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alexanderstatic « Not bad at all! »
Published on 01/14/11 at 08:50For how long have you been using it?
I use this controller for about a year for mobile disco in the evening and night with friends either alone or in twos complement Sl 1200.
What thing do you like most/least about it?
- While most:
At the technical level of the console;
* First of all, I would say look, the console is in alluvial brushed with push button that glows blue, it's sober, not class ... and especially ... It's not cheap as we used to do with this brand.
* The strength is there too, the knobs and faders are great for a controller I was very surprised, I still used a lot for them violence, many world has moved on (and not always tender) to now I do not give up. By the way the console is making a lot of things in the evening (especially liquids) and never a single problem (maybe it is waterproof after all?)
* The weight, ease of transport and connection, when it was all his equipment was connected to one side is connected to the PC arrives at the table or to the speakers and go!
* The sound! I remain amazed by the quality sound card built into it for that price is more than respectable. Clear breathless, entries can be used without problems. This is not a mixer but it might not be very far. The headphone output is also very surprising, it goes very (attention to your ears) even with a strong back and a headphone is not closed there is widespread agreement. The microphone jack a little worse but it is very correct.
-In the mix;
I used several software including Virtual DJ and Traktor Mix vibes, the three software always the same:
very stable, never once had a crash because of the console at the time I used an Acer 17''configuration with a very low range drivers are no problem at all points under Windows and Mac has nothing say.
The sensation mix is also very good, I have rarely had it right with a controller, I test two three products in presentation I am stuck on it so I broke out, the fader glide well turn the volume pot Top what? We lose the pleasure to synchronize rhythms or even good but ...
The effects section with assignable button is very nice shape thanks to the mapping can do whatever you want (Hot cue, effect, loop in / out buttons ....) come to hand after a few minutes of and use the console and very responsive.
Cons:
* The scratch mode, but hey should not ask him the feel of vinyl either ...
* The pitch, if it exceeds -8 / +8 AC therefore become very imprecise for bead tempos am even it's hard ... After to be used to effect why not.
After a controller of this range I'm looking for a bit ... But no major black spot for the problem of sensitivity with respect to Jog and at the égualisateur everything is parametric so that solves a lot of things.
Have you tried many other models?
In controller: Hercules Mk2, Hercules Mp3 e2, Hercules Mk4, Vestax Vci 100 and 300, Numark OmniControl
On decks: SL 1200 Mk2, Pioneer Cdj 200 350 400, Denon 1200 dsn
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
For an excellent controller, At this price I did not get any better, only the Numark showed nearly the same characteristics but my choice is to carry on the look
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
Whether in addition to my plates or single ... I would see this controller for Numark NS7 but took it is "just a little higher." I speak here of the product as a controller and not as turntables this has nothing to do.
In short, for the price it's good you can go.
I use this controller for about a year for mobile disco in the evening and night with friends either alone or in twos complement Sl 1200.
What thing do you like most/least about it?
- While most:
At the technical level of the console;
* First of all, I would say look, the console is in alluvial brushed with push button that glows blue, it's sober, not class ... and especially ... It's not cheap as we used to do with this brand.
* The strength is there too, the knobs and faders are great for a controller I was very surprised, I still used a lot for them violence, many world has moved on (and not always tender) to now I do not give up. By the way the console is making a lot of things in the evening (especially liquids) and never a single problem (maybe it is waterproof after all?)
* The weight, ease of transport and connection, when it was all his equipment was connected to one side is connected to the PC arrives at the table or to the speakers and go!
* The sound! I remain amazed by the quality sound card built into it for that price is more than respectable. Clear breathless, entries can be used without problems. This is not a mixer but it might not be very far. The headphone output is also very surprising, it goes very (attention to your ears) even with a strong back and a headphone is not closed there is widespread agreement. The microphone jack a little worse but it is very correct.
-In the mix;
I used several software including Virtual DJ and Traktor Mix vibes, the three software always the same:
very stable, never once had a crash because of the console at the time I used an Acer 17''configuration with a very low range drivers are no problem at all points under Windows and Mac has nothing say.
The sensation mix is also very good, I have rarely had it right with a controller, I test two three products in presentation I am stuck on it so I broke out, the fader glide well turn the volume pot Top what? We lose the pleasure to synchronize rhythms or even good but ...
The effects section with assignable button is very nice shape thanks to the mapping can do whatever you want (Hot cue, effect, loop in / out buttons ....) come to hand after a few minutes of and use the console and very responsive.
Cons:
* The scratch mode, but hey should not ask him the feel of vinyl either ...
* The pitch, if it exceeds -8 / +8 AC therefore become very imprecise for bead tempos am even it's hard ... After to be used to effect why not.
After a controller of this range I'm looking for a bit ... But no major black spot for the problem of sensitivity with respect to Jog and at the égualisateur everything is parametric so that solves a lot of things.
Have you tried many other models?
In controller: Hercules Mk2, Hercules Mp3 e2, Hercules Mk4, Vestax Vci 100 and 300, Numark OmniControl
On decks: SL 1200 Mk2, Pioneer Cdj 200 350 400, Denon 1200 dsn
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
For an excellent controller, At this price I did not get any better, only the Numark showed nearly the same characteristics but my choice is to carry on the look
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
Whether in addition to my plates or single ... I would see this controller for Numark NS7 but took it is "just a little higher." I speak here of the product as a controller and not as turntables this has nothing to do.
In short, for the price it's good you can go.