M-Audio X-Session Pro MIDI DJ Controller (Macintosh and Windows)
Dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. Class-compliant USB MIDI controller.
Overall User Ratings (based on 16 ratings)
Submitted March 1, 2008 by a customer from msn.com
"Great Mixer For All Purposes"
This is a great mixer for the price. Good functionality, good features, good compatibility. All around my favorite peice of equipment in the studio.
Features
The X-Session Pro DJ mixer is awesome. I've been using it for a year, and it does everything it needs to do. It has all the features I need as a DJ/Mixer for my band. On stage it works flawlessly with my laptop and in the studio on my PC, both using Torq software.
Ease of Use
This mixer is simple yet complex, it is small and easy to use, but it does so much! It is easy to understand; it's similar to all mixers.
Quality
Dang! This thing is tough! The 3rd month I had it, I dropped it down a whole flight of stairs and it didn't have a sctch on it. It withstands abuse in the studio by the other members of my band who don't know how to treat my gear... thanks a lot, guys...
Value
For it's simplicity, I'd say this mixer is just a smidge overpriced.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it, probably never will.
Musical Background:
Active Musician; DJ/Mixer/Comp. Tech in band
Musical Style:
Rock/Pop
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Submitted April 23, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Love this thing."
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I'll use this until it breaks, I'll replace it if it does. I've gotten used to using it in Ableton and Torq. Good for the road and the bedroom studio. Mapped it with no problem to VST's as well.
Sound
Doesn't make sound.
Features
Comes with everything you need. Not a knob, slider, or button is wasted. Crossfader is wonderful.
Ease of Use
Very easy to assign, no programming to worry about. It's programmed for Torq and can be easily adjusted according to your preference. Programming to DAW's is easy. Works wonderfully in Ableton.
Quality
It's plastic and very lightweight. Haven't had any problems with it.
Value
Not much out there to compare, so the price is good. Torq was free with mine so I would have to say yes.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed to.
The Wow Factor
Looks fine.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Ambient, experimental.
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Submitted February 26, 2012 by a customer from gmail.com
"VERY basic"
I have had this item for a few years. I used it once every 2-3 months on average, including for some weddings and bar djing. It works well for crossfading and basic effects. However, it became easily overloaded and would sometimes cause blips in the music, especially when using the recording feature. All of the recordings I did through this mixer came out with minor or major skips. After doing some research, it seems like if you are doing anything beyond very minor crossfading from playlists, you would be better off getting a mixer for more ($200-300 range), which will greatly increase the value and what you are able to do with it. For very basic needs (no recording or using multiple features at once), it does the trick.
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