Gemini CNTRL-7 DJ Controller Review & Demo

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Our good friends over at Gemini sent us the First CNTRL-7 Digital DJ Controller review unit for this exclusive full Video Review and Demonstration. This compact controller packs a huge punch with serious features like the sample banks, effects, loops, and hot cues. The CNTRL-7 can also be used as a standalone mixer. Check out the review video and visit the DJ Blog above and follow me on twitter for daily DJ and Production Equipment updates.

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[Jannemann09]

Is this a good controller which i should buy? I search for a controller.

[RealDJblaze]

@Jannemann09 There's a lot to choose from. The best bet is to watch all my videos and see which one is best for your needs and wallet.

[djblue36]

can i use this product whit time code vinyl in the interface audio input to control the scrath from my turntables

[RealDJblaze]

@djblue36 - No, that feature is only available on units that cost around $1000 or more such as the Traktor Kontrol S4. With this, you can do it, but you will need to purchase an additional soundcard and software to make it work...but then you should just buy a mixer instead of a controller and be done with it...

[TenaciousDave11]

Great review, very detailed and thorough. It also gives completely new users an idea of how to use the midi before they even have their hands on it. I really like how he broke down and demonstrated all the features, something that would've taken weeks of self-exploration for a new user.

Q: Do you know of any differences between the various models? (CTRL 2 vs 6 vs 7)?

[RealDJblaze]

@TenaciousDave11 - Thanks for the compliments.  The CNTRL-7 is the best bang for your buck between the Gemini controllers. The CNTRL-7 has additional Line and phono inputs and can be used as a standalone mixer without the software or a computer as long as you have decks or MP3 players plugged in. The 6 and the 7 are basically the same, but the 7 is fully MIDI mappable so that you can use it with any DJ software any way you see fit. It's worth the extra $50 or so...

[djblue36]

thanks for solving my question

[RealDJblaze]

@ZackSexton1 - Yes, the EQ's are total kill...

[ZackSexton1]

are the eq's total kill?

[RealDJblaze]

@xxjamesroot92 - Yes, you can preview the song in the headphones. You have to use the headphone cue section on the front of the unit to listen to what is under the CUE influence. You then press the cue button for each channel/deck you want to be in the CUE"zone". Pretty simple and the same way you do it on every other DJ Mixer or controller. Thanks.