# Traktor X1 MK2 vs XONE K2 - Wich one would you prefer? **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear\ **Tags:** dvs, xonek2, traktorx1mk2, midicontroller, traktor\ **Created:** [August 21, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880 "2013-08-21T00:22:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![juanc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/aeb1de/32.png) [@juanc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/juanc)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/1 "2013-08-21T00:22:33Z")
**Traktor X1 MK2 vs XONE K2 - Wich one would you prefer?** Hey guys, I currently own a Faderfox LV2 but i want to upgrade to a big size midicontroller and after some searching and looking i finally decided to choose between the XONE K2 and Traktor’s X1 MK2. I play deep/techhouse and use two turntables and a XONE 92. Needles to say but 4 tracks, sync etx is nothing for me. Now, i would like to know your opinion about choosing these one of the two controllers. What’s better and whats worse? Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![botstein](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/botstein/32/14075_2.png) [@botstein](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/botstein)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/2 "2013-08-21T01:20:34Z")
I really like my X1 mk2. The phase meter feature is worth the price of admission. I use turntables too, and like to match of my tracks without headphones, so they’re a dream. ---
**Author:** ![rafiq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/53a042/32.png) [@rafiq](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/rafiq)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/3 "2013-08-21T07:47:36Z")
If you don’t want to map anything and want out of the box glory - X1 If you have any knowledge or interest in mapping and plan to spend time tweaking it to your needs, I’d say the K2 has much more potential. ---
**Author:** ![derschnitter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@derschnitter](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/derschnitter)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/4 "2013-08-21T17:18:54Z")
I asked the same question some weeks ago on here and finally bought the Xone K2. It was a good decision, since it has so many mapping possibilites with the layer system. I have set up the layers for different situations (like a traditional X1 mapping for 4 decks or a complete internal mixer and another mapping which imitates the F1), so I could actually just take my laptop to a club and use the in-house-mixer, but also only take the X1 and throw a little garden party for my friends (but then with sync and nothing fancy). The X1 Mk2 however perfectly fits into a DVS setup and it’s really easy to use. After all, I’d say if you want a simple and solid unit, go for the X1. If you want to have a truckload of mapping possibilities and a device that can be used for anything in the controller-world, take the K2 (though it can be overwhelming for inexperienced users). ---
**Author:** ![jdownesbaird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@jdownesbaird](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/jdownesbaird)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/5 "2013-08-21T17:30:07Z")
> [@botstein](#): > > I really like my X1 mk2. The phase meter feature is worth the price of admission. I use turntables too, and like to match of my tracks without headphones, so they’re a dream. What “phase meter” feature are you referring to? ---
**Author:** ![Stewe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/stewe/32/14607_2.png) [@Stewe](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Stewe)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/6 "2013-08-21T18:12:57Z")
^ That would probably be a touch strip with a LED feedback where phase position is displayed. Or maybe I’m knocking wrong window? ---
**Author:** ![botstein](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/botstein/32/14075_2.png) [@botstein](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/botstein)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/7 "2013-08-21T18:53:40Z")
> [@Stewe](#): > > ^ That would probably be a touch strip with a LED feedback where phase position is displayed. Yep! 100% I’m also going to call it a phase meter. ---
**Author:** ![jdownesbaird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@jdownesbaird](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/jdownesbaird)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/8 "2013-08-22T01:31:47Z")
I have the new X1, and I never noticed that it did this. I use DVS with it, but I’ll have to check that feature out. Very cool. ---
**Author:** ![twosloths](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@twosloths](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/twosloths)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/9 "2013-08-28T20:08:06Z")
This is a bit off-topic but I am hoping that someone could take a look at this other post. I am having issues with the X1 Mk2 and remapping some functionality. Here is the thread ---
**Author:** ![juanc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/aeb1de/32.png) [@juanc](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/juanc)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/10 "2013-09-02T23:35:12Z")
> [@derschnitter](#): > > I asked the same question some weeks ago on here and finally bought the Xone K2. It was a good decision, since it has so many mapping possibilites with the layer system. I have set up the layers for different situations (like a traditional X1 mapping for 4 decks or a complete internal mixer and another mapping which imitates the F1), so I could actually just take my laptop to a club and use the in-house-mixer, but also only take the X1 and throw a little garden party for my friends (but then with sync and nothing fancy). > The X1 Mk2 however perfectly fits into a DVS setup and it’s really easy to use. > After all, I’d say if you want a simple and solid unit, go for the X1. If you want to have a truckload of mapping possibilities and a device that can be used for anything in the controller-world, take the K2 (though it can be overwhelming for inexperienced users). Thanks guys for great answers. After a lot of thinkin im gonna go with the X1 mk2. I’m not gonna be needing all the mapping and layers that K2 offers. ---
**Author:** ![xian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/xian/32/12773_2.png) [@xian](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/xian)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/11 "2013-09-03T20:48:09Z")
Does the X1 Mk2 come with a Soundcard? ---
**Author:** ![Stewe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/stewe/32/14607_2.png) [@Stewe](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Stewe)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-x1-mk2-vs-xone-k2-wich-one-would-you-prefer/59880/12 "2013-09-03T20:49:41Z")
> [@xian](#): > > Does the X1 Mk2 come with a Soundcard? Nope, but the Z1 does.