I have just recently fallen for Traktor Pro and am now officially a Traktor Pro convert from Scratch Live. Traktor Pro is just so much more fun, and it allows you to open up your sets for more knob twisting, slider pushing fun that Scratch Live just doesn't have. I used to think that you had to be able to beatmatch two records for 5 minutes straight to be a "real Dj". I can, but i'm over that now...... Who wants to spend their time keeping two records tight when they can be twisting knobs?? !! I'm now considering selling my pristine 1200Mk2's and Scratch Live setup, but that's another story......
I am currently using my Behringer DDM4000 mixer and NanoPad for Midi control of Traktor Pro.
I was initially planning on buying the Vestax VCI-100 to use with my mixer, but am now leaning towards the Akai APC40.
It just seems that there are more sliders and of course BUTTONS, that can control Traktor Pro on the APC40 without the need for shifting modes. I am really only concerned about FX control and deck transport control with the APC40, as I will have the DDM4000 to control EQ and levels. It seems like the APC40 will allow 4 deck control with ease and without having to toggle to get to C and D. In fact, it will probably be overkill to use the DDM4000, APC40 and NanoPad together, but it should be fun.
The only thing I will miss on the APC40 is the cool Jog Wheel FX you can do on the VCI-100. BUT, I have found that you can do those same Jog Wheel FX on sliders, which I am currently doing now on my DDM4000.
It seems to me that the APC40 will be the upcoming and preferred unit to use with Traktor Pro.
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