MidiFighter: 3D or Spectra?
MidiFighter: 3D or Spectra? Posted on: 14.03.2013 by Ahmad Kaumeyer Hi, I'm new on this community
and have literally just started DJing.That said, I'm running Traktor and have a weekly slot in a popular evening club (don't ask me how I managed that, I don't even know!). Anyway, I'm working with Traktor pretty well and I really need a controller because I'm just using mouse and keyboard at the moment and I want to do more than beatmatch!! Just beat matching songs is boring me, I want to bring something new and interesting into this place (no-one does controllerism or even interesting mashups here, I blew a lot of minds playing some DJ Schmolli tracks...) and I want to push for a chance on another evening in a few months! The question is what MidiFighter should I put with the S4 (the controller I'm looking at)? I want to do cue juggling, but I also want a lot of FX control! Versatility is the key! (Variety is the spice of life afterall ) I was originally looking at a Kaos Pad Quad but that seems a bit heavy handed as it's audio only and there are perfectly good effects in Traktor that can be triggered by midi. (I also do mixing and production so having a button controller will help my workflow in Logic+Protools!) So, which do I go for? Can I assign the same effect to the buttons as well as the motion detectors (because super combos are awesome), but I want to be able to smoothly change settings as well (filters etc). Can I use the tilt detectors as make shift super faders (like the pro) Is there any point getting the 3D if I can assign effects to the jog wheels or are the wheels not that powerful once set up? Basically... HELP! I can't argue either way as I haven't been able to touch either of them (but I want one so badly! :P ) So yeah, 3D or Spectra? Thanks G | |
| Delphia Parmenter 17.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by edeoldi
does anyone know how the midi fighter pro fits in this mix? |
| Johnsie Zike 29.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by Sam Hulley
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| Kellie Myrum 14.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by GeekGod
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| Ahmad Kaumeyer 14.03.2013 | Hi, I'm new on this community
and have literally just started DJing. That said, I'm running Traktor and have a weekly slot in a popular evening club (don't ask me how I managed that, I don't even know!). Anyway, I'm working with Traktor pretty well and I really need a controller because I'm just using mouse and keyboard at the moment and I want to do more than beatmatch!! Just beat matching songs is boring me, I want to bring something new and interesting into this place (no-one does controllerism or even interesting mashups here, I blew a lot of minds playing some DJ Schmolli tracks...) and I want to push for a chance on another evening in a few months! The question is what MidiFighter should I put with the S4 (the controller I'm looking at)? I want to do cue juggling, but I also want a lot of FX control! Versatility is the key! (Variety is the spice of life afterall ) I was originally looking at a Kaos Pad Quad but that seems a bit heavy handed as it's audio only and there are perfectly good effects in Traktor that can be triggered by midi. (I also do mixing and production so having a button controller will help my workflow in Logic+Protools!) So, which do I go for? Can I assign the same effect to the buttons as well as the motion detectors (because super combos are awesome), but I want to be able to smoothly change settings as well (filters etc). Can I use the tilt detectors as make shift super faders (like the pro) Is there any point getting the 3D if I can assign effects to the jog wheels or are the wheels not that powerful once set up? Basically... HELP! I can't argue either way as I haven't been able to touch either of them (but I want one so badly! :P ) So yeah, 3D or Spectra? Thanks G |
| Latoria Kavulich 22.04.2013 | calub the spectra does not have the 4 bank buttons on the top |
| Delphia Parmenter 17.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by edeoldi
does anyone know how the midi fighter pro fits in this mix? |
| Johnsie Zike 29.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by Sam Hulley
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| Neil Daavettila 29.03.2013 | Reviving this thread, I have researched but just want to make 100% sure. Are the only differences between 3D and spectra, that the 3D had motion sensor, and the 4 bank buttons on the top, are located on the sides of the spectra? Sorry if this seems trivial, but just wanna make sure before I drop some money. |
| Latoria Kavulich 14.03.2013 | If you dont have $250, get the spectra |
| Kellie Myrum 14.03.2013 |
Originally Posted by GeekGod
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| Rosina Steinkuehler 15.03.2013 | One thing to keep in mind with the spectra is bank selection buttons on the side - I am about to return a new spectra since it no longer can emulate 4 bank mode like the classic did. |
| Ahmad Kaumeyer 14.03.2013 | Thanks man! Now I just have to wait a few weeks until my uni loan comes through |
| Dick Korus 14.03.2013 | I'd say so! I use beubrytes 3d mapping which contains all of that plus all transport controls, looping and macro fx and such. |
| Ahmad Kaumeyer 14.03.2013 | I believe I'm looking for something to grow into so I can do some remix deck and cue juggling work, but also have a decent amount of tactile fx control. Sounds a lot like the 3d doesn't it? |
| Dick Korus 14.03.2013 | But from what you're saying (filter control and fx control) I'd defiantly go with the 3d. The spectra would be better for remix deck control and or deck control honestly |
| Dick Korus 14.03.2013 | I have both. Just ask yourself, do you need the extra 4 bank buttons and motion control? If yes 3d if no spectra. Quite simple |
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