The X-Session is a very good value and works well as a controller for 2 channel DJing. But it is really an adaptation of a previous product called the UC-16 and sort of general-purpose and not specially designed just for DJing, although it does have the cross-fader, which some people don't use as they prefer to use the channel level controls.

There are more expensive units that are designed explicitly for DJing such as the FaderFox. A new one that looks good is the Feena FMDJ9303, more expensive, bigger & heavier:
http://www.feena-electronics.com/



There's another good 2 channel box called the Kontrol-DJ, more expensive.

Only problem is that the 2-channel versions of Traktor (2.53 & 2.6) are no longer officially available, they are selling Traktor 3 which can use up to 4 virtual decks, and most Midi controllers such as the X-Session, FaderFox, Feena, & Kontrol-DJ have enough knobs for only 2 decks. You can still use them with Traktor 3 and just use 2 decks, or alternately use 3 or 4 decks but use less knobs and switches per deck. There are 4 channel Midi controllers being designed but they will be expensive.

Personally I'm sticking with the X-Session as I like it's small size & weight and it's still an excellent choice. If you decide computer DJing is not for you then it hasn't cost a lot and you can still use the X-Session for other music software (production) or just sell it. If I was starting again the FaderFox or Feena would be alternatives. I'm waiting for a really good 4 channel controller that is designed for Traktor 3.

For more information check out the Native Instruments forums:
http://www.nativeinstruments.de/for...splay.php?f=105

Last edited by tvmann on May-28-2006 at 17:11

2 x Laptops.
2 x Traktor DJ Studio
1 x 3 channel mixer.

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Thanks man tvmann, gonna check those out! (That feena looks good)

Are there people who actually uses mixers like the djm for traktor?

I know a couple of club dj's who have converted from vinyl to traktor setups.

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Originally posted by Plastick Are there people who actually uses mixers like the djm for traktor?

A lot of people still use a regular mixer with Traktor but it looks like more are starting to use Midi controllers.

There is a very small amount of latency or delay with a Midi controller that some people say they can feel. so they prefer a real mixer. Also only a few Midi boxes (FaderFox, Feena, Kontrol-DJ) are specially designed for DJing and have a good layout of the controls.