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dj flyer, post: 22862, member: 329 wrote: The worst way to use a loop is to extend a tune. The crowd can almost always hear it. If you cant find a new tune and line it up in 3-5 minutes you better stick to chop-mixing 😉
I use it the other way around, I loop the incoming track so its perfect in sync when the outgoing track comes to a stick or breakdown, and if you´re mixing in key, you can start fading in the new track long before the real mix.
The loop is also useful for mashup mixing when U need to extend a overlay track.
What ever you do, don´t loop the outgoing tune because you´re not ready, that´s just embarrassing….

Better than the music stopping, trainwrecking or just being completely out of time. You can also makes some nice longer blends and stuff like that.

I’m guessing you’ll find it more in lounges/bars as opposed to clubs unless you find specific nights.

Michael Lawrence, post: 22848, member: 856 wrote: i love my S2 too! lol ….regarding the filter/gain knob…I only use it as a filter since I have traktor set up as auto gain there is no need to use it as a a gain knob.

Thats a pretty brave move…I often find auto gain can be off quite a bit sometimes

As far as the design goes, the S4 is pretty spot on. NI can just make new native maps or update firmware to add more features. The only reason I think they would release anything else would be to make something more durable (similar to the VCI-400) or reduce size but keep the features.

just buy a controller with large and decent jogwheels and you’ve covered the only advantage CDJs have over controllers IMO.

Loop an acapella and add a few effects and people go crazy

I went with the S4 as I wanted tight Traktor integration but the build quality was a concern for me also. The VCI-400 was my second choice. Its a really nice controller. After using a few different brands, I find Vestax is doing things right. If I had an excuse to buy another main controller I would be grabbing the VCI-400. I would see if you can test some stuff out but if not its a great choice.