Gordon Anderson

Thanks for the suggestions and keep em coming 🙂
I am considering more and more an external effects unit. My DJ mixer has a really nice send/ return loop which I am used to using, so it may be worth considering keeping it in the setup, and trimming down on the digital controller to save space. I like the look of that SC2000 in that respect, and 2 digital decks I can live with.
Questions: I will need an external audio interface. I assume one with at least 2 outputs would allow me to route 2 digital decks to 2 channels on my mixer? This would be ideal, especially as a starting point, and if I want greater control I could add a second SC2000 later.
If I add a second SC2000 do I need a second external audio interface or could I futureproof myself by buying one with a greater number of I/Os?
And do you know if the SC2000 has control for Traktor sample decks? Not a deal-breaker if I keep my mixer in the equation because I have an old-school DJ sampler (although still more kit to carry around).
And finally, does the SC2000 ship with any mixing software? Assuming I am starting with 2 digital decks, am I missing out on much using Traktor LE?

Sorry for all the questions, and thanks again.

Ah one more question. Is there any controllers on the market with an aux send/return loop? ie one I can use external effects with.

Aaaargh. I’m going round in circles, but feel like no controller does everything I want.

I’m now loving the look of the NS6 which is standalone, but I’d really like the FX to apply to external inputs.

Is there a standalone mixer out there that has:
fx on external inputs (preferably post-fade like the NS6)
onboard soundcard
bundled with full software
booth outs

I can’t find one, am I asking for too much?

On a different note, I have a kaos pad in my “dark ages” DJ setup, and a mixer with a send/return loop. It gives me a vast array of effects and control over them, in a format that is both intuitive and fun to play with. I particularly like the really fat, slow decay delay I can get from it for dub reggae sets. Will the FX on digital controllers keep me satisfied? Is there much control over the parameters?

With the struggle to find a perfect controller I am considering a much lesser piece of kit and simply passing it into one of the channels of my traditional setup. It’s just so much kit to lug around/ fit into a booth.