Updating my setup/controller, need your recommendations!

**SlayForMoney** · 09-07-2016, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by electroshock

Denon dnx600 + X1/PL-1

Good option but I don't think you can get them new. On the other hand, they are dirt cheap even in mint condition.
On X600 he can route 3rd channel out of traktor (decks C, D or both combined) through usb fx send/return channels - you don't get on-mixer EQ but you control volume with the dry/wet knob (you can map EQ to X1 even in external mixing mode)

wacomole: the fact that Xone 23C is not midi mappable has no bearing on the ability to use it with traktor, it just means you use external mixing mode, not sure if you understood that (you seemed overly disappointed for no reason

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**electroshock** · 09-07-2016, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by SlayForMoney

Good option but I don't think you can get them new.

The PL-1? I see stock on few places. Are they discontinued? X600 is but still findable new.

**SlayForMoney** · 09-07-2016, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by electroshock

The PL-1? I see stock on few places. Are they discontinued? X600 is but still findable new.

X600. Haven't seen new in stock for a couple of months.

**wacomole** · 09-07-2016, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by SlayForMoney

wacomole: the fact that Xone 23C is not midi mappable has no bearing on the ability to use it with traktor, it just means you use external mixing mode, not sure if you understood that (you seemed overly disappointed for no reason

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Oh well that's interesting. Let's summarize: Basically, for transport, browsing, cue point triggering, syncing and beatmatching I need 2 MIDI controllers like the X1, PL1, and maybe a zomo MC 1000, mapped for traktor. But for the real fun part, like fx, filter, volume and eq I go with an analog mixer with send/return OR fx on board. But a mixer with a soundcard on it, right? I never used external mixing mode, so it's hard to figure out the whole chain

How are those 2 X1's or PL1 connected with the mixer and laptop? Do you need USB-hubs or external traktor soundcard?

**electroshock** · 09-07-2016, 06:23 PM

Soundcard can be separate or in the mixer.
X1, Pl1...are connected to the laptop via usb if you have sufficient number of ports, hub is needed if you don't.

**electroshock** · 09-07-2016, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by SlayForMoney

X600. Haven't seen new in stock for a couple of months.

Ok..How much is "dirt cheap?"

**nobbycossie** · 09-07-2016, 11:06 PM

I would go for a Denon DNX1600 or DNX1700 mixer, they are great mixers with onboard effects and a send/return and 4 channels. They are also Traktor Scratch certified so if you wanted to go down that route at a later date you could. Then just get an Kontrol X1 Mk2 (1 for 2 deck control and 2 for 4 deck control)