What's a suitable midi controller to use with Ableton for mixing a set? I simply want to sequence a set in Ableton and use the controller to eq, fade channels etc...
Not looking for anything overkill like a Xone 3D. Any alternatives to something like the M-Audio Torq Xponent?
Jul-27-2007 16:02
DiscoStew
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Registered: Mar 2007
Location: Dirty South
Ecler Nuo 4. Cheaper than the Torq Xponent and it functions as a regular mixer as well. Down side: only two of the channels are assignable to midi funtions. But there is a custom set of knobs on there ass well.
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Jul-27-2007 16:06
SPAWNmaster
DJ/Producer
Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Boston, USA
For just a controller I recommend the Novation Remote SL Zero.
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156
I just use the mouse. I picked an Akai MPD which I've been using lately for production. It would probably work well for a studio mix.
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theres a xone 2d for $699.00
Jul-27-2007 18:24
DiscoStew
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Registered: Mar 2007
Location: Dirty South
quote:
Originally posted by tjpatel
theres a xone 2d for $699.00
That is a great product but soooooooo overpriced.
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Jul-27-2007 18:33
dorifuto
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Registered: Oct 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by Zild
I just use the mouse. I picked an Akai MPD which I've been using lately for production. It would probably work well for a studio mix.
That also raises the question, in regard to studio mixes. Do most of you plot the eq settings manually, or use a midi controller to adjust them live on the fly?
Jul-27-2007 19:53
Zild
Ten City
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156
Personally I don't use EQs very much to begin with, so I just use the mouse and bring songs in and out simply using the fader on that channel in the session view. No post processing either. Great results too.
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Registered: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles (OC) / Mexicali
quote:
Originally posted by DJChrisB
That is a great product but soooooooo overpriced.
Yes and no. It has a built in soundcard, which somewhat makes up for the price difference. But even than, you're right. It's kinda over priced.
Jul-27-2007 20:10
jupiterone
housin' guide
Registered: Dec 2004
Location: los angeles
The 2D actually seems like the biggest waste of 700$ on the market. Really, imo, you're only buying the soundcard. Because for the common DJ getting into Ableton/Midi, they want 3 knobs for EQ like a traditional mixer...yet the 2d only has 2 and 1 endless knob. So I don't see a point in A&H even making the thing.
