Xone: K2 Thread

[phazedown]

Wow, this must be the best news for me in 2011 !!
Proof: Just got a member of this forum to join the discussion

I just switched from Traktor 2 to Ableton Live (which I was using before for producing only) and compared all availible, sense making units during the last three days (APC40, Launchpad, Korg nano series, Akai LPD8/LPK25/MPK mini).
Ordered APC40 + Launchpad for testing this weekend with 30days money back.

A few hours ago I found out about the Xone:K2 and couldn't believe my eyes.
I fell in love with Xone faders and potis a while ago so this is amazing.
Just one idea that came to my mind:



This would really cover everything, not less and not more. Am I missing something?
And now I don't even have to sell Traktor because there's still everything in control.
The questions that came up to me so far:

- Would I still need an Interface like NI Audio 2 or can I really use the inbuilt soundcard of one K2 after linking up to the other one and my PC via USB? The master volume control is gone in this case (would create an individual workaround in launchpad for this) but practially possible?

- How do the buttons feel like, for those who already had the chance?
I suppose they are smooth and made of silicone.

Guess I will now stick with launchpad standalone, learning and understanding all function at first until these sweeties are availible in stores.
Would be nice to read some comments of convinced Ableton Live users, what are your thoughts about possible setups?

[Xonetacular]

Use them to have ultra deep control over all the FX and menus on the DB4 via the Xlink.

More control over the mixer without using the mixers menus.

So how does it work to control the mixer? How do you set that up?


I am saving for a DB4 now...

[addictive]

u trying to hypnotise people with that avatar i found myself staring at it for way too long

i guess the possibilities are pretty much endless with the K2 anyway... if not using internal effects or mixing in traktor tho isn't the K2 a bit of a waste? unless it interfaces with the DB4 in some cunning way ofc...

Well, I prefer this over X1's (which I was about to buy, before this got revealed). since now I can hook all these up over X-Link, instead of having to use multiple usb cables and a hub.

Use them to have ultra deep control over all the FX and menus on the DB4 via the Xlink.

More control over the mixer without using the mixers menus.

I wasnt even aware that was possible... do you have more info on this?

[zestoi]

Well, I prefer this over X1's (which I was about to buy, before this got revealed). since now I can hook all these up over X-Link, instead of having to use multiple usb cables and a hub.

definately nicer than an X1... which i had *almost* bought a few times over the last month when they had that offer on. boy and i glad i didn't...

[Steve Zorilow]

X1 and K2 are 2 different animals, it really depend what you want/need to do. I couldn't get rid of my X1s myself (my soul's inside btw... rofl).

[D.S.M.I.T.]

Wow, this must be the best news for me in 2011 !!
Proof: Just got a member of this forum to join the discussion

I just switched from Traktor 2 to Ableton Live (which I was using before for producing only) and compared all availible, sense making units during the last three days (APC40, Launchpad, Korg nano series, Akai LPD8/LPK25/MPK mini).
Ordered APC40 + Launchpad for testing this weekend with 30days money back.

A few hours ago I found out about the Xone:K2 and couldn't believe my eyes.
I fell in love with Xone faders and potis a while ago so this is amazing.
Just one idea that came to my mind:



This would really cover everything, not less and not more. Am I missing something?
And now I don't even have to sell Traktor because there's still everything in control.
The questions that came up to me so far:

- Would I still need an Interface like NI Audio 2 or can I really use the inbuilt soundcard of one K2 after linking up to the other one and my PC via USB? The master volume control is gone in this case (would create an individual workaround in launchpad for this) but practially possible?

- How do the buttons feel like, for those who already had the chance?
I suppose they are smooth and made of silicone.

Guess I will now stick with launchpad standalone, learning and understanding all function at first until these sweeties are availible in stores.
Would be nice to read some comments of convinced Ableton Live users, what are your thoughts about possible setups?

I love this setup ! But would you use it with Traktor or Ableton though ? Or both ?

[padi_04]

My mapping would depend if i get one or end up grabbing a pair for a tight booth setup. I'd like to have both external and internal mixer versions for more flexibility and making the map adapt better for other people (like my X1 one does). Fun times ahead indeed.
A friend already offered to buy my X1 the day before this got announced (at a price a tad higher than i got it ) so looks like things are going in the right direction. Will set up the iPad meanwhile to replace the X1.

[MrPopinjay]

He did say ableton!

And yeah, I don't see why you couldn't use the internal soundcard with that setup.

[zestoi]

X1 and K2 are 2 different animals, it really depend what you want/need to do. I couldn't get rid of my X1s myself (my soul's inside btw... rofl).

lol... tho many people do sell their soul's ofc

they are kind of different but also kind of not. the X1 has 4 encoders and 4 pots? the K2 has 12 pots, 6 encoders and 4 faders i guess. so close but no cigar...

both have buttons by the pots/enc's, and a 4x4 grid (ish) of pads.

i can't see why i would go for the X1 over a K2 unless i really just hated faders or something...

the X1 is still a really nice bit of kit - and i will be interested to see what happens on the 2nd hand market with them once the K2 comes out. i may well pick up an X1 as well if i can get one cheap enough.

[Xonetacular]

I don't see it affecting sales or value of the X1s much at all, as with most allen & heath stuff I think it is more of a select enthusiast type dj market and most people are still going to want stuff from NI or Pioneer and places like guitar center won't stock the xones.