what differences have with the mk2 groove studio (color pads only and more?)
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Mainly colored LED and browsing wheel. Plastic encoders, Brighter display, and rubber feet.
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It made me completely uninstall the previous version of LE8 I had. Also, check your plug ins first. I not only had to buy the upgrade for pro tools itself, but I had to buy an upgrade of BFD3 drum software (from BFD2 since the BFD2 plug in isn't compatible with pro tools 11 that was $150) and I also had to buy an upgraded version of my WAVES plugin software to get it to work at all. Dont forget, you will also need an iLok2 to run protools 11. (I had ilok first gen, that was another $50)
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This a Midi controller. This is designed specifically for computer use and will only work when connected to a DAW. I currently use FL Studio with it right now. It is great but my only problem is when I plug it in and activate it with my DAW the pads are not correspondent with the pad on the computer. I have to resync it everytime I open up the plugin. Other than that particular problem the AKAI MPD18 is fine. You have to record the sounds live by using the recorder while the metronome is playing usually, unless you're just that good that you can consistently crank out the exact same bpm every time
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It will work, but you'll prolly have no lights. It'll send the MIDI but unless a DAW knows how to "talk back" to it, no lights will come up. If that DAW is automatically listening for MIDI data, it'll work out of the box. If there's a place to select MIDI controllers or enable them, you should only have to do that. Bottom line, it'll probably work, but you're also better off with a keyboard or control surface, in my opinion. EDIT: It does come with Ableton Live, albeit a very limited version of it. My suggestion is: Do stuff in your DAW, and then export the audio from the instruments. Load in Ableton and do all sidechaining on it (EQing before bouncing is fine). That way, should you want the LP S for Live Performances, you can use it. If you want it for production, I suggest you get something else. Novation has great keyboards with sliders and knobs, I'd get that.
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this are mk2. here's a thread on head-fi talking about the differences:http://www.head-fi.org/t/651159/vsonic-mk-vs-mkii-differences
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I bought new 901 VI's factory direct in November of '09. Nothing on them or the boxes says anything about "Mk2" so maybe they are not the new ones...whatever, they sound great to me! Definitely better than the Series IV's I had back in the 70's. More neutral in tone and more flexible with the choice of two different bass eq curves.
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The pads are basically on off switch. The knobs are only able to control sliders. Which basically means it will control a fader or volume. Anything that has a beginning and an end. They will not control jog dials. I use it with virtual dj. Hope this helps.
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The Learn & Groove version has an english/spanish switch. Other than that, they're the same.
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I bought the turntable on the recommendation of a friend who is a professional dj... he told me that for casual listening, the included stylus was fine. If you are still interested in upgrading, I can ask him if you like.
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The K01 has advantages over this Gen 2. One being that it has the capability of a 16 beat loop over K02's max of 8. The second is that it has RCA jacks and the K02 only has standard 1/8" headphone output, though this is just a very minor complain. All that said, the K02 is an overall improved sound generator and drum samples and several useful features have been added. Get the K02 and if you stumble across the K01 for pennies on the net, it is worth it.
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I bought the GEC8 live instead...very reliable with more functionality (midi, etc). Love it
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You can upgrade to Taktor pro. I upgraded mime to Traktor pro which has more features that the light edition of this controller. It costs like $90 to upgrade ... kind of rip off from Native instrument.
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After a little bit of research it does appear that they are releasing the Traktor s4 and s2 with upgrades. WHAT'S NEW FOR KONTROL S4 AND S2?? Not much has changed. The physical layout of the controllers has not changed one bit. It seems that Native Instruments are using the same casing design as the originals. Native Instruments have upgraded the following: Jog wheel Platters made of `aircraft grade' aluminium instead of plastic. Nice touch, looks shiny! All transport buttons are now colourful with 8 of them receiving RGB backlight for visual feedback. Flux Mode button has been added in where the original offset buttons are. (Great Idea, but this can be added to the existing mapping) Other then that, that seems to be about it.
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Mine came with Studio One 2. Which is an absolutely amazing DAW. I am producing sounds I got out of Pro Tools for so much less $$$. I love the AudioBox. And I really really love Studio One 2!!!! I have gotten other people trying it and they love it too. Better than Pro Tools and as easy as GarageBand. Unlimited tracks, plugins and buses. It's pretty awesome. 2 inputs for mic/guitar
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The coloring appears to be the only difference. However, in low-light conditions the two-tone controller is appreciably easier to use.
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Hi Issac, Maschine MK2 is designed primarily as a stand alone system, meaning you produce music by using the Maschine hardware along with the included Maschine sequencer/librarian software - you don't need another DAW (in your case, Pro Tools SE). If you mean can you use the Maschine hardware as a midi controller with other DAWs, the short answer is "yes",BUT you should check out the forums on the Native Instruments (the makers of Maschine) website to see if there are specifics about Pro Tools SE. If you mean can Maschine be run as a VST plug in under Pro Tools SE, the best place to direct that question still would be Native Instruments. If you go to their website, you can find an area to submit your question(s) - they usually answer pretty quick. Hope this helps a little.
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no. you can gave up to 4 separate midi layouts at one time by cycling with the program button. giving you a total of 32 knobs and pads.