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  1. adam.

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    midi controllers ?

    can anyone suggest a decent and cheap-ish one ? im going to buy my dads laptop off him after christmas and wouldnt mind a midi to fuck about on as well....

    grassy-arse in advance
    adam., Nov 14, 2008
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    there isnt a 'best choice' for midi controllers - what are you planning on doing with it? what do you want to control? what features are you wanting to map to it?
    Jase, Nov 14, 2008
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    traktor/virtual dj really...nowt spesh
    adam., Nov 14, 2008
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    i'm getting rid of my 2000 after christmas mate, al hoy it to ya cheap since stu's not getting anymore.

    problem with the 2000 is - you can't really buy them anymore (its the 3000 now) and also the 2000 isnt supported properly by vista - which means you get the BSOD once in a while :evil:
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    adam. kthxbi

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    aye cheers, ill see if it works. im hopefully going to buy me dads laptop off him after christmas so ill see if it works then...if not ill get a cheap £150 off the bay
    adam., Nov 15, 2008
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    can mega mike just slowly hoist bits together for ya? that would be easier :lol:

    (ps. dont get vista)
    MistaK, Nov 16, 2008
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    adam., Nov 16, 2008
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    Ive been looking into these recently and the Novation Nocturn comes very highly recommended - its primarily for controlling plug-ins but I was told by a store clerk they are easily programmed for laptop DJing, depends what you want it for really but worth checking out! :up:

    http://www.decks.co.uk/products/Novation/Nocturn
    Ruffers, Nov 17, 2008
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  11. Phil Mitchell

    Phil Mitchell check me a dollar brer?

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    Numark gear is rubbish, dont waste your money

    Ive had this for 3/4 years and its still going strong

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    well worth the £60 i paid for it
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  14. MistaK

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    you seen the Xone4D :eek:

    looks immense but cant help feel its a bit overpriced :lol:

    what do you program do you run with that si?
    MistaK, Nov 17, 2008
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    MistaK,

    Got a VCI 100 in the store here for demo if you wana come try it out (we only have that one in stock at the moment but you can come try it anyways). Its certainly not flimsy!! its quite weighty actually and is the best midi controller on the market at this present time for more pro mixing.

    Getting Vestax stuff in the UK is going to be difficult at the moment as the UK distributor 'Leisuretec' has officially announced they are no longer distributing Vestax stuff. Not sure on whats happening yet with Vestax in the UK but will find out soon enough.

    www.soundware.co.uk
    fizz, Nov 19, 2008
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  16. Phil Mitchell

    Phil Mitchell check me a dollar brer?

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    mostly with Ableton but dont really need it now ive got Traktor Scratch and an Oxygen 8 keyboard.
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    cheers for the advice/salesman pata mate :lol:

    i'll keep that in mind since my BCD isnt really doing it for me at the minute.

    and si - if you want to sell it to anyone, i'll take it - i need a new set of controls for effects and VST's :up:
    MistaK, Nov 19, 2008
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  18. Phil Mitchell

    Phil Mitchell check me a dollar brer?

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    Posting this for a mate, pm me for details

    that price includes postage from London
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    For sale: M-Audio Evolution UC-33e - MIDI Controller £125 (or highest offer)

    As new, used only once in June this year, bought for a live performance (item was requested by Artist performing).

    Still boxed and in mint condition.
    Phil Mitchell, Nov 26, 2008
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    was just about to highly reccomend this controller and at 125quid its a pretty good deal if its as you say it is! :D

    defs gonna get one of these in the new year whe n ive got some coin i had one on a lend for a while off a mate and its the most fun ive ever had using Live!
    Michael, Nov 27, 2008
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  20. Phil Mitchell

    Phil Mitchell check me a dollar brer?

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    Yeah its definitely only been used once and even then it was only for about an hour.
    Phil Mitchell, Nov 27, 2008
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    Yeah those M-Audio controllers are pretty popular... Paul Ritch, Damian Schwartz, Tadeo, Monoblock all use them...

    I prefer the Behringer BCR-2000 though...
    CiaranH, Nov 27, 2008
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