Looking to switch DJ setup

[Irrational Fear]

Just to offer another opinion on the 'not having turntables = not needing Scratch certification' - I brought an x1600 a couple years ago (I chose it over the DJM700 largely for the better feeling faders & level indicators) and at the time I could never see myself getting into the whole 'digital DJing' thing so the Scratch certification was of no interest to me.

Fast-forward 2 years and innevitably I got the itch to try out Traktor, and when the time came to ordering the software I discovered that I could save a load of cash purchasing just the software/timecode kit (99Euros) as my mixer was Scratch certified.

I'm not saying it's the sole reason to go with the x1600, but as we all know our tastes in gear/setups have a tendancy to change and if there is a chance the OP might want to get TTs in the future it would be a smart choice- especially considering how little else there is to chose between the x1600 and the DJM750.

Also I'm not sure what you are referring to Makar1 when you say only Pioneer have reliable device drivers for their interfaces? I've not had any issue with mine (one driver to install and then it is essentially plug & play with Traktor), and as a member of both the Pioneer & Denon forums I wouldn't say there are any great issues with either? I would have thought problems in this area would more likely be related to the computers themselves than the drivers, as if two people download the same driver and it works with one & not the other I can't see how that can be a driver issue?

I'm not trying to argue a point, I'm just genuinely curious as it's something I've been trying to learn more about since adding a digital setup.

[makar1]

I know Jester for one uses his Audio 6 instead due to problems with the x1600, as do a few others around.

The Xone drivers are known to be problematic as well, but I'm sure they work ok for some.

[Irrational Fear]

I know Jester for one uses his Audio 6 instead due to problems with the x1600, as do a few others around.

The Xone drivers are known to be problematic as well, but I'm sure they work ok for some.

Ah fair enough, I've not had any experience with the Xone stuff (other than a 22) so couldn't comment but was actually pleasantly suprised how straightforward the x1600 was to setup for Traktor. I was anticipating hours pouring over youtube videos...

I'll have to see how it goes then, I've certainly not experienced any issues so far- it is connected to a brand new high-spec laptop though if that makes any difference.

[Kaek]

I know Jester for one uses his Audio 6 instead due to problems with the x1600, as do a few others around.

The Xone drivers are known to be problematic as well, but I'm sure they work ok for some.

Maybe its just a windows thing?

The X1600 is a Core Audio class compliant device.

As far as I am aware there are no drivers on OS X.

I wish there was something similar to Core Audio for windows. It is one of the best things about OS X that is often taken for granted.

[Irrational Fear]

Maybe its just a windows thing?

Could be, though my Traktor Scratch is running through it on a Win8 laptop, and I've also used the x1600 soundcard as my recording device for the last 2 years through a small 11.6" Win7 notebook with no issues. Maybe I've just been lucky!