Comparison of controllers to use w/ SSL?

DJ Software & Apps Serato
1

Comparison of controllers to use w/ SSL?

So from what I’ve gathered and seen, Serato Scratch Live doesn’t have a ton of controllers to use with it.

Denon DN-HC1000S:

Novation Dicers:

Native Instruments Kontrol X1 w/ Serato Layout:

Vestax VFX-1:

That’s pretty much all there is. If you have the Rane TTM-57SL mixer, you get some additional controls on the mixer, but not much else.

What do you guys use, and why do you use them? Are there any that I missed?

I’m getting SSL pretty soon, and I already know that down the line I’m going to want to get an additional controller for physical control over some of the FX knobs and such. A lot of nicer mixer’s have that stuff built in, but I figure since it’s in the program anyhow, I might as well just do that instead of investing in a new mixer down the line (because I honestly really like mine).

Right now I’m honestly thinking that the dicers are the neat tool of the bunch, but the VFX-1 would be nice if I ever decided to go with a VCI-300 for mobile purposes in the future.

Thoughts and experiences using the different controllers with Serato?

2

I like my trigger finger. Allows me to switch between sample banks and have more controls overall.

3

Denon. Plug and play. I can’t imagine it gets any easier.

4

I really liked using my LPD8 when i had serato. Enough knobs for effects and looping etc and enough pads for cue points and navigation.

5

Among the choices you posted, the NI X1 is ideal and have a good layout. Although the Dicers are capable of controlling as a player, it’s still best used for hot cues, looping and effect stutter rather than controller. :slight_smile:

6

The midi fighter classic will work with SSL and the X1 and dicers are both plug and play afaik.

7

Rotaries are a must IMO. Maybe a MF Pro with rotaries would do well, but I can’t see the classic doing the job for me.

8

I think the OP was looking for controllers to use with SSL not itch :wink:

9

^ the vfx-1 he has in the initial post is for itch, it says right on the pic too

10

“and can be used to control the DJ-FX within Serato Scratch Live.”

I’d rule that out as a choice for an SSL controller if that’s all it could do in SSL though personally.
So far I haven’t seen a controller for SSL that has as many features as the trigger finger.

Maybe and MPD of some sort.

11

i stand corrected

12

Weird, I thought that Vestax controller was an SSL controller too.

Seems like most off the shelf SSL controllers handle about everything except the sample banks.

13

The VFX-1 is nice that the its natively supported, but its bigger and heavier than the X1. Not to mention its way overpriced if you were to buy it new.

14

I wish more were designed like the ZOMO MC1000, http://www.zomo.de/en/Products/MIDI-Controller/Zomo-Midi-Controller-MC-1000.html

15

Yeah I probably will end up getting a pair of dicers, but the idea of the VFX-1 for the future has me interested as well. If I were to get a controller to go with for easier mobility, at the moment my choice would probably be the Xone DX or VCI-300 (to stick with Serato’s product line). And so it would be effective for both SSL and ITCH, which is something to consider if I ever wanted to get a controller (which isn’t in the works right now).

Going to have to do more research though and see how/what other people are doing. Apparently what I know about additional controllers for SSL is just the tip of the iceberg lol.

16

a pair of dicers and a trigger finger is all ive ever used and they work just great.:slight_smile:

@jprime – i might have some trigger finger questions in the near future as when i map it out i can never get the program / bank change button to work…

17

Hit me up anytime in a PM. :slight_smile: