Sound controllers are getting better as new devices are being introduced into the market. These devices are unique in their functions and have been built for durability with good performance ability. Faderfox DS3 has also been recently introduced into the market with a view towards making the operation simpler for many music techies. The Faderfox DS3 is a precise controller for a Traktor and can be re-programed to do other things of your choice. It is a very powerful and compact device which can create effects, trigger your loops and samples without any fuss. It has a fantastic build, in a striking design and is the perfect solution for loops, samples and hotcues as you can switch between four devices with 12 tactile buttons.
This is a German custom controller made for Ableton Live and Traktor. It comes with sophisticated features and specifications which make for a very popular sound controller. From easy viewable values to having large buttons for switching modes and unlimited commands which can all be re-assigned, the DS3 sound controller takes making music to a higher level. Certain highlights of the Faderfox have been given here for those who want the best.
Features
It has easy switching controls up to 4 decks on the fly and easy switching between the modes such as sample deck and track deck. There is a 6 group buttons for all FX and important deck plus loop parameters and 4 multifunctional encoders. It has a dedicated FX assign buttons for quick switching to the 4FX busses and 4 encoders of detailed control for all sample slot parameters. There are 12 large buttons for sample trigger and hotcue access and controls with double function by holding down the shift button and has a 750 commands which can all be re-assigned. There is a loop recorder section with an encoder and two buttons and browser section with an encoder for additional tree navigation with favorite buttons and view. Information by feedback data from computer is displayed on a 2 digit display with 31 LEDs.
Specifications
There are about 1200 assignments which make this device an enormous power performer and all values are displayed on the device. There is a special controller for DJ software specially optimized for Traktor Pro 2 Native Instruments. There is a Traktor Pro/Duo 2 inversion of 2.1.1 Setup files. It is very class compliant and no driver is necessary as it has USB interface. It consumes less than 500mW to 100mA by the USB Bus powering. It has a plastic casting compact design and comes in black color. The other specification of the system is the requirement of a PC or Mac with a free USB port. It also allows the user assignments of continuous parameters and note commands with any software or the Native Instruments Pro/Duo 2. You can re-assign all the 750 commands with the shift buttons control and still be able to switch to the 4 encoders for all the other parameters.
High points
This is the perfect solution to work with loops, hotcues, FX in Traktor Pro 2 and samples. With a convenient access to 8 hotcues and all the transport facilities by tactile control of 12 large keys, this device is perfect for quick control to various parameters and deck. There is a display on the device which shows up all the values so you need not keep looking at the screen. The best part is the easy switching mode between four devices and the additional copy function to the sample slots.
There is a secondary function in every control as you hold down the shift button, making it easy for various information and feedback from the computer. It can also work with iPad 3. This is the best device for DJs as it can trigger the loops, create various effects and samples. Whether it is used with Tracktor or any other device, the Faderfox DS 3 is very efficient in its operation and very convenient as well. With an ultra compact and ultra powerful performance this is one device which can meet the requirement level of the most exacting user.
Low points
As is typical of a compact design, this device has the slight disadvantage of having to toggle between the four decks. Since this device is very new to the user market, it has yet to prove it full potential feedback.
Price
It is slated to be sold in the US for around $280 before shipping.
