CDJ 850 / DJM 850 - Proc's & Con's?

[andrewg798]

So, been saving alot to get a CDJ setup.

I like Traktor, I currently have a Numark N4 & an F1 for remix decks / effects. But I have zero club CDJ experience, and of course the old debate of not being taken seriously if I was to rock up to a club with that setup is a major issue where I live. The only club near me that plays my style of music can be very hipstery / "vinyl only" / no controllers type people, even though I have the upmost respect for their views, and I can see where their coming from if they are of that generation and spent years collecting slabs of wax.

I was thinking of a CDJ 850 & DJM 850 setup as I could, should I wish incorporate Traktor for library & remix sets.

I'm just wondering has anyone any advice on this particular setup?

Is the CDJ 850 under rated? as I have read mixed reviews

[Scalage]

I have to ask, why are you getting a CDJ setup? CDJ's are not really that much different from controllers. Ask a local club owner if you can have a go before they open or something or rent some for a midweek. There's no real need to own a CDJ setup IMO.

[SlvrDragon50]

I don't regret moving to CDJs at all.

That said, I'd take a controller over a CDJ850. CDJ850 is pretty barebones for what it costs. CDJ900 however may be worth it.

If they are very into vinyl, why not look into DVS?

[Schalenberg]

I have CDJ 850s and a DJM 900, and boy do I miss my 900s Nexus. The waveform on the 850 is close to useless, but they're perfect for basic mixing. For Traktor use, I recommend saving yourself a ton of money by just buying an interface to hook up to the club setup.

[SlvrDragon50]

Yup... CDJ900 NXS is amazing. I've got one of those and a CDJ2000.

The zoom waveform spoils me so much.

[andrewg798]

@ Scalage - I understand where your coming from, but I want to be proficient etc. There ain't much like that round me. But I take your point into consideration. Plus the added fun I having it at home to play with haha

@ SlverDragon50 - I haven't been able to source a pair of CDJ900's that were used and what I think is at a decent price in Ireland, and they are discontinued on Thomann recently. I was gonna buy them new and then the 850 2nd hand. I was tempted by DVS, especially with the new pioneer tables, and a DJM850 setup for timecode. But I haven't heard much about the Pioneer tables and they are massive! + would need an X1! Ireland has a very small / niche market for DJ Gear, for instance, I only ever once saw 1 Xone 92 for sale...ever haha


Appreciate your feedback

[Scalage]

I don't really care what you do, I'm just always curious what moves people towards CDJ's now that I've had some experience with them (2000 and 2000nexus). I wasn't that impressed with them to be honest and I don't really find it noticably more fun either. But it's good to know that if I ever come across some I don't have to be scared that I won't be able to use them.

[SlvrDragon50]

@ Scalage - I understand where your coming from, but I want to be proficient etc. There ain't much like that round me. But I take your point into consideration. Plus the added fun I having it at home to play with haha

@ SlverDragon50 - I haven't been able to source a pair of CDJ900's that were used and what I think is at a decent price in Ireland, and they are discontinued on Thomann recently. I was gonna buy them new and then the 850 2nd hand. I was tempted by DVS, especially with the new pioneer tables, and a DJM850 setup for timecode. But I haven't heard much about the Pioneer tables and they are massive! + would need an X1! Ireland has a very small / niche market for DJ Gear, for instance, I only ever once saw 1 Xone 92 for sale...ever haha


Appreciate your feedback

Ah, that sucks. There's so many CDJ900s flooding the market here now. Here's a fantastic CDJ comparison chart.

http://www.djresource.eu/Topics/stor...parison-Chart/

Quantize is worth the money.

[andrewg798]

Ah, that sucks. There's so many CDJ900s flooding the market here now.

I wish that was very much the case here my friend, x2 900's and I would be set. The djm is easily enough to come by.

Could flick in and out of traktor then as I please. I troll Irelands advertisement websites, so hopefully one will pop up

[SlvrDragon50]

Sounds good.

If you just want to get used to the feel of the platters and whatnot, maybe just pick up a pair of Denon SC-2000 for the time being and use them with Traktor?