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squidot
as you know these are 3 pretty different items and it's all subjective.
apc40: this is a midi controller primarily used to to control ableton and comes with a special version of software specifically for the apc. i am unsure of the limitations of this software compared to the various versions of live. you could also team this with an audio 2 soundcard and use a mapping to control traktor if you please. the audio 2 comes with a full version of tp2
kontrol f1: primarily used to control the remix decks and again comes with tp2. this is going to be kind of useless unless you have other gear to use. the f1 is meant to complement an existing setup, not necessarily be the heart of it. you will be missing out on a lot of controls using only this piece. you would be better off getting an x1 in this case.
maschine mikro: it cannot be used without a computer, so you are incorrect. this is mainly used as a production tool and comes with it's own software to create music. it can also be supplemented into an existing dj setup (see dubfire and richie hawtin) by using it as a step sequencer or firing off samples.
imo, of all those your best bet would probably be the apc40 and a soundcard if you want to dj and produce. if you want to solely dj you may want to look into other routes such as an all-in-one controller. if you want to solely produce i would personally go with maschine (and maybe look into ableton or any other daw if you start hitting maschines limitations at some point). it's up to you though and you should be doing some more research on what these pieces of gear can do and what their limitations are.
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