savwar Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 If gigs return this year I'm in the market for a new controller, and would love something like this. Glad i didn't pull the trigger on a DDJ 1000SRT. I thought Pioneer would have been the first to do this. EFX are only the Serato software ones, which is a bit of a shame. Not sure I love where the Pitch controllers are. I always though that Rane should have brought out a standalone mini version of the rane 12. 10" not small enough for portability, 7" might have even been a bit too small, there would have been nothing wrong with going somewhere in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 This is perfect for me, I have a Denon MC7000 and it's really nice but I miss the "feel" of vinyl but I just haven't got the space for a full set up. I'll be getting one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 It looks nice enough but I'm not sure I could ever really love a 7" platter. I'd like to try one for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savwar Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 MoJAXX with his full review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savwar Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Yeah i've been using a pioneer DDJ SR for gigs where there's no turntables, and I'm not arsed bringing mine, and I was probably going to upgrade if gigs had not been cancelled last year. one of the platters occasionally loses sensitivity, and occasionally the cues freakout. I've had some dodgy but also relieving recovery moments due to it. On more than one occasion I'll notice that it's about to happen and I won't be able to put on the next tune, so i've kept dropping the tune out for the first chorus teasing the singalong, so as soon as the 2nd chorus hits and the crowd join in i'm able to reset it and restart and cue up another tune just in time for the end of the singing. One of those moments where no one knows or gives a fuck, but you are ultimately very proud of yourself for keeping shit together. Interested to see the Pioneer Response (Jon rolls in with a Beta test routine hopefully), and also Reloop might pop up with one for less then a grand this year too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I do like the compact nature of it, at the moment I am using a single Rane 12 and a Scratchbox. I was contemplating adding another Rane 12 to make mixing a bit more mentally easy and accessible (I just toggle to the 2nd virtual deck). I also wanted a real turntable next to it for actually listening to records, but at that point I'm pretty much out of desk space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Maybe 10 year ears ago, I had a Denon DN-S3500 for a short while, I really liked it. The only thing that sucked was the sound quality. Recently, I randomly met a dude at work that has one of those PT-01's, but his was customized and kitted out. Scratching on the 7 inch is actually really fun b/c it takes way less muscle to do the same things. Not sure if I'd like that size for mixing, but for scratching it's pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Looks dope. If I was still playing out regularly I'd consider one for sure. I don't like that the left line fader is right next to the left pitch control, but it's not like I'm a turntablist anyway, so I doubt it would be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 The thing that's selling it most for me is the pitch bend buttons! I really like these for mixing. Wish the Twelve had them. I mapped my Korg Nanopad to the software pitch bends, but it's not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dan Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Good man, you be the DV guinea pig. Blakey looking very grown up and handsome, what beautiful hair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I'll take one for the team, haven't seen a release date yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Order is in! Estimated delivery date is currently 3rd-4th Feb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBearOne8III Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 post a review for us once you played with it for a while. i know its just an updated ns7 in rane packaging. coming from rane is really what makes it intresting. its over priced for a 2 channel in my personal opinion. considering NI has the s4 priced at $999 also with rotating platters and 4 channels. But then again, Rane has always been out of my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Will do, It seems to be the controller I've been waiting for. I really like the MC7000 but I really do miss the feel of vinyl but like i said above I haven't got the space for a proper setup these days. I've looked at the S4 a lot but the software is falling behind and it seems NI have lost interest in it with the recent shake up, there was rumours they wanted to sell it off and A&H was interested but there's been nothing else about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savwar Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Fair play. i dont really need to pull the trigger since there's no sign of gigs for a few months. So i am interested to see what Reloop and Pioneer might do before I do. But obviously no harm going straight in on one of these, it's bound to be pretty class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Had to cancel the pre-order, things are not looking good at work. I can't drop 1300 quid when I might be out of a job in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Sorry to hear about your work situation Dan, never fun having potential redundancies lurking. My man cave refurb should finally be done around mid February. I'm going to see what kind of space I have for various gadgets and then decide whether to go down the Rane One route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Cheers mate, it's fucking shit. There was already redundancies about 6 months ago and now it looks like there is more coming. It's the not knowing that's the worst, I've been put on "flexi-furlough" so I'm only working half my hours now. Been at the company just over 15 years but it's a small manufacturer that mainly does aerospace work and as there isn't much air travel the orders have tanked. The One was going to be something nice after a wank year - not seen much of the family and girlfriend has been working crazy hours (NHS) - looks like it'll have to go on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I've ordered one of these, should be arriving tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutis Mayfield Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 For the iPhone haters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 You think I can afford an iPhone?! Shit man, what's the Android alternative? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Where did you order from Deft? I've seen a lot of people complaining they are still waiting for orders from Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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