Which CDJ Is Right For Me?

[Endure]

Hi.

I've been looking around for a few days now for a new set up.
So far, i've decided that I'm going to stick with traktor, and i'm going to get an S4 so that I can control it completely.
However, i have also decided that I want 4 separate CDJs to control each deck. The two little platters on the S4 won't be enough for me because I want 4, not 2, and they're very small.

So, best case scenario, I want 4 Pioneer CDJ 900s.
Unfortunately, that is very expensive!

What CDJs should I get that don't cost as much? Also, slip mode is very nice.

OR, are there any midi CDJs that really aren't CDJs? If that makes sense.
I don't really need to play songs off them, or CDs. I just need them to control the deck.

For example, the DJ Tech CDJ 101 is simply a platter... that's it.
http://www.djtechpro.com/product_det...product_id=539

I have two of those now and well... they're god awful. BUT I do like the idea of them only being used only as a platter. I just wish it had a bit more, was bigger, and didn't suck.


I'd like something with loop controls on it, slip mode, and hot cues.
It can be just a regular CDJ or a "not CDJ".
If possible, nothing over $1000. But if you think something is really perfect for me and over $1000, let me know.

Any recommendations?

PS: Here's just a random question, is there anyway to use slip mode on a CDJ that doesn't have the option built in? Maybe something in Traktor? Any way at all to do it?

[MYE]

Cdj 850's are just under a thousand dollars go with them

[Endure]

There's no slip mode for CDJ850.

[fullenglishpint]

Denon dn-sc2000? Slip mode's pretty much exclusive to the CDJ-900 afaik.

[Endure]

Yeah! I really like the Denon! But it's really small, so i'd like something bigger.
I don't think i'll be able to get slip mode while using traktor anyway, it wouldn't work right.

I wish Traktor itself had a "slip mode" effect or something.

Anyway, i think i like the dc-sc2000 bit, but keep recommending things.

[Shishdisma]

Refurb 900s. $900 a deck from Pioneer.

[SlayForMoney]

Denon dn-sc2000? Slip mode's pretty much exclusive to the CDJ-900 afaik.

i really recommend the Denon SC2000, a great midi controller is somebody doesn't want to pay 900$ for a CDJ just to use them for Traktor

and no, slip mode is also avilable on the Denon SC 2900 (if you can wait for it to become available)

[vanaema78]

Eks Otus? They're oldschool, but you can find them pretty cheap online.

[MrPopinjay]

I'm confused. Are we talking about CD players or controllers?

Denon dn-sc2000? Slip mode's pretty much exclusive to the CDJ-900 afaik.

I thought all the Denon players had slip before Pioneers, only they called it "Dump"?

[Endure]

I don't NEED CD player, but that would work for me.
I'm looking for a controller to take the place of CDJs.