NI X1 VS Kontrol S4

[funke]

Yeah, I would definately save up for turntables. Very easy to adjust to if you are already used to traktor and beatmatching by ear. My vinyl only dj friends come over and we have all kinds of fun. Digital and analog is where it's at.

[MyMotto]

yeah that actually sounds appealing. my cousin uses turntables to sample old vinyl for some hip-hop productions so actually i would only need an audio 8 or 10 plus a decent mixer.
I feel like i should save my S4 though just in case.

[mostapha]

Turntables!

CDJ's are a right rip off and pretty much pointless when youre using traktor.

Yep. Absolutely.

The other way around, I think Traktor/SSL is a waste if you're going to use CDJs for control……but high-end CDJs still cost more than high-end turntables, even with Technics prices being through the roof.

used mk2s + TS A6 + Mixer + X1 is very attractive considering how much cheaper it is than CDJ-2000s.

yeah that actually sounds appealing. my cousin uses turntables to sample old vinyl for some hip-hop productions so actually i would only need an audio 8 or 10 plus a decent mixer.
I feel like i should save my S4 though just in case.

If you already have turntables that you can hold on to……that's your solution right there.

[Jester]

You sort of have to use sync with just mixer and the x1.

i use 2 x1's beside whatever mixer we are using (usually a djm600/700) so yeah its a real pain if you want to attempt mixing into someone from the cdjs etc. for sure it is possible with a good mapping, but a real pita

[Mike_08]

its a real pain if you want to attempt mixing into someone from the cdjs etc.

This defiantly! Tried doing a B2B with my mate but gave up and just used the CDJs in the end.

[lethal_pizzle]

Plus i though it would be a great way to learn using a mixer without having to spend so much cash.

There's nothing to learn. Your S4 has upfaders, crossfaders, EQ and filters.

[JasonBay]

There's nothing to learn. Your S4 has upfaders, crossfaders, EQ and filters.

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. Not sure what he's expecting to "learn".

[MaxOne]

i use 2 x1's beside whatever mixer we are using (usually a djm600/700) so yeah its a real pain if you want to attempt mixing into someone from the cdjs etc. for sure it is possible with a good mapping, but a real pita

I've mapped it so that shift tempo makes big jumps and just tempo buttons are fine tweeks. Done away with in / out loop buttons cause i just push the encoder for that.

It's doable if i mix out the cds but not something id do all night... not when theres a sync button that does it for me