Guys need help rapidly.
I’m selling my vci-300.
And buying something to controll traktor with.
I need advice on what to buy ?
I don’t really wanna get a vci-100.
Was thinkin mpd 32 + novation nocturn.
But i want ur advice. On what to buy, would love some input.
Budget - 400.
if you sell your vci300 you should have enough money to get a vci100 and a decent soundcard (NI audio dj 2 or above).
See i don’t really want a vci-100. My friend has one and as great as it is. I’d rather something a lil different.
Was thinkin a kontrol x1 + a 2-channel mixer ?
Any input on that ?
only used my numark stealth control for 3 months, it was first controller i used with traktor and it was perfect for getting to grips, but i also had it mapped for 4 deck control in the end, $200 including shipping
Out of your listed options I think I would lean towards the MPD32. If you can spend a little more I think the Maschine would be a better choice because of the added functionality.
Without knowing your style of mixing and what music you play, it is hard to give advice. Personally I wouldn’t want a controller without jog wheels, but that is me. You can make just about any set-up “work” but some will feel more comfortable than others.
Maybe if you tell us what you like/dislike about the VCI-300 we can give you better guidance.
Phil.
Hmm yeah, can’t afford the maschine unfortunately.
Have you any idea on the kontrol x1 ? Because if it was all i had to carry to gigs with my laptop i’d be pretty happy out.
sorry, overread the “don’t” 
as i understood, the x1 was designed to use with a DVS (timecode vinyl and a mixer) to use FX.. i doubt it would be enough as a standalone controller..
like pilmat said, tell us what you disliked about the vci300
Sorry i didn’t notice pilmat there oops …
Ehh i’ll be playing electro/house/minimal.
And tbh i just don’t really like serato itch, not having effects to play with bugs me.
Why not keep the 300 and get an x1 for effects?
Why not keep the vci 300 and run traktor on it and get an LPD8 or something for fx?
Yeah man that VCI-300 looks wicked 
Well you are selling your VCI-300 and cutting your budget in half.
That just isn’t going to add up to equal quality, no matter how you look at it.
Honestly? Hercules RMX is your best bet for that budget (under $400).
But you should understand it is a step back in quality.
Otherwise you can potentially get a soundcard, cheap mixer, and mix internally for awhile?
$400 isn’t a ton.
Another option if you were able to expand your budget to what you got the VCI-300 for would be the Numark Mixdeck. Something different than the VCI-100 that still works well with Traktor. (There’s another thread about it in the forums you can search for).
It’s 400 euro’s not dollars.
Which means i can afford a vci-100 se, kontrol x1 + 2 channel mixer. Mpd 32 + nocturn.
Hey,
I know I am a bit late, but I thought I would add my two cents about the MixDeck (if it can be any help).
The Problems
Thought I would list this first since they aren’t that many and they all getting resolved. The crossfader is a little “wonky;” the sound volume dips (noticeably) whe the xfader is at the middle position. This isn’t a problem on ALL unites, just most (from the forums I read). Numark will fix it for free (including shipping) and get back to you in a week. Haven’t sent it in yet, have too many gigs lined up… but will soon.
MixDeck and Serato
Works GREAT! I use Traktor 99% of the time; only use Serato when I have to Vj (use Video-SL). Its great except you can’t control video when relative CD mode for Serato; when in CD mode all the MiDi buttons on the decks don’t send out midi commands. There are two work arounds:
Use Internal mode and change MixDeck to MiDi setting. Can’t scratch though because no timecode used… not a problem if you aren’t a turntables, little annoying though to scrub through tracks.
Buy a small midi controller (like the Kontrol X-1 or the Denon DCH-100) use the top controls of X-1 to control the Serato audio FX/Loops & the bottom to control the Video FXs and Video crossfader (which is only controllable via midi). Might sound annoying to work with two crossfaders but actually makes some pretty unique performances (where the audio of one track is playing with video of another).
MixDeck and Traktor
Great. The default TSI is a little not-thought-out in certain areas. But I re-mapped some of the buttons and added some functionality, just working off the built in MixDeck template and did so in less than an hour. If you want I can post the TSI.
Overall
Keyword: UNIVESAL!!! This is a great “first buy for people” because if you don’t like traktor you can buy a Serato and use it or if you want to move to video, its possible. You can’t find another system that allows for type of “growth.” (w/o reinvesting a bunch of money)
And if you every plan on doing any mobile gigs (weddings, etc), this is a great buy… you want know how many times I get a guy asking me to play a CD he got from his car (usually ethnic music, lol). And its a great reassurance to you clients to know that you have a back system, if the computer crashes.
get a UC-33e . i love mine to pieces, couldn’t imagine rocking traktor without it.
24 knobs, 9 faders, 13 buttons for under 400$ - i’ve had mine since 2004 and it still works like a beaut.
i use it in conjunction with an original midiman oxygen 8 keyboard i picked up seconds hand for 90$.
if you can live without platters, it’s a really nice setup for controlling traktor.
why not just run the VCI-300 on traktor?
Not enough controls on the vci 300 to run traktor, And i’m not a fan of shift buttons
How about 3 midi-fighters?
I use a novation nocturn and it actually works pretty damn well. Lot’s of buttons and knobs - plus the thing is built like brick. Great buy for $100