djoddity
Hi all,
Is anyone out there using the Reloop Neon, and if so, how has the experience been? None local for me to try out so I'm going on reviews & opinions only... (not at all how I like to shop)
Is anyone out there using the Reloop Neon, and if so, how has the experience been? None local for me to try out so I'm going on reviews & opinions only... (not at all how I like to shop)
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 3:22 pm
VDJ Ron
I have not got any experience with this device, but I cannot see it being a rival to the Akai Mini (about £70 new). Two of our best forum members, Mr Jackson & groovindj use this sub controller, whilst the excellent script demon locodog is busy helping everyone with their problems, he really is quite good, which means you'll get great support. Another advantage of the Akai Mini is that you get a copy of Ableton Live Lite which is good enough to warp an old track in preparation for remixing.
I'm still using a Traktor F1 which is very good, although I bought it to investigate Traktor Pro 2 and their remix decks. Hm and then I bought Ableton Standard for remixing, not the cheap options, and I claim to be frugal!
I'm still using a Traktor F1 which is very good, although I bought it to investigate Traktor Pro 2 and their remix decks. Hm and then I bought Ableton Standard for remixing, not the cheap options, and I claim to be frugal!
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 4:28 pm
SBDJ
I've got an Akai APC MINI and a pair of Reloop Neons here and IMHO they have different purposes. The APC Mini is great for large sample overviews, but suffers with a lack of pad colours, lack of velocity and small buttons.
The Neon is an excellent little controller, big easy to hit pads, ideal for hotcues, loop rolls, slicing, that kind of thing. It's also good for small sample banks. It is an excellent accompaniment to turntables and CDJs.
The Neon is an excellent little controller, big easy to hit pads, ideal for hotcues, loop rolls, slicing, that kind of thing. It's also good for small sample banks. It is an excellent accompaniment to turntables and CDJs.
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 4:42 pm
VDJ Ron
I did not have the sense to ask what you were using, I just assumed it was a controller with hotcue, and effects capabilities, in which case the Mini is excellent for controlling the sampler. I only use my F1 for sampler control. The buttons, and colours are excellent.
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 4:59 pm
djoddity
Ya sorry, I should clarify. I've already got an APC40 and a Launchpad Mini laying around for when I need access to big banks of buttons. I'm looking at the Neon as a way to add pads to non-padded control surfaces, such as CDJs or the pair of SC2000s I use in one of my setups.
If comparing, how do the pads feel vs the Pioneer SX? I know what those feel like and get the impression these are similar...
If comparing, how do the pads feel vs the Pioneer SX? I know what those feel like and get the impression these are similar...
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 5:02 pm
VDJ Ron
Don't apologize, we'll become so "politically correct" we'll be frightened to speak.
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 5:07 pm
the SOUND INSURGENT
Id say the Pioneer DDJ-SP1 is the way to go. I tried the neon and just didn't like the layout, plus i lost effect parameter knobs. I also didn't like that I had to have 2 (not that you do but I don't like everything layered) and then I didn't like the placement. I like how the SP1 sits in the center and above my mixer (my laptop sits off to the side).
Could be that I've used the SP1 for so long its like 2nd nature to me now, lol!! Also I didn't try it with VDJ so it be a little different then Serato but either way I wasn't a fan.
Could be that I've used the SP1 for so long its like 2nd nature to me now, lol!! Also I didn't try it with VDJ so it be a little different then Serato but either way I wasn't a fan.
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 5:33 pm
Tear Em 'Up
The Neon is a handy little sample trigger. Or, as pointed out, great for looping and other effect triggers.
发表时间 Tue 28 Apr 15 @ 9:08 pm