New Stanton MIDI Controller - Page 2 - dj forums

just.pete · 09-13-08, 11:19 AM

saw internet rumours of "about $300 MSRP".

no knobs...or faders...

but I guess paired with other devices could be enjoyable.

better have multitouch...

patton686 · 09-13-08, 01:45 PM

I heard it will be more like 249$ mrsp...

**JonAvalon** · 09-13-08, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by patton686

I heard it will be more like 249$ mrsp...

that's what I'm hearing too

Sean 5 · 09-13-08, 04:15 PM

was very interested with the video that didn't show any details.

not interested at all now that I actually saw the product.

If I were in this industry I would have put out a sub-$100 midi controller already perfectly designed for DVS users that could slip right in next to any mixer.

sometimes I wonder why these companies don't really produce products people need

MIRASH · 09-13-08, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean 5

was very interested with the video that didn't show any details.

not interested at all now that I actually saw the product.

If I were in this industry I would have put out a sub-$100 midi controller already perfectly designed for DVS users that could slip right in next to any mixer.

sometimes I wonder why these companies don't really produce products people need

I 100% agree with you.
When i saw the video, I was somewhat interested, now I am not at all.
I just need a midi controller with a lot of knobs, a couple pads, a couple sliders, some buttons, and its all good, something not too big, but something that isn't all cramped either.

sav · 09-13-08, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DUA MUZIK

I 100% agree with you.
When i saw the video, I was somewhat interested, now I am not at all.
I just need a midi controller with a lot of knobs, a couple pads, a couple sliders, some buttons, and its all good, something not too big, but something that isn't all cramped either.

the m-audio x-session pro is a pretty decent little midi controller that has most of what you're looking for and it's priced under $100

MIRASH · 09-13-08, 05:57 PM

I've had the X-session Pro I hated it, it was too limited honestly

theorist · 09-13-08, 07:15 PM

a tiny bit more info on these things here http://www.turntablepoetry.com/blog/?p=7

Guitar Center will be pimpin' them on sept 19th for $299 a pop

Punky · 09-13-08, 08:11 PM

Hmm. Based on the video and the photo, I'm not TOO excited, though it's a step in the right direction, I think. Rather than make something that emulates a keyboard, MPC, DJ mixer, or studio mixer, they've tried to design something explicitly for the DVS crew. I think that counts for something. Though whether or not it's a winner will be entirely dependent on how it performs.

DUA MUSIK has a point though - a compact mess of sliders, knobs, pads, and buttons might honestly be for the best. Maybe something the size of the EFX500, except loaded with MIDI controls.

And good god. Who chose that NAME? DaScratch? This is like A&H's new graffed up faceplate for the Xone:02 - "We've made it mad street, y'all better get one like now, yo!" What I wouldn't do for these marketing people to actually consult someone who knows hip-hop. Or god, at least give it a very neutral name. Don't get me wrong - I love hip-hop. But I like backpack hip-hop, not boardroom would-be hip-hop.

mclellan21 · 09-13-08, 11:30 PM

Hey i saw the gizmo on the homepage and it looked interesting so i clicked on it.
I'm not too big with the midi controllers, so im not too sure what it does?
From the video it looks like a drum machine, and he is changing tracks in serato with it.
Can it do anything else?

Epic Fail Guy · 09-13-08, 11:38 PM

It's not a drum machine.

steve oh · 09-14-08, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew B

And I'm going to need them to change the name.

theorist · 09-16-08, 01:39 AM

yeah it's not a drum machine; it's a MIDI controller, which means you can use it to tweak settings in DJ software like Ableton, Traktor, or Serato. From the looks of the video, he's got cue points triggers programmed in and he's pushing the triggers, no diff from what he might do with a M-Audio trigger finger but fancier looking. But from what I can tell from what little stanton has released, you'll be able to scratch with this thing by moving back and forth on the touchpad, and also be able to do circular gestures that will convey commands as well. I'm not sure if it will be that cool till I see it in action; my idea is it would be great if this thing would work instead of a turntable -- bring this and a mixer to a gig and use it to run serato internally but be able to scratch on its surface like a tabletop cd player.... But if it's just yet another collection of MIDI triggers I can add to my rig, probably not.

And, yeah, I'm gonna need them to change the name too. Did they even think about how it sounds to use the word in a sentence? "I'm gonna go home and play with my dascratch". "I'm bringing the dascratch to the gig." Yeah ok douchebag I'm just gonna bring my needles; you know what, fuck the gig, I'm gonna throw my own party with hookers and blackjack. In fact, forget the party. What were we talking about again?

Gizmo · 09-16-08, 02:17 AM

It's too late to change the name. Just refer to it as the SCS3D. Or Stanton touchy MIDI controller thingy.

I've always had a rant about why manufacturers stick with endless strings of numbers and letters instead of proper names for products. And this shows me exactly why.

Red Baron · 09-16-08, 02:20 AM

Cant wait for it to come out.

Lush · 09-16-08, 10:42 AM

Unless it can out snazzle the Lemur, I'm keeping my pants on.

**Skeyelab** · 09-16-08, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lush

Unless it can out snazzle the Lemur, I'm keeping my pants on.

its not as flashy, 1/10th the price and works equally well. start unbuttoning

l0de · 09-16-08, 11:36 AM

People tend to underestimate how useful touch-based controllers can be for live work, I'll be checking this out for sure.

Punky · 09-16-08, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theorist

And, yeah, I'm gonna need them to change the name too. Did they even think about how it sounds to use the word in a sentence? "I'm gonna go home and play with my dascratch". "I'm bringing the dascratch to the gig." Yeah ok douchebag I'm just gonna bring my needles; you know what, fuck the gig, I'm gonna throw my own party with hookers and blackjack. In fact, forget the party. What were we talking about again?

AHHAHAHAHAHHA! Hilarious!

You know, if I could use this thing as a touch controlled scratch platter for Torq, I might just pick one up.

l0de · 09-16-08, 02:05 PM

Yeah, I'm interested in trying it out too. Of course, torq's needle sounds are probably the worst in the business : | even if you mod them.

patton686 · 09-16-08, 03:50 PM

Also curious to see what's all about this "scratch" function...

**JonAvalon** · 09-16-08, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Punky

You know, if I could use this thing as a touch controlled scratch platter for Torq, I might just pick one up.

Yea that would be great, wouldn't mind getting one as well a to use with torq.

MIRASH · 09-16-08, 05:43 PM

I need to see some more pics or details....any word lately?

**Skeyelab** · 09-16-08, 08:59 PM

you may learn something about this if you watch my radio show tonight

**Andrew B** · 09-16-08, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeyelab

you may learn something about this if you watch my radio show tonight

Interesting.

Verrrry interesting.

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Originally Posted by Gizmo

Or Stanton touchy MIDI controller thingy.

Now you're speaking my language!

09-13-08, 11:19 AM	#26
just.pete Elite DJ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Old Orleans Posts: 3,995 Track: double exposure	saw internet rumours of "about $300 MSRP". no knobs...or faders... but I guess paired with other devices could be enjoyable. better have multitouch... __________________ mixes live

09-13-08, 01:45 PM	#27
patton686 Bedroom DJ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada Posts: 280 Track: Kid Koala - Fender Bender	I heard it will be more like 249$ mrsp... __________________ Kid Gyro: - Numark TT-500s - Stanton 520.v3 - Audio Innovate AEM-100i - M-Audio Torq / Conectiv - Rane TTM-52i - M-Audio Fast Track Pro - M-Audio Oxygen8

09-13-08, 05:57 PM	#32
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09-13-08, 08:11 PM	#34
Punky Elite DJ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 6,917 Track: Little Boots - New In Town	Hmm. Based on the video and the photo, I'm not TOO excited, though it's a step in the right direction, I think. Rather than make something that emulates a keyboard, MPC, DJ mixer, or studio mixer, they've tried to design something explicitly for the DVS crew. I think that counts for something. Though whether or not it's a winner will be entirely dependent on how it performs. DUA MUSIK has a point though - a compact mess of sliders, knobs, pads, and buttons might honestly be for the best. Maybe something the size of the EFX500, except loaded with MIDI controls. And good god. Who chose that NAME? DaScratch? This is like A&H's new graffed up faceplate for the Xone:02 - "We've made it mad street, y'all better get one like now, yo!" What I wouldn't do for these marketing people to actually consult someone who knows hip-hop. Or god, at least give it a very neutral name. Don't get me wrong - I love hip-hop. But I like backpack hip-hop, not boardroom would-be hip-hop. __________________ Audio Innovate Sales Representative since `07!! innofader.com Macbook, Torq, Traktor Pro, Ableton.

09-16-08, 02:17 AM	#39
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09-13-08, 07:15 PM	#33
theorist Beginner DJ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Track: chest boxing	a tiny bit more info on these things here http://www.turntablepoetry.com/blog/?p=7 Guitar Center will be pimpin' them on sept 19th for $299 a pop

09-13-08, 11:30 PM	#35
mclellan21 Resident DJ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,037 Track: HipHop	Hey i saw the gizmo on the homepage and it looked interesting so i clicked on it. I'm not too big with the midi controllers, so im not too sure what it does? From the video it looks like a drum machine, and he is changing tracks in serato with it. Can it do anything else?

09-16-08, 01:39 AM	#38
theorist Beginner DJ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Track: chest boxing	yeah it's not a drum machine; it's a MIDI controller, which means you can use it to tweak settings in DJ software like Ableton, Traktor, or Serato. From the looks of the video, he's got cue points triggers programmed in and he's pushing the triggers, no diff from what he might do with a M-Audio trigger finger but fancier looking. But from what I can tell from what little stanton has released, you'll be able to scratch with this thing by moving back and forth on the touchpad, and also be able to do circular gestures that will convey commands as well. I'm not sure if it will be that cool till I see it in action; my idea is it would be great if this thing would work instead of a turntable -- bring this and a mixer to a gig and use it to run serato internally but be able to scratch on its surface like a tabletop cd player.... But if it's just yet another collection of MIDI triggers I can add to my rig, probably not. And, yeah, I'm gonna need them to change the name too. Did they even think about how it sounds to use the word in a sentence? "I'm gonna go home and play with my dascratch". "I'm bringing the dascratch to the gig." Yeah ok douchebag I'm just gonna bring my needles; you know what, fuck the gig, I'm gonna throw my own party with hookers and blackjack. In fact, forget the party. What were we talking about again?

09-16-08, 02:20 AM	#40
Red Baron Beginner DJ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Centra Coast, CA Posts: 116 Track: Digital Underground - Sex Packets	Cant wait for it to come out.

09-16-08, 10:42 AM	#41
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09-16-08, 11:36 AM	#43
l0de Resident DJ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,671 Track: Dj Assault: Ass and Titties	People tend to underestimate how useful touch-based controllers can be for live work, I'll be checking this out for sure.

09-16-08, 02:05 PM	#45
l0de Resident DJ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 1,671 Track: Dj Assault: Ass and Titties	Yeah, I'm interested in trying it out too. Of course, torq's needle sounds are probably the worst in the business : \| even if you mod them.

09-16-08, 03:50 PM	#46
patton686 Bedroom DJ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada Posts: 280 Track: Kid Koala - Fender Bender	Also curious to see what's all about this "scratch" function... __________________ Kid Gyro: - Numark TT-500s - Stanton 520.v3 - Audio Innovate AEM-100i - M-Audio Torq / Conectiv - Rane TTM-52i - M-Audio Fast Track Pro - M-Audio Oxygen8

09-16-08, 05:43 PM	#48
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