The push button functionality of the encoders is a bit spongey – I’d have preferred a bit more ‘clunk’ in this area. Editor’s Update 8/11: Latching Layers (the ability to set different layers that are frozen or unfrozen on the controller) have apparently been removed on the K1. UK LTD is the broker and not the lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. What each control does is entirely up to you - you can create a completely customised layout that perfectly fits the way you want to work.

So if you want to feed all audio outputs of a pair of K2s into a mixer to give you a four-channel stereo setup, X:LINK isn’t going to be part of your solution.

In such an event, all rights granted to You under this EULA shall cease, You must cease all activities authorised by this EULA and You must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts within your control. There are four faders, 12 standard pots, six continuous stepped rotaries with push switchers, 28 standard pushbuttons, and two large pushbuttons. Likewise, if you play in cramped DJ booths or in places where you never know how much space you’re going to have, and aren’t prepared to switch to CDJs in such circumstances, you’ve now got an alternative to using a Traktor Kontrol X1. I suppose that this is a matter of preference, but it means that you can’t grab multiple faders (you have to ‘finger’ them) and the general speed with which you can manipulate them is reduced. This digital DJ controller is ideal for live performers and DJs who need an external controller to take their performances to the next stage.

You can easily configure it's midi channel and which buttons/ knobs can be affected by the latching layers. The built-in sound card is a good option to have and what’s more, this Traktor Kontrol X1 alternative doesn’t have the Traktor focus as far as labelling and control layout goes, and so will be equally at home mapped to whatever software you choose.If all four channels are addressed from the computer to the K2 and two stereo channels are sent, one stereo channel can be used for the headphone path and the other for the master outputs L and R. I don’t agree with arguing over whether 16-bit or 24-bit audio is best – this is 16-bit audio, but other factors (rest of equipment chain, quality of recordings, understanding gain staging, venue acoustics, more esoteric technical info such as frequency range and response, signal to noise etc) have a much bigger bearing on sound quality from an audio interface than arguing over digital bitrates. Get hands-on with your favourite iOS DJ and audio software, and take control of an ever-growing number of Audio Unit apps and effects, from sequencers to reverbs, and mix and produce on-the-go.

As well as keeping it safe on the road, the case doubles as a stand, bringing the K2 up to the same height as most pro DJ mixers. Hi Luis – I am thinking of getting one to use a as a mixer for use with my laptop – I just need something that can control up to 3 channels, control the eq and cue / kick off looping etc – it sounds like it does all that? I really want to know with all those lights, whether the output level has been compromised as it is USB powered to.Furthermore, while you can create aggregate devices easily on a Mac, you’ll have to use third-party software to do so on a PC. Size wise the K2 dwarfs the X1, and the build quality is more impressive too; nutted pots add stability and durability whilst the buttons have a more responsive feel. You could map it to Ableton Live, Traktor, Virtual DJ, MixVibes and so on, you might use it for VJing, for controlling lighting even.