Looking for an ableton controller (djing)

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Looking for an ableton controller (djing)

Hey guys, ive had my go at a few djing programs, controllers, turntables, cdjs, basically everything the field..
Sold my most recent turntables for 450$ So i have that money saved up

Basically what im looking for is a controller/mixer, i dont even know, something to use for djing properly in Ableton.

I know that ableton isnt a djing program and everything, i know the terms :slight_smile:

Just for christmas i got a novation launchpad from my parents, i love it, amazing tool for producing..

Now ive been looking at things like the APC40 (whcih would render my launchpad useless), using the launchpad with something like the Korg Zero 8, or some other mixer..

Whats everybodys opinion on this?
Thanks so much guys, sorry for the vague info… Im tired :confused:

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QuNeo

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This with the launchpad would work quite nicely
http://www.instrumentpro.com/P-MAUUC33E?source=froogle

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Those together make a better APC40! Do you have some sort of soundcard?

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I dont have a soundcard no, but if like a mixer or something is only 200$ or so i could get myself a soundcard

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I used to have something like this:

Works well. efficient

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Apc40

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Agreed!

There is no better controller for someone who is just starting to use Ableton.
More than enough faders and buttons and its hardwired. Its a no brainer really.

But if you have Ableton Experience and fancy messing about, then any controller ‘could’ do.

I would think about how I want to actually run my DJ sets in Ableton and see what I would need to control.

Then make a choice based on that.

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okay well right now im basically thinking of using my launchpad along with a mixer. not sure what mixer though.

the korg zero 8 looks perfect, but its kinda not portable and a little expensive for my taste.

are there any alternatives to this?>

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and guys, i dont want to really render my launchpad useless remember :confused: and apc40 would do just that

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launchpad
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this is what i use and it works pretty well and its easy on the pocketbook

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Cool as fuck!

Almost just pledged them $250 for the first model until i realised i’m broke lol.

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I am currently working on an ableton live set up, I am going to get a 4 channel mixer likely a used djm 600/700 and a soundcard to output to the 4 channels. I have the apc40 to controll ableton. This will likely break your budget but could be something you build up to over time.

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yep, if you gonna get a mixer, you will need the large sound card to be able to route fully.

I would either get a midi capable mixer ($$$) or a controller. Like the VCM600 etc.

:wink:

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VCM600!

One of the guys on here has one he’s selling cheap ATM which would be awesome with a launchpad I reckon.

Username =abletom

Depends where you are based of course (was too expensive to ship to me :disappointed: )

Hard to Find had a deal on them recently as well for under $500 I think.

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yeahh im in canada.. kinda expensive shippinjg

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Think about how you want to dj with Ableton and buy something that facilities that. Ableton is such a versitile program that you can do practically anything you want

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okay thanks for all your help guys..
so could i buy something like…
http://kitchener.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-musical-instruments-pro-audio-recording-equip-Behringer-Eurorack-MXB1002-10-Channel-Mixer-W0QQAdIdZ341800612