MidiFighter: 3D or Spectra?

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MidiFighter: 3D or Spectra?

Hi, I’m new on this forum and have literally just started DJing.

That said, I’m running Traktor and have a weekly slot in a popular night club (don’t ask me how I managed that, I don’t even know!). Anyway, I’m working with Traktor pretty well and I really need a controller because I’m just using mouse and keyboard at the moment and I want to do more than beatmatch!! Just beat matching songs is boring me, I want to bring something new and interesting into this place (no-one does controllerism or even interesting mashups here, I blew a lot of minds playing some DJ Schmolli tracks…) and I want to push for a chance on another night in a few months!

The question is what MidiFighter should I put with the S4 (the controller I’m looking at)?

I want to do cue juggling, but I also want a lot of FX control! Versatility is the key! (Variety is the spice of life afterall :smiley: )

I was originally looking at a Kaos Pad Quad but that seems a bit heavy handed as it’s audio only and there are perfectly good effects in Traktor that can be triggered by midi. (I also do mixing and production so having a button controller will help my workflow in Logic+Protools!)

So, which do I go for?

Can I assign the same effect to the buttons as well as the motion detectors (because super combos are awesome), but I want to be able to smoothly change settings as well (filters etc). Can I use the tilt detectors as make shift super faders (like the pro) Is there any point getting the 3D if I can assign effects to the jog wheels or are the wheels not that powerful once set up?

Basically… HELP! I can’t argue either way as I haven’t been able to touch either of them (but I want one so badly! :stuck_out_tongue: )

So yeah, 3D or Spectra?

Thanks
G

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I have both. Just ask yourself, do you need the extra 4 bank buttons and motion control? If yes 3d if no spectra. Quite simple :slight_smile:

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But from what you’re saying (filter control and fx control) I’d defiantly go with the 3d. The spectra would be better for remix deck control and or deck control honestly

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I think I’m looking for something to grow into so I can do some remix deck and cue juggling work, but also have a decent amount of tactile fx control.

Sounds a lot like the 3d doesn’t it?

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I’d say so! I use beubrytes 3d mapping which contains all of that plus all transport controls, looping and macro fx and such.

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Thanks man! Now I just have to wait a few weeks until my uni loan comes through :wink:

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One thing to keep in mind with the spectra is bank selection buttons on the side - I am about to return a new spectra since it no longer can emulate 4 bank mode like the classic did.

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According to info at Spectra product page you can set arcade buttons to act like bank selectors.

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If you dont have $250, get the spectra

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Reviving this thread, I have researched but just want to make 100% sure.

Are the only differences between 3D and spectra, that the 3D had motion sensor, and the 4 bank buttons on the top, are located on the sides of the spectra?

Sorry if this seems trivial, but just wanna make sure before I drop some money.

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Yes, apart from the fact that you can get your Spectra in awesome color-combos, whereas the 3D only comes in one (black) color version. Also, the Spectra has LEDs on it’s bottom, which can be mapped to some really nice visual effects.

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so the spectra and the 3d have the same # of buttons just different location?

does anyone know how the midi fighter pro fits in this mix?

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calub the spectra does not have the 4 bank buttons on the top