First off - I will say that you guys have a great resource here! Seems like unbiased and good advice around! And I love it how there are people making improvements and mofdifying!
Now to the rant (!)
Computer DJing has beena round for some time now. Its pretty confirmed as the general trend forward. There are some great software packages out there - each with respective benefits depending on how you want to use them.
So WHY ON EARTH IS THE DJ CONTROLLER MARKET SO POOR?!!
I mean - this is surely not rocket science?
Take my current needs:
A large 'Xponent-like' controller that can control a 4 deck set-uo (Traktor) which has high quality build/comonents (not toy-like Xponent). With a generous collection of FX control and track selection control which can be user defined....
As a 'high-quality' developer - why do Vestax ship all their units with puny 45mm tempo faders? Is there a resolution limitation with the pitch range via controller? Maybe Im the only one who like to beatmatch anymore? And why cant they just make an enlarged controller - perhaps with a laptop stand at the back...?
And VCI400 - no pitch wheels!!!??? Does that mean people in Traktor dont beatmix?
Numark also guilty of puny tempo faders and limited FX control - choosing to make baby toy like controllers?!
This DJTechpro Hybrid again interesting - but chunky as hell! Difficult to move and looks a bit toy-like and limited...:
http://www.djtechpro.com/product_det...286&sub_id=105
I just dont get it. Surely there is a gap in the market....?
One of the companies that seems respectable is EKs with their OTUS - but thats quite expensive - and tough to lug around. Scores highly with me although I think it might be style over function...plus I'd need 2 to kontrol 4 decks in Traktor ($$$phew!)
I have been building over this last 2 year my dance music production studio - and taken a break from DJing. Ive ditched my 1200s and did a stint using Ableton to DJ out. However it became a bit dull - just stacking tracks - even if I was creative with them....I think I want to keep production and Mixing seperate.
So Im looking back into this field and it seems so frustrating. In audio production in most production areas it seems you can find (even very specific) the right tool for you. However in the computer DJ controller area - Im pulling my hair out!
Im seriously consideirng an Xponent - but felt like - what is the point in such redundancy in buying one - -then using it WITH Traktor and WITHOUT the soundcard and Torq I paid for....
It all seems ridiculous....cant SOMEONE make a decent, large, user customiserble control...?
Sorry for the rant. If Ive missed my dream solution out there please let me know!
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