A little help with the decision to go DVS and sound card...
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    Default A little help with the decision to go DVS and sound card...

    I've decided that my DJ gear needs an upgrade. It's tax return time and I always buy myself one thing and save the rest. I can't decide between the Audio4 and the Audio6. (I also have the option of a used Audio8 with everything for 250.00). I haven't upgraded to Traktor 2 because I didn't see the need to, so this purchase will upgrade my software also. I already own 1200s, DJM-250, X1, LPD8, Audio2. Can anyone weigh in on the soundcards? Any advice is appreciated.
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    Sounds like you can ONLY use the A4.

    Since you've only got a 2 channel mixer.

    Personally, I'd go for the A8 - at least that is expandable in the future.

    But you could get a really nice 2ch DVS set-up with the gear you've got. Use the A4 for 2ch DVS, then use the LPD8 for 4 hotcue buttons and 4 rotaries per channel.

    4 rotaries is perfect for Traktors FX section. The LPD8 has 4 banks - so you could also create a nice mapping for looping ,and FX select, etc...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patch View Post
    Sounds like you can ONLY use the A4.

    Since you've only got a 2 channel mixer.

    Personally, I'd go for the A8 - at least that is expandable in the future.

    How do you plan on using the LPD8 if you only have a 2ch mixer?
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    HA! Check my edited post, mate!
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    I planned on using the X1 as the effects controller.
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    That's probably a better idea.

    I'd still use the LPD8 as a Hotcue controller, though. And 8knobs x 4banks will definitely come in handy for misc. mapping...
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    The DJM 250 has an AUX input you could potentially use with the 3rd output on the Audio 6.

    The A6 also gives you a free input for recording with.
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    For what it's worth, I'm selling an A6 with unregistered Traktor Scratch Pro. Literally used it twice (bought it to use at work during down time but I have an A10 at home so I never use this thing). Will definitely sell at a good price if interested.

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    I'd recommend going with the Audio8. I've observed friends having trouble with the Audio6 (completely cutting out, had to replug the USB, and as far as I can remember the issue was even reproducable).
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3heads View Post
    I'd recommend going with the Audio8. I've observed friends having trouble with the Audio6 (completely cutting out, had to replug the USB, and as far as I can remember the issue was even reproducable).
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