So I picked up an NS6...

[DJ ATX]

I had one. It broke in 2 weeks. I have an S4.. Pabloco's NS6 broke in a couple weeks as well...

What exactly broke on it??

[mart21har]

What exactly broke on it??

My right jog came loose, not sure what happened to his

[DJXpoZur]

I have an NS6 (itch), S4 (traktor) and SL3/Mixer/CDJ400s (SSL). They all have advantages and disadvantages.

What I like about NS6, it is built very well maybe a little heavy for a controller, I had to use velcro to get it to stay put in the Odysssey hard case I have for it when transporting. I like the fact that the mixer is able to run analog inputs without a PC. I like the input and output options. Back lighting of buttons is nice too. I like the fact that it is a controller with lots of hardware/software integration (though I prefer the S4's level of integration more)

What I don't like is Itch. I have used SSL for a while and there are just things I prefer in SSL. Itch 2.0 is a little buggy also. I personally do not like the jogs. The metal surface is too grippy and there is not enough resistance to the platter for my taste. I don't think the pre-amp on the mic input is very good either but it is sufficient (I think the S4 mic input is worse but I plan to try a different mic Friday playing out on my S4)

I have and do use my NS6 out quiet a bit. I use it out more than my S4, but less than my SL3/CDJ setup. I think for most practical purposes no one could tell the audio quality between any of them with the exception of being on the mic. I feel the speakers/room/crowd dynamics would all supersede those variables.

Not sure if this was the kind of information you were looking for. In any event I hope and believe you will be happy with your NS6.

Xpozur

[Frank112916]

Btw: just to add I use technics with traktor scratch and I still found the jogs excellent when using itch. I can't say anything about using it with vdj. What's everyone's aversion to itch?

[DJ ATX]

I have an NS6 (itch), S4 (traktor) and SL3/Mixer/CDJ400s (SSL). They all have advantages and disadvantages.

What I like about NS6, it is built very well maybe a little heavy for a controller, I had to use velcro to get it to stay put in the Odysssey hard case I have for it when transporting. I like the fact that the mixer is able to run analog inputs without a PC. I like the input and output options. Back lighting of buttons is nice too. I like the fact that it is a controller with lots of hardware/software integration (though I prefer the S4's level of integration more)

What I don't like is Itch. I have used SSL for a while and there are just things I prefer in SSL. Itch 2.0 is a little buggy also. I personally do not like the jogs. The metal surface is too grippy and there is not enough resistance to the platter for my taste. I don't think the pre-amp on the mic input is very good either but it is sufficient (I think the S4 mic input is worse but I plan to try a different mic Friday playing out on my S4)

I have and do use my NS6 out quiet a bit. I use it out more than my S4, but less than my SL3/CDJ setup. I think for most practical purposes no one could tell the audio quality between any of them with the exception of being on the mic. I feel the speakers/room/crowd dynamics would all supersede those variables.

Not sure if this was the kind of information you were looking for. In any event I hope and believe you will be happy with your NS6.

Xpozur

Perfect.

Yeah I have a Denon DNMC6000 right now, one major flaw of this piece gear is that it is too compact. The controls are so close to each other and the jogs are too small.

So I am gonna give the NS6 a shot since the specs are similar down to the steel case, but the NS6 being the bigger of the 2. I wanted some feedback before I get this thing so I know what to look for when I am testing it out. I have 14days to return it after I get it.

Thx

Btw: just to add I use technics with traktor scratch and I still found the jogs excellent when using itch. I can't say anything about using it with vdj. What's everyone's aversion to itch?

I just think VDJ is much more flexible and robust software IMHO. Beside being able to do what Itch does and all other DJ Software out there.

• It is native to 90%+ of MIDI capable devices out there. Controller and CDJ's.
• It does video without having to buy additional plug ins.
• Same software can be used it with time codes, HID or MIDI inputs. Matter of fact you can even use SL1 box and Serato control vinyl for it.
• You can use any sound card with it.
• Its skinnable.
• The effects for both video and sound can be expanded (can dnld additional).
• Working with controllers, VDJ 7.05 can have up to 99 decks, although I don't know if anyone will ever use that. but its there.

[DJ ATX]

have had the NS6 now for nearly 2 weeks this coming Friday. Have used it at the club I dj at last Friday and ran with VDJ doing videos.

All I can say is this piece of gear is sweeeettttt??? I think will be selling my Denon DN-MC6000. Will wait a month though. You never know with Numark. Seems they are getting their act together again.

[GeekGod]

Are you using Traktor or Itch? I have been using Traktor with my NS6 and I quite like the feel. However I keep going back to my 4 band EQ setup which is my S4.

[DJ ATX]

Are you using Traktor or Itch? I have been using Traktor with my NS6 and I quite like the feel. However I keep going back to my 4 band EQ setup which is my S4.

Using Virtual DJ Pro 7.05. So it has the native mapping for NS6.

I gotta add, although I like having a high torque platter like the 1200's and my Denon DNS3700, I found the NS6's jogs nice. They have that heavy feel too it. Just the right amount of resistance. The Denon DNMC6000's jogs feels loose to me.

[GeekGod]

Using Virtual DJ Pro 7.05. So it has the native mapping for NS6.

How do you like VDJ? I have been watching it closely but it's kinda pricey...

[DJ ATX]

How do you like VDJ? I have been watching it closely but it's kinda pricey...

I switched to VDJ from Traktor about a year ago after Traktor froze on me in the middle of my set in a crowded bar for New Years Eve party.

I love it. DVS, MIDI, and Videos all in one software. It also supports 99% of all the MIDI and HID capable devices out there, natively. For me it is way more stable than Traktor. I could never get Traktor to work properly. Too many mapping issues. I work with 3 different set ups. I personally have a Denon DNS37000/DNX 1600 for the clubs and a Denon DNMC6000 for mobile gigs and clubs. Also one of the bars I play at has Technics 1200's. So having only one software that will work with ALL, is really beneficial to me. Also not having to buy a video plugin to do video mixing is a money saver.