Does anyone here actually have a Cobalt Flux pad?
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Does anyone here actually have a Cobalt Flux pad?
I'm going to be getting about $266 or so in about 3 weeks. That's almost enough to get a CF pad! I've read a lot of bad reports about Red Octane metal pads breaking and crap like that, and RO and CF are the only two pads I'd get. Unless, of course, someone can strongly recommend something else.
Anyone have a CF? I'd like to know if they're as good as they're made out to be. Still dunno if I'll actually get one, but I'm thinking about it.
I'm also wanting to try out one of those TX-5000 pads, or whatever they are. They look really nice, but I haven't read anything about them anywhere.
Anyone have a CF? I'd like to know if they're as good as they're made out to be. Still dunno if I'll actually get one, but I'm thinking about it.
I'm also wanting to try out one of those TX-5000 pads, or whatever they are. They look really nice, but I haven't read anything about them anywhere.
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I don't own a Flux, but I've played on both a RO Metal (albeit a very torn up one) and a Flux.
I liked the Flux better. The RO Metal's buttons traveled waaay too much and actually bulged up in the center, though some of that may have been due to the wear (it was that traveling van thing for milk that came to X-Site). The Flux feels a bit more like an arcade pad, and, if anything, is actually "firmer". They don't play like an arcade though. You don't have to hit them nearly as hard, which can make bouncing on them kinda tough. They also act a bit more "dead" when you hit them, absorbing the force of the impact rather than springing it back at you. It kinda feels like Lazerlite's 4th+ pad actually. Oh, and they're flat (unlike an arcade stage), so it's possible to gradually lose your place and not know it.
All in all, I'd still say the Flux is the best home pad you're going to find, at least amongst the metal pads I'm aware of, but an arcade stage it isn't. It plays fine, but if you're used to an arcade, it'll be a big change.
I liked the Flux better. The RO Metal's buttons traveled waaay too much and actually bulged up in the center, though some of that may have been due to the wear (it was that traveling van thing for milk that came to X-Site). The Flux feels a bit more like an arcade pad, and, if anything, is actually "firmer". They don't play like an arcade though. You don't have to hit them nearly as hard, which can make bouncing on them kinda tough. They also act a bit more "dead" when you hit them, absorbing the force of the impact rather than springing it back at you. It kinda feels like Lazerlite's 4th+ pad actually. Oh, and they're flat (unlike an arcade stage), so it's possible to gradually lose your place and not know it.
All in all, I'd still say the Flux is the best home pad you're going to find, at least amongst the metal pads I'm aware of, but an arcade stage it isn't. It plays fine, but if you're used to an arcade, it'll be a big change.
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That's the only thing I'm really afraid of is the flatness. I don't watch the arrows at all when I play, even when I'm choosing songs. I need to be able to feel where I am so I don't fall off the side.
I think I might just go with a cheap metal pad that has the poly arrows instead of the acrylic. I'm thinking either BNS or TX-1000/2000. I think I'd like the TX-2000 better because its thicker and stuff. Then I'll do the sheet metal mod with it, and hope it lasts a while.
I ordered one of those $37 Ignition-style pads with the "High Density Insert" from Harts Unlimited last night. I wanted a Level Six one, but they've been in backorder since December or so. I'll let everyone know how it works when I get it. Shouldn't be but a week or two, I would think.
I think I might just go with a cheap metal pad that has the poly arrows instead of the acrylic. I'm thinking either BNS or TX-1000/2000. I think I'd like the TX-2000 better because its thicker and stuff. Then I'll do the sheet metal mod with it, and hope it lasts a while.
I ordered one of those $37 Ignition-style pads with the "High Density Insert" from Harts Unlimited last night. I wanted a Level Six one, but they've been in backorder since December or so. I'll let everyone know how it works when I get it. Shouldn't be but a week or two, I would think.
One thing to watch out for with "ebay special" metal pads is that they generally use foil based capacitive sensors. These are pretty easy to kill, especially if you manage to spill anything (even water) into them. They're not built at all like an arcade stage; in fact, they're more similar to a cheap soft pad just with hard-plastic on top.
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quoted for truth,MonMotha wrote:One thing to watch out for with "ebay special" metal pads is that they generally use foil based capacitive sensors. These are pretty easy to kill, especially if you manage to spill anything (even water) into them. They're not built at all like an arcade stage; in fact, they're more similar to a cheap soft pad just with hard-plastic on top.
I had some ebay pads (MyMyBox) they lasted a good 9 months... but now they are entirely dead not receiving anything.
i tried the sheet metal mod with it... (my dads friend has a sheet metal shop) and the mod worked GREAT for the first 20 songs... but then after that it worked worse than the orriginal pads that i had on there. although i tried that about 6 months into having the pad...
what i did after that is i took some sand paper and scrubbed the copper recievers down so that the stuff that came off of the metal (on the bottom of the button) and then after that the pad worked perfectly untill one day when it just died... just mid song it stopped working all together and so i was like "uhh... wtf" so i hooked up my other pad and that one worked for about 3 songs and same thing happened.. it just died
they still lay like that... dead
i cant say anything about a used RO metal, but i know when it is new it is awesome
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I've seen a cf before and I'll say that I really was suprised how different it was than I thought it would be. On other forums people are like, "OH! This is as real as the arcade as it gets!" I couldn't agree with that. The buttons are not recessed, they are physically screwed into the pad so they don't move at all. They also have to be pressed more near the center, not like at the arcade where you can press anywhere on the pad and you should be okay. You have to pick up your feet a lot more as well, you can't do as much sliding at all.
This being said if you want one, that is fine by me. I don't mean to tear down anyone that has one or the pads themselves, I was just not satified with it myself. This is purely my opinion.
This being said if you want one, that is fine by me. I don't mean to tear down anyone that has one or the pads themselves, I was just not satified with it myself. This is purely my opinion.
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I have a CF myself, and while it's an amazing pad, it's definately meant to be a home pad. However, they released a recessed arrow mod a couple weeks ago that's supposed to make it feel pretty close to an arcade pad. I haven't gotten the mod myself, but probably will in the near future.
I've also noticed that a lot of people complain about how hard it is to press the bottons on a CF. This is actually because the screws are too tight and cause the panels to bow upwards. By loosening the screws so that panels are flat, the pad becomes a LOT more responsive and they can be pressed pretty much anywhere except the corners.
As far as the TX pads you can find on eBay... I have a friend who's parents bought her two of them for her birthday. I haven't used them myself, but I've heard they're not too great.
I've also noticed that a lot of people complain about how hard it is to press the bottons on a CF. This is actually because the screws are too tight and cause the panels to bow upwards. By loosening the screws so that panels are flat, the pad becomes a LOT more responsive and they can be pressed pretty much anywhere except the corners.
As far as the TX pads you can find on eBay... I have a friend who's parents bought her two of them for her birthday. I haven't used them myself, but I've heard they're not too great.
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For all of you people talking about the RO metal pad are you referring to the older ones or the new Afterburner?
I didn't like their older metal pad too much, but I like the Afterburner. The panels are recessed and feel more like the arcade pad than any other home pad I've played on, and I've played on my fair share of home pads.
I've also never been a fan of the Flux because of the whole pad being completely flat. It feels like you're playing DDR on the floor.
So I'd personally recommend the Afterburner, and it's even $100 cheaper.
I didn't like their older metal pad too much, but I like the Afterburner. The panels are recessed and feel more like the arcade pad than any other home pad I've played on, and I've played on my fair share of home pads.
I've also never been a fan of the Flux because of the whole pad being completely flat. It feels like you're playing DDR on the floor.
So I'd personally recommend the Afterburner, and it's even $100 cheaper.
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Quoted for truth. If you want an arcade feeling pad, go for the Red Octane metal pads.LikeableRodent wrote:I've also never been a fan of the Flux because of the whole pad being completely flat. It feels like you're playing DDR on the floor.
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