# Numark NS6 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 13, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788 "2011-04-13T14:43:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mike\_o](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@mike\_o](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mike_o)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/1 "2011-04-13T14:43:12Z")
**Numark NS6** saw it this morning, [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/5/5/5510b57bc4d0dbd56b37256630275420bdfd6bb1.jpeg "Musikmesse 2011: Numark NS6") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slbWM7uLruk) this looks sweet and seems like its higher build quality than the S4 ---
**Author:** ![Coldfuzion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/coldfuzion/32/11417_2.png) [@Coldfuzion](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Coldfuzion)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/2 "2011-04-13T15:34:46Z")
The one thing that really ‘turned me on’ to the NS7 and products like it was the motorized platter. Looks pretty neat though. Guess to each their own 🙂. ---
**Author:** ![wrong\_chris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wrong\_chris](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wrong_chris)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/3 "2011-04-13T15:42:28Z")
really interested in this bit of kit. although it’s marketed as a Serato controller, they say they will bundle it with Traktor mappings so i assume it works for both - which is encouraging for Traktor users. ---
**Author:** ![Karlos\_Santos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/karlos_santos/32/13263_2.png) [@Karlos\_Santos](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Karlos_Santos)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/4 "2011-04-13T16:13:45Z")
I think it looks like a really solid unit. I like it a LOT. They need to get rid of the terrible silver jog wheels and, that thing will get more greasy and dirty than an S4. ---
**Author:** ![fullenglishpint](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/fullenglishpint/32/12539_2.png) [@fullenglishpint](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/fullenglishpint)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/5 "2011-04-13T16:28:54Z")
> [@Karlos\_Santos](#): > > They need to get rid of the terrible silver jog wheels That was my first thought. ---
**Author:** ![chakaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/838e76/32.png) [@chakaw](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/chakaw)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/6 "2011-04-13T16:36:41Z")
> [@Karlos\_Santos](#): > > I think it looks like a really solid unit. I like it a LOT. > > They need to get rid of the terrible silver jog wheels and, that thing will get more greasy and dirty than an S4. Why not wait for the Numark Mixdeck Quad? > **[Mixdeck Quad | Numark](https://www.numark.com/product/mixdeckquad)** > > Mixdeck Quad 4-Channel Universal DJ System | Numark ---
**Author:** ![viceversa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5e925/32.png) [@viceversa](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/viceversa)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/7 "2011-04-13T16:38:17Z")
wow i really likey ---
**Author:** ![wrong\_chris](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wrong\_chris](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/wrong_chris)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/8 "2011-04-13T16:55:40Z")
> [@chakaw](#): > > Why not wait for the Numark Mixdeck Quad? > > [Mixdeck Quad | Numark](http://www.numark.com/mixdeckquad) suppose the ns6 is more of a portable solution. the only thing i noticed about these controllers that’s a little disconcerting is the lack of knobs for fx control. ---
**Author:** ![MrPopinjay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrpopinjay/32/14471_2.png) [@MrPopinjay](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MrPopinjay)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/9 "2011-04-13T17:54:49Z")
> [@](#): > > the only thing i noticed about these controllers that’s a little disconcerting is the lack of knobs for fx control. Well it’s not built for traktor. Personally I really like it. I’d like to see more controllers designed for beat matching and the like. ---
**Author:** ![bluefoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bluefoot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bluefoot)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/10 "2011-04-16T18:12:03Z")
hmmm i’m really interested in this. anyone had a go on one? any other threads about this? specifically: i learnt on technics and only moved to cdjs when the cdj1000 landed and got its vinyl emulation ok. I’m no turntablist but the occassional transform, scribble or juggle get into my sets, and i need to be able to cut. now i use traktor, controlled by cdjs, but using a hercules steel for fx, loops, hot cues etc. so i guess i reckon this could be the first all round controller with reasonable vinyl emulation and enough buttons? news? ---
**Author:** ![haze324](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@haze324](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/haze324)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/11 "2011-04-16T18:34:40Z")
yeah those silver jogs are horrible. I have an NS7 and an S4 and while I do tons more with the S4 — playing on the NS7 is much funner. It just feels like “real” hardware vs. a controller with the spinning wheels and the metal construction. The NS6 from what I’ve read is of the same build quality and Numark has improved the buttons. With Itch 2.0 on the horizon this thing could do some damage, it’s not that small though. 23 inches across vs. the S4 19 inches. So not sure how it will fit in a club DJs kit. Looks promising though if it is inline with the NS7 (soundcard also is great). I really dislike the sliver jogs. I think this thing will get used tons more when Itch finally adds video and places start wanting DJ and VJ capabilities. \*\*note – DJ Cerla posted a pretty sweet routine on one yesterday on youtube. ---
**Author:** ![bluefoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bluefoot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bluefoot)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/12 "2011-04-16T18:59:00Z")
that cerla demo has nearly sold it 4 me. I’d seen a few clips so far but on that one that tap/gate thing he does on the platter implies those discs really are very nearly as sensitive as vinyl. cheers haze324 anyone with anymore hands on knowledge? how does ns6 compare to cdj 1000s or vinyl on 1210 for scratching? ---
**Author:** ![haze324](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@haze324](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/haze324)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/13 "2011-04-16T19:19:39Z")
Blue I’d check out the Itch forum > **[Serato DJ Pro General Discussion | Serato.com](https://serato.com/forum/area/525)** > > Talk about Serato DJ software and controllers Thats where most of the info is located since this is a controller designed for Serato Itch. I have an NS7 and had VCI-300 both with Itch and the platter response on both of those is awesome. I had 1200’s for a long time and the NS7 control is on par…I’d expect the NS7 is very similar to pair of CDJ’s. The way those guys in Itch combine hardware and software is great. I’d recommend doing your homework on Itch first before purchasing the NS6 so you know what the software offers. ---
**Author:** ![bluefoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bluefoot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bluefoot)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/14 "2011-04-16T19:30:31Z")
i heard it was going to be shipped with a traktor midi map too? i will chk itch anyway as it comes with it in the box. will def chk that link too, skillz mate. ---
**Author:** ![haze324](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@haze324](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/haze324)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/15 "2011-04-16T19:38:17Z")
yeah but Traktor does not support hi-res midi at the jog wheels. That’s why the NS7 doesn’t work and the VCI-300 has not so great jog wheel response either. The only “hi res” of sorts for jogs with Traktor is with the S4 and that’s because it uses NI’s own protocol. Even with the 1.4fw with the VCI-100 it’s not the same as the VCI-300 and Itch. Also the NS6 doesn’t have the needed knobs and buttons to fully control effects in Traktor. if your gonna use Traktor get the S4. The jogs are great response wise – just small. ---
**Author:** ![bluefoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c4cdca/32.png) [@bluefoot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bluefoot)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/16 "2011-04-16T19:43:19Z")
hmmm, thanks for the knowledge, no one made it clear how different the two protocols were before. i had a go on the s4 and found it too small to be honest. willing to learn itch i reckon, but research needed like you say ---
**Author:** ![diezdiazgiant](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/diezdiazgiant/32/14025_2.png) [@diezdiazgiant](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/diezdiazgiant)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/17 "2011-04-16T23:01:11Z")
Ill consider buying one if they create a “V6”, I prefer modular gear. ---
**Author:** ![chrisw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/chrisw/32/14968_2.png) [@chrisw](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/chrisw)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/18 "2011-04-16T23:44:01Z")
> [@diezdiazgiant](#): > > Ill consider buying one if they create a “V6”, I prefer modular gear. +1 ---
**Author:** ![MrPopinjay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrpopinjay/32/14471_2.png) [@MrPopinjay](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MrPopinjay)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/19 "2011-04-16T23:53:25Z")
Personally I just want the mixer section. That’s be neat. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![NewManSoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f9b8f/32.png) [@NewManSoon](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/NewManSoon)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2011, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788/20 "2011-04-17T01:52:42Z")
Has Numark upped the quality on their products? I would NEVER have had interest in buying from companies like Numark or Gemini. Shit just never lasts. _shrug_ [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/numark-ns6/22788.md?page=2)