Sample decks : what gear ?

Sample decks : what gear ?

Hi,
So i’ve been djing on Traktor for about 2 months and i though it was time to use theses samples decks :slight_smile:
As you can see in my signature, i’m triggering them from an ipad, but well it works but i’m not found of it, so what are your suggestions ?
I saw that AKAI made a LPD8, what do you think ? Are good quality pads needed for throwing samples in a dj mix ? what use can i get from the knobs ?
what do you use for triggering samples if you don’t have a Kontrol S4 ?
Thanks in advance

Lpd8, or maybe on the midi tab of ur x1. Then u can map knobs aswell for filter and gain, or the encoders.

also interested.

I just bought a launchpad, it’ll be here soon (hopefully) - there’s some incredible things people have been doing with it (just youtube it - it’s actually insane)

I think I’ll be getting an lpd8 as well, just because it’s a really cool <$80 device. And i’ve heard great things about it.

Devon

Yeah LPD8 are fine and fun. Safe choice IMHO

I have been building a controller of my own to control them though.

The way NI keep changing stuff I’m sticking with the iPad for now cos I can keep adding buttons and sliders.
Have you considered a Nanokontrol 2?
I’d probly use the knobs n sliders for volumes and key, and the buttons for trigger, loop and mute aaaand the transport section for the loop recorder. And add a modifier for loading and FX assignments.

Korg Nanokontrol 2 looks perfect for it to me.

+1 for MrPopinjay’s suggestion

lol

In that case I’m gonna add the Xone 1D and K2 to the list