Hmm.. would ot fit in a dj bag like a VCi-100 or 300? or too big or could crack from plastic?
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Hmm.. would ot fit in a dj bag like a VCi-100 or 300? or too big or could crack from plastic?
In terms of height and width it would defintiely fit in a laptop bag.Quote:
Hmm.. would ot fit in a dj bag like a VCi-100 or 300? or too big or could crack from plastic?
It's quite deep compared to a VCI-100 though so you'd need a big laptop bag.
My girlfriend has done a quick review on her new website with some more info and pictures (including soundcard inputs/outputs) if you're interested.
Also a bit more info confirmed on the Native Instruments controller too:
http://www.joannedj.com
Just seen the video on scratchworx from BPM - Looks alot better then the pictures show!!! So want this, time to sell everything that isn't nailed down :D Itch doesn't look to bad either
you just made my week......thank you !!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jonparker
Chilly are you serious? Im thinking no...but anyways I tryed to order one through DJDEALS UK but there was no option for American buyers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chilly
Any leads?
I'm absolutely serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by thictool
Now whether or not the order actually goes through is a different story lol
i gotta say, a 1600 dollar controller with no analog filters, just a controller and mixer, nothing else, isnt really convincing me.
theres simply nothing this controller can do that my current setup cant.
The guy is asked if there are the Classic Allen & Heath FX and Demo guy says no because there are no analogue controls on he DX but surely they could have put Allen & Heath FX on the software . Traktor has Allen & Heath simulated FX.
Its very odd that Itch has not made use of Allen & Heaths classic FX when its a team up with A&H.
Those 4 waveforms will be hard to look at if you ask me.
The Controller , yeah maybe looks ok. Way to expensive. The software nada. Not for me
Lucky then that the DX will integrate with Traktor just as easily as with Itch.
Amazing unit. Unfortunately its way out of our price range right now.
the only thing i see this bringing to the table is a 20 channel soundcard. i just dont see how thats worth an extra 900 dollars
Looks nice, but I think I'll go for a 3d, regardless.
Weird cause Ive read in the Scratchworks forum that you can connect a Backup audio source like an Ipod or whatever (in case of computer failure) and if your computer fails, you can still play the source through the mixer...Quote:
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
This would lead me to believe that there is some kind of analoge thing going on. How else would the unit sustain a sound output if the computer failed?
Perhaps only the Gain controls are Analoge?....Im confused...
Yeah I'm sure I read something about the mixer being analoge?Quote:
Originally Posted by thictool
Yeah the good thing is that there are RIAA/phono inputs for external decks.
This means in "THEORY" you could run Traktor Scratch & SSL through it !!!!!!!!!!
The mixer section must have analogue controls on at least 2 channels.
I think the Demo guy meant that there are no Analogue Contols on the Deck parts of the DX... I dont think he understood the customers question.
There are no A&H FX on the Unit as the Contoller sections are just midi contollers.
There are no Classic A&H FX contained in the new Itch..... FAIL.
I think the story about being able to have sound even if computer crashes is just like on the VCI-300... so basically the inputs will be bypassed to the output of the soundcard... much like the direct hardware monitoring on most "production soundcards"...
"... MERGENCY THRU SWITCH
The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure feature to avoid sound from stopping when the computer freezes. It instantly switches the output source from the computer to other audio players connected to the VCI-300. ...."
The inputs should be driven and controlled by ITCH ... so basically is just so that you can have someone use decks along with itch or mix different DJ setups!
My 2 cents,
Z
I remember reading or seeing somewhere (I'll try to dig up the link if I can) that you can run your iPod through the DX's mixer and beatmatch Itch to it, and also that there are analog inputs for decks. The mixer is definitely analog.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ_Ze_MigL
Yes as said above " there are RIAA/phono inputs for external decks "
I would bet that the mixer is in fact the same as the one in Xone 3D/4D. That means the mixer is analogue, you will be mixing "externally", the volume faders & EQ are "real", they do not send midi signals.
This is very good because the overall sound quality is better when you mix externally using a good analogue mixer.
The one thing I noticed about the pics of the DX is that there are no "SC" buttons on the Channels. On the 4D, each channel has two buttons that sends the hardware mixer signal to the soundcard. One for input and one for output.
No this is not true....I do know for a fact that the faders are midi capable.Quote:
Originally Posted by istrateo
Here's a Video Breakdown of the A&H XONE DX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZuqp6Z42rA
Quote:
Originally Posted by thictool
Saw this last week, this seems to be ONLY video I can find anywhere online. There seems to not really be any new info around at all since the launch, you'd think there'd be a bunch of stuff to promote it if the release is November, like reviews and stuff popping up at least? If anyone comes across anymore videos or in-depth articles on the DX please post.
Just learned the Xone DX Size dimensions are 15" by 14" by 2" (Inches)
I just got this info from A&H:
We are going to be launching it January
USA MAP/street price will be $1299
January?!?! First it was late October, then November, then December... now January. I hate product launches. I see the price on most of the websites from the UK has reduced to around £999 (down from £1,099) but even £999 is around $1,600 so may be worthwhile waiting and ordering from the US to save some money.
Did you get this info from A&H direct? Was it a newsletter or what?
I just emailed A&H off their website and that was my response. If you notice, he says, "street price" of $1299....probably retailing around that $1600 number.
The person supplying me the info was:
Michael Palmer
Allen & Heath National Sales Manager
http://www.allen-heath.com/us
American Music and Sound
Ph. 818-597-7711 xt 3514
Fx. 818.597.0411
Allen & Heath, Turbosound, Wharfedale Pro, Nord, Novation, Focusrite,
Vestax, KV2, Hagstrom, Jay Turser, QuickLok, Studiologic, Profile
I recently sold my pair of cdjs1000, kept my djm 800 and bought a Xone 1d and a 2d.
At the time, I thougth also to buy instead a 4d but in the end I didn't want to spend that kind of money for a piece of new gear (and wanted to check on I could master correctly both 1d and 2d).
After some weeks of using them now I'll probably sell all the above to buy a DX (which I've already preorder, seems I'll get it before X-mas).
The decision came from the following:
- I don't want an external soundcard so having a built-in one in a piece of gear is nice
- I don't really need an analog mixer anymore
- 4 decks control and 4 channels (I must admit I'm a "more buttons and knobs available" whore so yes the dx offers a 4 decks control and even if it's not perfect as such as I'll have to switch layers it's still one of the best choice for the time being it seems)
- it weights less than a 4d and has been thought to be 'carryable' (well in a sense) and I just have to plug it on any other mixer if I have to play outside). I hate having to plug multiple cables.
- of course, I'm not fond of the A&H jogwheels but after using them a bit on my current stuff I could deal with them
- it seems it will feel 'professional' (didn't touch it yet but knowing A&h products Im' confident): it's a weird term and by that I mean there too many controllers out there that do look and feel like plastic toys (to be honest that includes the VCI100 - that's a subjective opinion once again so please let me have it we don't have to take "sides" you know so there's no offence here intended - even if I regognize some nice features on the Vestax products...and arcade buttons eventually which is just an awesome idea).
- I have the budget (or will)
- it has a major thing over a 4d, it has led feedback on many buttons (a huge lack on the 1d and 2d)
After searching around I don't see any other product that could be a better choice than the DX in my view/needs so if anyone has a better suggestion that I'm not aware of, please share it I'm really interested.
Looks like PSSL is expecting these next week!
http://tiny.cc/0thfL
you trust that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragonfyre
anyone going to NAMM 2010 this week?
http://www.audioprointernational.com...ontrol-surface
:DQuote:
Allen & heath will be located on stand 6474 Hall A at NAMM 2010 (held from January 14th to 17th at the Anaheim Convention Center). NAMM will also be the global launch of the [...] and the US launch for the Xone:DX MIDI USB controller.
somebody do a review/test with Traktor Pro!!!
and put it on youtube please. you'll be my legend for 2010
Mmm I can just see it now- Serato Itch + Xone Dx + 2 CDj 900 or 2000's + Akai apc20 with the new ableton integration = immense joy! Lol...
fable: you're going to be utilizing 6 decks while simultaneously launching clips / controlling fx with an apc20? methinks someone has more money than sense...or 6 arms.
I've pre-ordered mine. After being at the BPM show in October and getting a full run down from Richard at A&H plus getting a play around with the unit even though it was still a prototype and the software was in beta. I loved the feel of the unit. It ain't plastic and doesn't feel cheap by any means. I currently have the Vestax TR-1 which I'm now going to sell when my dx arrives.
To Kai: Lol! No man I dont have six arms or alot of money. The two CDjs can be hooked up to channels 2 and 3 on the DX so I could still beatmatch with turntables. And with the new ableton serato collab Im planning on song made from clips fed into channels 1 and another song Im making with clips being fed into channel four.
Just found out that the release date is now 22nd Feb (UK)
Anyone got a link to a full photo of the rear panel of this thing yet?
Is this traktor capable or is it the vci 300 thing all over again??
You can map it to any software.
Traktor example here: http://www.mixarchitekt.com/tem-xonedx.html
Found this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Paco Loco
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loudfilms/4267370778/