Need Advice Choosing Setup!

[jakeintox]

Touch osc will turn your ipad into a midi controller, like the x1, so you'd plug it in and use it to control the software. Traktor dj is it's own dj software, and won't work with the Traktor running on your laptop (I really think you need to get the idea of running traktor dj on ipad alongside Traktor on your laptop out of your head, at least for now.)

If you're not using another controller/mixer with a built in soundcard, you'll need the Audio 2.

[SeanB]

Seriously though. Stop worrying about future purchases. Just pick up the X1 and see if you like DJing in the first place. Just buy it and start mixing!

I was in Best Buy for 4 hours straight playing on the Ns6 the other week. I play with my launchpad quite a bit

Never stayed inside a store more then 2 hours

[SlvrDragon50]

If all you want to do is run the X1, then just buy an NI Audio 2 and go have some fun.

[jakeintox]

To be perfectly honest (and not trying to confuse you more) I think your best bet is to get something like a mixtrack pro, or an NI S2 or S4 and learn the basics. All you have to do is plug in and go. Learn to mix on basic gear, and once you've mastered that, figure out where to go from there.

[SeanB]

Thnx

[city_boy07]

So just to clear it up i can

connect an ipad running traktor dj or touch osc to my laptop while running traktor pro

connect x1 to laptop

buy an Ni Audio 2 for Audio interface correct?

NO!

You really need to learn about the things your wanting to get... Also i have a ipad with traktor dj, i dnt really use it apart from track preperation and wen i am on the train etc....

you need to learn how to dj before you go get all of these things to wow your mates!

youve just said that you think a VCI-400 is to 'pricey' for you, especially if you decide to not use it 'in a year or two', but you want to buy a ipad for a app which in my opinion dosent do much compared to the full version of traktor????

Get a controller and learn how to dj, see if u even like it.

cos at the moment it seems like u have no idea.... Also just a x1 by itself is going to be tricky.... the out of the box mappins dnt have EQ, or Fader instructions....

[SeanB]

Anyone know much about the DJ-Tech Soundbox Pro - USB Audio Interface ?

It has 4 in 4 out. looks really useful

Im looking for a 4in/4out audio interface for a good price

also the Mixvibes UMIX44 4in / 4out USB Sound Card?

[SlvrDragon50]

I'd really suggest sticking with Native Instruments or one of the popular companies for a sound card....

Why are you so against the NI Audio cards?

[SeanB]

I'd really suggest sticking with Native Instruments or one of the popular companies for a sound card....

Why are you so against the NI Audio cards?

kinda pricey, i dont know im just trying to cheap it out on the audio interface side i guess. but want 2in 2 out at least.

Any suggestions other than NI
I was looking at mixers with sound cards to

[SlvrDragon50]

kinda pricey, i dont know im just trying to cheap it out on the audio interface side i guess. but want 2in 2 out at least.

Any suggestions other than NI
I was looking at mixers with sound cards to

An NI Audio 2 is only 100 dollars new... like 60-70 dollars used...

Is there a reason why you want 2 in or it just because you want it.