Numark NS7 II

The NS7 II is currently the best controller on the market in my opinion, because it is the only one to offer quality motorized platters that are a feast for the scratcher ... or not! Proponents of vinyl also find that unique feel of a true platinum to wedge his piece without Sync function or other ... The pads are very good making it a very fun machine to use.

Heavy use for 8 months with no problem even though my crossfader needs to be changed (but given that the machine has suffered, it's okay).

I practiced a lot of other machines and controllers and this one is the best for now because it's finally a controller that rivals a Technics. The fun of the game is intact!

The set is solid and robust, the interface is neat, the sound output is very good (better than S4 / DJM etc ...).

on the other hand, it is not perfect yet! The set is a little too compact controller and deserved few inches more width to the airy part mix and make it comfortable. We made it fast, but it's improved. The knobs on each channel filters quickly lose their central brake, another area for improvement. Finally, for such a heavy machine, I found the backlight a little light, it deserved more fishing to improve readability (especially FX part).

The NS7 II is a very good choice because it is the first controller can provide sensations and pleasure to play at this level, so I would do this choice without hesitation.

I still little used.

Most:
- Appearance quality materials.
- Many existing spare parts (on site intrumentals parts eg)
- Turntables that faithfully reproduce the feel of vinyl.
- All in one
- Quality akai pads that respond perfectly
- Cue points in addition to pads which use different functions without the need to change the "menu" (ie cue + sample can cue or loop more ...)
- Ability to add effects on the filter combo
- Quality sound card
- Connectors
- Opportunities


Least:
- All in one
- Relatively heavy
- Waiver of certain functions that were present on the version: crossfader start, integrated computer stand (optional here ... but adding managements effects / a Version)
- To check: it does not seem possible to have effects in the cue "cue" (only on master)! I find that a shame ... I say check because like that, at first glance, it does not work. May be a function to activate the software? To see.
- Sometimes small bugs regarding departures and judgment: the speed of the latter can be changed with a knob (+ / - fast) ... well it happened to me without understanding why the disc starts slowly while the knob was set to fast ... or it also stops slower (all with sound effects accordingly).
- Effects on paid option (for some) .... way to the principle (but concerns serato dj not the ns7)
- Traktor limited compatibility (as well as other software I think) ... not possible to have access to "turning" function discs
- Buttons play / pause a little "temperamental" in fact it must be frankly support, otherwise it is a kind of false start (perhaps because they are new)

Despite these minor drawbacks, the NS7 II is a very good machine! but for use exclusive Serato (due to limited compatibility with other software).

Some improvements (preview effects eg) would be welcome!.

See in time with more use to assess the long term.

I since December 2013.
I had the Vestax VCI 300 Numark NS6 and numark v7 + x5.
it is robust, motorized Plateux, good effects and property placed buttons and serato dj.
at first I had found a cheap (€ 1190) compared to the pioneer ddj-sx (990 €) but eventually the numark NS7II is better than the pioneer ddj-sx ...... but I finally found that the numark ns7II is affordable for all it can do. Of course now there is the new pioneer ddj-sz which runs at around € 2000, are similar to the Plateux CDJ2000 and are not motorises.Vaut it 2,000 €?