Novation Dicers vs. Pioneer SP1

[Joe.G]

Hey Guy's I was just wondering which of these two Novation Dicers vs. Pioneer SP1 would be the way to go, I am using 1200's with a DJM-450. I like how the Dicers sit right on the Deck. Thanks

[alazydj]

I had an SP1 for a bit, but traded it in and got the dicers back out. I love how quick and simple the dicers are. But I'm also using a Rane 62 which can load tracks without touching the mouse. SP1 is great, just not as useful to me as I had hoped. For open format I prefer dicers for the quick and simple utility.

[Windows 95]

Myself personally I prefer a MIDI controller near the mixer than on the turntables.

To be honest I don't like either one of them.
The Dicers don't have a search knob. And the SP1 is too big to fit in a coffin with your mixer.

That's why I went for the DJ-Tech CTRL. It was less known because it's an off-brand and it doesn't have 8 trigger pads.
For me, the 4 cue buttons on each channel are good enough and I prefer its smaller size.

[Joe.G]

SP1 and SP2 both work with Rekordbox? Is one better then the other or are they close enough to chosse which ever is better priced. At this point I am probably not do any mobile gigs so it will be on a bench in my home studio.

SP1 do a lot more useful stuff than the dicers? I like the size of the dicers and I am leaning towards them but I do want to make the best choice. I heard Dicers did have an issue with rekordbox at one time.