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#1 Photo Products - M-Audio X-Session Pro DJ Midi Mixer Controller
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List Price: $129.95
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Manufacturer: M-Audio
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Brand: M-Audio
EAN: 0612391800154
Feature: Includes Torq LE software - mix two songs with independent control of speed and pitch automatic beat-detection and synchronization for effortless beat-matching full-featured mixer with 3-band EQ, headphone cueing and crossfader 3 audio effects for each song - filter, phaser and strobe supports standard MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC files searchable music database integrates with your existing iTunes Library record your mixes directly to audio files for podcasting or burning to C
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Label: M-Audio
Manufacturer: M-Audio
Model: 9900-51904-10
Publisher: M-Audio
Special Features: The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. As a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, you can use it to control applications like Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any software that supports MIDI Learn, enabling you to bring DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps
Studio: M-Audio
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Features
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Includes Torq LE software - mix two songs with independent control of speed and pitch automatic beat-detection and synchronization for effortless beat-matching full-featured mixer with 3-band EQ, headphone cueing and crossfader 3 audio effects for each song - filter, phaser and strobe supports standard MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, Apple Lossless and AAC files searchable music database integrates with your existing iTunes Library record your mixes directly to audio files for podcasting or burning to C
System Requirements - Windows XP (SP2 or later), Pentium III 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops), 256MB RAM, Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.7 or later, Macintosh G3 600 / G4 667MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)
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Summary: An awesome, inexpensive controller!
Comment: I've been using the X-Session Pro for a few months now, and I have to say, this is an awesome controller. It's very portable and lightweight (if only I could say that about the rest of my setup!) and has a good response. It's really easy to set up and it's given me a ton of extra buttons, knobs, and faders, and is a great counterpart to my M-Audio O2 (now called "KeyRig 25"). Currently I use it for a fairly unconventional setup in Ableton Live, involving eleven separate tracks containing a multitude of full length songs, vocal samples (speeches and acapellas), loops, and one-shots. The X-Session is good, because it allows me to control the volumes for my four main channels, as well as effects on the rest. Overall I would have to say that this is one of the best products around, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Even better, the MAudio Digital DJ Mixlab System comes with a free version of Torq, which is useful for playing around with mix ideas quickly and easily.
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Summary: Exactly What I wanted
Comment: Well, first off, I'd like to share just a short bit of hell that I went through to get this item, and NOT because of Amazon (they were excellent). I did my research for a good 2 weeks trying to find exactly what I needed for the software I've been using. Currently I've been spending every night after work enjoying my X-Session Pro with PropellerHead's Reason 4.0. Anyways, after doing my research I knew exactly what I wanted and needed. I ended up going to 2 different guitar centers in Manhattan, one of which told me they didn't even carry the item (even though I had the printed item from guitar center's website in my bag). Anyways, after a long drawn out battle with Guitar Center, including an online order which after a week of not shipping, I had to call THEM, only to find out that GC no longer would carry the item.. absolutely stupid. Ok, I'm finished complaining, but I only wanted to share this because I finally just got onto Amazon, ordered my X-Session Pro, and BEFORE Guitar Center had even removed the charge from my credit card, my X-Session was waiting for me at my house...
So Cheers to Amazon and it's excellent Vendors. (this was free standard shipping as well)
As for the Product. What I like? It's VERY VERY light. I can easily take this anywhere I go. Although it's a bit of an awkward shape..the knobs are kind of tall, over all, I'd consider it fairly portable. I would recommend, however, simply throwing in a shirt or some soft cloth material on top of it (that's not going to get fuzzies in the controls) just for some extra padding.
The response is very smooth! I use this with Reason and find the delay time to be very minimal, especially for something that's working with USB.
No power supply needed! This is one of my favorite features for at the home. It's powered through the USB bus. HOWEVER - LAPTOP USERS beware! That means it will drain battery quicker of your laptop when in use, but I can't imagine running any audio software / doing anything serious with this without being stationary / plugged in to your power supply.
Nice Variety of controls. I love my knobs..ohhhhh I love my knobs...I wish I could have 400, but I do like having 12 knobs and 4 faders or whatever. Another note is that the beauty of this USB device is simply being able to program the controls to your likings. For instance, you can program an oscilator to a fader... if that suits your style... so basically you can adjust tempo / levels with knobs or sliders... it's kind of nice to have that kind of variety and freedom.
Overall, there really isn't anything I don't' like about this so far. I don't use the play/stop buttons, perhaps because Reason simply does not support them, but I'm not upset. The reason I bought this was to use the control nobs and sliders and it's perfect for what I wanted.
I am for sure a novice at this stuff, but this is certainly an excellent edition to studio. I'd recommend it to anyone who already owns a keyboard with usb/midi support etc, and doesn't want to pay a ton of money to build their own work station.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The X-Session Pro USB MIDI Mixer Controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style control to the world of computer DJ-ing and live performance. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. The X-Session Pro fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable or DJ CD player, enabling you to control everything from a single interface. The mixer controls allow you to adjust level, cueing, EQ and effects, plus make smooth crossfades while the integrated transport and pitch controls allow you start, stop and beat-match digital files within software applications. The included Torq LE software organizes everything you need to DJ into a single, easy-to-use workspace. Two virtual decks let you load, cue and play back digital files and will even automatically beat-match the files in an instant. The unit is a class-compliant MIDI device under Mac OS X and Windows XP, so you'll never need extra drivers to make it interface with your favorite DJ applications, soft synths or DAWs from Torq LE and Torq to Ableton Live, Pro Tools M-Powered and more.
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