SERATO BEWARE.... M-Audio Is Looking SEXY w/Ableton Integration!!!!

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Posted by DjWoody on Jul-18-2006 20:21:

SERATO BEWARE.... M-Audio Is Looking SEXY w/Ableton Integration!!!!

Holy Shit... First there was Final Scratch... Then Ms Pinky... Then Serato... Then Numark's Virtual DJ... and NOW M-AUDIO!!!!

Finally, someone reputable is stepping up to the plate and giving SERATO a Run For The Money!!!

M-Audio announced CONECTIV... A Hardware/Software DJ Combination that gives serato some serious competition. Not only can you manipulate MP3s on a Mac or PC using the vinyl, but you can now INTEGRATE ABLETON LIVE! and any other REWIRE Application. Plus, M-Audio has added PLUG INS and the software can be controlled via Vinyl, Midi Controller such as the Trigger Finger, internally, or with the included hardware. The possibilites are endless. And guess what! It's all less than $350!!!!!! WAY CHEAPER Than Serato...

Man, this is looking sexy.

VIDEO
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/shownews.cfm?newsid=3257

M-Audio's Info Page...
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_...ectiv-main.html

Posted by Danila on Jul-18-2006 20:36:

That looks awesome!

Posted by Clovis on Jul-18-2006 20:37:

I really still dont see the point of fs/serato/this

Posted by davemolina on Jul-18-2006 20:40:

CreateDigitalMusic.com Link

Posted by Tony Morello on Jul-18-2006 21:13:

now to find a place to play with it

Posted by Spirit5 on Jul-18-2006 22:49:

I'm looking to get something like this next year when I get a new laptop, because the one I have is big and bulky with a desktop processor. When i'm away at college next year, i'm going to bring this (or something like it) and my laptop with me w/ableton and be able to make mixes that way, leaving my CDJs at home...

Posted by hooj1 on Jul-19-2006 02:58:

This seems interesting. I like the fact that you can use cds because going from cd to something like Live! sucks. With this price I will be checking it out fo sho.

Posted by Tsukai on Jul-19-2006 04:16:

You guys are doing nothing more but making me regret picking up Final Scratch 2.0.

Posted by harriz on Jul-19-2006 05:26:

quote:
Originally posted by Tsukai
You guys are doing nothing more but making me regret picking up Final Scratch 2.0.

oh come on man do you really think this is better than fs2?

Posted by superglo on Jul-19-2006 06:23:

i dont understand what the 2 large knobs are for.
input A -> usb A ??
*scratches head*

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-19-2006 10:44:

Not sure of that either.

EDIT: Looking again, those look like knobs which allow you to choose (or mix) between the signal from your PC and the TT (if you were playing a regular vinyl, for example).

So... it looks like this allows you to use the interface as an audio interface to your mixer from any app. You can't do that with SSL/FS2, right? Their hardware only works with their specific SW?

Seems like a very cool way to integrate your laptop with your decks and throw ableton in there as well, all controlled with 1200's and a Midi pad. Very sexy.

Price point looks perfect as well!

quote:
Originally posted by superglo
i dont understand what the 2 large knobs are for.
input A -> usb A ??
*scratches head*

Posted by Zild on Jul-19-2006 16:50:

Meh why can't they make a product people really need.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-19-2006 17:03:

Huh? All you "need" is two technics 1200's, carts, a mixer with two rotary volume knobs, headphones and a monitor.

What do you "need"?

quote:
Originally posted by Zild
Meh why can't they make a product people really need.

Posted by Zild on Jul-19-2006 17:08:

A nice controller for Ableton Live.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-19-2006 17:11:

Now THAT I can agree with

Something that doesn't feel like a toy but doesn't cost $3000 like the Xone:3D.

quote:
Originally posted by Zild
A nice controller for Ableton Live.

Posted by Vero on Jul-19-2006 18:45:

looks like a cute little toy, ill stick with serato.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-19-2006 19:05:

Well if you already have serato...

I'll be interested in the first reviews.

quote:
Originally posted by Vero
looks like a cute little toy, ill stick with serato.

Posted by mazzarin on Jul-19-2006 22:32:

Fuck... I've been meaning to pick up a Serato... but this makes me think.

The 'amputate' mode I don't really care about - but the integration with Ableton is VERY hot. Anyone know if Serato plans on countering with their own integration sometime?

Posted by WirelessEyes on Jul-19-2006 23:25:

My first impression is not very high.

Couple things: USB 1.1?? Why wouldnt this be 2.0? My personal opinion about USB is shit. I think taking interfaces like this on stage should not be USB. Firewire is much more reliable with its consistent data flow.

Something else is "2 knobs for mixing". If I have five tracks playing at once in Ableton, i really lack the hardware conrol of mixing them.

And personnaly, the GUI looks sloppy.

The best hands on control I have expierenced with Ableton is using a MOTU Traveller, having four outs routed IN to a DJ mixer. You cant beat the hands on feel of a DJ mixer with Ableton.

Ross

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jul-19-2006 23:33:

The Xone:3D uses USB 1.1

And the knobs aren't for mixing tracks in ableton, they are for controlling the mix from the turntables to the signal coming from the PC.

quote:
Originally posted by WirelessEyes
My first impression is not very high.

Couple things: USB 1.1?? Why wouldnt this be 2.0? My personal opinion about USB is shit. I think taking interfaces like this on stage should not be USB. Firewire is much more reliable with its consistent data flow.

Something else is "2 knobs for mixing". If I have five tracks playing at once in Ableton, i really lack the hardware conrol of mixing them.

And personnaly, the GUI looks sloppy.

The best hands on control I have expierenced with Ableton is using a MOTU Traveller, having four outs routed IN to a DJ mixer. You cant beat the hands on feel of a DJ mixer with Ableton.

Ross

Posted by OMNIFEX on Jul-20-2006 03:24:

I'm loving this

Does Serato or Final Scratch give you the ability to use one deck to mix.

Posted by Omega_Blue on Jul-20-2006 06:11:

what's the hardware actually do?

torq looks pretty fuckin badass. i like that stutter/beat creation shit he was doing with that midi pad. you can't do that with anything other than ableton on-the-fly can you?

i also wonder how well the auto-sync works..

Posted by Zild on Jul-20-2006 08:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Omega_Blue
what's the hardware actually do?

torq looks pretty fuckin badass. i like that stutter/beat creation shit he was doing with that midi pad. you can't do that with anything other than ableton on-the-fly can you?

i also wonder how well the auto-sync works..

Yeah, that or an EFX unit.

Posted by USA_Trance on Jul-20-2006 08:33:

I really like the sound of this program!

Posted by DjWoody on Jul-20-2006 15:41:

quote:
Originally posted by OMNIFEX
I'm loving this

Does Serato or Final Scratch give you the ability to use one deck to mix.

Yes, Serato does let you do this.

quote:
Originally posted by Omega_Blue
what's the hardware actually do?

torq looks pretty fuckin badass. i like that stutter/beat creation shit he was doing with that midi pad. you can't do that with anything other than ableton on-the-fly can you?

i also wonder how well the auto-sync works..

Yes you can. You can do it with the Pioneer CDJs or with the new Pioneer DJM800 mixer.

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