A good entry level midi controller?

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:23 pm

I'm looking at getting more involved in my digital djing. (djing with my keyboard is just shit). Are there any budget midi controllers that get the job done and do it well for the price?

I've looked at the Hercules DJ Console RMX Controller, as well as the Numark Omni Control. Any criticisms?

Recommendations are appreciated
Thanks

mickledan · Post by **mickledan** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:10 pm

I'm looking also...

BCD3000 / TOTAL CONTROL

DZA · Post by **DZA** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:11 pm

MickleDan wrote:BCD3000

Heard from quite a few people there waste

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:36 am

Neurotik wrote:Numark Total Control (or Numark Total Computer DJ In A Box package - Controller, Headphones, Interface, Traktor LE).
http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR246970

NUMARK OMNI CONTROL Package (Controller with integrated interface, Traktor LE & Mixmeister Fusion Live)
http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR276240

Obviously you can buy from elsewhere depending on what suits you best but i just posted the htfr links as a quick overview.

Ye I'm thinking quite seriously about going with the NUMARK OMNI CONTROL. What sort of lifespan do these numarks have? and are they durable for gigs?

jsilver · Post by **jsilver** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:50 am

www.numark.com/ns7

gonna buy this when i actually have money, cant recommend it enough

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:57 am

MickleDan wrote:I'm looking also...

BCD3000 / TOTAL CONTROL

I haven't heard good things about that controller. It has a cheap plastic feel

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:57 am

jsilver wrote:www.numark.com/ns7

gonna buy this when i actually have money, cant recommend it enough

Wow that's one hell of a controller

frizzwah · Post by **frizzwah** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:01 am

got a hercules rmx through yesterday, its alright, can't find fault in it so far.
gonna have a proper sesh on it today.
haven't really used anything else so i've got nothing to compare it to.
from experience with a numark mixer i can say they're pretty shoddy, alot of people feel the same, then again the midi controller could actually be pretty good.

mickledan · Post by **mickledan** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:00 pm

BA-DUMP-

Any further info on this front at all?

evil madmen · Post by **evil madmen** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:03 pm

xponent

mickledan · Post by **mickledan** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:11 pm

doesnt the Xponent comprise of more than just control surface, has sound card too? like Omnicontrol and some other ones too..

Any more info on the Herc ones as they are Cheep!

evil madmen · Post by **evil madmen** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:17 pm

MickleDan wrote:doesnt the Xponent comprise of more than just control surface, has sound card too?

yes

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:13 pm

It's just a little on the pricey side

mickledan · Post by **mickledan** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:18 pm

exactly. lets for the sake of argument reduce the shortlist to either sub £200 purchases, or specificaly control surfaces only, without soundcard.

My shortlist is Numark Total Control, BCD3000, Herc Console, X-Session Pro (looks like has a lot missing), Ion ICue, Stanton SCS3D DaScratch, Stanton SCS3M or the Allen & Heath Xone 1D

ps can't beleive i've never seen a xp5 before...

JFK · Post by **JFK** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:57 pm

Ive got an Omni control for sale if anyone wants first refusal? Couldnt get along with it for Djing cos I have massive sausage fingers.

Or will swap for a decent external soundcard.

PM me if anyones interested.

Peace

Arshaw · Post by **Arshaw** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:43 pm

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/x-session/71474

was thinking about buying this, M-audio X-session Pro

whats anyone's opinion?

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:53 pm

this Kid named Lamont wrote:http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/x-session/71474

was thinking about buying this, M-audio X-session Pro

whats anyone's opinion?

Quite basic. Not jog wheels. but it looks like it could be fun

mkfd · Post by **mkfd** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:08 pm

Money is tight at the moment and I need to know if I really need to dish out the money for the Hercules DJ Console RMX Mixer or a Numark Omni Control

I hear the mk2 is quite basic and it isn't very pretty. But practically is it any good? Anyone got one or toyed with one? Criticisms?

Should I go all the way or can I just stop off with a mk2 and be happy?

http://www.hercules.com/uk/DJ-Music/bdd ... ktor-3-le/

adam_john · Post by **adam_john** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:28 pm

I have some friends that use the Korg Nano line. I believe each piece is about $70.

http://www.korgnano.com/

A good entry level midi controller?

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