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Audio Kontrol 1
Absolutely superb interface for my midi keyboard to laptop or desktop. No detectable latency and interfaces trouble free with all software. Really usefull functions assigned to top controls with a wide range of applications. Free vouchers are worth almost as much as the cost of the unit! No reservations whatsoever.
Native Instruments Audio Kontrol 1
I\'ve had my Audio Kontrol 1 for a week now and I have to say I\'m impressed. I\'ve been playing live using a laptop for a year now, and used a M-Audio Firewire Audiophile for most of that time.
The Audiophile is a great external soundcard but I had a few problems with the drivers hanging (especially when I opened the options dialogue in Traktor, very embarrassing when you\'re playing out) and also the firewire port on my laptop is a 4 pin job which can\'t provide power so I needed an extra power point (not always easy to find in a bar).
Then while searching dolphin music I found the Audio Kontrol 1, it\'s 100% powered from USB has a wealth of connectors and even a whizzy red underlit knob and three buttons which you can configure and use to control your audio applications.
The Soundcard appears to be high quality and feels solid when held in the hand. It has two stereo output channels, and one stereo input. Plus a monitor headphone out on the front which can be switched between either of the output pairs. Perfect for the laptop DJ. Plus midi in/out for connecting more control devices.
The drivers are lovely and solid even for such a new product, I\'ve played for a good few hours with no hangs and dropouts, and no irritating 30 second hang when I go into options in traktor.
The Audio Kontrols unique selling point, and the reason it\'s called \'Kontrol\' is that it has a rotary knob and three buttons on top. These send standard midi controls and can therefore be configured to control most audio/dj apps. These are useful, sure, but there\'s not enough control options to actually use something like traktor. The big knob makes a nice jog wheel though.
All in all excellent, for me this device wins because it\'s good quality 100% USB-powered sound board with the laptop DJ specifically in mind. The extra knobs and controls are nice, but if you really need something that does soundcard and controls in one box there are better options like the Behringer or Hercules.
Personally I\'ll stick with my Audio Kontrol and a Faderfox and day, they are both high quality parts with one specific job in mind. The all in one boxes just don\'t feel as solid and well made.
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