When Native Instruments made the low profile Kontrol F1 and X1 controllers, they had to do something about raising them up to the level of old fashioned DJ gear, thus the case was designed to do that very task. But it’s not idea, and a more solid stand proved necessary, verily the Traktor Kontrol Stand was born.
There’s not much to say about it as it has the singular task of raising your controllers to turntable and mixer height, or probably more specifically to Z2 levels, hence the very brief release:
The TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND provides optimal placement of TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 or X1 for performance. Its aluminum profile features an extra-solid base and raises your TRAKTOR KONTROL unit to industry-standard height – ideal for the TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 mixer. Molded rubber locating pins perfectly align the X1 or F1 and prevent sliding during sets.
The cover’s unique construction keeps your hardware safe during transport, makingTRAKTOR KONTROL STAND as essential on the road as it is in the club.
Get a hold of TRAKTOR KONTROL STAND now and elevate your control. Available now at the NI Online Shop for $59 / 49 € and at your local retailer.
Ouch. I get that this is really cool and isn’t exactly cheap to make. It is after all extruded aluminium (with an I), anodised, printed up and a plastic top case that’ll require expensive tooling too. There’s a lot going on with this, but it’s still a lot to shell out. That said, it does look great and looks like it’ll perform that task perfectly.
But are NI handcuffing us to their closed loop stands? Can we expect the same performance from 3rd party stands? Or will other controllers sit happily on and in this stand, or are NI enforcing users to only buy the Kontrol Stand for Kontrol units? Will you be standing up to NI’s tyranny and oppression? And yes, my tongue is soooo far in my cheek it hurts. ;)
But it beggars the question — what do you use now for carrying and lifting your Kontrol F1 and X1s up to regulation height? Did you all go with the standard NI nylon case or have you different solutions? Let’s HACK THE STAND!
I use the carboard box the X1 came in – perfect height
I had always planned to buy the soft-shell X1/F1 bag so Im definitely in the market for one of these, although I hope the street price will be closer to 40 or 50 bucks. Now, I use books to lift my X1 to the height of my Xone 22.. :/
I have the bag for my X1, was thinking of getting another for my F1 but might go this route.
I use a piece of square plastic drainage pipe wrapped in black insulating tape! Does the job nicely and all it cost me was a trip to the shed!
I first used my X1 just without nothing to lift it, and now I’m using the Nylon case. I think those stands are too expensive, 49€ for that? I would get one for my F1 if it was about 30€, for now it’ll have to wait ;-)
OMGWTFBBQ! THIS IS THE ANSWER TO ALL OF MY PRAYERS! I’ve wanted this for SOOO long!
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!
Uh no. $60 for a piece of metal? Are you sh*tting me? What’s it do for $60? It sits there and raises the X1 or F1 up to standard mixer height. But wait, there’s more – it doubles as a protector during transportation. Lolwut? If you drop it, is it protected? No. You mean that you get less protection that the cover that is already available for it? Yep.
I suppose that there’s a sucker born every minute. This is a $5 product looking to solve a $0 problem. I give NI points for being creative though. Props to the DJs that use the original packaging to solve both problems that this “stand” solves.
I was designing my own version of these. F&$k it bought 3 of them
No NI – gluing Kontrol units to a Z2 does not make an S4 replacement… – Seems better to me…..
Lets all talk about how shite this is because we are total assholes, and being assholes on the interwebs is all we have. Any detect the sarcasm?
Other than being more rigid, I don’t really think this out performs the soft case. The old case protects it completely from dust and deters liquids. It also allows you to angle the F1/X1. I mean it looks good (especially next to the Z2) and I can understand the price point. But I just don’t see it being a hot seller. I think what would be hot is a case that holds the Z2 and two F1/X1 altogether. Then NI might have sumthin.
I dont think I would spend that much for a stand, I made a stand out of Meccano for my X1 and bolted it straight to my Numark M4 mixer. It’s brilliant!! Will post a pic a bit later. :D
I was made this on white wood…8 euros both pieces!
turntable envy!!
Nice clean setup you have there. Looks legit!!!
What a rip-off.
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must say i’m really jealous of your set up… that said i wouldn’t know how to make the most of them though. But as a long time Vestax fan your living the dream there surely. Respect
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2 x Controller Ones is the ultimate turntablist get your dick out move. Respect due.
Sorry by the repeated post, please erase one.
2xc1….is the best buy I’ve made!
I paid to have the best turntable, but 50 euros(100 € fot 2 pieces) for a pieces of metal … its so expensive!
Respect due.
Off Topic:
I saw this sneak preview from NI and for a second I imagined they were going to release some phisical Synth. Now my thought are: why NI doesn’t start building hardware for synth as well?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8FbJDbG2DfA
Off Topic (maybe): I saw this sneak preview from NI and for a second I
imagined they were going to release some physical Synth. Now my thought is : why NI doesn’t start building hardware for synth as well? Why not?
Off Topic (maybe): I saw this sneak preview from NI and for a second I
imagined
they were going to release some physical Synth. Now my thought is : why
NI doesn’t start building hardware for synth as well? Why not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8FbJDbG2DfA
Sorry, dunno what happened, but since you remove some post they appear again as “guest” posts…
I was planning on picking up a pair of the fabric ones anyways, so I’m glad they came out with ones that have a similar price and look sexier. Pity the sides remain open though, leaving you without much choice but putting them right next to your Kontrol Z2.
I’d really like one of these stands, I might try and make a set out of some old wood though! ;-)