So I've gotten to the point now, that sometimes I want to use FX. I'm using SSL, and while I love my mixer, it doesn't have any built in FX. I'm really wishing I was able to use some filters and a few other things to liven up some parts of my mixing.
Right now I'm working on transitioning, working on EQing, and getting better by ear alone (it's amazing seeing the progress from my first mix to now >.>). But subtle things, and sometimes I'd love to work in a filter or some tools on various spots. You guys know what I'm talking about.
I don't have a big budget whatsoever at this point in time, but have been thinking about selling/trading my mixer for one with FX... or possibly getting a controller to control the internal FX with Serato.
I use 2 1200's, and so not really looking to go for any additional decks. Really just not something I feel I need at this point. So having a mixer with more than 2 channels isn't... needed? It wouldn't hurt having my buddy be able to hook into at times, but we've gotten away using the aux in on my TTM-56 just fine.
My price range is looking at sub-$500 or so. If I had more, it'd be a different ball-game entirely.
The two mixers that have caught my eye are the
Behringer DDM-4000 (which I know people are quite familiar with here)
or the
Stanton M.207
You guys have any thoughts on any other recommendations I'd be happy to hear them as well.
Otherwise...
I was thinking about getting the VFX-1.
It seems to do exactly what I'm looking for. Controls FX on the decks, and while it's designed with ITCH in mind... it also works with Scratch Live so I've read in the SSL updates.
So I'm torn. I can upgrade to what may be an inferior mixer, but with FX. Or I can get an additional controller. (Also meaning I'm going to have to start using a powered USB hub).
What would you guys do in this kind of a situation? I'm not playing out yet, this is all just personal stuff, but hoping to get some early slots within the next year at some of the parties around. I mainly spin hardstyle lately, it's really my niche, so go from there as well.
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