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Discussion in 'General DJ Forum' started by jonny12345, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. jonny12345

    jonny12345 Forum Member

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    hi,what is the best controller for effects,and just changeing song and adding my own effects to the song and looping and stuff? thanks
     
    jonny12345, Jul 26, 2011
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  2. TeLLy

    TeLLy NI Product Owner Extraordinaire

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    I had great success with both my M-Audio Trigger Finger and my X1 (which I still use, but now for sampler functions).
     
    TeLLy, Jul 26, 2011
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  3. heltino

    heltino NI Product Owner

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    S4 or X1. depends on

    - if you have a mixer or need one
    - if you need jogs or not

    without more details on the requirement it is impossible to give an advise.

    S4 manages all....therefore...:D
     
    heltino, Jul 26, 2011
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  4. dj wo k

    dj wo k NI Product Owner

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    the xone 1D ...:cool:
     

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  5. jonny12345

    jonny12345 Forum Member

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    s4 seems amazing but im only 15 and i work saturday and sunday and earn 50 pounds so s4 seems a bit expensive,i would like to get x1 tho but it cant mix tracks and be able to change them like i need them to
     
    jonny12345, Jul 26, 2011
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  6. TomDooley0075

    TomDooley0075 NI Product Owner

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    do you also need controls like PLAY, CUE, and faders for mixing?
     
    TomDooley0075, Jul 29, 2011
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  7. jonny12345

    jonny12345 Forum Member

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    who knows?
     
    jonny12345, Jul 29, 2011
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  8. deejaesnafu

    deejaesnafu Member

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    an x1 can be mapped to work like a regular mixer... learning to map it might cause you to get grey hair at 15 tho....
     
    deejaesnafu, Jul 30, 2011
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  9. Neurotec

    Neurotec NI Product Owner

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    Ohhh, come on guys... Controllers are for beginners...:cool:
    THE real super-talent-DJs don't need such toys! They got everything in their blood, when they watch a crowd and touch a record they feel the vibes... Put a hand full of FX on (would say at least 2 per deck), drive all the faders to limit and then dice it all thogether (Don't forget to connect the 1990 2Unlimited Tape you specially organized for tonight)... Pray? Hope? ... Pha! YOU know sound its nothing, it have to roar like the BigBang..... A genius will CONTROL the chaos! :p :D :D

    Phu, I'm well today. Got big ideas it seams...;)

    No ehm back to earth.... I am really, really satisfyed with my lovely S4, a clever and clear Keyboard mapping in the Background to prepare my shows and all connected thogether to the main controller, my brain...! :p
    NO WAY to change this for the moment but if you know what you whant to do there are a lot of clever controller solutions out there... For almost every workflow in several Price (Quality?)-categories... Have a look, collect facts and infos, and if at all possible, test the hardware before you make your final decision. (shoud be possible at a professional, seriously dj / Studio equipment store.)Remember: Pay 10 bucks more than in E-shop XYZ, is worth the personal service in most cases;)

    This is my hand full of coins...

    cheers
     
    Neurotec, Jul 30, 2011
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  10. Jahman

    Jahman Forum Member

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    Sounds like you need an X1
     
    Jahman, Aug 1, 2011
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  11. mulie764

    mulie764 New Member

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    I would say the M-Audio, it stills works like a charm
     
    mulie764, Aug 3, 2011
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  12. oldgit

    oldgit NI Product Owner

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    Numark Stealth will cover most bases for you
     
    oldgit, Aug 4, 2011
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  13. traciee

    traciee New Member

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    What works best for me is the M-Audio Trigger Finger. I suggest that you try out various options yourself first before finally deciding which one suits you most.
     
    traciee, Aug 4, 2011
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  14. jonny12345

    jonny12345 Forum Member

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    is mixtrack pro good? and all i really need is something good for effects(top priority) looping and changing tracks.
     
    jonny12345, Aug 4, 2011
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  15. snickafication

    snickafication New Member

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    Try the AKAI LPD8 the buttons are very very nice, the nobs not so nice but for the most amount of functions for your buck it will only set you back $50, I currently use 2 with my S4 to control build ups, multiple effects and cues :)
     
    snickafication, Aug 5, 2011
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