Faderfox DX2 or Akal LPD8

[JD76]

Hey DJTT...

Please help a brotha out. Im a Serato user but want to start using Traktor as well... I would still be using the club's mixer setup... which controller would you get that would help control FX, Cues, Loops... The Faderfox or Akai?.... Id use these until I get more comfortable with pushing buttons and not using timecode... for some reason I still need to load a track and have hand control in order to start the song and scroll thru it.

[JD76]

Duh.. the Kontrol X1 would do the job... right?

[sine143]

Well, I mean, its really a question of how much control you want to have. The lpd8 and the dx2 are... very different devices, both from a price and functionality standpoint.

I have an lpd8, and while I dont use it as a stand alone controller (works with my vci), I feel it *could* be used as standalone (I've seen people use 2 nano pads for stand alone traktor controls, and they tore it up).

How about info on your budget, and a little more detail on what you want to do with traktor?

[V-Hoff]

I've liked the faderfox, but isn't too expensive for what it offers? And where is the usb?
250 euro is too much for me...

You could save some money or buy a used VCI100...

[JD76]

How about info on your budget, and a little more detail on what you want to do with traktor?

Im looking for a controller that would compliment turntables/timecode so I can control Traktor's effects, cues, and loops.

I think Kontrol looks like a great companion.. im sure akai lpd8 would be great as well...

Budget - no budget limitations.

I do have a VCI-300.. which I would start using once a good mapping is released. But currently looking for something to go along my turntables and mixer setup

[V-Hoff]

Do you want preset FX routines or the possibility to set all your FX parameters on the fly?

If you want some preset FX you can try the Oxygen 8 mapping wich can be found here:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2009/10/1...aktor-pro-1-2/
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8053

[V-Hoff]

Did you saw the Moldover's videos about controllerism?
He has an awesome routine with a customized keybord (Novation Remote-25SL)
http://www.moldover.com/controlleris...erism_2007.mov
http://www.controllerism.com/

Really Awesome