Hi,
I'm interested in adding some gear to my home dj setup. I primarily use Traktor Pro with a Kontrol X1. I sometimes hook up my UC-33 for more sliders and knobs. I also have a pair of 1200's and a 3 channel A&H mixer that isn't used much. My audio interface is a NI Audio DJ 2.
The x1 is very versatile, I use it for fx, browsing and loading tracks, and loop points. I use the uc-33 for mixer controls but since its layout doesn't really match a mixer layout, it's awkward to use.
Things I've wanted: jog wheel for beatmatching and nudging tracks that aren't setup for sync or beat grids; knobs and sliders for controlling levels, eq, filter. I think being able to trigger some samples or loops with pads would be cool too. I also have a 2 octave Novation keyboard with knobs that could trigger samples and mix levels of samples, but like the UC-33 it would be awkward to use. I could use my A&H for traditional eq and levels but of course it would be all post-signal, and I don't have a third stereo channel out.
If I started all over again I would be very tempted to get the new Traktor S4 mk3. The price is high for me though. If I did get an S4, would the x1 serve any purpose or would it mostly be redundant?
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