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Allen & Heath DX ...?
Posted on: 23.09.2009 by Shameka Wartgow
Whats this i spy?

http://www.xone.co.uk/dx/
Ernie Stieglitz
30.09.2009
saw the pic. i'd post it but im on my handheld. go check serato itch community for details and pic.

anyways:
4 decks, soundcard, possibility to attach external sources, jogs seem bigger than on other d's

edit: xone.co.uk has more info as well
Madlyn Trocino
30.09.2009
Lets hope that its not a propriatory unit that requires a third party software to translate midi, that only Serato understands.

I would have bought the Rane TTM 57 SL months ago if it werent for the ridiculous propriotory nature of this unit.

And dont even get me started on the Stanton SCS....
Gena Tautolo
30.09.2009
i'd like one of these but increasingly i'm enjoying playing with itch more than with traktor, the stability and responsiveness are key for me.....i tend to make mixes at home using traktor and play out using itch so i believe it's unlikely that i'll be trading in my VCI300 for this - the only thing that could make me change my mind would be if it has a very punchy soundcard in it, which is the one thing that's lacking in the VCI.
Cornelia Stalbaum
29.09.2009
Originally Posted by Nicky H
Nice picture but I believe you got it wrong...

According to decks it is an itch controller so it will be 2 decks, and therefore 2 channel soundcard as well.

Looks like something very similar to a vci300 to me, although it should still make a good tPro controller.
take another look at the teaser pic, to me i see 4 upfaders...



the xone 4d is traktor scratch certified, i dont see why this wouldn't be either. Allen & Heath currently support traktor & ableton. Itch could be added to this list as well, but i see this as a dedicated traktor pro controller.

These are just my speculations, definitely interested in seeing the real unveling...
Janyce Henningson
29.09.2009
Nice picture but I believe you got it wrong...

According to decks it is an itch controller so it will be 2 decks, and therefore 2 channel soundcard as well.

Looks like something very similar to a vci300 to me, although it should still make a good tPro controller.
Cornelia Stalbaum
29.09.2009
this controller looks very promising... the only thing holding it back is the crappy jog dials (compared to the vci-100)

i see this as a midi controller and mixer hybrid, with an integrated sound card - made for traktor pro, and the new 4 fx banks.

my attempt at a mock-up of what i'd like to see:

forgot to add the pitch faders, and the big blue cue pause, and cue play buttons as pretty obvious from the teaser image provided from A&H.
Random X
29.09.2009
No worries about digging this up jon.

We're excited too!
Fidel Fluet
28.09.2009
Sorry to dig this up from a couple of pages down but I'm really excited about this controller and just realised I won't be able to make BPM on the Saturday now.

Could someone who's going give us a bit of an update in the evening maybe with some more details??

I guess A&H will most likely put some more info online on Saturday too but I don't want to leave anything to chance as I'm DESPERATE to know more

Cheers guys
Latoria Kavulich
25.09.2009
Looks interesting guys. I was on the site comparing mixers and saw this. I'm getting a new controller in 6 weeks so if this turns out to be a good 'un i might get one. wait and see eh.
Hertha Fang
25.09.2009
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Yeah this is not coincidence .
Itch 2 and A&H DX at the same time.

Totally aimed at the Traktor Pro/Vestax VCI 100 market.
If it does have a soundcard then it will be a serious combo.
That is of course if Itch 2 is actually any good as its got a lot to live up to against Traktor pro.


I still believe those 4 buttons at the bottom are to select which deck is controlled not like the 4 buttons on the VCI.
So you could toggle any deck to either side of the controller.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
25.09.2009
Originally Posted by Stumpy
Itch 2 should be coming out, and supposedly with effects. I wouldn't rule that out with DX either.
Yeah this is not coincidence .
Itch 2 and A&H DX at the same time.

Totally aimed at the Traktor Pro/Vestax VCI 100 market.
If it does have a soundcard then it will be a serious combo.
That is of course if Itch 2 is actually any good as its got a lot to live up to against Traktor pro.


I still believe those 4 buttons at the bottom are to select which deck is controlled not like the 4 buttons on the VCI.
Laurena Condict
25.09.2009
Originally Posted by Tekki
I'm with K here!

I believe its a slim all MIDI version of the 3d/4d.
btw K, could you PM me the other link?
Wow i hope your right tekki, ive been waiting for something like that. Get rid of the soundcard/mixer, size it down, lessen the weight and most importantly the PRICE! A midi version of a 3d/4d is what will get me off lol
Ernie Stieglitz
25.09.2009
Itch 2 should be coming out, and supposedly with effects. I wouldn't rule that out with DX either.
morales morales
25.09.2009
I reaaaaly got my hopes up for this one, but then i saw this:
http://www.decks.co.uk/products/allen_heath/Xone_DX
Wich it reaaaaly not good. No dedicated controls, for efx means notting good to me (
Jene Martley
24.09.2009
Originally Posted by Tekki
mmmmm

I want this withOUT a soundcard, dammit!
+1 lol i dont want a sound card in it >_< id rather it just be a midi controller which is nice and affordable rather then having to buy a controller with a soundcard that i doubt will be as good as my audio 8... oh well can only hope
Lilliana Perris
24.09.2009
Yep.....definately looks like 4 channel faders. Traditional mixer setup with settings for X Fader etc.

Looks like 4 buttons at the bottom ala VCI and the same jog dials as the other A&H products.

I would have liked 4 volume faders my VCI.

Love everything else.
Random X
25.09.2009
mmmmm

I want this withOUT a soundcard, dammit!
nayit ruiz jaramillo
24.09.2009
Yeah that would be a huge plus point . If it had a 'Booth' output as well as Headphone and Master id be as happy as a pig in shit.

If they came out with a statement that the Sound card was similar to the quality of the 4D or Audio 8 it would probably up the price a bit maybe around the 700quid mark but it would still be worth a good look.

Shh i believe my VCI is getting jealous
Xavier Emanuels
24.09.2009
Originally Posted by earl-panda
dang it even has a build in audio device...i
Matt Kane
23.09.2009
dang it even has a build in audio device...i
nayit ruiz jaramillo
23.09.2009
Originally Posted by BentoSan
kinda looks like there is 4 volume faders in the blurry pic, but its hard to tell
Yeah id agree with that. Also looks like 4 buttons under Blue Lights (Play Button) which might choose which Traktor (or other software) deck you control on that side of the controller which would be very cool as i get too confused with Modifiers all over the place hah.
nayit ruiz jaramillo
23.09.2009
Its the same pic but with a bit less fuzzy effect . Not much diff.
Its on this community :
http://djranking s.com/community /showpos...9&postcount=17

Yeah im believeing budget market all round controller for about
Xavier Emanuels
23.09.2009
kinda looks like there is 4 volume faders in the blurry pic, but its hard to tell
Random X
24.09.2009
I'm with K here!

I believe its a slim all MIDI version of the 3d/4d.
btw K, could you PM me the other link?
nayit ruiz jaramillo
23.09.2009
Interesting , what makes you say that. The jog wheels (from the crappy pic) dont suggest its an Itch controller. Certainly dont look as large as the VCI 300 or even the 100.
Have you tried scratching on a 1D or Hercules , its like scratcing with a blini
Laurice Migneco
23.09.2009
I believe it's an ITCH controller....

Cheers
D
nayit ruiz jaramillo
23.09.2009
God how many time are we gonna have that same pic posted up.

Anyhoo the jogwheels look like the ones from a 1D so my guess is that its pretty much 2 X 1Ds with a mixer section like the VCI so no good for itchy-scratchy stuff which is fine as u would expect from Allen & Heath.
From the pic ive seen elsewhere it looks kinda plasticy !!! Unlike the VCI. and unlike the 1D or 2D.

Certainly worth a look but my hunch is it will be a more EDM version of the VCI (meaning not good at all for scratching).
Erline Kahana
23.09.2009
I'd be sold if.... It had 4 deck control, at least 2 dedicated FX controllers, HID support.

anything else and I'll stick to my Vestax TR-1 thanks
Erline Kahana
23.09.2009
Blurry cam... grrrr
Florence Alch
23.09.2009
You will find out on the 3rd of October when it's revieled at BPM. My guess is a vci style midi controller...

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