I’m currently using a seperate 4 channel (Technics) mixer, VCI 100 SE, audio dj8 and a Nanokontrol for having 4 dec control over everything i need.
I recently discovered the Ohm64, which I see as the first controller that can combine all functions of this hardware in one controller. I’m interested in it for the following reasons:
As I tend to DJ at houseparties and such, it’s quite a pickle to get all this stuff and cables with me all the time. One controller would make that hassle a lot more ideal.
I kinda feel ready for the next step, midi mapping everything completely by myself, to make a unique controller which fills all my needs.
I tend to try out other programs (like ableton, etc) and try out some producing and I feel this controller could be used for that too. (of course, it’s primary designed for ableton, but in general, it looks like it’s basically can be used for every program with midi input, it gives so much options)
Is there anybody on this forum that has experience with the OHM64 and can he/she agree with my arguments of getting one? What are your experiences with the controller concerning quality of the knobs and faders and the overall feel?
I recieved it a few days ago and just finished a basic mapping for 4 channels. This thing has enough buttons to push and the overall feel of this thing is class. It enables me to do everything i used a vci 100 plus 4 channel mixer for, without double mapping the deck buttons.
The faders and buttons have a very nice feel to it and although they are soft buttons, it feels really good to smash them in, making it really physical and hands on.
Only downside sofar is the backend connectors, which seem to be relatively loose in its case. I’m pretty sure someone forgot a screw or something. Have to open it to fix it.
I’m sure the Ohm has way more features than i’m using right now, but even without the editor that you can download, everything seems to be ready to map in Traktor.
A positive thing about it is that you can map 8 cue points for each deck plus all other controls without any doubles.
Will post a bigger review when I get more playtime with it.
In the mean time, if any body has any questions about the Ohm, feel free to ask!
It really is a good controller for not having too many functions tied to one button for sure! I’ve got full 4 deck control without any compromising.
Also, the buttons surely don’t give the same cue juggling control as arcade buttons, but work surprisingly wel and fast. I feared that the most to be honest, but everything turned out well. Plus, you can really bash them
All it is is a midi controller, you will still need a soundcard if you need more than the standard 2 channel out a laptop has.
**Edit:**One major benefit of this unit is that it has a MIDI in & out so you do not need to have a soundcard or usb adaptor to daisy chain other midi only devices into your setup. It opens up possibilities when buying a soundcard.
