So it has dawned on me that I've been in the NI environment quite happily since the release of Audio 10 back with Traktor 1. My setup composed of a DJM 800 + Audio 10 Interface + 2 x X1 Control (1st gen), which has worked great for me all these years where my only real concern has been every now and then upgrading the Traktor software, given it happily supports my current hardware setup.
After all these years mixing exclusively using Traktor software, I've been craving the beat matching and manual feel of djing, so I've invested in a pair of Technics 1200 MK7. This also fits perfectly my setup and I can still mix with 4 digital channels and toggle to phono on the mixer channel when I want to flip to a the vinyl decks.
This has worked perfectly for me and working extremely well and reliably. Nonetheless I've come to the realization it's been over 10 years since I got my A10 (which is extremely well kept and still works fine) and because NI no longer sells them, I've been wondering what would be the modern version/ substitute for my A10 if it ever dies and fixing is not an option (knock on wood). I thought the Kontrol 6 was a possibility, but I don't think it is by the diagrams the page shows. Maybe if I upgrade to two modern (2024) X1 - do they have built-in audio cards? - , I can get rid of the A10 card, but then what would happen if I wanted to use timecode vinyl's?Any how… I would really like to stay within the NI eco-system, but eventually I will run into hardware failure and I would like to be prepared or at least knowledgeable about my options and potential associated costs. Given NI could completely stop supporting the A10 via software & hardware in case of failure.Thank you for your input & feedback.
