Digital Setup...Z1, F1, Maschine, S2, etc - Need opionions

[evanb]

Like many old guys trying to scratch the itch, considering getting something to play around with at home. Used logic and Ableton for a long time and don't have the time to produce but want to mess with stems and such so thinking going with a Ni setup.

Considering these options:

- Z1 and F1
- Z1 and Maschine
- S2 and Maschine
- S2 and F1

Would prefer not to spend too much and also want something I won't get bored with but isn't too crazy of a learning curve.

[Patch]

Forget Maschine.

Any of your other options would be fine, though.

But honestly, if I were you, the set-up I'd go for would be:

Behringer DDM4000 + Zomo MC1000

With that set-up, you'll have FULL control over Traktor, AND complete external 4 channel mixing. You could even add an F1 to that set-up with the greatest of ease.

[Stewe]

If I was you I'd go for S2 as a main mixing controller and the MF Twister for effects. Oh, wait, that is my setup lol

[zestoi]

i really like the Z1. the F1 is great for remix decks. with traktor i only use maschine for adding beats, so i agree with Patch, i wouldnt use it as a midi controller. im old school too, been mixing over 20 years, which is why i bought the xdj1000's. i use them mostly for usb tho and so i can play out on other rekordbox setups - dont really use them with traktor. plus im not keen on all-in-one controllers.

edit: i really like the X1 - mapping it to random stuff i need