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The controllers you were referring to cost $1000... + the NI A6 brings the total to about $1230. That's more than 50% more than just purchasing the S4 on its own. Not really "just a little more" in most people's eyes. Hence why it's such a good value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saurus
And in my opinion, the 4Track or VCI-400 is not really a "better controller" by any means. You may prefer them, and yes they feel sturdier, but the S4 is not unreliable or flimsy by any means.
^ haha
yeah. I said it.
well what are you gonna sell it and get now?
I've actually got got my new set up mocked-up.
here: Attachment 11681
Set up will be easier than an S4, thankfully, because the gear is modular, and is actually smaller than an S4 in total size (excluding the PL-1, which would really just be tossed wherever there was space, as I wouldn't need it much if I had TTs/ CDJs set up like in the picture.
two Midi Fighter 3D's, a Behringer CMD MM-1, and a NI sound card. An Audio 10, so I can mix externally when the event has a four channel mixer, and so I can use turntables if I feel like bringing them.
Also a CMD PL-1 for times that I need tempo control when I don't have CDJs or Vinyl to play on. They'll apparently have some of the only high-res pitch faders and jogwheels that Traktor supports, because they're 14-bit midi.
Also, even when I do have timecode set up, I'll probably use the PL-1 for effects, because eight led ring, PUSH BUTTON encoders is just too good to pass up, even though they might not be necessary.
Whole set up will cost $1000, as I'm buying the Audio 10 used. Plus I'll probably get more than half of that for my S4 when the time comes.
EDIT: Obviously, this is all dependent on trying out the MM-1 and PL-1 for build quality when they come out, but they have incredible reviews thus far.
I'm very interested in the Behringer units as well! Keep us posted when you get your setup.
great setup. Too many different controllers involved for my liking but looks like fun. But $1000? how much are you getting those techs for?
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Originally Posted by Otacon
Yeahhh, I don't like that part either. It'll be VERY rare that I have to set up that many. 90% of the time events I play have either CDJ1000's or 2000's and a 4 channel mixer, so it will usually just be like this: (lol i finally have an excuse to post these mock ups)
Attachment 11682
With the PL-1 thrown in if I end up needing it, depending on how i map the 3D's,
Also hahaha, those techs are just meant as an example of what the event would have, they're not included in the $1000.
I do have a pair of 1200 MK2's that I got for $400, but I have roughly zero interest in bringing them to events, so they're jsut part of my home set up.
in the $1000 is:
2 MF3D's $500
CMD MM1 $150
CMD PL1 $150
Audio 10 DJ $250
I think $1000 is incredible, considering I honestly cannot think of any gear I'd rather have, given any amount of money.
...Except for maybe having a DJM900 nexus as my backup for if the club doesn't have a 4 channel, instead of the MM-1. But swapping out mixers in an event environment is a pain anyways, so I dunno if it'd even be worth the hassle...
word, more power to ya man! If the places i played had 2000's and such Id deff go the same route. Im trying to go modular so I can adust to diffrent gigs and situations myself.
Well timecode CDs work too, I'd suggest looking into that route. That's gonna be my backup plan for if they have older CDJs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Otacon
Modular is the way to go for soooooo many reasons. The more of the club's normal gear you can use, the happier everyone seems to be, and the more you seem to get booked. That is why ultimate flexibility, while maintaining my workflow, is my ultimate goal. Also, it's just more fun to play on high-quality mixers and CDJS/TT's than it is to play on cheap controllers, as long as you can keep your workflow intact.