EKS Otus Controller

[djmaverick]

Why haven't I seen much buzz on the Otus? What do you guys think about it?

[fellis]

i was wondering this too! It looks pretty good but haven't seen much about it anywhere?

[Kid Quest]

probably because of the price tag you are paying for mostly just a jogwheel. you can get a cdj 800 for that price.

[djmaverick]

The Otus can control two players plus your EQ and faders, so in theory you would only need one and it would all be MIDI.

[SirReal]

I've been looking at this controller and waiting for the Otus Raw to drop, considering both but I can't decide how I feel about "switching" between Deck A & B on one controller, worried it may compromise my mixing style. I'd LOVE to play around on one though.

[zimfella]

I've got one and love it.

Yes it is 2 decks in 1, you do get used to that very quickly, it's very portable with a studio quality sound card and the bag for it which fits a laptop to is perfect for when on the move. The touch sliders do get some getting used to but again just practice.

Your mixing style would depend a lot more on how you map it for fluidity. The pre configuration map is a good start but I changed mine to suit myself. The software it comes with also is able to cutomisable.

There is not anything else out there YET i would trade it for.

As for the Otus Raw we'll have to wait who knows how long to see what its like.

ciao ciao

[mr.raw]

I think i will get the raw when it drops, good be a good one to have me thinks, i love to have options, vci300 and vci-100 and the raw could be a good edition, dont like the current one coz of the pitch.

[SirReal]

Thx for the feeback zimfella. It definitely looks promising but I really need to fiddle with one before I drop the coin on it and unfortunately I can never find one in my area. I was also worried about the touch pitch control but everybody I talked to about it said you get used to it real quick. That's why I was kinda waiting for the Otus Raw to come out and get reviewed. Maverick, what's your stance? Have you played on one yet?

[djmaverick]

@SirReal No I haven't been able to play with one and that is why I am on the fence. I can see the benefits (no time-code, portability, dual deck control) but I am not sure what I would be giving up. I wish I could find more reviews out there.

[zimfella]

I think it's more suited to mixing, when it comes to doing stuff with effects like Mr Golden depending on you map it I don't think you would have as much control like a vci100. Having said that addition of a lpd8 or something similar would give you endless ways accomplish this as well as practice.