Cheaper Pad Controllers

[c0nsul]

well, I got the nanopad2 for 30 €!!

[arsman]

thinking of getting a launchpad mini and launch control. at 99$ each, its not cheap like the lpd or nanopad but i kinda liking those 2

[poltergeist]

If I was you, I'd go for a launchpad (S?), purely because of the amount of options it gives you... That, plus something like TouchOSC or the MIDI designer app, would rock. That's essentially my DJing set up, and it works a treat. Super minimal and light!

[fvzz]

well, I got the nanopad2 for 30 €!!

gosh, do they make the nanopads any better these days?

they were terrible when they first released. would break right away. even djtt stopped promoting them.

[npapermaster94]

i wouldn't rule out the traktor kontrol f1. i have that and its awesome with the remix decks and theres some sick effect mappings out there. also it comes with the full version of traktor (which is half the reason i got it). its probably $100 more than you wanted to spend but its a really nice controller. theres usually some for sale by users for fairly cheap in the forum here (if you don't mind used and can get it with the software). the main difference from the controllers you were looking at (i think i don't have either of them) is it the f1 does not have velocity sensitive pads

[muffintop]

I love my launchpad. If you just want pads, it is for sure the way to go. There are a couple great mappings on djtt for it as well.

If you want to figure out a little scripting, try midimasher. I rarely use my LP (not because I don't like it… more because I've been using as minimal of a setup as possible. Before I got my 2d I played most of my sets only on my launchpad), but when I do I use it with midimasher.

[the_bastet]

My launchpad is badass. Most useful midi pad in existence.

[William Gibson]

If you are trying to go a cheaper router but still want something that will take some abusebi suggest the vestax padONE. built like a brick shit house and I believe you can find them on the net for like $70. The nanopad is a nice cheap piece of gear but if it is used a decent amount it needs to be replaced quiet often. I have went through 2. The padONE just takes so much abuse.

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