native Instruments controller.

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New Native Instruments controller.
Posted on: 22.02.2011 by Stephan Denigris
I bet this is all over the NI website, but when are they going to make something like the X1, but newer and different? Like am I the only one who believes that both their software and hardware is amazing, and that it would only get them more acclaim if they developed a new controller (not like the S4).

if you were looking for a new NI controller, what would you want in it?
Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
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24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Dorie Scelzo
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by padi_04
like the dn sc2000
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Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Dorie Scelzo
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by padi_04
like the dn sc2000
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Nedra Fresneda
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by qyzyx
DN sc2000. Steel casing, build quality, etc.

I don't see why this is a discussion. The X1 does what it's supposed to do, which is control Traktor. If it had a jogwheel, it would be tiny and near worthless. That's why it didn't have one in the first place; there's no point in wasting space on a jogwheel just to say that there is one, especially when it's designed to be useful in any setup. I still don't quite get the obsession with controller jog wheels. You want to scratch in Traktor, go buy Traktor Scratch. If you just want to look interesting while you play (which is reasonable), get some turntables and learn how to use em, because you'll never look good scratching anything on a coaster sized plastic circle.
I agree with most of what you say but jogs can be used for quite more than scratching and browsing. The X1 doesn't have them because it originally target DVS users, using it as a "companion" rather than the main piece of kit.
Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Homer Selgado
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ no name
and which mixer do you use?
Any available...

My own (DDM4000) if I'm supplying the gear .

...Traktors internal if I'm playing a super minimal setup at an after party, or small house party.
Dorie Scelzo
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by padi_04
like the dn sc2000
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Nedra Fresneda
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by djproben
But damn that would be a sexy box of knobs....
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Nedra Fresneda
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ no name
man that denon controller looks great (as does the reloop contour) does anybody have any reviews on either??
There is a review of the Reloop on the main site, I believe the Denon got reviewed a while back as well.
Nedra Fresneda
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by qyzyx
DN sc2000. Steel casing, build quality, etc.

I don't see why this is a discussion. The X1 does what it's supposed to do, which is control Traktor. If it had a jogwheel, it would be tiny and near worthless. That's why it didn't have one in the first place; there's no point in wasting space on a jogwheel just to say that there is one, especially when it's designed to be useful in any setup. I still don't quite get the obsession with controller jog wheels. You want to scratch in Traktor, go buy Traktor Scratch. If you just want to look interesting while you play (which is reasonable), get some turntables and learn how to use em, because you'll never look good scratching anything on a coaster sized plastic circle.
I agree with most of what you say but jogs can be used for quite more than scratching and browsing. The X1 doesn't have them because it originally target DVS users, using it as a "companion" rather than the main piece of kit.
Gertrude Razzano
24.02.2011
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Homer Selgado
23.02.2011		Yeah, I usually use whats already set up, and just grab two line inputs on the mixer for my two traktor decks.


I do have a nifty little mixer mapping for my X1 that I use sometimes with the denons on either side of the X1... Like a controllerists 2 channel battle setup.

I run TSP so I can run time-code as well... I like having options.
Stephan Denigris
23.02.2011		mmm that mixer is sexy. yeah i kind of meant like what is your ideal setup with those denons. but yeah usually the club mixer does the job.
Homer Selgado
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ no name
and which mixer do you use?
Any available...

My own (DDM4000) if I'm supplying the gear .

...Traktors internal if I'm playing a super minimal setup at an after party, or small house party.
Stephan Denigris
23.02.2011		and which mixer do you use?
Homer Selgado
23.02.2011		I love me my DN-SC2000's
Stephan Denigris
23.02.2011		haha well since djtt reviewed the reloop contour people are gonna go crazy buying it.....but im not gonna lie, it looks pretty legit. Haha the arcs would be amazing as hell
Dorie Scelzo
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by padi_04
like the dn sc2000
Right
Nedra Fresneda
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by djproben
But damn that would be a sexy box of knobs....
fixed
Danae Dumler
23.02.2011		Yeah that monome arc looks amazing. I don't know how the 4-knob version will be laid out but if it is in a straight line (rather than a square) it would be the perfect effects box for Traktor -- the knobs double as push buttons so there you go. But damn that would be an expensive box of knobs....
Nedra Fresneda
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ no name
man that denon controller looks great (as does the reloop contour) does anybody have any reviews on either??
There is a review of the Reloop on the main site, I believe the Denon got reviewed a while back as well.
Maryanne Weatherill
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by gogomillard
made me believe of this. saw it a few days ago.

http://vimeo.com/19039646
Expensive but cool. Alot of work to be done to get it going with dj software i would imagine...
Stephan Denigris
23.02.2011		man that denon controller looks great (as does the reloop contour) does anybody have any reviews on either??
Tesha Pensyl
23.02.2011
Originally Posted by padi_04
The only thing that comes into my mind know is a version with endkess enciders with led feedback (not clicky like the browse and loop ones).
made me believe of this. saw it a few days ago.

[ame="http://vimeo.com/19039646"]http://vimeo.com/19039646[/ame]
Random X
23.02.2011		Jester, check the Reloop Contour. It's more amazing than you'd believe from the start.
Latoria Kavulich
23.02.2011		I could do without most of the hotcue section if they could squeeze a wheel in there somewhere.
Chas Giraldez
23.02.2011		I believe they just need to put faders on the x1
Nedra Fresneda
22.02.2011
Originally Posted by DJ no name
that would be cool! i was believeing maybe like a CDJ almost except just a usb media controller, but with the same build quality and affordability as all NI products.
like the dn sc2000
Stephan Denigris
22.02.2011		that would be cool! i was believeing maybe like a CDJ almost except just a usb media controller, but with the same build quality and affordability as all NI products.
Nedra Fresneda
22.02.2011		Not this year i guess. believe they announced all their new stuff already (soundcards, t2, maschine 1.6). I believe it will be quite a busy year for them.
There is already a thread here suggesting companions rather than replacments for the X1 (believe of faderfox gear)

The only thing that comes into my mind know is a version with endless encoders with led feedback (not clicky like the browse and loop ones).

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