I want to upgrade, what midi do you recommend for a 4-band EQ panel

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I want to upgrade, what midi do you recommend for a 4-band EQ panel

I’ve been using the Akai LPD8 solely for my 4-band EQ panel, and my APC40 does the rest of the work. I couldn’t find a spot to fit the EQ on the APC40 so I’ve kept it with the little LPD8 for a while now.

Now I wanna upgrade, just for the EQ panel. I was thinking a kontrol x1 for the EQ + other functions (with traktor 2 coming out I could use those extra buttons/knobs for functions), but I hear it’s not great for the EQ? Apparently the feel of the knobs aren’t optimal? I don’t know, I haven’t actually felt the thing…opinions on this from users of the product?

Anyway what do you guys recommend? I want a midi that is:

-Not extremely expensive, but I can spend maybe 200-300 max.
-Much more studier than an LPD8
-Not huge, it’s gotta be able to place nicely with a big apc40. Ideally below or to the side of the apc40
-HAS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE 4-BAND EQ (this is crucial because I don’t use 3-band eq)
-Would be nice if it had some extra buttons/knobs for other functions, kinda need a few more buttons…or maybe even a fader or 2
-LED lights would be ideal with it

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APC40 can control everything when mapped right since it uses endless knobs and led feed back. you could make the knobs on the side for eq on like a mod page (I think that should be easy to understand) and then effect controls on another Hell if mapped right you can use it with the Xone eq section for further mixing fun.

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livid instuments Code. the perfect box of knobs

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Like I mentioned, I am already using all of the knobs on the APC40 for other functions. I don’t like endless knobs for EQ either…that plus the APC40 knobs are way too bulky.

I am definitely looking for a new product, not advice on how to change my current set-up.

450 is a little expensive haha…it looks interesting though.

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So which is it?:roll_eyes:

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Caught me in mid-edit for that reason. Jeez you are fast.

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=p I know
I dunno, im an endless fan since you can map so much to it and not have to worry about changing it back to the previous position. (one thing about the S4 Im not too fond of when I used one in GC with the effects.)

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Any other recommendations? :disappointed:

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http://www.djtechpro.com/product_detail.asp?product_id=451&sub_id=105

this could work if you remap the gain knobs for eq…only downer for your setup is it’s height i guess.

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behringer bcr 2000 will give you plenty of knobs. probably too big for you though. An
m audio x sessions but that ll give you 3 band not 4

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the kontrol x1 knobs feel awesome. really solid controller

so r u not using gain knobs?

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Looks kinda interesting, though the remapping is kinda annoying as they will all be labelled wrong.

Are they? Cuz really the kontrol x1 looks near perfect…but I read it’s not ideal for EQ. Personally as long as they feel good, I see no reason as to why they couldn’t be…maybe that thread I was reading was regarding something else…or maybe they meant the kontrol as an overall internal mixer.

Yeah I do use gain knobs, they are on the APC40. Basically one section of 8 on the APC40 is master volumes (headphone, mix, and master), the other 4 being gains. Then the other panel is all effects.

Are the kontrol x1 knobs endless? I’d prefer not but…if they feel good then i might settle since it looks like such a good product.

(edit: the knobs that would be used for the EQ…they don’t look endless like the ones below but i just wanna check..)

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The EFX one are plain normal one (regular pot, 0-127 value), while Browse & Loop one are encoder (endless). Use the encoder for gain, the top for Eqs.

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I’ve got an X1 and I’ve just mapped it for EQ today with TP2 in mind. I have to say that I find the knobs perfect for this purpose. Nice sturdy feel and they centre click too. Buttons either side of each knob are perfect for EQ kills and they can all be remapped with a second layer because of the shift button. Then you’ve got all them extra buttons below the knobs for cues or whatever takes your fancy!! :smiley:

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s4 has no option for 4 band EQ, just so you know.

hopefully tp2 will bring the xone eq back.

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That’s wicked, just what I wanted to hear. Looks like I will be getting a kontrol then.

Lol ya I wasn’t intending on laying down 900 for a new EQ panel haha.

The xone EQ is already in traktor fyi…preferences, mixer, then EQ type.

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You won’t regret it!! :wink: when you get you hands on it you’ll feel the quality!!! :wink: I got mine off another forum member in the buy and sell. Keep your eyes out and you may find a sweet deal!!