New Dj Mixers @ NAMM

lapax · Post by **lapax** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:16 pm

Allen & Heath Xone S2

Allen & Heath Xone 2D

Tuur · Post by **Tuur** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:29 pm

Numark Total Controll

Designed with Numark’s “users-first” approach and driven by extensive DJ and developer field testing, Total Control is the missing link for software DJs who yearn for the control they left behind when they switched from traditional mixer to the multi-processing power of laptop DJing. It is now easier than ever for DJs to maximize the potential of their digital music arsenal, trading in time-wasting mouse control for the traditional hardware to which they are accustomed. This fully class-compliant USB MIDI device is the ultimate for any performing computer DJ.

Total Control’s easy-to-use interface is similar to popular Numark crossfader and jog-wheel-based mixing stations like the iDJ² and NuVJ. Total Control’s 31 buttons, 20 knobs and 5 faders send MIDI data from the controller to your DJ software of choice, making the inconvenience of mouse or glide-pad software control a thing of the past. No assignment of software parameters for the Total Control is necessary – simply connect the controller to a computer with a USB cable, enable it on the user’s computer’s “config” menu, and watch the virtual controls respond to Total Control’s actions. It couldn’t be easier.

Considering Numark’s renowned track record in the world of DJ mixers and CD players, it’s a given that Total Control’s layout is optimized for ease of use. Any DJ will be up and mixing on the Total Control within minutes of connection to a Mac OSX or Windows XP computer. And with its USB connectivity, there are no drivers needed. Total Control is USB bus powered, so no adapter is needed, and it also features a Kensington security slot, for secure theft protection.

The Total Control comes packaged with Numark’s Cue Lite and Native Instruments’ Traktor LE software, with already-mapped controls and overlay “skins” for both applications. The functionality of both software packages allows PC and Mac users to play, scratch and mix both audio and video files simultaneously, opening up more mix possibilities than ever before.

But Total Control isn’t limited to a select few DJ software options – DJs can use this powerful controller with any DJ software application that supports MIDI. There is no need to relearn a new software application with the Total Control – users have total control of this unit’s powerful capabilities.

M. Bréqs · Post by **M. Bréqs** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:05 pm

Both of thost Allen and Heath offerings look quite nice.

I like the minimal functionality of the 2D. The S2 would have been a dream mixer if I was still doing hardware, though the inclusion of only one filter is a bit of a disappointment. If you've ever done a mix where you filter out track 1 with a descending low pass filter and introduce track 2 with a descending high pass filter at the same freq, it's just ill.

But overall, a very impressive pair of units.

Coupe70 · Post by **Coupe70** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:04 pm

oh my god, check these out:

http://www.korg.com/gear/prod_info.asp?A_PROD_NO=Zero4
http://www.korg.com/gear/prod_info.asp?A_PROD_NO=Zero8

but i think i don´t want to know about the price.....

kabuki · Post by **kabuki** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:43 pm

Coupe70 wrote:oh my god, check these out:

http://www.korg.com/gear/prod_info.asp?A_PROD_NO=Zero4

but i think i don´t want to know about the price.....

Now THAT puts me in a better mood. At least until they announce the price.

Tuur · Post by **Tuur** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:37 am

Behringer BCD3000
Behringer have unveiled the B-CONTROL DJ BCD3000 software controller. Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the BCD2000, Behringer say that the next generation BCD3000 DJ machine has been given a new look, its controls have been enhanced and it is now compatible with all major computer platforms.

Tuur · Post by **Tuur** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:38 am

Torq Xponent is a cutting-edge performance system that brings professional-grade control to the world of the computer-based DJ.

rbmonosylabik · Post by **rbmonosylabik** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:40 am

that Numark looks way sexier than the M-audio thingy

Tuur · Post by **Tuur** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:08 am

Agreed. But the M-Audio has a track pad and way more buttons...

Tuur · Post by **Tuur** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:45 am

For a while, there was a feeling in the scene that Vestax had - for want of a better phrase - lost the plot. Bringing out a string of boundary pushing products, Vestax seemed to have been carried away with wacky concepts instead of consolidating on their scene leading decks and mixers. But Vestax are back big time, and showing at NAMM is the VCI-100 digital controller.

We got to see this at PLASA but were sworn to secrecy so I'm really happy to be able to say that it'll be available soon. And believe me, it's a substantial lump of gear. It's a nice compact size and built to last. And unlike many of the other controllers, the jog wheels on this thing are beautiful - heavy and giving a much better feedback than you might expect. We were able to scratch inside Traktor with the VCI-100, and I just noticed the crossfader curve control on the back. Sweet.

senator adam · Post by **senator adam** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:02 am

whoa. Those Korgs look SICK!