Should I buy a Korg Zero 8?
I have an opportunity to buy one but I am on the fence.
Not sure if I should buy this, or if I should buy a Denon MC6000 or VCI-400.
Opinions? I know about the hissing problem, plan to use SPDIF out. Any other input would be lovely.
It all depends on what you’re after. The Zero8 is an 8 channel mixer but it is midi mappable so I suppose it could be a standalone controller but it seems it would be less than intuitive. And between the MC6000 and VCI400 I would definently go with the VCI400. Everyone knows Vestax makes quality gear and with DJTT taking it under their wing there is a ridiculous amount of support available along with mappings. Right now you could even get the EGE/VCI400 which looks to be the bee’s knees. Just my thoughts.
originally I was thinking about running tractor, ableton and machine all on the same controller/mixer.
So torn as to what to do.
I was looking to buy a korg zero 8 but I have heard it has of a lot of problems. Many people reported hissing, touchscreen going out and overheating. might wanna google it before you make a decision.
I loved the fact that it is 8 channels but I have read the same thing about quality. I think I will steer clear of the korg, what did you end up getting.
I settled for the Vestax vcm-600 but it doesn’t have everything I need in a mixer for the remix decks. So am selling it to get a xone 4d.
Google the zero8, it was a nice concept but there are tons of bad reviews on it and threads about it’s problems. It didn’t get discontinued so fast for no reason.
how does the 4d work with the remix decks?
I have removed my need for the korg. I was trying to find anything good about it because it is such a solid idea, but its bets if I don’t get it. Now I need to decide what I really want. VCI-400 EGE, MC6000 or DN-X1600. So hard to decide.
i was in the same boat as you but deciding between the vci-400 ege, the s4, or the x1600. i threw out the idea of the x1600 because i started liking the idea of jogwheels and the ability to manually beatmatch if needed without any other gear. i finally landed on the vci-400 and have been loving it! great piece of gear, limited edition, customizable, free bag plus i snagged it on sale last week for $959. i know it’s a tough choice but i made the right one for myself. i think if i would have went with either of the other 2 i would have always been wondering what the world would have been like with the ege.
too bad I didn’t see the sale. For $959 that is a good price with the bag.
Oh well, the hunt continues.
to be honest i would buy it again right now for full price since it’s a great controller, plus you still get the free mono bag until the end of this month which is sweet. i’m also a sucker for limited edition stuff but that’s just me.
good luck with your hunt and let us know what you decide on.