ReLoop Contour Controller Reviewed

Written by Ean Golden on February 20th, 2011 146 Comments

If you’re looking for a slim line controller that is well built and offers a wide range of controls, there are surprisingly few options on the market. The ReLoop “contour” offers such a controller embedded with a host of controls without breaking the bank. Continue reading for a full review, including pro’s and a few con’s you will want to know from contributing writer, Michael O’hagen.

ReLoop Contour Review

By: Michael O’hagan

Price: $299 W/O sound card, $399 W sound card

Communication: MIDI over USB

Available: Now

Ships with: Traktor LE

The Good

The metal housing is very solid to the touch.
All parts are high quality, feel good to the hand and play responsively.
LED’s are bright and very bold even in daylight.
All encoders double as push-buttons for dual control from a single knob (on-off w/ wet-dry).
The audio interface is solid and good enough quality for public performance with no concerns about output quality. 10 outs total with a high quality and hot level output signal.
Most deck controls you need in Traktor are provided.

The Bad

All Encoders are indented and click when turned.They also only send 3F/41 messages, which can limit their use outside of Traktor.
LED button & encoder feedback is software dependent. Unless your software is driving the LED messages they do not work.
Audio interface edition MUST be wall powered (USB power is fine for the controller edition).
The 4 FX mini faders are really short, about 1” total
There is NO DEDICATED PITCH FADER! This is biggest downside to the units overall layout.
Although it’s sturdy the unit is heavy.
Fairly cramped layout.
With the release of T pro 2 pending, many new features are not supported.

The Bottom Line

Overall I really like this controller, it is well built and responsive with a lot of control for the money. It’s not perfect, but I have to say that it’s very good in many areas and provides a lot of control possibilities. The physical housing is metal and solid but a little heavy, so it’s a trade off between build quality and durability vs. convenience and affordability. The layout is sensible and traditional, so everything is where you’d expect it to be. The only real problem I experienced is that it can feel tight and cramped when using side by side controls.

DIGGING INTO THE DETAILS

There are 4 main types of shift commands coded directly into the hardware unit itself. These do not require modifiers in Traktor or any other software as the shift action and outgoing messages are all built directly into the unit.

1 sectional shift that adjusts the platter and transport section.
2 cue point modes for 1-4 and 5-8.
Deck shift buttons, top right corner of unit, A,B,C,D – these send out all new MIDI messages per deck.
4 jog wheel modes.

The four internal controller decks are hard coded channel shifts (A=Ch1, B=Ch2, C=Ch3, D=Ch4) so they will still work with a software that does not offer modifier assignments like Traktor, this allows the full use of all of its controls with any software. Then there are four buttons offering five jog wheel modes directly above the jog wheel labeled Scratch, Pitch Bend, Search and Trax. Each button will glow blue when selected and represents a platter mode with hardware based changes in MIDI messages.

There are a lot of overlapping page and template based controls on this unit, so it can be a lot to remember or keep track of. It should also be noted that some of the shift buttons send out their own MIDI commands. For example, the cue point and platter shifts send out their own midi messages as well as shifting the associated controls on the hardware.

This could potentially be used to set up conditional modifiers in Traktor such as loading a specific set of FX when selecting a specific group of cue points.

The 32 semi-rubberized buttons (20 usable) are hard plastic tops with soft touch response and a click point activation with good response.
All encoders double as push-buttons for dual control from a single knob (on-off w/ wet-dry).
The jog wheel is the same quality/feel as most other re-loop dj products. It is low profile and has a surprisingly smooth feel/action.

All in all the Contour from Reloop is a great little controller that might just be right for you or could be very wrong, depending on your style. It all depends on what you want and need out of you MIDI controller and how you intend to use it. This controller assumes that you will also have mixer that takes care of the basic mixing, cueing functions or the controller might be used as an auxiliary deck for an S4.

Detailed Features:

40 direct physical usable controls on each of the 4 banks.
4 faders, 7 push-button encoders, 2 rotary knobs w/ center reset indentation and messages.
32 semi-rubberized buttons (20 usable), they are hard plastic tops with soft touch response and a click
point activation with good response.
1 touch-sensitive jog wheel.
All buttons are backlit and the encoders have LED feedback.
Kensington lock port
2 physical headphones connections (6.3 mm & 3.5 mm jacks)
metal chassis with brushed aluminum top plate
4 deck controller optimized for Traktor
Integrated hi-speed 10 channel USB PRO 24 bit / 96 kHz audio interface
External mixer mode: Up to 4 stereo channels can be routed to an external mixer
All buttons backlit, encoders with feedback LEDs
Software controlled feedback LED buttons for visual control
Traktor Ready: Plug ‘n’ Play compatible

Filed Under | DJ Controllers, DJ Equipment / Accessories
Tags | contour, controller, dj, interface, re-loop, re-loop contour, reloop, Review

aviatorman

I always liked Reloop products, but this seems to be a NI Kontrol X1 on steroids; the no pitch control can be a pain. I do like the size. I guess it can be a +1 in the portable market…. And when I mean portable- I mean portable like pocket portable.
aviatorman

I always liked Reloop products, but this seems to be a NI Kontrol X1 on steroids; the no pitch control can be a pain. I do like the size. I guess it can be a +1 in the portable market…. And when I mean portable- I mean portable like pocket portable.
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Louispopinjay

Show us a picture of the back of the unit!

I always quite liked the look of this unit. It’s been around for a while, how come you’re doing a review of it now?
Louispopinjay

Show us a picture of the back of the unit!

I always quite liked the look of this unit. It’s been around for a while, how come you’re doing a review of it now?
*Otter*

Id rather have a DN SC-2000
*Otter*

Id rather have a DN SC-2000
sameoldsong

At the very least, the question is how the Reloop compares to the SC2000. The most striking difference is, of course, the pitchfader (or lack thereof). But it’d be interesting to read about other differences as well.
sameoldsong

At the very least, the question is how the Reloop compares to the SC2000. The most striking difference is, of course, the pitchfader (or lack thereof). But it’d be interesting to read about other differences as well.
Tobamai

@Louispopinjay, pic of the back of the interface edition:

http://www.reloopdj.com/media/products/223396_RELOOP_BA.jpg

This looks like a great piece of kit, I just haven’t been able to get my hands on one yet to try it out. Up until recently they weren’t being distributed directly in the states. Compared to the Denon unit, I think the contour has a much more logical layout and offers a great deal more controls. I’m fine with remapping a rotary encoder for pitch control instead of a slider.

When the new version of traktor drops I’d expect some mappings to use those short faders and the buttons just below them for some C/D loopers or sample players (whatever they’re called).

HOWEVER, if you can’t control the LED’s with midi messages (sysex or normal) that’s a deal breaker. :(
Tobamai

@Louispopinjay, pic of the back of the interface edition:

http://www.reloopdj.com/media/products/223396_RELOOP_BA.jpg

This looks like a great piece of kit, I just haven’t been able to get my hands on one yet to try it out. Up until recently they weren’t being distributed directly in the states. Compared to the Denon unit, I think the contour has a much more logical layout and offers a great deal more controls. I’m fine with remapping a rotary encoder for pitch control instead of a slider.

When the new version of traktor drops I’d expect some mappings to use those short faders and the buttons just below them for some C/D loopers or sample players (whatever they’re called).

HOWEVER, if you can’t control the LED’s with midi messages (sysex or normal) that’s a deal breaker. :(
Tobamai

A quick look at the online manual shows that the LEDs *can* be controlled by midi, so they aren’t software dependent through some kind of HID or driver scheme.
Tobamai

A quick look at the online manual shows that the LEDs *can* be controlled by midi, so they aren’t software dependent through some kind of HID or driver scheme.
Louispopinjay

Yeah I realise I could go find it (which I did), I just wanted to point out that this review is missing a key piece of information.

To be honest I think I’d rather have pitch mapped to an endless encoder on a controller such as this one. An effective pitch fader would have to be very large and have a high resolution and would require the controller to be substantially larger.
Louispopinjay

Yeah I realise I could go find it (which I did), I just wanted to point out that this review is missing a key piece of information.

To be honest I think I’d rather have pitch mapped to an endless encoder on a controller such as this one. An effective pitch fader would have to be very large and have a high resolution and would require the controller to be substantially larger.
http://www.facebook.com/people/PaulHolland-DoubleDutchdj/100001027166218 PaulHolland DoubleDutchdj

“LED button & encoder feedback is software dependent. Unless your software is driving the LED messages they do not work.”
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Which means if for instance your using SSL that doesn’t support midi output then you will have no lights, hence the phrase “software dependent”.
http://www.facebook.com/people/PaulHolland-DoubleDutchdj/100001027166218 PaulHolland DoubleDutchdj

“LED button & encoder feedback is software dependent. Unless your software is driving the LED messages they do not work.”
–
Which means if for instance your using SSL that doesn’t support midi output then you will have no lights, hence the phrase “software dependent”.
http://www.facebook.com/per.jakobsen Per Jakobsen

I own both the interface edition and the midi (just edition). and use them together with a pioneer djm 2000 mixer.

I really like them as the feel ‘tough and heavy’.
What I really ‘dig’ is the faders, connected to the FX, where I now can work really really fast.
The sound interface is stable. and performs excellent.

Only complaint.
the cue point buttons are placed so that I to often press and accidential creates numerous unintended cuepoints in a song, during the heat of the battle.
http://www.facebook.com/per.jakobsen Per Jakobsen

I own both the interface edition and the midi (just edition). and use them together with a pioneer djm 2000 mixer.

I really like them as the feel ‘tough and heavy’.
What I really ‘dig’ is the faders, connected to the FX, where I now can work really really fast.
The sound interface is stable. and performs excellent.

Only complaint.
the cue point buttons are placed so that I to often press and accidential creates numerous unintended cuepoints in a song, during the heat of the battle.
Michaelohagan912

you can control the LED’s by midi but they still must be driven by the software
Michaelohagan912

you can control the LED’s by midi but they still must be driven by the software
D Holling

still would rather get an x1. I don’t get jogs. they take up too much button real estate
D Holling

still would rather get an x1. I don’t get jogs. they take up too much button real estate
Porkie

I think they should have frickin’ pitch faders.
Porkie

I think they should have frickin’ pitch faders.
Dracwolley

I’m sorry guys, I might have to leave DJ TechTools fairly soon, simply because of the dreadful grammar in these articles. It would be acceptable if I were reading a fourth grader’s English essay, but improper uses of your/you’re (from the article: “If your looking” actually says that “looking” is something that belongs to you. “You’re,” a contraction of “you are,” would solve this problem) really make me cringe. It is indeed very hard to read for me.

A couple more examples of horrible grammatical errors from the article:
“Although its sturdy the unit is heavy.”
What were you thinking? “Its” refers to something that belongs to “it,” and that makes the sentence useless. Add an apostrophe and “Its” becomes “It is,” and add a comma after “sturdy” and the sentence can actually be read with ease! Who would have ever thought?

“The physical housing is metal and solid but a little heavy, so it’s a trade off between build quality and durability Vs. convenience and affordability.”
I won’t go into detail for this one, but notice how much easier the following sentence is to read, while still maintaining the information originally presented (apart from “build quality” and “affordability” because they have nothing directly to do with having a metal housing).
“The metal enclosure is sturdy, but slightly heavy, so you will have to trade durability for convenience.”

I’m sorry if this all seems a bit much, but the countless mistakes in every one of the otherwise brilliant articles really makes them hard to read. Step it up a bit, buy a grammar book.

No, grammar check does not work… at all. Ever.
Dracwolley

I’m sorry guys, I might have to leave DJ TechTools fairly soon, simply because of the dreadful grammar in these articles. It would be acceptable if I were reading a fourth grader’s English essay, but improper uses of your/you’re (from the article: “If your looking” actually says that “looking” is something that belongs to you. “You’re,” a contraction of “you are,” would solve this problem) really make me cringe. It is indeed very hard to read for me.

A couple more examples of horrible grammatical errors from the article:
“Although its sturdy the unit is heavy.”
What were you thinking? “Its” refers to something that belongs to “it,” and that makes the sentence useless. Add an apostrophe and “Its” becomes “It is,” and add a comma after “sturdy” and the sentence can actually be read with ease! Who would have ever thought?

“The physical housing is metal and solid but a little heavy, so it’s a trade off between build quality and durability Vs. convenience and affordability.”
I won’t go into detail for this one, but notice how much easier the following sentence is to read, while still maintaining the information originally presented (apart from “build quality” and “affordability” because they have nothing directly to do with having a metal housing).
“The metal enclosure is sturdy, but slightly heavy, so you will have to trade durability for convenience.”

I’m sorry if this all seems a bit much, but the countless mistakes in every one of the otherwise brilliant articles really makes them hard to read. Step it up a bit, buy a grammar book.

No, grammar check does not work… at all. Ever.
Marc Bannink

i personally like the fact that there is no pitch fader. I think having a pitchfader on a multiple channel deck is a pain. Sure when i have a track setup correctly i never have to touch the fader again but still when u leave track a running change the pitchfader for track b get back to a and by accident touch the fader so it changes the pitch radically is a major pain in my eyes.

Having endless rotaries solves this problem in my eyes. I really like the rotaries. A&H got it right as well with the DX. no pitchfader.

about the ControllerEdition, yeah the soundcard needs power. But so does the new audio10 from NI
Marc Bannink

i personally like the fact that there is no pitch fader. I think having a pitchfader on a multiple channel deck is a pain. Sure when i have a track setup correctly i never have to touch the fader again but still when u leave track a running change the pitchfader for track b get back to a and by accident touch the fader so it changes the pitch radically is a major pain in my eyes.

Having endless rotaries solves this problem in my eyes. I really like the rotaries. A&H got it right as well with the DX. no pitchfader.

about the ControllerEdition, yeah the soundcard needs power. But so does the new audio10 from NI
Marc Bannink

the X1 doesnt have a pitchfader.. next to that searching through the track was a pain as well. Using the big jog on the contour you can navigate to the right spot in a track. When using the X1 to me it looked impossible. The X1 uses big steps when navigating through the track.
I’ve had the X1 for a few days and quickly sent it back.
Marc Bannink

the X1 doesnt have a pitchfader.. next to that searching through the track was a pain as well. Using the big jog on the contour you can navigate to the right spot in a track. When using the X1 to me it looked impossible. The X1 uses big steps when navigating through the track.
I’ve had the X1 for a few days and quickly sent it back.
DjRo

completely agree. I caught the same mistakes and cringed a little as well. If DJTT is trying to be as professional as possible, please please get a better EDITOR or PROOF READ YOUR ARTICLES. I will never forget when the DJTT site was down for a few hours and you guys put up “hens” instead of the word “hence”. Ean, YOU NEED TO PROOF READ THESE ARTICLES OR HIRE A SENIOR EDITOR TO DO THE JOB. There are educated people here who read your blog and dj only as a hobby. Please do us a favor and put quality not only in terms of substance but also presentation. Thank you. I’d appreciate if you guys at least acknowledge this comment with a reply. That way we know you’ve read this and have it in mind.
DjRo

completely agree. I caught the same mistakes and cringed a little as well. If DJTT is trying to be as professional as possible, please please get a better EDITOR or PROOF READ YOUR ARTICLES. I will never forget when the DJTT site was down for a few hours and you guys put up “hens” instead of the word “hence”. Ean, YOU NEED TO PROOF READ THESE ARTICLES OR HIRE A SENIOR EDITOR TO DO THE JOB. There are educated people here who read your blog and dj only as a hobby. Please do us a favor and put quality not only in terms of substance but also presentation. Thank you. I’d appreciate if you guys at least acknowledge this comment with a reply. That way we know you’ve read this and have it in mind.
Tyfurious

Ean has written the last three articles, why don’t you submit something so he has more time to review his. DJTT is a small company that has little funding (no ads and most of the people who use the site don’t even own their products). Give them a break.

Also, they’ve had a hiring ad up for decades asking for editors. Quit whining about free online article’s grammar. Excuse any grammar mistakes, I’m on my iPad in the middle of a boring math class.
Tyfurious

Ean has written the last three articles, why don’t you submit something so he has more time to review his. DJTT is a small company that has little funding (no ads and most of the people who use the site don’t even own their products). Give them a break.

Also, they’ve had a hiring ad up for decades asking for editors. Quit whining about free online article’s grammar. Excuse any grammar mistakes, I’m on my iPad in the middle of a boring math class.
http://www.facebook.com/king102uk Stephen King

You do know this is a site for djs seeking the latest news on the latest gadgets and well informed reviews to compliment it….

i am not interested in spelling or grammar mistakes!

if you are, maybe you should work as a english teacher… and not a dj!

p.s put some grammar mistakes in for you to correct!
http://www.facebook.com/king102uk Stephen King

You do know this is a site for djs seeking the latest news on the latest gadgets and well informed reviews to compliment it….

i am not interested in spelling or grammar mistakes!

if you are, maybe you should work as a english teacher… and not a dj!

p.s put some grammar mistakes in for you to correct!
http://www.mintyfreshdesigns.co.uk Mr.Nicklebe

Have to agree with this.

Although I gave up a long time ago pointing out your and you’re mistakes on DJTT articles. It just looks unprofessional. I know the majority of people on the internet don’t seem to know the difference between the two words but if you’re running professional blog like DJTT then you really should get someone to proof read these articles. Magazine writers do it and so should internet reviewers!

I see no reason why internet articles should be lax when it comes to spelling and grammar.

User commenter’s on the other hand can write how they want. Although I really hope you write properly for any school/college/university/professional work you have.
http://www.mintyfreshdesigns.co.uk Mr.Nicklebe

Have to agree with this.

Although I gave up a long time ago pointing out your and you’re mistakes on DJTT articles. It just looks unprofessional. I know the majority of people on the internet don’t seem to know the difference between the two words but if you’re running professional blog like DJTT then you really should get someone to proof read these articles. Magazine writers do it and so should internet reviewers!

I see no reason why internet articles should be lax when it comes to spelling and grammar.

User commenter’s on the other hand can write how they want. Although I really hope you write properly for any school/college/university/professional work you have.
http://www.facebook.com/brikha Emil Beatsnatcher Brikha

I’ll have to take responsibility for those silly spelling errors, they slipped by me this time. I do apologize for making you “cringe”. All though, if this makes you cringe, I’m afraid what will actually tip you over the edge. Chill?

Thanks for pointing out the errors though, I appreciate that and will do my best to be better in the future.
http://www.facebook.com/brikha Emil Beatsnatcher Brikha

I’ll have to take responsibility for those silly spelling errors, they slipped by me this time. I do apologize for making you “cringe”. All though, if this makes you cringe, I’m afraid what will actually tip you over the edge. Chill?

Thanks for pointing out the errors though, I appreciate that and will do my best to be better in the future.
http://twitter.com/ruslanmusic Ruslan

Pretty cool I guess..
http://twitter.com/ruslanmusic Ruslan

Pretty cool I guess..
Rynaldo

:-) Well… I am Dutch, so the fact that Ean is not helping me to get my Englisch grammar up to a higher level as a DJ is sad. However, as I am more interested in the gear and tips & trics, I can live with it.

The other flip side of the coin. At Dutch DJ sites, there is this same discussion. Bad Dutch grammar is not really tolerated. As all our governments are saving budget on education, we have to manage ourselves again.
Rynaldo

:-) Well… I am Dutch, so the fact that Ean is not helping me to get my Englisch grammar up to a higher level as a DJ is sad. However, as I am more interested in the gear and tips & trics, I can live with it.

The other flip side of the coin. At Dutch DJ sites, there is this same discussion. Bad Dutch grammar is not really tolerated. As all our governments are saving budget on education, we have to manage ourselves again.
Deviantdigi

No pitch encoder or fader? Really Reloop? Really? I take it as a side controller, I think there are better alternatives out there.

Nice article Ean.
Deviantdigi

No pitch encoder or fader? Really Reloop? Really? I take it as a side controller, I think there are better alternatives out there.

Nice article Ean.
Alvrz1908

On the whole grammar subject, I really do hope they understand that this website lacks advertisements, which is extremely refreshing. Hiring an editor would solve this problem, but at what cost? I think the majority of the readers rather have a lack of advertisement than perfect spelling/grammar.

So hopefully if this website does give into advertisement. It’s for the benefit of the education that this site gives its readers and not just for the sake of “professionalism”.
Alvrz1908

On the whole grammar subject, I really do hope they understand that this website lacks advertisements, which is extremely refreshing. Hiring an editor would solve this problem, but at what cost? I think the majority of the readers rather have a lack of advertisement than perfect spelling/grammar.

So hopefully if this website does give into advertisement. It’s for the benefit of the education that this site gives its readers and not just for the sake of “professionalism”.
Flik

Wow! get a life! This is a DJ site, not an english degree lesson.
Flik

Wow! get a life! This is a DJ site, not an english degree lesson.
neworleanstech

Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays. You should take a grammar book and shove it up your…or follow http://twitter.com/fakeapstylebook
neworleanstech

Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays. You should take a grammar book and shove it up your…or follow http://twitter.com/fakeapstylebook
Ricey88

Getting bored of traktor related products.
Ricey88

Getting bored of traktor related products.
http://www.djpc3.com DJ PC3

I’m not sure where I could put this in with my DVS set-up… still a cool controller though, I think there could be a market for it, but just not for me. Real bummer though that its not T2 compatible. If I were in the market for this type of tool, that would kill my decision to get it.
http://www.djpc3.com DJ PC3

I’m not sure where I could put this in with my DVS set-up… still a cool controller though, I think there could be a market for it, but just not for me. Real bummer though that its not T2 compatible. If I were in the market for this type of tool, that would kill my decision to get it.
mike_o

you have far too much time on your hands.
mike_o

you have far too much time on your hands.
R3 Bonaire

VCI 100 SE ,nothing beats/beets/bids that…..O jah perhaps a correct grammar freak.
No just kidding . I am dutch livin on an island.
Keep the stories coming DJTT with or without grammar errors always fun to read or learn from…
R3 Bonaire

VCI 100 SE ,nothing beats/beets/bids that…..O jah perhaps a correct grammar freak.
No just kidding . I am dutch livin on an island.
Keep the stories coming DJTT with or without grammar errors always fun to read or learn from…
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000531686375 Futureglue Musik

Finally! A djtt review with pros/cons. Thanks for the ‘fair & balanced’ review. The last djtt reviews read more like infomercials.

Not dissin the site, I’m just sayin. No product is perfect (and that’s good for me since I’m a product designer :) )

cheers
4321djgear

No thanks. My Denon SC-2000 controller is awesome. I’m actually selling my 2 brand new Stanton ST150′s because of the Denon controller.

(puts on riot gear)
4321djgear

No thanks. My Denon SC-2000 controller is awesome. I’m actually selling my 2 brand new Stanton ST150′s because of the Denon controller.

(puts on riot gear)
Panospylar

Is this here to compete with the AH 1/2d?? judging from the price its not that competitive imho.
Panospylar

Is this here to compete with the AH 1/2d?? judging from the price its not that competitive imho.
Mark

Sigh, must there always be someone to comment on the grammar on every article on the internet. Yes this could have used some proof reading, but it’s a free article on a free web site that provides a lot of free and valuable information. If your/you’re and its/it’s mistakes cause you to leave, bye.
Mark

Sigh, must there always be someone to comment on the grammar on every article on the internet. Yes this could have used some proof reading, but it’s a free article on a free web site that provides a lot of free and valuable information. If your/you’re and its/it’s mistakes cause you to leave, bye.
cabdoctor

Yeah but you can also use it for Torq, MixVibes, Virtual DJ, DJDecks, RPM, MIXX and a few other DVS that I’m probably forgetting. I mean they could review the whole horde of Serato controllers that are out there……………oh wait…….there aren’t that many
cabdoctor

Yeah but you can also use it for Torq, MixVibes, Virtual DJ, DJDecks, RPM, MIXX and a few other DVS that I’m probably forgetting. I mean they could review the whole horde of Serato controllers that are out there……………oh wait…….there aren’t that many
http://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Holland/1516221977 Paul Holland

Twatty text talk must really make your shit itch!
I do get your point but lets be honest, I bet only 1 out of every 100 people will actually give a shit. I personally won’t be losing any sleep over poor grammar but my thoughts are with you and I hope you’ll get through the rest of the week.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Holland/1516221977 Paul Holland

Twatty text talk must really make your shit itch!
I do get your point but lets be honest, I bet only 1 out of every 100 people will actually give a shit. I personally won’t be losing any sleep over poor grammar but my thoughts are with you and I hope you’ll get through the rest of the week.
nice_article.

nice article. i’ve been very interested in reloop lately as they are pushing out quality gear. how about a review of the denon DN-SC2000 kit? and possibly a comparison of the two?
nice_article.

nice article. i’ve been very interested in reloop lately as they are pushing out quality gear. how about a review of the denon DN-SC2000 kit? and possibly a comparison of the two?
http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

Thanks for the feedback. We do have a copy editor now that is looking at the posts to fix errors. I readily admit my area of expertise is Dj technology and not grammar so we are looking for ways to improve all aspects of the site.
http://www.eangolden.com Ean Golden

Thanks for the feedback. We do have a copy editor now that is looking at the posts to fix errors. I readily admit my area of expertise is Dj technology and not grammar so we are looking for ways to improve all aspects of the site.
Eduardo

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bigbarcelona23

Are you freaking kidding me??? This is a Dj website and not an English class. It is funny how some of this individuals are critizicing the spelling and grammer of the content, but if DJ Tech Tools were to charge for their services for this page, I wonder if this same individuals would pay a dime to access this website??? Then again, I wonder if they would go as far as putting the effort and work that it’s put on this site???

So what if the grammer and the spelling is bad??? Compare to a lot of other forums that I go to, this minimal complaint is absolutely pointless because some of you are complaining about something that is very minimal and quite frankly not much of an issue, except a few individuals that have nothing better to do except to complaint and bring the work down that this guys are willing to provide to all of us for free. Whether you know it or not, this info helps all of us and the tiny grammatical errors are really not important, because their work shines upon such tiny mistakes.

The point being here is simple: read the articles, enjoy the information and the only time there needs to be some corrections, is when they provide us with the wrong terms or the wrong info about products or even topics that are related to this genre.

Anything else is completely irrelevant and the majority of us don’t care!

Don’t like the spelling???? You know… some of you don’t really have to stick around. Even though Ean would not appreciate what I’m about to say… you can always go somewhere else. Trust me… some of us could careless if you are here or not.
Rynaldo

But then again… even in HID mode, you can always change the midi mapping of the X1 and make it behave like you want. I changed the track search mode in a smooth large step search and a fine detailed seacrh mode. Works perfect.
http://twitter.com/DjDarkster Jack D. Darkster

I want Native Instruments to cut off one of the decks and sell that as a add on unit to work with separate mixers. I just want a dedicated channel C and D for my S4 but there isn’t much being offered for that. I might just go with 2 X1s.
Aegus

If you were paying a monthly subscription to view this, then yes, you have every right. But since your on hear for free (pun intended)…….then go S#$% a D!$% :)

Thanks Ean, keep up the great work!!!
Scahel

You are correct about your and you’re but you are incorrect about its and it’s. Sorry smart guy. “It’s” is the possessive and “its” is a contraction for it is.
Marc Bannink

maybe i should have played with it a little bit more. but i just didnt feel the X1, i do feel the contour :)
Matsorr

mmmm….I think as a group we are here for DJ info, not a grammar class? It’s a great DJ site…maybe you are in the wrong place?
Mat

ha ha thanks for the humour…”There are educated people here who read your blog and dj only as a hobby”.

Do you imply that professional DJs are not educated?

Cringe
Mat

Emil you are not here for your grammar skills. Please do not apologise. I have never been to any club that has required patrons to pass a grammar test. You are doing a great job…sent from the jungles of PNG, I am very isolated here, and your site is GREAT.
Muffinman428

sombody cut that dudes ip kick him. The gear on the othe hand is pretty cool but i still like Kontrol X1 NI baby.
JSM (Barcelona)

I have two points to make

1) When writing something for the public domain, it’s fair to say that spelling and grammar must be corrected before publishing.

After all you wouldn’t want a DJ in your local club to do half a job, leaving a mix unfinished would you ?

2) A head to head with the Denon SC-2000, Contour, DJTECH Kontrol One and the NI X1 would be welcomed here. I have two SC-2000′s and I love them .. but it would be nice to know I made the correct decision.
Abc

‘commenter’s’ looks wrong in that context. I think it should be commenters.
http://www.facebook.com/djlogic DjLogic Jose Rodriguez

Language Taliban attack again…¡¡¡
http://www.facebook.com/chrismjennings Chris Jennings

I love Fake AP Style Book!!
Mike D

Yes, kindly leave never to comment again…There will be another “higher than thou” knob to take your place.
Fco242

Dracwolley, well put. I also cringe at spelling and grammar errors. Such things only take credibility away from the review; i.e.: if the reviewer can’t spell and check his/her own grammar, how does the reader know that the reviewer is reliable.
Tr0ll Hunter

Mybe u shuld leave. Tht way THEIR wuld b less tr0lls on ths sight.
http://www.facebook.com/aseusss Max C. Robbins

Your my hero <3

Your command of English gives me a sturdy erection.
tekki

Why is it a bad thing that there isn’t a pitchfader?

Really, an endless rotary for pitch/tempo > pitchfader anytime!
Bigislanddreaming

REally you don’t think there is marketing on this site?

You don’t think that this article is not an add for this product. You don’t think that the vid with James Z on the pioneer mixer is not an ad?

I’d say drop the math class and run to the business department!
Justinthorne

Shut the fuck up dude. I like the way Ean writes these articles. If you don’t like them don’t read them. Ask for grammatical errors go fuck yaself
Alfredo

“Do you imply that professional DJs are not educated? ”
Just read below, most so called DJs don’t give a damn about grammar, so yes… that’s kind of true

I’m not even a native english speaker, in fact I don’t speak english very often, but I was able to spot all those mistakes as well… “your” instead of “you’re”??!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=638366173 Lewis Fisher

The Denon DNSC2000 looks a better option to me and the kontrol x1 if you can do without a jog wheel.
fco242

Thanks Ean. I love DJTT,it has helped me greatly in my purchases and in expanding my skills, and my fellow DJs here are right, this is about DJing, not grammar :)
Markdoherty_90

it’s a new product lad ?..

it’s a post about new products.. which are cool and interesting :)

… pretty much all new products get a post on this site i see what you mean but what i think tyfurious means is there are no banner ads etc along the sides which is cool …take facebook or youtube for example
Willrj Marshall

You’ve got that backwards. It’s = it is.

Its = possessive of it.
Markdoherty_90

suck a lemon lad this is a djing website…

i actually cant believe the amount of negative comments djtt get, for one reason or another not just grammar ..

i see where your coming from but i dont agree with.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=638366173 Lewis Fisher

Reloop are a good company and producing some quality well made equipment. Always worth checking them out if your after new gear. They might not be a well known company but their products can give the big brands a run for there money in features , build quality and price.
Ricey88

Is there really not any, other then the dicer. :( still rather not use traktor. Serato ftw!
Anonymous

I’m not too sure. One thing is for certain, it looks fun with 4 of them, assuming you have a quality 4 channel mixer. More importantly, I like the idea Reloop had, taking an S4 and minimizing it, into something that has a lot of potential. I could see them wedged into a Nexus and 2000 setup, and adding a lot more to the mix. Throw it all into Traktor 2 and you could probably have an endless party. However, the pitch fader is very important, if not crucial, if you’re planning to use these as your main decks. Things could get a little hairy and you’d find yourself having a little problems with beatmatching.

Onto the other topic of discussion. I can understand where Dracwolley is coming from. If you’re reading an article from what you expect to be a professional site, then yes, you would like the grammar to be neat. As for those stating “It’s a DJ site! Who cares if the grammar’s bad or not!” Please, go shoot yourselves now. You see, a lot of you have made the DJ stereotype seem to be true. That being we are a bunch of uneducated gorillas, and to be quite honest, some of us would rather not have it like that. So for the sake of sanity, stop being idiots. As for those of you have gone as far as to write “i dun care abt the grammar bcuz its a dj site, u r all stupid.” You’re just making things worse. If you’re going to write, please make it seem as though you know what words are.
Dracwolley

Don’t get me wrong guys, I love the site to death, and its writers as well because it’s so down-to-earth and informative. I own a few of their accessories and things and check back here daily and always get great things in return. I was indeed being much too harsh with that comment, but This article really made me think a little differenty about the website. I do realize that you guys are putting your best efforts into this and I actually sincerely apologize for the mood of the comment above.

However, I am not going to “go fuck myself” just because I posted a comment when I was in a bad mood. I don’t go around trolling about grammar errors on websites and I certainly didn’t have an evil grin when writing this, but for some odd reason I felt the urge to post about this.

So please accept my apology, guys, and deal with the fact that I will be staying and NOT making more comments like this. It was just blatantly out of line, and I alone am to blame.
Anonymous

If I may…

First, I found it more and more annoying as I read your comment, that being the multiple question marks. I mean how many do you have to use?????

Second, you say that the majority don’t care. I’m pretty sure that most people, when they sit down to read something that is supposed to be written in a professional manner they expect the text to be written with grammatical structure. If you came onto this site and read “i liek teh reloop bcuz its kool” and the rest of the article was written like that, would you read it? Would you take time to understand it???? No, you would go to another site where it would be grammatically correct. Most likely because it makes the writer seem illiterate, or just flat out stupid.
Batangjovi

8 instant cue point are very close..so it might be you press also one of the botton while you pressing one unlike n traktor kontro9l x1!
batangjovi
http://www.facebook.com/kostyantynh ????? ????????

I was hoping to read some comments about the product over here!!.. not english stuff.. c’mon ppl
Haz

He has got a point, Ean is listed as the editor of this blog and being an editor for such a popular spot he should be trying to communicate his otherwise stellar content in the most comprehensive way possible.
R3 Bonaire

yup , we all do f-up sometimes. It would be nice that others recognized you kindly posted sorry. My advice would be to have written this straight to Ean and not as a post on the blog……
tekki

LoLz!
M.Hugh

I’ve been a member since 2008, and I find this grammar issue quite pompous. Look, we’re hear to learn about DJing NOT grammar. Give Ean a break and focus what what’s important, and that is learning how to DJ. I’m out!!!
http://lokeymassive.net lokey

How smooth are the faders? Stiff or buttery?
Modernsound1

I learn a great deal more from those articles then simply discourage the guy on his orthograph. It could certainly improve on It, but his content is far more beneficial then the common errors.
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The D.

You are correct, because he’s made it possessive, and not plural, as intended.

The apostrophe, it bedevils so many.

At the same time, I can find these errors every day in the New York Times. Rather than bemoan it with such vigor, one may just have to accept it as another sign of the impending apocalypse. And keep mixing good music, of course.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Molinari/100000609966384 Scott Molinari

Screw grammer Ean. I can read what you are writing very well with the grammer mistakes and I think only a 5th grade grammer teacher, not a DJ or wantabe DJ would give a hoot if it is “Its” or “It’s”. Just keep up the good work. Perfection is for idiots, because there is no such thing.

“Its” not how it is written that is important, “its” what is being said. I don’t think I could even read to comprehend and also pick out mistakes at the same time.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Molinari/100000609966384 Scott Molinari

Screw grammer Ean. I can read what you are writing very well with the grammer mistakes and I think only a 5th grade grammer teacher, not a DJ or wantabe DJ would give a hoot if it is “Its” or “It’s”. Just keep up the good work. Perfection is for idiots, because there is no such thing.

“Its” not how it is written that is important, “its” what is being said. I don’t think I could even read to comprehend and also pick out mistakes at the same time.
Karlos Santos

This blog/forum is a place for passion not pedants.
Karlos Santos

This blog/forum is a place for passion not pedants.
RossM

I have already emailed Ean about this over 3 months ago…………..
RossM

I have already emailed Ean about this over 3 months ago…………..
Bucamambo

I love the articles and who cares [besides you] if there may be a few grammatical errors (and, my grammar sucks too) none the less ‘you’ nor your comment (or mine) are not relevant to the product review.

Noting your comment on the “Although its sturdy the unit is heavy.” is asinine. And, no your sentence is not easier to read and goes beyond what was intended to be stated. Irrelevance related by rambling complication? Your impression or opinion is stated as a trade-off not based on knowledge or lack there of.

It [the product] can be sturdy and heavy or sturdy and light depending on material composition and internal build. I would have to believe you know little to nothing of product design, the the physics of material compositions in manufacturing, or implied build perception.

Titanium equals sturdy and extremely light whereas high-carbon or nickle steel would equal very heavy also being sturdy. Which one is which?

Maybe you’re and English major, just like to pick at things, or are just a (place descriptive adjective here).

Leave DJ Tech Tools, it will be a better place without your continuous whining. Besides, you really don’t sound like you’re a DJ.
Bucamambo

I love the articles and who cares [besides you] if there may be a few grammatical errors (and, my grammar sucks too) none the less ‘you’ nor your comment (or mine) are not relevant to the product review.

Noting your comment on the “Although its sturdy the unit is heavy.” is asinine. And, no your sentence is not easier to read and goes beyond what was intended to be stated. Irrelevance related by rambling complication? Your impression or opinion is stated as a trade-off not based on knowledge or lack there of.

It [the product] can be sturdy and heavy or sturdy and light depending on material composition and internal build. I would have to believe you know little to nothing of product design, the the physics of material compositions in manufacturing, or implied build perception.

Titanium equals sturdy and extremely light whereas high-carbon or nickle steel would equal very heavy also being sturdy. Which one is which?

Maybe you’re and English major, just like to pick at things, or are just a (place descriptive adjective here).

Leave DJ Tech Tools, it will be a better place without your continuous whining. Besides, you really don’t sound like you’re a DJ.
DjBuca

Ean, Your articles and tips are great. Grammar though important to many, DJs included and whether educated or not,(I am educated, have 2 degrees and working on a 3rd make many grammatical errors) for the purposes relevant here does not make much difference to most of us. Myself included. See my reply to Dracwolley.

My advice at this point, put the whiners in the corner, keep up the good work, don’t waste the money on another unnecessary expense of hiring an outside proofreader.

Remember you are giving freely and we truly appreciate it. I try to show my support by recommending your site, products and when my budget allows will also purchase your products.

Thank you,
DjBuca
DjBuca

Ean, Your articles and tips are great. Grammar though important to many, DJs included and whether educated or not,(I am educated, have 2 degrees and working on a 3rd make many grammatical errors) for the purposes relevant here does not make much difference to most of us. Myself included. See my reply to Dracwolley.

My advice at this point, put the whiners in the corner, keep up the good work, don’t waste the money on another unnecessary expense of hiring an outside proofreader.

Remember you are giving freely and we truly appreciate it. I try to show my support by recommending your site, products and when my budget allows will also purchase your products.

Thank you,
DjBuca
Erkronmaster

Is anyone here going to comment on the reloop controller? I found pretty much no feedback on the article topic. Let’s go to other sites to learn grammar please.
LoveRocket

Congrats Mr. Grammar. Have fun grading papers the rest of your life ass-wipe. Or is the word pompous ? I prefer gasbag or blow-hard. Come to think of it, ass-wipe suits you best.
Agentdownbeat

I agree with this comment. It is quite amazing how the written word has such amazing power.
Agentdownbeat

I agree with this comment. It is quite amazing how the written word has such amazing power.
Big_b_lucky

for those who do not like DJTT just leave, this is a dj website NOT a grammar english class, DJTT has the best information out there
http://www.facebook.com/aaron.kills Aaron Schreier

Can I assign this one controller to interact with both A and B decks?
Or do I need to buy two in order to have full control over my traktor decks?
http://www.facebook.com/aaron.kills Aaron Schreier

Can I assign this one controller to interact with both A and B decks?
Or do I need to buy two in order to have full control over my traktor decks?
Dillinger23

jeez man.. rilly?????????

(I say this as ex English teacher.. and don’t read too deeply between the lines, you may miss the intentional irony)

You may find the Washington Post or the London Times a better read grammatically, but I doubt there insight (spot that one did you?) into digital djing and the minutiae of midi mapping will be quite as enlightening. Why not just accept that different folks have different strengths that cab be played to. William Faulkner span a mean pun, but couldn’t spin a wheel of steel to save his f***ing life. Doesn’t mean he wasn’t awesome in his own field, just not a great DJ. I do have an answer which should make everyone happy. Admittedly there (spot that one?) grammar is far from perfect, so why don’t you volunteer your (WOOHOO, GOT IT RIGHT!) not inconsiderable language skills pro bono, as a copy editor? Don’t be part of the problem my man, be part of the solution!
Buster

lol your a faggot the articles are great… It is about Dj’s and Hardware/Software no one cares about grammar ( by the way i wrote “your” just to piss you off because YOU ARE an idiot )
Buster

lol your a faggot the articles are great… It is about Dj’s and Hardware/Software no one cares about grammar ( by the way i wrote “your” just to piss you off because YOU ARE an idiot )
DJ Fauxhawx

can i use this as a soundcard for timecode vinyl??
http://profile.yahoo.com/VAXUPBS7CT6AJYGDPJCRHVB4KU KimberKr

great
review, thanks alot ,was wondering about this controller..

although i am deeply disappointed with reloop (i own the digital jockey 2
-with 5 non functional buttons…) , how come they are still selling a faulty
products i

asian
dont understand ?!?!

whats even worth i was at Djtechtools office in SF a month ago and was
shocked to see they are selling this crappy unit…

capitalism at its best…
http://www.djtechtools.com/2012/08/06/what-controller-is-right-for-you-all-in-one-vs-modular-dj-set-ups/ DJ TechTools | What Controller Is Right For You? All-In-One vs Modular DJ Setups

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iOSdj

It´s not class compliant I imagine