Need a midi...
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:45 pm
i want a midi controller, with a traditional, studio-mixer-style layout for DJing purposes, but there are some very specific requirements... I have right around 13" in front of my current setup, and Im completely out of side space, so I need something that will conveniently fit in front of an already standing DJ rig. Also. Need this to be able to control as many channels as possible (prefereably at least 6, but Id settle for 4), it should have at least 3 knobs per channel, preferably 4, but I need at least a 2 band EQ + effects mapped at all times for each channel. A crossfader is of minimal importance... And hopefully, it'd run on USB power and not be bogged down with blinking lights and silly shit thats gonna drain my batteries when I play.
Anyone?
Im so lost in this world of midi...
Also, do most controllers come with the midi > usb converter built in, or is this still like it was in 01, when I needed a specialized cable to do that?
I want something to control a few extra decks while I DJ, without having the obligation of using vinyl, right now, my only choice if I want to work with extra players is to use vinyl and CD in combo, and Id prefer to be able to carry all digital before I start booking out much more, a midi and CDs will be lighter then records.
Anyone?
Im so lost in this world of midi...
Also, do most controllers come with the midi > usb converter built in, or is this still like it was in 01, when I needed a specialized cable to do that?
I want something to control a few extra decks while I DJ, without having the obligation of using vinyl, right now, my only choice if I want to work with extra players is to use vinyl and CD in combo, and Id prefer to be able to carry all digital before I start booking out much more, a midi and CDs will be lighter then records.