What controller should I choose?

[charlybirdy]

Hi,

I saw some news about a new Mixvibes DJ controller: http://www.mixvibes.com/en/content/namm-2011 would anyone by any chance know what it is like? Apparently it has been presented in a tradeshow in the states, has anyone been there and tried the product? I was thinking about purchasing a new controller, I do not know what to look for.

Thanks for your help!

Charles

[tyfurious]

Do not buy a mixvibes anything. It's decent software with decent controllers. I'd use deckadance or VDJ before I used this sadly.

I would consider Traktor LE which is packaged with most controllers nowadays, or even VDJ that is packaged with the other 1/2 of the controllers.

[djgoku]

Hi there

I have found 2 videos about the new mixvibes controller :

the first is an official video from mixvibes :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZeMHFypGyg

the second is a coverage from audiofanzine @ NAMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy2-h...feature=autofb

I hope this will help

[theory28]

lawls

mixvibes

[Dj Dynasty]

from personal experience Mixvibes Sucks! don't even think about getting anything like that... How about you try the VCIs Dennons Numark total controll.... Hecules.... They all have good controllers in the 300$ rangge.

[gogomillard]

i thought it was kinda cool too. touch sensitive platters and knobs for fx for use in traktor. the close ups in the video made it kinda look a little cheep though.

[charlybirdy]

Hi,

Thanks to all of you for the responses. I still have some questions:

@ Dj Dynasty, will be taking a closer look into: the VCI, the numark total control and the hercules. Have you tried any of those, and if so how do you feel about these controllers ? Which one would you recommend ?

@ djgoku, thanks for the video, have you been to the show in the states, have you tried the mixvibes controller, and if so what's it like ?

[gogomillard]

IMO, the VCI is the best choice. if you can afford it, go for it. it's worth it...

[MaxRuck]

yeah dude ya gotta go with the VCI-100 SE, it has proven to be the most reliable//innovative/efficient controller there is. I honestly debated what kind of DJ gear to buy for 4 months straight, and after all that time, the conclusion was ultimately that the VCI-100SE (arcade) was the clear-cut choice. It's only been around for a few years, but I think you could call it the "Technics" of controllers, relatively speaking. They've stood the test of time (so far).

Arcade buttons or not, the VCI-100SE is clearly the best choice

[charlybirdy]

Hi,

Thanks for the info, how much is the VCI-100 worth, my budget is anywhere from 100 to 400 dollards, would i be able to get a VCI-100 for that price ?