After years of messing around with different setups, I've decided that the complexity behind having multiple devices, keeping the mappings and drivers updated, and having to wire and unwire it all any time I need to move the equipment was more of a distraction from the creative process than a benefit. My setup has gradually evolved over time, starting with two 1200sl turntables and a Pioneer DJM mixer back in the 2000's to where it is today. Every time I revise my setup, I sell off my old equipment to help fund the new stuff. It also keeps the office clean!
Anyways, here's a before and after picture. The before setup was a VCI-100, APC20, and Audio 4 DJ sound card running off a Windows 7 laptop (Core 2 Duo, 4GB of RAM). Now, I wanted the computer to be as small and out of the way as possible, so I've picked up a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (i7, 8GB RAM, Windows 8.1) and grabbed an S8 thanks to the Black Friday sale.
The setup is much more minimal than a lot of people's here, but for me, I feel like it gets me back to what I like about Djing, the fun of it. I can literally plug the USB cable up to my Surface, and start cranking out tunes.
One note: this isn't going to be the final installation location for the S8 so the tiny Klipsch speakers aren't what I'll be using (I have a better system in the basement). I need to find a keyboard stand that will work with the S8 and hopefully have a place for the computer. I'm all ears if anyone has suggestions!
Before:
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After:
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Updated to add the final stand pics now that it's in the final location.
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