Numark NS7II Overview
The NS7II 4-Channel Motorized DJ Controller and Mixer from Numark is designed to control Serato DJ software as well as act as a mixer for a variety of analog sources. It is centered around dual 7-inch motorized turntables that are capable of down to 3600 ticks of MIDI control for accurate scratching, speed ups, and slow downs. For a realistic tactile feel, the turntables have genuine vinyl discs and felt slipmats.
For triggering a variety of effects in Serato, the NS7II features 16 multi-color, velocity sensitive MPC pads from Akai, giving you hands-on control for loop, cue, roll, sample, and slice parameters, amongst others. The pad mode button allows each of the pads a second functionality, providing further control over your mix.
Capable of controlling more than just Serato, the NS7II has 4 stereo inputs, allowing you to connect external CD players, MP3 players, or turntables for implementation into your mix. The controller itself has a metal body, designed for durability and live use.
Pads from Akai Professional
Akai Professional's MPC pads are now front and center on NS7II's dynamic performance decks. Each pad is multi-color, velocity-sensitive, and instantly switchable between 10 different modes using the pad mode buttons. Loop, cue, roll, sample, and slice all with agility and speed while the pads light up in response and give you visual feedback. Go beyond mixing and effects to produce in real time, creating new music on the fly
Touch-Response Mixing & FX
In addition to Numark's exclusive Strip Search technology, NS7II has filter, effects, and EQ knobs that are intelligent, responding instantaneously to your touch, giving you capabilities you haven't even imagined ... yet. Perform instant frequency kills, spontaneously combine filters with effects, and more. It's mixing that is truly interactive and in the moment, making NS7II a live performance instrument built for your creativity and imagination
Serato DJ Capability
NS7II gives you the power to unlock never-before-seen features of Serato DJ through hardware controls, including Filter Roll, Filter FX, and Touch FX, which all allow you to control Serato DJ by touching an element on NS7II's control surface
4-Channel Control
The NS7II's four-channel mixer can operate standalone, which means you can mix up to four external sources without even turning your computer on. Connect and mix CD players, turntables, MP3 players, or any other external source
Controls
Dedicated Hot Cue Controls: For the performing DJ, hot cues are simply too important to bury. With dedicated buttons to set and recall, NS7II places comprehensive hot cue control at your fingertips, no digging required3-Way Touch Filter Knobs: Each filter has three modes: Filter alone, Filter FX, and Filter RollTouch Effects & EQ Knobs: NS7II's effects and EQ knobs are intelligent, responding instantaneously to your touchFilter Roll: By activating Filter Roll, the filter knobs become touch-sensitive and you control a high-/low-pass filter alongside a roll that increases with intensity the more you turn, giving you an instant energy-infusing way to get the crowd moving and leave them breathless. To leave the roll, simply let go of the knob; the filter remains until you've turned it back to zeroInstant Frequency Kills: One tap of the Shift and Touch buttons and NS7II's traditional EQ knobs become touch-responsive. Kill the low. Kill the mid. Kill the high. Or kill the entire song, all with your fingertips. All four channels on NS7II feature touch-response EQ knobs, giving you instant on/off control for dynamic creative flourishes whenever inspiration strikesFilter FX: With one tap of the Filter FX button, each of NS7II's four filter knobs commands both its filter and an effect of your choice. Turning the knobs will engage a high-/low-pass filter plus the effect, and both the filter and effect increase or decrease in intensity as you turn the knobEffects Control: To add an effect, touch the knob. It's that easy. To adjust the effect, turn the knob. It's never been easier to interact with your mix. 12 Isotope effects to choose from, 2 effects banks per channel, 3 effects per bank, 6 effects simultaneously on any channelStart Time & Stop Time: NS7II's direct drive turntables let you start and stop tracks instantly, or you can use the new Start time and Stop Time controls. Another creative tool in your arsenal, this feature lets you ramp up or ramp down the turntables, perfect for getting the night started or bringing it to a closeFull Onboard Song Navigation Control: Whether you have 1,000 songs or 10,000 songs, NS7II gives you command over your music library with dedicated controls that keep your hands off the mouse and your mind in the mixErgonomic Pitch Controls: Easily accessible, the Pitch Bend and Tempo controls are where you need them to be with nothing in the wayPitch 0 LED: Mixing in the dark is easy. Every crucial function on NS7II gives you visual feedback, including the Tempo faders, which have a red LED at 0, so you can be 100% sure-instantly-when the fader is back to centerMaster FX: When you want crush, crash, sweep, or surge the entire mix, the Master FX button puts the power in your hands. Apply your effects across all four channels and hang on for the rideBPM Meter: With NS7II, beat matching is visual and quick, so you don't have to look at your computerCurve-Adjustable CP-Pro Crossfader: The replaceable CP-Pro crossfader lets you cut and grab with no screws or seams to scrape your knuckles onSpring-Loaded Bleep Reverse: Critical capabilities have dedicated controls-they're not buried and don't require you to use modifiers or spend time accessing submenus. The Bleep/Reverse switch is spring-loaded, so it returns to center automaticallySplit Cue Headphones: No monitor? Blown monitor? No problem. Flip the Split Cue switch and your headphones are instantly split, the house mix in one ear, the cue mix in the otherDouble-Mode Pads
- Double-Mode Pads: Each of NS7II's pads comes equipped with dual-functionality via the Pad Mode buttons:
- Cue: Mode 1: Hot Cue 8 saved cues, Mode 2: Hot Cue Auto-Loop - Instantly loop your hot cues
- Auto/Roll: Mode 1: Auto-Loop - One action with instant access to loop size, Mode 2: Loop Roll - Combined with the MPC pads, loop are spontaneous
- Loop: Mode 1: Loop Bank 1 - 1-4 saved loops and manual loop control, Mode 2: Loop Bank 2 - 5-8 saved loops and manual loop control
- Sampler: Mode 1: Sample Player - Re-drumming, Mode 2: Sample Velocity Trigger - Adding velocity to your samples is easy
- Slicer: Mode 1: Slicer - Remash your track through replay of 8 slices in time, Mode 2: Slicer Loop - Remash your loop through replay of 8 slices
Design
4 Deck Selectors: Over time, mixing becomes an instinctual experience driven mostly by muscle memory, so NS7II is designed with your intuition in mind. The four new deck selection buttons are large and located exactly where you need them to be. Combined with its multi-color and intelligent touch-response capabilities, NS7II's entire control surface is designed to make mixing second-natureEnhanced Strip Search: Strip Search, Numark's exclusive virtual-needle-drop technology now includes a parallel string of bright red LEDs, so you can tell where the track is just by lookingMic Inputs: NS7II's main mic input has its own dedicated channel, so all four mixing channels are always available, never taken up by your mic. Plus, the second mic input can be assigned to any channel and switched on and off as neededExternal Device Inputs: Connect drum machines, keyboards, microphones, CDs, or even turntables. NS7II has all the inputs on the rear of the consoleInstant Beat Grid Control: Underlying the immense creative capabilities of NS7II are practical onboard controls to give your mix a solid foundation. The all-new Beat Grid buttons let you fine-tune your beat grid on the fly, so all of your effects, slices, and loops fire off2 Large Shift Buttons: All of your primary controls are easily accessible on NS7II, and when you need the second layer, two large shift buttons give you instant access from either deckMultiple Views: Toggle through multiple views at the touch of a button. The new View button gives you full control over how Serato DJ is displayed on your screen as well as multiple options for effects and sample panel viewingSlip Mode: Slip Mode keeps the track moving but muted when you grab the record or start scratching. When you're done, the track will resume as if you'd never stopped it. Slip Mode combines with NS7II's motorized platters and real vinyl discs to give you the ultimate modern platform for turntablismLow-Profile Spindle: The updated low profile center spindle adapter above each record prevents accidental knuckle grabs during rotation. Plus, it's fully customizable for your mixing style both in tightness and look-use your own 45Timeless Tape Markers: Some things can't be improved upon. Taking another cue from the classic turntable setup, NS7II features track indicators on both vinyl records to keep you visually locked on your cue pointsAdditional Features
7-inch motorized turntables with high-resolution MIDI (3600 ticks per rotation)4-channel mixer and 24-bit audio interface built in16 multi-color MPC pads from Akai ProfessionalCapacitive touch-sensitive filter, EQ, and effects knobsGenuine vinyl discs and real felt slipmats for tactile controlConnect and mix CD players, turntables, MP3 players, or any other external sourceMixer can operate standalone, with or without your computerHigh- and low-torque turntable settingsComprehensive Loop, Sample, Slicer, and Hot Cue controlsStrip Search virtual needle-drop technologySerato DJ software includedCurve-adjustable CP-Pro crossfaderDedicated iZotope effects controls
