hi folks,
I have to get this off my chest.
I have to say, I really don't like the development from TP. if you compare it with ableton for example it's just so professional and inconsistent.
1.
they change things from update to update which can completely destroy your workflow. they change or remove (like external eq....) instead off adding stuff.
this is one small example:
http://www.native-instruments.com/fo...ad.php?t=80585
2.
they also like to limit you. there is so much stuff possible with digital technology now they don't use.
- the effect section is one example, only two racks is a joke. there is no reason for it, they could just copy/paste some code for more. just give the possibility for 4 or even more racks.
- no vst support, this is the only thing which I can understand, because it's a potential risk for crashing - but even if I like the effects in TP - the effects are always the same (and all your stuff has the same sound signature) and some stuff is lacking. for example: a more advanced delay which can be driven into a feedback loop (aka self feedback). the feedback parameter is to small at the moment for this. sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad - therefore I need a choice I don't have at the moment.
I don't think that NI will change that behaviour or development style, but I don't see an alternatives to TP. and there is a lot of stuff I absolutely love in it too. beatjumps and looping is just great.
so what could be the solution?
TP+ableton would be great, but it's not possible for me to get them synced really tight with midi clock: I also like to get visual feedback for EQ setting, volume and stuff from my screen. also not possible, because in ableton you can only see one channel at the same time. furthermore ableton and TP on one screen is a bit squeezed (for this task - as a dj mixer - ableton has not the best interface too).
what about TP+reaktor?
midi sync via midi clock is really tight(!) and with reaktor you could build your own small interface for 4 channels + FX, which can be displayed at with TP the same time. this very promising, but in the end I would prefere a "one" program solution. two programs at the same time are just more error prone and it's a bit clumsy with two separate windows.
I also would like to use the EQs from TP, which I can't use this way (no EQ in external mode).
so what's the conclusion.
I play only electronic, from minimal to house to experimental ambient stuff (especially there I could need a lot of fx possibilities)
- just use TP and push it to its limits? the most important thing is to create the right mood. so playing the right track at the right moment is the most important thing anyway.
- make a fiddly combination with a lot of great possibilities (which can be the difference is some situations) from reaktor and TP and trying to get used its clumsy and potential error prone style of working?
I don't know what to do.
... and the vinyl guys think that digital djing is easier
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