Hey guys, here to hopefully make a decision on what controller I should grab. Currently I have the S4 and am wanting to purchase a new controller because of one thing: Jog wheels!!
I aprpeciate the excellent mapping on the S4 but I value backspins greatly and this is a real dealbreaker for me..
So what I value the most is:
-Build quality and good software compatibility
-TRAKTOR!!
-backspins (as close of a cdj feel as possible)
-hotcue buttons
-a dial to jump by phrases through the song (8 bars)
-ability to connect djs though this isnt a must
vci 400
what attracts me is the excellent build quality and adjustable jog resistance/sensativity as well as the supposedly amazing soundcard.
im not sure if I can connect cdj's to this mixer and use one channel to eq it..can anyone comment? also, from reviews ive noticed everyone saying that although the jogs are very nice physically, the software integration on them are very poor with traktor. have there been any improvements?
reloop 3
I like the reloop3 because it is a standalone unit with excellent build quality but am a little disappointed in only 2 physical channels. although this isnt a big deal, I feel like it trumps me wanting to connect a cdj.. wouldn’t it be super confusing to have the 2 decks playing and also try to eq a cdj connected to controller? and again I saw in some reviews that the jog wheels may sometimes be oversensative to the point where if you hover above the wheel, it will trigger it..
s4
really is an awesome machine and how well it integrates with traktor is unmatched. but the build quality isnt as great (not saying its poorly made but its mostly plastic)
I just hate the jog wheels on them..
on a side note I did consider the vci100mk2 but it doesn’t have hotcues.
as you can see, most of my concerns with non NI products lie in jog wheel functionality, cdj feel and software-hardware compatibility.
could anyone who owns or has used these controllers comment on which provide me with most of my requirements or comment? thanks a lot!
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