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Beginner: Gemini DJ CNTRL-7 vs m-audio Torq Xponent vs Mixtrack Pro

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  • April 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm #1003751
    Rick
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    Yousif, post: 19516, member: 2068 wrote: I’m a beginner & I want to go into digital DJing yet I’m on a budget for the controller, I don’t care much about the software that comes with the controller as I can remap the whole thing I just need any advice I can get on whether I should get a Gemini DJ CNTRL-7, Torq Xponent or a Mixtrack Pro.

    Honestly, right now I’m leaning more towards the xponent I just keep reading so much about the Mixtrack Pro & I really like the possibilities of the outputs on the Gemini & the fact that the latter two have mic inputs.

    Mixtrack! This is a great starter controller, I had one before my S4. The Xponent is a little old now, and the Gemini has not had very good reviews from what I can find. My Mixtrack handled everything I wanted at first but as with every budget controller, you will eventually want more which is why I sold mine and went for the S4.

    Go for the Mixtack, you won’t regret it.

    April 29, 2012 at 1:18 pm #1003754
    spektakx
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    Jogs wobble on that gemini. Get the mixtrack, it is solid

    April 29, 2012 at 8:19 pm #1003765
    Yousif
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    RB75, thanks man. I understand that the xponent is an old controller but it is marketed & used as a semi-professional to professional controller, unlike the mixtrack. My experience with gear is limited to photography & in photography I’d rather pay a price for an older pro or semi-pro camera than to pay the same price for a beginner camera.

    You said that the xponent is a bit old, but I compared functions on both the xponent and the mixtrack & it seems to me that the xponent actually has more to offer. Again, I’m still a beginner & I haven’t actually touched any of these controllers, I’m just asking for the opinions & thoughts of people who have & who might know more about this subject than I do.

    April 29, 2012 at 8:56 pm #1003767
    Rick
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    Yousif, post: 19532, member: 2068 wrote: RB75, thanks man. I understand that the xponent is an old controller but it is marketed & used as a semi-professional to professional controller, unlike the mixtrack. My experience with gear is limited to photography & in photography I’d rather pay a price for an older pro or semi-pro camera than to pay the same price for a beginner camera.

    You said that the xponent is a bit old, but I compared functions on both the xponent and the mixtrack & it seems to me that the xponent actually has more to offer. Again, I’m still a beginner & I haven’t actually touched any of these controllers, I’m just asking for the opinions & thoughts of people who have & who might know more about this subject than I do.

    I’ve not got any experience with the Xponent, but I do with the Mixtrack. I know what you mean about the Xponent having more functions though, but from what I can tell it all looks a little cramped. If you get the opportunity you should try to get hands on with them, that way you could tell for yourself how good they will be.

    Although I never managed to get hands on with any of my purchases I have always found that they suited me and I got what I needed out of them at the time I had them. In other words when I bought my Mixtrack I was completely unsure if a controller was for me as I came from CDJ background, but as an introduction to controllers, the Mixtrack fitted the bill perfectly. Once I got my head around what controllers could do (other than mix one tune into the next) I realised I needed more so purchased the S4.

    If you can’t get hands on with them, then Google is you’re best friend for making an informed choice from online reviews.
    Only you will know what you need from the controller.

    HTH

    April 29, 2012 at 9:23 pm #1003770
    Yousif
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    RB75, post: 19536, member: 85 wrote: I’ve not got any experience with the Xponent, but I do with the Mixtrack. I know what you mean about the Xponent having more functions though, but from what I can tell it all looks a little cramped. If you get the opportunity you should try to get hands on with them, that way you could tell for yourself how good they will be.

    Although I never managed to get hands on with any of my purchases I have always found that they suited me and I got what I needed out of them at the time I had them. In other words when I bought my Mixtrack I was completely unsure if a controller was for me as I came from CDJ background, but as an introduction to controllers, the Mixtrack fitted the bill perfectly. Once I got my head around what controllers could do (other than mix one tune into the next) I realised I needed more so purchased the S4.

    If you can’t get hands on with them, then Google is you’re best friend for making an informed choice from online reviews.
    Only you will know what you need from the controller.

    HTH

    If I could get my hands on any of the the two I would’ve but, unfortunately, that’s not possible as all my research & my purchase is going to be online, shipped to a friend of mine who is going to get it for me here. You can’t find a lot of options here, if any, actually which sucks!

    I understand what you mean when you say it looks cramped but I looked at videos of people using the thing & I think that the controls are big enough & have enough space for my hands.

    I don’t think I’m gonna need any pad for sample triggering because I already have a korg nanopad which I can also map to use as a sample trigger.

    Congrats on the S4, that thing is sexy as hell! Enjoy it! 😀

    Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it! 🙂

    April 29, 2012 at 9:32 pm #1003771
    Rick
    Participant

    No problem, where abouts is “here” BTW?

    April 30, 2012 at 2:09 pm #1003809
    Yousif
    Member

    Amman, Jordan 🙂

    April 30, 2012 at 2:56 pm #1003816
    Rick
    Participant

    Yousif, post: 19583, member: 2068 wrote: Amman, Jordan 🙂

    OK, shame you have no option to try. Anyway I managed to decide without getting hands on, so I’m sure you’ll be able to make an informed choice from google!

    Good luck.

    April 30, 2012 at 5:17 pm #1003826
    Dave W
    Member

    i would goto your local clubs and talk to the dj’s there and see what they have and would recommend maybe they have one you could try for 10 mins before a club opens, maybe they will tutor you.

    April 30, 2012 at 6:02 pm #1003827
    Yousif
    Member

    RB75 Yeah, I got used to not being able to try anything I want! 😛

    Dave, Almost all of the DJs in jordan use CDJs I don’t know or have never seen anyone who uses any sort of controller! :/

    May 1, 2012 at 10:30 pm #19550
    Dave W
    Member

    if you goto them and ask thou they may have a controller at home/studio they may let you take a look at.

    May 3, 2012 at 11:33 am #1003934
    Yousif
    Member

    I think I’m gonna wait a bit and get myself a Behringer CMD Studio 4A!

    May 3, 2012 at 5:03 pm #1003949
    Rick
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    Yousif, post: 19723, member: 2068 wrote: I think I’m gonna wait a bit and get myself a Behringer CMD Studio 4A!

    Yes! These look great. The whole modular series looks great as well. Brilliant idea from Behringer to allow users to totally customise there purchases to there own needs and keep a uniform look as well.. They have 3 year guarantee now as well which will help with the reliability issue concerns of the past.

    May 4, 2012 at 1:43 pm #19680
    Yousif
    Member

    RB75, post: 19743, member: 85 wrote: Yes! These look great. The whole modular series looks great as well. Brilliant idea from Behringer to allow users to totally customise there purchases to there own needs and keep a uniform look as well.. They have 3 year guarantee now as well which will help with the reliability issue concerns of the past.

    I know! I really loved the modular series! You can build your perfect console! But I’m going for the Studio 4A because It has all I need for now & because it’s more affordable. Plus, it has a 4-out + headphones audio interface. Though, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to use the 3 year guarantee since we don’t have a Behringer authorized dealer/repair-shop in my country or the whole region! :/

    May 4, 2012 at 5:33 pm #1003992
    Rick
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    Yousif, post: 19791, member: 2068 wrote: I know! I really loved the modular series! You can build your perfect console! But I’m going for the Studio 4A because It has all I need for now & because it’s more affordable. Plus, it has a 4-out + headphones audio interface. Though, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to use the 3 year guarantee since we don’t have a Behringer authorized dealer/repair-shop in my country or the whole region! :/

    Even if you don’t use it (which would be a good thing right?) then at least you have the reassurance that Behringer see there products as more durable these days. The last thing they’ll want is loads of warranty claims / returns.

    I have a DDM4000 mixer which I have owned for over 4 years now, and this was before the 3 year warranty was standard, it’s never once let me down!

    I think Behringer have got there act together even before they started offering the 3 year warranty!

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