Hi, my devices now consists of a Macbook Pro, Native audio 8, 1 Kontrol X1, 2 Denon DNS 1000 and a mixer Beringher 700.
Only use traktor, and I would like to know your opinion about my next purchase:
I have the opportunity to acquire a new module for my set, and I am torn between another X1 and one 2D Xone, especially considering that the cost of the Xone 2D is 65 dollars more than the cost of the X1.
Everywhere I read, say it is better to have two X1, but I really do not know if I should miss the opportunity to get a reasonable price for a Xone 2D and join the set that I have.
A few questions- Why do you want the 2D if you already have an audio 8 dj? Why not get a 1D and save a load of money?
The 2D is heavy and bulky, you sure you want to carry that about?
Do you even need to upgrade? You don’t seem to know why exactly you want a new controller. Decide what you want to do with it and then pick the best one for the job.
If you want a new controller, i’d go for an x1 as said above by others you already have an audio 8 no need for another audio interface, if your only planning on using traktor.
If however you plan on using another software say Ableton live, you could go for the xone 2d because it has a wider variety of controls (i.e.: faders, knobs, push buttons etc…)
From my experience with TP2, I’d go with the 2D. I’m using two X1s to control Traktor at the moment, but find them lacking when using 2 Decks plus 2 Sample-Decks. 4 Decks is great, but you don’t have any controls for the loop-recorder.
NI does make a custom mapping, but as I am using an A/C B/D-Layout for my X1s I will have to rebuild ALL the mappings. Why not then go the direct route and build a good mapping for yourself- alas the 2D with faders and stuff becomes much more interesting.
