First Traktor set up

**bc6** · 01-26-2015, 07:07 PM

Here are my 2 cents X1 MK2/F1/Z1 or Z2 depending on your budget. With the combination mentioned theres nothing in TP2 you wont be able to do. If you want to go the DVS route sometime in the future get the Z2 and get rid of the Z1 and get some turntables.

**Glitchwerks** · 01-26-2015, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by ZxZDeViLZxZ

Would you not be able to control deck 3
And 4 with f1? My understanding was you'd be able to control stuff with it...

There's mappings to control 2-4 decks, but I haven't tried any of them.

I think there's a mapping for the X1 MK2 that enables 4 deck control too.

The X1, Z1, F1 combination will work well, but you really want to get that 4 channel map for the Z1.

They are a lot easier to carry around and have a small footprint.

One disadvantage is that the Z1 only comes with Traktor LE, and you definitely want Pro. NI has run specials where you get Traktor Pro for free with the purchase of these controllers. If you don't wait for that deal though, you're going to be paying $450 for the two units and a copy of Pro (using one of the $50 vouchers you get with hardware purchase.)

The S2 is $400 right now and it comes with Traktor Pro.

It's the better deal.

**MaxOne** · 01-26-2015, 07:48 PM

Z1 + X1 mk2 + F1 = good times

Start with the Z1 + x1mk2 feel your way with traktor with that... loads you can do with 2 decks in traktor anyway (hot cues, fx, flux mode etc). I've been djing 20 years and still only really mix with 2 decks.

My set up of choice (for traktor) is an external mixer with an X1mk2 but after that i'd take my Z1 + X1mk2. I'm on holiday in Costa Rica at mo and it's great how portable but powerful it is

Most of this gear has decent resale value so anything you outgrow you can always sell on

S2 or S4 also cool though, jogs maybe more straight forward for ya

**the mongrel** · 01-27-2015, 04:18 AM

Hi, thanks for all of the advice. An S4 or S8 would be nice but my budget won't stretch that far, and with the frequency that I'd actually use the gear it just doesn't make sense to spend that much money on it. I've done a bit more research and an Allen & Heath Xone K2 with 1 (maybe 2 later on) Traktor X1 mk2s would be perfect

**ZxZDeViLZxZ** · 01-27-2015, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by Glitchwerks

There's mappings to control 2-4 decks, but I haven't tried any of them.

I think there's a mapping for the X1 MK2 that enables 4 deck control too.

The X1, Z1, F1 combination will work well, but you really want to get that 4 channel map for the Z1.

They are a lot easier to carry around and have a small footprint.

One disadvantage is that the Z1 only comes with Traktor LE, and you definitely want Pro. NI has run specials where you get Traktor Pro for free with the purchase of these controllers. If you don't wait for that deal though, you're going to be paying $450 for the two units and a copy of Pro (using one of the $50 vouchers you get with hardware purchase.)

The S2 is $400 right now and it comes with Traktor Pro.

It's the better deal.

Yeah I know I ran 4 deck control with my X1 with one mapping I did actually I had it pretty much 100% re mapped to run.
I long got rid of my X1 and don't really use traktor these days. Sometimes I tell me self I should at least use it once in a while....

**djs7ven** · 01-27-2015, 04:56 PM

It all depends on the music you play. Traktor lets you combine the equipment that is need for your specific sound. just think about how you want to play and add the equipment you need and map it to traktor.

**MaxOne** · 01-29-2015, 12:01 AM

I would say no to a k2 personally... By the time you've bought a legit copy of traktor etc I seriously think an S2 is the best bet

**SoulBrix** · 01-29-2015, 05:36 AM

But isn't the S2 unreliable? I've read so many comments regarding users having problems with it.
I want to get one - it seems to have everything I need - but I also want something that won't give me trouble.

**astromech** · 01-29-2015, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Sambo

Having a remix deck without a dedicated mixer channel to EQ/fade it out will put you off the remix decks faster than you can say "no global control".

Seriously, you'll want those 2 extra channels if you're going into the 3/4/remix deck scene.

You really don't need a channel fader when using the F1 since, you know, it already has four faders and four filters.