# Upgrade question: Z2 (USB Hub+, No Jog Wheels-)

**URL:** <https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/upgrade-question-z2-usb-hub-no-jog-wheels/57669>\
**Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear\
**Tags:** upgrade, jog-wheel, vci-400, kontrol-z2, traktor-s4\
**Created:** [June 10, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/upgrade-question-z2-usb-hub-no-jog-wheels/57669 "2013-06-10T18:31:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![cyranoise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/45deac/32.png) [@cyranoise](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/cyranoise)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/upgrade-question-z2-usb-hub-no-jog-wheels/57669/1 "2013-06-10T18:31:33Z")

</div>

**Upgrade question: Z2 (USB Hub+, No Jog Wheels-)**

Hi there. Thanks for checking out this post. I am looking for additional thoughts regarding my next gear upgrade.

Here is my current set up:  
Macbook Pro  
M-Audio Fasttrack Pro  
VCI-100 se  
Kontrol X1 (for FX)  
Kontrol F1 (for remix decks)

I love all my gear, but I want less clutter. I’d like to move to a mixer/controller with integrated audio. The Z2 has my attention, because it has a nice in/out port selection AND because it has an integrated USB hub. However, I am concerned that I will miss the jog wheels! While I do not scratch, I use the jogwheels to cue track locations on-the-fly. The VCI-400 and the S4 are also up for consideration, but they do take up more real estate. BTW, I don’t use external decks, but I may occasionally want to connect up a Mic or some random external device.

I would appreciate your thoughts about what you might do or consider in this situation.

THANKS!  
–Russ

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Xtian317](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/xtian317/32/15047_2.png) [@Xtian317](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Xtian317)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/upgrade-question-z2-usb-hub-no-jog-wheels/57669/2 "2013-06-12T19:09:55Z")

</div>

I love my Z2, I mostly run it with my MFPro and MF3D.  
The other thing to consider with the Z2 is the (native) lack of a play/pause button and minimal FX controls (great for MacroFX, but that’s about it). By default, play/pause can be accomplished via Shift + another button. A quick mapping adjustment could resolve this.  
I’d recommend holding onto at least the X1 and possibly the F1 for additional functionality (FX, pitch adjust/bend, play/pause). You could also setup one of the X1/F1 knobs to act as a jog wheel of sorts for your cuing.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![cyranoise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/45deac/32.png) [@cyranoise](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/cyranoise)\
**Post date:** [June 13, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/upgrade-question-z2-usb-hub-no-jog-wheels/57669/3 "2013-06-13T02:44:38Z")

</div>

Thanks for the reply, Xtian317. I am definitely going to keep my X1 and F1. I am looking around to find a mapping that will allow me to use the X1 to seek through a track with greater granularity than the X1 currently seems to offers. I am sure someone has done this! If I can find such a mapping, it may help me let go of the jog wheels.