The M-Audio X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ ... more
mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. The M-Audio X-Session Pro brings DJ mixer-style tactile control to any software that sup...
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The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ ... more
mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. Free download of Torq LE Software available. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated ta...
Advantages: cheap, reliable, portable, easy to use and intuitive Disadvantages: limited ins and outs, not a lot of leeway for input levels
The M-Audio Fast Track Pro is all round a fairly good piece of kit.
I originally bought mine as my very first audio/usb interface to use with my Macbook and Logic Pro when I first started university, 2 years ago. I am now in my final year, and have progressed up to using Pro Tools (M-powered, as this is the only version supported by the Fast Track Pro.) I have to date used the fast track pro to create semi-professional projects.
The sound quality is, I have to say, very good for a £120 interface, although I have had problems attempting to get a decent input signal strength, especially when using the built in phantom power.
However, the integrated phantom power is effective, even when the unit is powered solely by USB, although the option for mains power is available, though the adapter is not included in the box. I got a universal ...
Advantages: Easy to use Disadvantages: Without an instruction manual or much online help i had to work out how to use it.
As a beginner to recording, i found the m-audio very easy to use. My fast track pro came without a software cd so i didn't get the ableton live software or any instructions (although i use Logic Pro with it). Even so, i worked out how to set it up and start recording my electric guitar using a lead into the fast track pro and then a vocal mic into the fast track pro so that it could be used on Logic. The quality is pretty decent and with basic experimentation of the buttons on the front it is easy to work out how to change the volume of the signal etc. The green light on eitherside of each input are very useful as they clearly show whether a signal is being received or not and a quick adjustment on the gain knob changes the level to that you desire. i would thoroughly recommend this from a beginners perspective and as i increase my ...
Advantages: Pitch control and mod wheel Disadvantages: no presets
The M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 is a fantastic bit of kit when you are trying to lay down a new backing track it has all the basic features including mod wheel, pitch control and even its own volume control so you can change the level of the instrument you are using on the music production software that you own....
I personally own this product i use this everyday and have never found a single problem with this.....
it works with most music production software, such as Proppellerhead Reason 4, Cubase, Fruity loops, Logic Pro
In my opinion i belive this product is great and is worth the money, and from my point of veiw a home studio is not complete with out one because i think that they are fantastic easy to use and overall FANTASTIC ...
mjsnowdon007 21.07.2009
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Product details
Long Name
USB-MIDI-Controller X-Session Pro
Type
MIDI Equipment
Genre
MIDI Control Surface
Manufacturer
M-Audio
Header / Model
USB-MIDI-Controller X-Session Pro
Manufacturer's product 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 applications like Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any software that supports MIDI Learn, enabling you to bring DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps into your live performances as well as studio productions.Plays Well with OthersThe X-Session Pro brings DJ mixer-style tactile control to any software that supports MIDI Learn. 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 Ableton Live and Traktor DJ Studio to Pro Tools M-Powered and more. For example, you can easily assign the crossfader on the X-Session Pro to the crossfader within Ableton Live and add a new dynamic to your live performances or studio work. With a digital DJ application like Traktor, you can assign the various level, EQ and crossfader controls to the X-Session Pro. The possibilities are virtually endless.Built to RockToday'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 and EQ, plus make smooth crossfades - while the integrated transport and pitch controls allow you start, stop and beat-match digital files within software applications.* Driver installation on Windows XP required for multi-client operationFeatures:* USB MIDI controller with DJ mixer-inspired layout > perform using a single interface * 27 MIDI controllers > tactile control of DJ applications, soft synths and DAWs * works with any software that supports MIDI Learn > use on stage and in the studio * class-compliant MIDI device under Mac OS X or Windows XP > no drivers, no complicated set-ups * powered via USB > goes everywhere your computer goes * 4 MIDI sliders * 12 MIDI knobs * 10 MIDI buttons * MIDI crossfader * DJ mixer-inspired layout * powered via USB * class-compliant with Windows XP* and Mac OS X * on/off switch Compatibility * MME * Core MIDI Minimum System requirements(PC) * Windows XP (SP2 or later) * Pentium III 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops) * 256MB RAM *M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specifications. Minimum System requirements(Mac)* Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.7 or later * Macintosh G3**600 / G4**667MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops) * 256MB RAM *M-Audio suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above specifications.**G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported, native USB port required.
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