So which contender should you plop down your hard earned money on? Which digital dj controller is going to give you the best performance in the long run? Here at dj tech tools we pride ourselves on being VERY impartial. We have no advertisers and do not answer to any manufacturers or software companies. In the end, be assured your going to get the straight scoop on how we honestly feel about every product that graces these pages. The Xponent vs VCI question does not have a black and white answer though. So to determine who deserves the “King of DJ Controllers” title , we put them both in the ring and let the facts decide for themselves.
Each round is worth one point and winner takes all!
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When M-audio first introduced the Oxygen 8 25-key MIDI controller, few could have predicted how widespread and popular it would become. By all accounts, that early model looked like a toy keyboard aimed squarely at bedroom producers. The strange thing was, it worked well, lasted forever and seemed to creep into just about everyone’s collection. So when I heard that M-Audio would be releasing a full-size MIDI DJ controller, it did not surprise me that it also looked a tad bit toyish. The only question was if it would be as handy and reliable as my Oxygen 8, which ironically was recently retired to keyboard heaven after nearly three years of destructive use as a dedicated DJ controller. Although it will take a few years and a lot of gigs to really put an Xponent to the test of time, first impressions are good, and it appears that it is just the tool to have in your arsenal of DJ weaponry.
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M-Audio Torq has piqued the interest of a lot of digital DJs, many of whom are wondering if the oft-quoted “Serato killer” can live up to the buzz. Although nothing appears to be “killing” Serato anytime soon, there are lots of features intrinsic to Torq that are really worth looking into. Many of these tools, including “Snapshots” (or instant recall of various onscreen settings) can be used for dramatic and creative results. If you already own Torq or are just curious about what it has to offer, there are some powerful advanced features you need to know about. Without further ado, let’s look closely at one really cool detail you could easily overlook but that offers a big performance payoff. Continue reading ‘M-AUDIO TORQ TIPS’
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