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Glenn Lo « Good control with MIDI mixer »
Published on 05/03/12 at 12:30
Best value:
Excellent
I used the product two months.
I have tested similar products of the Hercules brand.
What is interesting is the side independent of the PC. This control is quite usable without PC as 4 channel mixer.
The possibilities are quite numerous connections. (See features)
The quality of materials is correct. Many plastic but solid.
The rotation of jogs is well controlled.
I've had no problem with assigning Traktor PRO 2 (provided that we find the right IST)
I did not like the touch areas for PC navigation. I found them too sensitive (I have not looked to see if we can resolve them). I prefer the keyboard or mouse.
The headphone output is also very sensitive, a millimeter you double the speed of sound.
The EQ knobs are not regular. Some are hard, others not. But nothing major.
Regarding sound quality, the table was connected to neutral enough of Monitoring. I find it especially right next to the price.
In conclusion, the monitor has a good value for money. And I think this is a good choice to start in this area.
About competition, you will find the Numark N4 in the same price area. Denon or MC6000 at double the price with a table also independent of the PC (possibility that you will not have the Traktor S4 or Pioneer) but with the quality Denon.
PS: If the use will be made with Traktor, consider the special edition Traktor. The price is slowly becoming the same and you will have a more appropriate ergonomics in Traktor ...
I have tested similar products of the Hercules brand.
What is interesting is the side independent of the PC. This control is quite usable without PC as 4 channel mixer.
The possibilities are quite numerous connections. (See features)
The quality of materials is correct. Many plastic but solid.
The rotation of jogs is well controlled.
I've had no problem with assigning Traktor PRO 2 (provided that we find the right IST)
I did not like the touch areas for PC navigation. I found them too sensitive (I have not looked to see if we can resolve them). I prefer the keyboard or mouse.
The headphone output is also very sensitive, a millimeter you double the speed of sound.
The EQ knobs are not regular. Some are hard, others not. But nothing major.
Regarding sound quality, the table was connected to neutral enough of Monitoring. I find it especially right next to the price.
In conclusion, the monitor has a good value for money. And I think this is a good choice to start in this area.
About competition, you will find the Numark N4 in the same price area. Denon or MC6000 at double the price with a table also independent of the PC (possibility that you will not have the Traktor S4 or Pioneer) but with the quality Denon.
PS: If the use will be made with Traktor, consider the special edition Traktor. The price is slowly becoming the same and you will have a more appropriate ergonomics in Traktor ...