For $1300 you might as well get Tech 12s and Traktor Duo Scratch...Quote:
Originally Posted by photojojo
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For $1300 you might as well get Tech 12s and Traktor Duo Scratch...Quote:
Originally Posted by photojojo
Well im currently doing the DJing with virtual DJ for fun. And I like it so far but as I said I lack speed of switching etc. cause I only got a mouse and keyboard. So thats why I started looking for a midi controller.
In the future I want to start recording my mixes, upload them and start hitting the local clubs once I learned and practice enough.
But now im even more confused since I started this thread!
I mean some people say "hey start with CDJ cause midi is for fake-djs"
Other people say "Just start with a midi controller its usually a cheaper setup and got allot more options + its the future"
And yes the most clubs are using cds but once you're invited to the club you can carry your own gear and connect it not a big deal right ?
But like I said I can be wrong I just want to buy some equipment and make some cool mixes and I hope you guys can help me with choosing whats the best option for me :)
:confused: Wait so you want to learn to mix or produce? If you want to make your own mixes then I suggest you get your self a copy of Ableton Live 8 Lite and play around with it :)
Midi is definitely not for fake-djs! But if you want to learn the fundamentals then it's definitely better to start with the CDJs just for learning purposes. Oh and this is unfortunate, people who hire DJs generally will like it if you have some traditional gear just in case you have to bring your gear some times.
I was somewhat in your position a few months ago, was DJing with nothing but a keyboard and wanted more control. I ended up getting a VCI 100 SE and I love it to death.
But, if I had the cash, I'd spring for 2x CDJ 200s/400s and a DJM 800 (Instead of the 400 just because of the cueing). Yes midi is good and all, and when the time comes DJing will be done on nothing but laptops and midi controllers, but you should still know how to properly beatmatch on CDJs. Right now that's what irks me the most when I mix. I know how to bring one song into the other, but I can't beatmatch manually for junk. You can't really learn on a midi controller either, you gotta use CDJs or TTs.
You'll learn fine on whatever equipment you have available.
My only suggestion would be find what is just inside your budget, and go one more model above it without totally breaking the bank... you'll be happy you did.
Dude, screw CDJ's! They're BIG, old, and don't do much. Borrow somebody else's and learn to beatmatch on them. (Yes, you need to know how to do this.) If you're just starting out, go with a compact setup, I'd recommend the VCI-300. You'll be able to do the exact same mixes as a CDJ DJ without having a bunch of heavy gear to carry around. I started out with laptop and mouse, and seriously thought about going to 1200's, but I realized that's a step backwards. The future is music on your computer, not a record box or CD book. If you're starting out new, why go back in time? I'd look into Ableton and Mixmeister, seeing how you aren't married to any technology yet.
I'm also not selling it for $1300, I'm selling it for $700 (no, that's not a mistake, I scored a great deal on it and Im just passing that along). Unfortunately though there's now someone in line to buy it lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by LG84
I would definitely recommend the VCI-300 as others have previously mentioned...awesome 1:1 stability and communication between the software and hardware. Pair it with the VFX-1 and you've got a nice combo that you could take to the club. Others have brought up CD decks...perhaps you could look at the Numark MixDeck, which would allow for both midi use with software (Traktor) and analog use with CDs...I think the reviews have been mixed, but it could be a good / versatile starting system
Well lots of different opinions on these forums as I can see.
But I think I got a solution! how about I buy a midi controller(for deck A&B) which can also use CDs/Vinyls decks(for deck C&D) like 808ND said.
So which would the best the Xone XD or do the VCI-300/VCI-100 also support this ?
If your going to run four decks the XD with a Traktor mapping would be my choice. The VCI-100 will work, but you'll have to be switching between decks all the time in the software and that's a pain. The XD is an Itch controller like the 300, but the XD works better with traktor than the 300.