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Posted by Trypsin on Oct-07-2001 03:58:

Hardware controller for Traktor?

I know that Native Instruments makes a little box that can be used to control Traktor... and I also know that it costs roughly $200... so I'm wondering if anyone knows of any less expensive controllers that could be used with Traktor? It needs to be MIDI compatible, and I'm looking for something small - just a slider for the x-fader and at least two knobs for the EQs will do quite nicely. Is there any such product on the market?

Posted by Pjotr G on Oct-07-2001 09:11:

heaps of boxes with midi knobs
hold on i'll find ya some
*fetching magazine in his room*

-Native Instruments 4Control
-Philip Rees C16
-Kenton Control Freak Studio Edition
-Peavey PC1600x
-Gmedia Phat.Boy

Posted by Trypsin on Oct-07-2001 13:42:

Thanks... but I'm looking for something much simpler - I guess something along the lines of the Phat.Boy, but with 2-4 knobs and a x-fader. So, like the NI 4Control but not as expensive.

Posted by Peter Campbell on Oct-08-2001 10:29:

Re: Hardware controller for Traktor?

quote:
Originally posted by Trypsin
I know that Native Instruments makes a little box that can be used to control Traktor... and I also know that it costs roughly $200... so I'm wondering if anyone knows of any less expensive controllers that could be used with Traktor? It needs to be MIDI compatible, and I'm looking for something small - just a slider for the x-fader and at least two knobs for the EQs will do quite nicely. Is there any such product on the market?

MIDI controllers

PC/Mac EgoSys DrG 6400 �149 Arbiter www.arbitergroup.co.uk 7 28
More of a sound module than a MIDI interface really, it connects through the joystick port on a PC or serial port on a Mac and has just one MIDI In and Out.

PC/Mac Emagic AMT8 �349 Sound Technology www.emagic.de Sporting eight Ins and Outs, all with LEDs, and boasting spot on timing, this is one for the professionals - a fact reflected in the price.

PC/Mac Emagic MT4 �129 Sound Technology www.emagic.de
Drawing its power from the USB port, the MT4 can handle up to 64 channels of MIDI with perfect timing. A useful little number at a nice price�

PC/Mac Roland UM-2 �49.99 Edirol www.edirol.com
Offering support for two Ins and Outs, this has some nice little features, but you'll probably find you outgrow it very quickly.

PC/Mac Roland UM-4 �49.99 Edirol www.edirol.com
With four Ins and Outs, this has enough MIDI ports to keep most users happy and it's expandable with a USB hub.

PC/Mac Yamaha UX256 �199 Yamaha www.yamaha.com
Including two small eight-pin serial ports, the UX256 is worth checking out if you have a serial-compatible synth.

PC/Mac Kenton Control Freak SE �299.99 Kenton www.kenton.co.uk
An exceptional piece of kit for mixing down your tracks in a sequencer, with 16 faders, superb build quality and perfect programmability.

PC/Mac NI 4Control �199 Turnkey www.nativeinstruments.com
A stunning controller which breaks the mould with no absolute knob positions, hence offering extremely fine control - truly excellent.

PC/Mac Phat.Boy 2 �149.99 GMEDIA www.gmedia.com
The essential little black box for anyone with an XG, GS or AWE sound source.

PC/Mac Tascam US-428 �449.99 Tascam/Teac www.tascam.com
Works with most sequencers, incredibly easy to use, good recording quality and a nice feel to the sliders.

Remember to email them to see if it works with Traktor