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    Hey all, i hope its the right forums for that kind of question but im quite lost

    im using Traktor Scratch Pro 2 on a Macbook Pro and im gonna perform live very soon just uncertain about stuff atm...i was using Timecode CDs this whole time with an Audio 4 DJ , external mixer and 2 CDJs...now i found the timecode CDs un reliable...yet, iv seen so many DJs using 2 X1 Controllers , External mixer and a Laptop with an Audio interface...

    i have alot of questions of if is it possible to use 2 X1 Controllers instead of a pair of Turntables and how its being done? i.e how to Control tempo or Search between tracks? what are the advantages and disadvantages of using that stuff?

    I know its possible because iv seen DJs using X1s a Laptop , audio interface and wont even use the CDJs at all their whole performance...i hope im clear, im just confused!

    Thanks alot

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    The knobs and buttons on the X1 can be made to control every single aspect of Traktor. You just have to tell them what they control. Or you could use the mapping provided with the X1's if you don't want to customize it. Chances are though if you saw someone using two it was a custom mapping. Technically you don't even need the mixer as you can map one of the knobs to the volume fader.
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    do people even read the manuals anymore?

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    Thanks alot! thats very usefull, so basically i dont really need the CDJs around!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOARMAOR View Post
    Thanks alot! thats very usefull, so basically i dont really need the CDJs around!
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    haha call it a digital oyster !

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOARMAOR View Post
    ...now i found the timecode CDs un reliable...
    unreliable in what way?
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