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| | Features | USB MIDI controller with DJ mixer-inspired layout - perform using a single interface27 MIDI controllers - tactile control of DJ applications, soft synths and DAWsWorks with any software that supports MIDI Learn - use on stage and in the studioClass-compliant under Mac OS X, Windows XP, & Vista (32 bit) - no drivers, no complicated set-upsPowered via USB - goes everywhere your computer goes
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| | Description | 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 Torq LE DJ software, as well as the full version of Torq, Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any application that supports MIDI Learn. Start bringing DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps into your live performances and studio productions right away .Built to rock today's powerful laptop computers have brought near limitless options to DJs and performing electronic musicians. But the combination of a mouse and keyboard is not the most natural or musical interface for live performance. 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. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 12.5 inches | | Product Width: | 10.0 inches | | Product Height: | 3.5 inches | | Package Length: | 12.52 inches | | Package Width: | 9.84 inches | | Package Height: | 3.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Exactly What I wanted May 09, 2008
By E. Lehman
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.
:)
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
An awesome, inexpensive controller! Jul 11, 2008
By Double Prime
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.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Short and Extended review. May 10, 2011
By Consumer
QUICK REVIEW:
---CONS:
1. Bring your own light!!! It's not backlit (which doesn't matter at all really). At certain points during various gigs when I first got this and was becoming accustomed to the layout, I was straining to see everything. This is easily remedied with a small lamp or LED rig of some sort.
2. The FX knobs aren't notched at the center like the EQ knobs are. A minor issue when you're Deejaying after you've become familiar with the device though.
3. Not ideal for scratching or excessively or forceful use because the sliders aren't replaceable. (See below for more detail on this point).
4. No headphone cueing (see solutions to this item below).
---PROS:
1. It weighs less than a hummingbird.
2. The EQ knobs are notched at the center.
3. The sliders feel surprisingly authentic.
4. It's ultra portable.
EXTENSIVE REVIEW:
---Who should buy this?
DJ's who use Torq, Traktor, Live, etc.
---What do you need if you wan't to cue in Torq/Traktor/Live?
X-Session doesn't have a headphone jack for headphone cueing.
You'll need an external audio I/O midi device such as M-Audio Conectiv, or Traktor Audio 6.
I recommend the Traktor Audio 6 or Traktor Audio 10 because then you can output multiple virtual decks to a physical mixer as well as output Live to the same mixer and give them all their own physical channels via midi and cue via the mixer or the Traktor I/O device. Another benefit to the Traktor Audio 6 or the Conectiv is that they're 'scratch' capable, meaning that, with the right software setup, you can use time-coded vinyl to control your virtual decks in Torq or Traktor. Please research all the options before making a purchase on such a setup though, don't just take my word for it.
---But the sliders aren't replaceable?????!?!
I use this to mix in a fairly mellow fashion (House, Trance, Drum and Bass, Dub-Step, etc). I don't scratch with this. If you wan't something more sturdy with replaceable items, get something else like a real mixer. If you're marginally rough with this and not pounding the sliders all over the place it's probably not going to break. M-Audio makes very good products that last years and years if you treat them appropriately. DON'T GET THIS IF YOU WANT TO SCRATCH. Get a Traktor Audio 2, 6, or 10 if you want to scratch, then you can bus things out to a physical mixer that can withstand scratching and excessive abuse.
---How does it feel?
Great! The volume and pitch sliders both have a certain resistance to them that feels fantastic when mixing in both Torq, Traktor or Live. The sliders feel really great. I can't understate that. They feel better than my DJM 3000 sliders did when it was brand new (which costs about $800 dollars more). Compared to a Tech 1200, I'd say the sliders are about half way to feeling that good. For a midi device, I think that's impressive.
---Is it easy to set up?
On OSX, yes. You don't need drivers for OSX and programs that are midi capable (Live, Torq, Traktor, etc.) all make it very easy to set up each control very, very quickly.
---Can you play this like an air guitar at a big event?
Yes, but it won't make any music :(
---Should you play this like an air guitar at a big event at the risk of looking very silly?
No, but if you do it will make people smile (some experience required).
Best product on the market for a bedroom DJ Apr 25, 2012
By Dan
I've owned this mixer for a bit over 3 years and use it maybe every month or two to make a mix of my favorite electronic tracks of the moment. For the initial investment of about $100, I can't complain. It does what I need it do in Traktor Pro 2. I'm not one for fancy effects and filters, but this can cover some more advanced items. I have one of the buttons set to turn the filter on/off and another knob controls the filter. One knob on each side controls FX 1 and 2. The rest cover basics like levels and gain.
I would have given it 5/5 stars but the only downside is how touchy some things are. If you accidently smack the cross fader while playing with the mixer it will move quite a bit. The 4 slide channels in the lower half of the mixer are all fairly sturdy, but the cross fader has pretty much no tension behind it. The knobs are not that tight either and you can watch the gains change from 0.0 to -0.2 all by itself from time to time.
Other than that, great mixer for someone who doesn't really need it for going to gigs and just wants to throw together a mix once in a while.
Good value for what it is. Mar 30, 2012
By Trek
I've just recently started DJing, and I bought one of these as my first controller when they were $30. Doesn't have any very special features, but it gives you a lot of knobs, buttons, and sliders to program to what you want. It's a pretty good size, fits nicely in my backpack. It's all plastic, so be careful with it, but it doesn't seem like its cheaply built; I've gone pretty psycho on the sliders a few times, and they didn't feel like they were giving out. I think anyone who wants to DJ seriously needs a better main mixer than this, but it would be excellent addition for just getting some extra MIDI controls, or dedicate it to controlling decks 3 and 4 when you don't need a lot controls. Just get creative with your controller mappings, and you can make this a very powerful tool for little money. I set my L and R arrows to cycle though advanced effects in Traktor,the 3 numbered knobs control the effect parameters, and the pitch slider turn on the effect and controls it's dry/wet. Overall, I'm very happy with this product and the price I got it at.
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