Does anyone use the Numark Mixdeck Express????

[mstarling2]

I'm looking at getting a new setup and had this in mind also.

[Nicadraus]

The mixdeck express is actually a good gear for both CD Djing as well as using it as a controller. The only thing you can't do with it is use a DVS system because the CD players doesn't have output and no phono inputs for external source. But for it's price, it's a win.

But if you don't need the CD capabilities, then look into NI S2. Just add $100 and you're set.

[mstarling2]

The mixdeck express is actually a good gear for both CD Djing as well as using it as a controller. The only thing you can't do with it is use a DVS system because the CD players doesn't have output and no phono inputs for external source. But for it's price, it's a win.

But if you don't need the CD capabilities, then look into NI S2. Just add $100 and you're set.

What do u mean DVS?

[Nicadraus]

What do u mean DVS?

DVS - Digital Vinyl System

Traktor Scratch, Serato Scratch Live and M-Audio Torq Conectiv are samples of DVS. It comes with a software, soundcard box/interface and time coded vinyl & CDs. The DVS is best used with vinyl turntables.

[mstarling2]

DVS - Digital Vinyl System

Traktor Scratch, Serato Scratch Live and M-Audio Torq Conectiv are samples of DVS. It comes with a software, soundcard box/interface and time coded vinyl & CDs. The DVS is best used with vinyl turntables.

I'm a beginner so I'm trying to understand some of the verbage. So does that mean u can't scratch with the express?

[Nicadraus]

I'm a beginner so I'm trying to understand some of the verbage. So does that mean u can't scratch with the express?

You can. But don't expect any CD player or MIDI controller to be as 100% accurate as vinyl turntables when it comes to scratching. Nothing beats the "real thing".

[mstarling2]

You can. But don't expect any CD player or MIDI controller to be as 100% accurate as vinyl turntables when it comes to scratching. Nothing beats the "real thing".

Alot of people suggest the s2. Is it that good?

[Nicadraus]

Alot of people suggest the s2. Is it that good?

Yup it's good. But if budget is not a problem, then go for the S4. You can at least use DVS later on when you decide to hook up a pair of turntables or CD players.

You can find used ones for bargain prices.

[Nicadraus]

Here are a few used S4:

http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40165

and

http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40398

Good luck!

[mstarling2]

DVS - Digital Vinyl System

Traktor Scratch, Serato Scratch Live and M-Audio Torq Conectiv are samples of DVS. It comes with a software, soundcard box/interface and time coded vinyl & CDs. The DVS is best used with vinyl turntables.

I think the Mixdeck express comes with VDJ LE, is this program OK?