Okies here we go 
I have my trusty 1210's and lots of vinyl, so for the forseeable future, they will be going nowhere. I have had both Denon DN-S3700s and CDJ900 CD decks, but sold them at different times for financial reasons.
I've been thinking about it, and the new stuff I play is pretty much all in digital format, so I don't really need CD capability - this got me thinking about going the "controller" route.
When for example, I am playing on internet radio, I have the "chat" page open, so that I can participate in the natter that goes on, etc.
If I go the controller route, then I guess I'd either have to minimise and then keep switching between the DJ software screen and the chat screen - I can imagine this being a PITA!
My deck stand has room for the 1210s and mixer on the "main" part, and then has a shelf which I used to have the CD decks on, but this meant bringing an extra stand into play for my laptop - again, a but of a mess on.
So........ I thought a great solution would be some sort of wonderful machine that was both a pair of media players and a mixer that could take the place of my current mixer, incorporating inputs from my existing 1210s.
I have found this:
American Audio
This specific unit is also made and branded under other manufacturers and model numbers (Citronic MPX10 for one).
I know Citronic and American Audio may not be the best quality, or have the best features, etc, but this item would fit in between my 1210s, has two additional inputs (although I'd have to switch between inputs, rather than have four channels), and I would then have the upper shelf free for my laptop - also having the laptop screen free for the chat, etc.
The units are also controllers, so I'd be future proof if I ever decided to go the software route.
My style of mixing doesn't require lots of channels for sampling, or lots of accurate looping, etc, so I think one of these kiddies might just fulfill my needs. I have read of issues about the unit using 10 bit pitch sliders rather than 14 bit, but I got in touch with a couple of people that use the American Audio model and they say they have no issues - the pitch control seems to be stable and has plenty of fine adjustment.
Now I know the snobs will call for nothing but Pioneer, but a) I don't know if I can justify the cost again, b) don't really need CD capability, and c) don't need the best of the best, so long as the unit "does the job".
What do you think??? Anyone got one??
Thanks in advance
I have my trusty 1210's and lots of vinyl, so for the forseeable future, they will be going nowhere. I have had both Denon DN-S3700s and CDJ900 CD decks, but sold them at different times for financial reasons.
I've been thinking about it, and the new stuff I play is pretty much all in digital format, so I don't really need CD capability - this got me thinking about going the "controller" route.
When for example, I am playing on internet radio, I have the "chat" page open, so that I can participate in the natter that goes on, etc.
If I go the controller route, then I guess I'd either have to minimise and then keep switching between the DJ software screen and the chat screen - I can imagine this being a PITA!
My deck stand has room for the 1210s and mixer on the "main" part, and then has a shelf which I used to have the CD decks on, but this meant bringing an extra stand into play for my laptop - again, a but of a mess on.
So........ I thought a great solution would be some sort of wonderful machine that was both a pair of media players and a mixer that could take the place of my current mixer, incorporating inputs from my existing 1210s.
I have found this:
American Audio
This specific unit is also made and branded under other manufacturers and model numbers (Citronic MPX10 for one).
I know Citronic and American Audio may not be the best quality, or have the best features, etc, but this item would fit in between my 1210s, has two additional inputs (although I'd have to switch between inputs, rather than have four channels), and I would then have the upper shelf free for my laptop - also having the laptop screen free for the chat, etc.
The units are also controllers, so I'd be future proof if I ever decided to go the software route.
My style of mixing doesn't require lots of channels for sampling, or lots of accurate looping, etc, so I think one of these kiddies might just fulfill my needs. I have read of issues about the unit using 10 bit pitch sliders rather than 14 bit, but I got in touch with a couple of people that use the American Audio model and they say they have no issues - the pitch control seems to be stable and has plenty of fine adjustment.
Now I know the snobs will call for nothing but Pioneer, but a) I don't know if I can justify the cost again, b) don't really need CD capability, and c) don't need the best of the best, so long as the unit "does the job".
What do you think??? Anyone got one??
Thanks in advance
