Dilemma : Twitch or NS6?

I have a hard time thinking of something to help you but one thing:
Go to a store and test the two units and see for yourself.

The two has IMO the same good buildquaility.
I would not pay a penny for a unit without joggwheels, it is for me as essential as the playbutton.
You should think again there if it is OK without joggs??

I have heard nothing but good things about the NS6 and I tested it myself a while ago
I do think that Numark has stept up a big leap with the buildquality of this unit.

The Twitch I do not know and has not heard as much of more than what you can find on the net.
But Serato is known of making top quality hardware so I do not think that the quality should be an issue.

And to make it even more difficult for you to decide I would tip you about the Stanton SCS.4DJ
It has all things inside the box = no laptop just plug & play.
All I have heard and seen in tests says “It just works” but it has not so many featuers.
It might be worth to check out for you anyway….

//DJ Hessler

At the end of the day it depends on your style and workflow, but as I tried both of these at BPM last week, I thought I’d offer my thoughts!
The NS6 is a real step up from Numark – it feels solid, construction seems good and it does everything we have come to expect from the now ‘standard’ platter based controller. I don’t scratch but the platters seem tight and responsive.
So, solid, well made and I would imagine reliable. BUT……dare I say….uninspiring?

Onto the Twitch – I was looking forward to trying this kit, and was not disappointed! Within a couple of minutes of popping on the cans I was mixing, looping and manipulating tunes. It’s hard to describe, but it really is great fun. It’s intuitive to pick up – the well lit buttons are really helpful and the controls are all solidly built. The touchstrip felt really strange as an alternative to platters but after a few fun transitions I was wondering why anyone except turntablists would ever want a platter. Also loved the fader FX and really accurate rotary pitch adjuster.

The unit is solid and feels pro, yet is light and portable. Good connections and USB power all add to the package and have put the Twitch clearly at the top of my wish list.

As I began, it’s down to how you play, but hope that helps!

I havent used either, but what i would be tempted to do is, buy the Twich then if its not for you ebay it, you will lose maximum of 100quid. The numark it twice the price so at least you got a twich to play with while you save up the rest of the cash!!

Digitall DJ, post: 8821 wrote: I noticed yesterday that Ean Golden over at the excellent DJTechTools has posted a video ripping into the Twitch for it’s low audio output (apparently due to being USB powered only).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixv46DxhKd0&feature=feedu

This rings some alarm bells as I play a couple of venues where I go straight to the PA – no mixer gains to tweak.

However the cynic in me points to Mr Golden’s close relationship with NI and the fact a Twitch could replace a Midi-fighter or two! A quick search doesn’t result in a flood of complaints either, so maybe it’s not that big an issue.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Twitch 2 comes along next year with sample deck functionality and optional AC power to beef up the output. Inevitably it’ll be announced the day after I buy one!!

He’s pretty harsh on the Twitch. Funny, because the guy who did the review for DJTT really liked it. I’m still toying with the S2 vs Twitch, though I don’t have a problem with the low sound output because I already have an amp.

DarylC, post: 7929 wrote:
NS6
Pros
• it just works! everyone on forums who have it absolutely love it. no gripes so far
• 4 channels, stand alone mixer, great for expansion in future
• built like a work horse, sturdy, professional. seems like its made to last. looks trustworthy for gigs
• its closer to the VCI-300/S4, will be more familiar

Cons
• nothing very exciting in terms of features
• heavy, footprint comparable to the S4 though, which i have been carrying around. might end up sitting at home
• pricey, always a con

Seems like a decision between something fresh and innovative (twitch) and something with more performance and trustworthy (NS6). I’m honestly slightly leaning towards Twitch but will like to hear some opinions before making the jump. Especially for Phil since you have tested both units out.

Cheers!

So, I ran into the same problem with Traktor having come from the VCI-300 and Itch. Wasn’t interested in the Twitch due to the lack of platters, but I did order the NS6 and can vouch for how AWESOME it is. The sound is warm and punchy, the audio output is crazy high – really had to push the VCI, but this needs no push – the faders, knobs, FX section and platters feel light years ahead of the 300 (the 300 platters are technically “better”, but the NS6 feels so much more legit). Only gripe is the looping section, as it’s unnecessarily complicated compared to the simplicity of the VCI’s looping section. Sure, you can loop roll and edit in/out of loops on the fly, but in practice, it feels like something you end up just skipping live.

Also, I did a lot of research prior to purchase, and the main complaint was the weight, but really, it’s not THAT heavy. Unless you have really weak arms or are walking miles, it’s 14lbs w/o the flight case. That’s like a 17″ laptop in a backpack and a bag lunch.

DarylC, post: 9374 wrote:
@Cool Cats, Does the NS6 have a function to let the the track continue on under the loop you set? like the ‘loop roll’ on Twitch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8zPhyuYd-w

It does apparently.

Twitch is fine volume wise, I have been playing out with it for months without issue.