Originally Posted by
manchild
I like the MC6000 cause it's simply just built better. It's also a stand-alone mixer, which may or may not matter to you. If you're stuck on using Traktor, then the S4 might be the best choice as it's lay out was designed to be used w/ Traktor unlike any of the other all in one controllers. I've never followed any of the Serato controllers, cant comment on them. So if you were going to use VDJ, I would get a MC6000, Traktor - I would get a S4, and Serato I really don't know.
I dunno if you're just starting out, but let me run this by you and see what you think. All-in-one controllers are def the cheapest way to start DJ'n. The only problem with them is when you want to take it from being a hobby to making money. People become dependant on using only their controller, when in reality no club has an S4 or a MC6000, and it's not always possible to bring it in. Even the occasions where u are able to make room to bring in your controller, right or wrong, your peers will look down on you for bringing something into the booth that looks like a toy to them. You may not care what others think, but you'd be surprised how many managers or owners or head promoters started off DJ'n or even still DJ on the side, and no matter how well you mix, theyre still not gonna get over their controller bias, and they're just gonna think of you as another rookie DJ trying to use a controller in MY club. - Just a disclaimer.
With that being said there are a def people that have brought controllers into bars/lounges, although Ive yet to see one in the booth at a real club.
Sooo, what I'm getting at is this; another option for starting out , a pair of Tech 1200's ($600 or less), used NI A4 and scratch upgrade package (for Traktor) or used SL1 (for Serato) both will be around $250 no matter which software you plan to use, and a cheap 2 channel mixer (around $100). With a setup like that you can go into any club and mix no problem, wether on your own tables or the clubs tables. Once you get the basics down you're gonna want to get a X1 or F1 or dicers or maybe all of the above depending on how crazy you want to get. If you start to make money then maybe you can splurge for a $1000-$2000 badass mixer as well.
So to re-cap, nothing wrong w/ using a controller, def the cheapest way to start and great for hobbyists. If your future plans include making it into clubs, you take what I said into some consideration, but dont make it your ultimate deciding factor.
