Gig Midi Controller

[legunner]

Boys bit of a dilemma. I need a midi controller that i can take to clubs and use with the decks that the club provides and Traktor Pro.

Im thinking

X1?

Trigger Finger? (can use with ableton too which is a bonus)

dicers?

midi fighter? (djtechtools)

[Hobberz]

I would have to go with the X1 as my first choice and than probably the midi fighter as a second choice.

[lloydc]

X1 gets my vote too... i am biased though, I own one.

as soon as you plug it in, it works with traktor. No need to map anything

[legunner]

yer the x1 is sick, but the trigger finger i can use it as a drum machine/midi controller in ableton for production too. decisions.

[dim]

is getting both just not an option because of funds?

your laptop could handle both...

poss akai mpd16 instead of trigger finger for a cheaper option?

[LabRat]

call me old fashioned but what do you need a midi controller for? lol

[legunner]

loops cue points effects for live shows, would be nice to have an external piece of equipment in ableton.

[LabRat]

Eye sea. I wouldn't have a clue but if it's traktor then I'd say that x1 thingie

[dim]

have you ever used the traktro midi map function and the "modifiers" you can set in there?

When choosing controllers I keep in mind that none of the available maps or functions will suit me so I pick the controller with the most comfortable layout of buttons for what I want to do. Then I use midi map to set which button does what myself.

[legunner]

yer i have the same problem, which is why im leaning towards the m-audio or the midi fighter pro

[dim]

yer, i like the x1 (my mate has one) but there's much more i want it to do.

trigger finger is a steady arrangement of buttons and pots. especilly with a good personalised midi map.

i reckon the midi fighter would look a bit amatuer to the average punter at functions too. great tool for in booths etc but not as many controls as the trigger finger.

[legunner]

buttons on the midi fighter are more tactile though. i dont really do functions anymore and the midi fighter has a special hole in the bottom which will allow it to be placed on a turntable. cool feature.

[eggssell]

the midi fighter has a special hole in the bottom which will allow it to be placed on a turntable. cool feature.

hahaha poor old techies.

[dim]

^ haha.

yeah cool feature, you must be in a booth then? probably ideal for ya karma.

[legunner]

the midi fighter has a special hole in the bottom which will allow it to be placed on a turntable. cool feature.

hahaha poor old techies.

hha i think this feature was included out of respect for the techs more then anything else

and yeh i am in the booh nearly all the time, also i can use this with a mixer instead of lugging my turntables around.

[legunner]

update, i have just heard that the trigger finger's build quality is rubbish.

any thoughts?

[dim]

akai mpd 26 or the little brother akai lpd 8 have lots of buttons, knobs, and lovely akai pads.

Akai rep for build is good but TBH I dont think any manufacturer really gives a lot of thought to midi controller build quality these days. I dont think they make much from these products?

this page shows lots of controllers for dj control and/or studio control:

http://www.htfr.com/pages/quickSearch.p ... =0&catID=8

[legunner]

im sounding pedantic here but i hate that the pads are on the left hahaha

[dim]

naH BLUD, it's important to be comfy, that's why i couldnt settle for the s4 (pads above the transport buttons)

you wouldnt ask a guitarist to turn his axe upside down or change where the tremelo arm is ey?

As far as i can tell midi controllers are just a load of buttons and nobs so the lay out is all that's important mate.

[legunner]

yer when you put it that way your right

well id like to order t=a controller soon cause i have a few gigs coming up. ahh decisions decisions

[dim]

best of luck pal

[legunner]

hey jim ive decided to give the akai a go because of the great rep that it has, and it wont be that hard with it on the left cause the eqs and shit will be on the filter

[dim]

which one, the mdp 26?

[legunner]

yeh man

[dim]

ya know, this may sound wierd, but if you turn it 90 degrees the pads would be where you want them.

the faders would work horizontally not vertically and the screen would be a pain to read but ya know: if the cap fits you wear it right? depends which functions are most important to you and how you feel using it really.