Digital controller mixers

[SlavikSvensk]

thinking about picking one up tomorrow, as i'm finally going digital.

suggestions?

[SlavikSvensk]

or should i just get one of those little I/O boxes so i can use my vestax?

[DarkYoung]

or should i just get one of those little I/O boxes so i can use my vestax?
i wouldnt know what to recommend.
although i would be interested in what you buy, why dont u hold off your purchase until u research it a bit more?

[SlavikSvensk]

might do that. hoping to get some good replies on here!

[tonyc2002]

might do that. hoping to get some good replies on here!

Depends what your aims are mate. And what software your going to be using. If you dabble in Ableton and have the bucks check out the Akai Ableton Controller (APC 40, I think).

Personally, I have used the X-Session Pro with Abelton and Traktor and although basic, it does provide "traditional" DJ functionality but wouldn't allow for manipulation of sophisticated Live arrangements etc...

[SlavikSvensk]

well, i use a lot of the knobs and sliders on my usb keyboard to trigger ableton at present. a little ghetto, but does the trick. but when i dj i like to do a lot of cuts and such, so i want a way to add "traditional" mixing into the mix.

[tonyc2002]

well, i use a lot of the knobs and sliders on my usb keyboard to trigger ableton at present. a little ghetto, but does the trick. but when i dj i like to do a lot of cuts and such, so i want a way to add "traditional" mixing into the mix.

Have a good look at the APC40 I reckon. It has upfaders and a a cross fader plus tons of assignable buttons and knobs. Plus a clip launching matrix.

http://www.akaipro.com/apc40

[DannyBlack]

I'm with Tony C on this. The APC 40 is a sexy looking beast and from all accounts it is functional too.

[force]

Quite pricey but these are the nuts.
Saw speedy j using one of these live to control Ableton and Tracktor on separate laptops.

http://www.allen-heath.co.uk/uk/xone3d.asp

In action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfndvlWSRM

[DannyBlack]

Actually, considering it is Allen and Heath it is meant to be the bees penis. I wouldn't mind one myself.

[SlavikSvensk]

that does look nice, but it's also far, far out of my current price range :(

[SlavikSvensk]

what do you think about this one? good price...

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Vestax-VCM-100-USB-MIDI-Controller-632020-i1400673.gc

[DannyBlack]

Looks good. Clean, simple. Only problem is is that it is a Vestax- so that means that when ever you finish using it- cover it. Any hint of dust and the vestax faders go ape shit.

Also get some fader oil and once every 2 weeks- lube it. all in all, it looks good.

[SlavikSvensk]

my external soundcard just up and died on me, so situation a lot more critical than it was.

vestax vci-100?
hercules?
other?

opinions please!

[Darkmode]

You should get this controller I'm going to get it as I want to go digital as well I want to take my DJ'ing to the next level this controller looks really good with that you can do with it & it has it's own soundcard

YouTube - Kutski - Serato Itch and Vestax VCI-300 Demo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2UTbvSezro)

[SlavikSvensk]

yeah a little out of my price range :(

i'm strongly considering its little brother, the vci-100 though!

[SlavikSvensk]

arg...looks like vci-100 doesn't have audio...

anyone know anything about the hercules mixers?

[Darkmode]

check it out here it gives you all of the info about it


Vestax VCI300 Black DJ Controller with Serato Scratch Itch (http://www.decks.co.uk/products/vestax/vci300)

[SlavikSvensk]

i know, it looks ace. i don't have $900 to spend on it though :(