Novation Sl MkII 25 vs american audio wms4

[Cameluntu]

Ehy....just looking for some help..my budget isn't so high but i want to take a controller so as to control traktor pro.
I have a mixvibes and a behringer djx 700. I thinked to buy a novation sl mkII 25 too use as a controller (the mapping is not a problem for me...i have done it for my axiom). But many friends told me that keyboards is a shit to that purpose...so the second option is the american audio wms4....but i am not so sure cause in that way i will not use anymore my soundcard and mixer...(And also i will take the novation to use it with ableton). Help me please cause i don't know what to do....if you have also any other suggestion about other controller just say something!!!thanks

[photojojo]

The keyboard isn't great for mixing, but if you think your comfortable with it go for it. I personally would suggest you keep an eye out for a used VCI-100. You could get one fro pretty close to what the Novation cost and since you already have a sound card your set to go.

[Cameluntu]

Thanks for your reply....with that keyboard i can use 4 deck without any problem...and i have all the effect in some fader....and i can control hotcue with the keyboard....I don't really know what to do....!!!tomorrow i will go to a specific shop where they have all that stuff and i hope to came back home with some answers!

[V-Hoff]

I personally love to mix with keyboards...
And i think the Novation Sl MkII 25 is the best keyboard for DJs


I use a M-Audio Oxygen 8 v2 and two korg nano kontrol mixing internally.

Look the VMS4 review on DJTT, it's not so good as we tought that would be before launch

[Cameluntu]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarg!!!!!i don't know!!!!uff it's sooooooo difficult!!!
I have found a vestax vci 100 at 299 euro. What do you think?
I just want to take this and then take the novation (to use with ableton) BUT i am not so sure....

[photojojo]

Do it! VCI's have great resale value and at that price you'll probably be able to get all your money back.

[Cameluntu]

well....i hope to buy it...!i will give you a scream when something happens.

[Cameluntu]

ehy! I have buy a vestax vci 100 at 260 with transort included.
Hope i'll like it.
By the way I hope to buy also the novation in the future!
Thanks again!