Tribe.net. Local Connections D^3 http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#b74a9e04-3798-4467-8310-9bf47ce750c8 2009-05-21T04:58:31Z 2009-05-21T04:58:31Z

For simple dj sets, the X-Session is fine. But if you're like most Ableton users (myself included) and are already creating beats/noise yourself, your eventually going to want to do more with Ableton. The Evolution UC-33 is a great controller for this.

D^3 2009-05-21T04:58:31Z Baz http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#30ca932f-1549-45be-a579-f0b5de6de6af 2009-03-22T18:49:45Z 2009-03-22T18:49:45Z

But unless you're ready to shell out the cash for custom machined aluminum, it's not really helpful to others. I mean, once you're there, you might as well have 3 band EQ for each track, 5 buttons as well for different types of cuing, 5 knobs for sends, have it all lit up with custom banks of controllable LEDs, integrated Jitter support with 5 touchpads and a built in screen for a Mac Mini which you could leave in your backpack :P

Baz 2009-03-22T18:49:45Z $item.owner.firstName http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#da94e3bf-680b-42a1-b2b8-bd85d0287ce9 2009-03-21T21:50:41Z 2009-03-21T21:50:41Z

Moldover is the man. You should check out his brand new, custom built controller. Complete with old school video game buttons and all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZGe0adjycc&feature=channel_page

$item.owner.firstName 2009-03-21T21:50:41Z $item.owner.firstName http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#b4a4b031-d3da-4103-bd70-9f8457faf2cc 2009-03-21T21:47:18Z 2009-03-21T21:47:18Z

The x-session pro will work fine by itself in ableton. It's very basic and in a lot of ways very limited. But, if you're just trying to mimic a dj mixer-style setup then you've got all of your bases covered. Just remember that midi (even at the lowest latency achievable) will never be able to do quick fader cuts or have that same responsive control that a real mixer has. I will say that it is very nice to show up to a gig with only a laptop and a small(ish) controller like the x-session pro. I miss that:)

$item.owner.firstName 2009-03-21T21:47:18Z Baz http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#903c2db7-81e2-4495-b066-c8dc60256531 2009-03-19T17:08:52Z 2009-03-19T17:08:52Z

At the moment, I'm using both an Acai mpd32 and the Evolution UC33 - I use the Evolution for my 3 band EQs, plus a low cut filter on each channel. I use the Acai for volume faders, looping, navigation, FX, etc. The Acai's easy light-up bank navigation is pretty sweet, especially since it allows the separation of switching between knob banks and pad banks. However, after looking up Moldover's online videos about his gear, I'm thinking about switching to a Novation 25, and pimping it out like he did :P Lugging around 2 MIDI controllers around is a pain!

Baz 2009-03-19T17:08:52Z manuel http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#22a6180e-80fc-48e3-8f72-9e8c5272d581 2009-03-18T23:30:39Z 2009-03-18T23:30:39Z

I use the Evolution U-33. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan04/articles/evolutionuc33.htm it's Usb powered. what i love from it is the multiple knobs and sliders which i assigned to equalizers ,effects ,volumes,pan and some navigation in quantization. then the small touch pads on the right . these are'nt touch sensitive. they are on/off button which are amazing for changing view (effects/track drawing) headphone button, start and stop of clips, quantization effect, library navigation. there is also different preset buttons. Quite compact and light. mmm

manuel 2009-03-18T23:30:39Z madame7 http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#a807a17a-c18c-44ca-8dac-7d99e699b569 2009-03-18T22:56:51Z 2009-03-18T22:56:51Z

i just got the x-session pro. It's still in the box, just loading the driver now. does anyone use this by itself with ableton or traktor? Is it sufficient for most DJ needs?

madame7 2009-03-18T22:56:51Z $item.owner.firstName http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#b635cfa0-5d38-46e6-b7bf-3c8ec69c544c 2009-03-13T20:54:07Z 2009-03-13T20:54:07Z

Midi controllers come in all shapes and sizes and it all comes down to personal preference. I personally really love the akai mpd32. The pads are great. the sliders are steller. and theres a whole slew of buttons that can be programmed to be tempoary on off switches (ie, as long as you hold them down). My only complaints about it are that I don't like endless rotary encoders (knobs) and thats what it has. For playing live you absolutely need normal knobs for doing filter sweeps, eqs, etc. And the size of the unit. Its huge, for a midi controller. I use mine alongside the m-audio x-session pro, using its knobs for filter work and so on. I think the two make an excellent combination. Thats my 2 cents

$item.owner.firstName 2009-03-13T20:54:07Z james http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#a10fb72e-1a61-4972-994d-b11ffca49ff0 2009-03-12T17:01:20Z 2009-03-12T17:01:20Z

i use the trigger finger with ableton and it works awesome for playing live. i bought mine used and it works perfect, so i wouldn't stress too much on buying a used one. bring your laptop and plug it in. if it reads you should be good to go. depending on how much you're planning on spending, this looks like it could be an awesome controller. http://www.akaipro.com/apc40 mpd 32 and 24 are also excellent for ableton and have more sliders.

james 2009-03-12T17:01:20Z Jack http://ableton-live.tribe.net/thread/231784c9-6a61-47b1-9f68-4ef0a484d6a7#4752bcff-9521-4c6f-89c5-732acb8359fd 2009-03-12T16:42:39Z 2009-03-12T16:42:39Z

I just posted about Trigger Finger but what I am really wondering is if I should get it at all. I've been DJing using ableton and only through my laptop, I've been just using the crossfader on screen and adding my own beats which I sampled from other songs. All pretty primitive. I want to step up my game and get some serious hardware so I can do more shit during my set and have better control. What should I get and what can I do with it? Thanks.

Jack 2009-03-12T16:42:39Z