What controller to choose?
What controller to choose? Posted on: 17.03.2009 by Dallas Casa Hi im currently using TSP, 2 Technics decks and a DJM600. Im looking to buy a simple midi controller that I can use while on vacation, just sitting with my lap top in the sofa or going away to friends abroad without having to bring 30 kilos of gear.I`ve been looking at the VCI 300 from Vestax, some Numark products and Hercules. I play mostly minimal techno and im no beat jugler or scratch artist. I want to be able to mix comfortably on the midi board and I dont want to buy another external soundcard. What do you believe is the best product for my use? | |
| Avery Qiu 26.06.2009 |
Originally Posted by DvlsAdvct
there are?? i cant seem to find them... |
| Avery Qiu 26.06.2009 |
Originally Posted by Jack Creamation
thanks |
| Andy Cavelli 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Sibling
Digital Jockey can be bought from http://www.djempire.co.uk/ (they ship world wide) I-Mix Reload can be bought from http://www.djtechmart.com/ (they also ship world wide) |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by JuanSOLO
---------------- @JesC , yeah the DX2 is pricey but you get so much in it and its so simple to map and use. Its not usb so you can midi it into your Audio 8, runs on batterys and fits into a setup/booth anywhere. Im considering a VCI 100 maybe we should do a swap-and-learn |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by JesC
If you dont need jog wheels and you want lots of features in a small unit that wouldnt break if you drop kicked it off Mount Lukens its the beast for you. Id rather lose a testicle than my DX2 |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 | Im still in the market for something small, i just got the axiom 25 but its huge, maybe a nano pad or nano kontrol would be nice to have. btw tekki hablas espa |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Tekki
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| Avery Qiu 26.06.2009 |
Originally Posted by DvlsAdvct
there are?? i cant seem to find them... |
| Roberto Viccione 26.06.2009 | there are threads on here doing the comparisons, mainly the VCI-100 to both of those. Also, what's your budget. Did I miss it? |
| Avery Qiu 26.06.2009 |
Originally Posted by Jack Creamation
thanks |
| Andy Cavelli 20.03.2009 | then you need an external mixer and a stereo system or powered monitors though... |
| juan garcia 20.03.2009 | just to throw another monkey wrench into the machine, what about the eks xp-5 or xp-10? |
| Andy Cavelli 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Sibling
Digital Jockey can be bought from http://www.djempire.co.uk/ (they ship world wide) I-Mix Reload can be bought from http://www.djtechmart.com/ (they also ship world wide) |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 | hmmm i do have a project vci-100 sitting at my house...but dont ask for me to ship my SE, it never leaves my side! |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by JuanSOLO
---------------- @JesC , yeah the DX2 is pricey but you get so much in it and its so simple to map and use. Its not usb so you can midi it into your Audio 8, runs on batterys and fits into a setup/booth anywhere. Im considering a VCI 100 maybe we should do a swap-and-learn |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 | :eek: Nocturn :eek: |
| Delphine Mauser 20.03.2009 | I just bought a Novation Nocturn for 100bucks. Simple, Small, with lots of possibilities. |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 | tru, kinda pricey for the faderfox, but it gets the job done |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by JesC
If you dont need jog wheels and you want lots of features in a small unit that wouldnt break if you drop kicked it off Mount Lukens its the beast for you. Id rather lose a testicle than my DX2 |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 | Im still in the market for something small, i just got the axiom 25 but its huge, maybe a nano pad or nano kontrol would be nice to have. btw tekki hablas espa |
| Random X 20.03.2009 | LOLz... Still envying the little beast. Just marking what can be used by minimal DJs, pachuco. |
| Cristian Carmona 20.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Tekki
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| Romaine Gremaud 20.03.2009 | well if anything, i say Numark Omni Controll wich has built in soundcard, or Stealth Controll same thing but black and without soundcard, i like the digital jockey and or i mix reload MK II, but i can't find those to buy anywere.... |
| Random X 20.03.2009 | Why would you need jogwheels than? |
| Dallas Casa 20.03.2009 | I need jog wheels Tekki!! |
| Doug Bieling 19.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Ivan77
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| Random X 19.03.2009 | For me it will be a middle of the following: - BCR2000 (Love it for the versatility and durability) - Akai APC 40 (Not tested it yet, but boy...) - Numark NS7 or Stanton SCS.1d But being that you're more into minimal, why not go for controllers like: - Xone1D - Akai APC40 - Evolution UC33e - Or even the Behringer BCR2000. |
| Dallas Casa 19.03.2009 | And also: Should I use the LE version of Traktor that usually comes with the midi controller or can I use Traktor Scratch Pro which I allready own? |
| Doug Bieling 19.03.2009 |
Originally Posted by Ivan77
Well you could use your internal one but would be a bit rubbish but then again i guess your only using it whilst sofa'd out or on hols not liek blasting ouit over big rig! But even doing this you wouldnt be able to cue unless you converted the 1 x stereo into 2 monos. |
| Dallas Casa 19.03.2009 | Dont you need an extra soundcard if you want head phone cueing with the VCI 100? |
| Cristian Carmona 17.03.2009 | VCI-100 w/firmware 1.3 (FTW) 1 midi controller, alot of knobs, fabers, pots. Plus its bulit like a tank and you can get custom skins. |
| Miloje Savic 17.03.2009 | m audio xponent |
| Andy Cavelli 17.03.2009 | The reloop digital jockey has received good reviews thus far... http://www.digital-jockey.dj/en/index.html Also I have been eying the dj tech pro i-mix reload! http://www.djtechpro.com/product.asp?category_id=63 both less than half the price of the vci 300. |
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