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A good entry level midi controller?
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:23 pm
by mkfd
I'm looking at getting more involved in my digital djing. (djing with my keyboard is just shit). Are there any budget midi controllers that get the job done and do it well for the price?
I've looked at the Hercules DJ Console RMX Controller, as well as the Numark Omni Control. Any criticisms?
Recommendations are appreciated
Thanks
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:10 pm
by mickledan
I'm looking also...
BCD3000 / TOTAL CONTROL
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:11 pm
by DZA
MickleDan wrote:BCD3000
Heard from quite a few people there waste
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:36 am
by mkfd
Neurotik wrote:Numark Total Control (or Numark Total Computer DJ In A Box package - Controller, Headphones, Interface, Traktor LE).
http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR246970
NUMARK OMNI CONTROL Package (Controller with integrated interface, Traktor LE & Mixmeister Fusion Live)
http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR276240
Obviously you can buy from elsewhere depending on what suits you best but i just posted the htfr links as a quick overview.
Ye I'm thinking quite seriously about going with the NUMARK OMNI CONTROL. What sort of lifespan do these numarks have? and are they durable for gigs?
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:50 am
by jsilver
www.numark.com/ns7
gonna buy this when i actually have money, cant recommend it enough
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:57 am
by mkfd
MickleDan wrote:I'm looking also...
BCD3000 / TOTAL CONTROL
I haven't heard good things about that controller. It has a cheap plastic feel
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:57 am
by mkfd
jsilver wrote:www.numark.com/ns7
gonna buy this when i actually have money, cant recommend it enough
Wow that's one hell of a controller
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:01 am
by frizzwah
got a hercules rmx through yesterday, its alright, can't find fault in it so far.
gonna have a proper sesh on it today.
haven't really used anything else so i've got nothing to compare it to.
from experience with a numark mixer i can say they're pretty shoddy, alot of people feel the same, then again the midi controller could actually be pretty good.
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:00 pm
by mickledan
BA-DUMP-
Any further info on this front at all?
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:03 pm
by evil madmen
xponent
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:11 pm
by mickledan
doesnt the Xponent comprise of more than just control surface, has sound card too? like Omnicontrol and some other ones too..
Any more info on the Herc ones as they are Cheep!
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:17 pm
by evil madmen
MickleDan wrote:doesnt the Xponent comprise of more than just control surface, has sound card too?
yes
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:13 pm
by mkfd
It's just a little on the pricey side
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:18 pm
by mickledan
exactly. lets for the sake of argument reduce the shortlist to either sub £200 purchases, or specificaly control surfaces only, without soundcard.
My shortlist is Numark Total Control, BCD3000, Herc Console, X-Session Pro (looks like has a lot missing), Ion ICue, Stanton SCS3D DaScratch, Stanton SCS3M or the Allen & Heath Xone 1D
ps can't beleive i've never seen a xp5 before...
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:57 pm
by JFK
Ive got an Omni control for sale if anyone wants first refusal? Couldnt get along with it for Djing cos I have massive sausage fingers.
Or will swap for a decent external soundcard.
PM me if anyones interested.
Peace
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:43 pm
by Arshaw
http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/x-session/71474
was thinking about buying this, M-audio X-session Pro
whats anyone's opinion?
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:53 pm
by mkfd
Quite basic. Not jog wheels. but it looks like it could be fun
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:08 pm
by mkfd
Money is tight at the moment and I need to know if I really need to dish out the money for the Hercules DJ Console RMX Mixer or a Numark Omni Control
I hear the mk2 is quite basic and it isn't very pretty. But practically is it any good? Anyone got one or toyed with one? Criticisms?
Should I go all the way or can I just stop off with a mk2 and be happy?
http://www.hercules.com/uk/DJ-Music/bdd ... ktor-3-le/
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:28 pm
by adam_john
I have some friends that use the Korg Nano line. I believe each piece is about $70.
http://www.korgnano.com/