Newbie in the HOUSE: Which MIDI to get?

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Originally Posted by MrPopinjay

Bullshit. Loads of people use ableton, VDJ and torq. In many ways they are better than traktor or serato. And even then there are plenty of other programs, each with advantages.

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xwax suxxx :p

OP, for starting out the all in one hardware and software packages like the NI S4 are a very good deal.

This again.

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Originally Posted by TommyQuiet

This again.

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You again.

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Originally Posted by mrpopinjay

audio 2 dj + an analogue mixer + traktor kontrol x1.
I don't really care for all in one controllers, the modular approach is better in my opinion.

a problem with a lot of these recommendations is that they will leave you with little money for the software. No one ever takes that into account.

I'd buy traktor, the soundcard and either a mixer or a controller and then save money up for the other one.

You might be able to get good quality gear for cheaper second hand.

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I did not learn on digital, but cd decks. But if I was to learn now, I would definitely buy a traktor midi controller (VCI-100 being one option, or others depending on budget), and start learning on that. Have used traktor for 3 years now, play only with it in clubs in paris, it's a software that can take you from newbie to semi pro.
Audio 2 is excellent solution for price and full digital. If you are used to DVS, go audio 8.
I would not bother going to torq/virtual dj/deckadance, but it's only a humble, european opinion. If you have a large budget, go s4.
Small sound card + several midi controllers is a good way to get yourself quickly in pace with controllerism.
Oh, and btw: Midi fighter is definitely fun to play with. Why not add it to your setup ?

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Originally Posted by fullenglishpint

xwax suxxx :p

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xwax is banging. Getting it all worked out is a pain though.

I don't know what your price range is so I will list several options, some of which already mentioned.

1.) VCI-100/Twitch + Audio 2
2.) Kontrol S4
3.) Analogue Mixer + Audio 2 + Kontrol X1
4.) Kontrol X1 + Audio 2 + Laptop keyboard
5.) Hercules RMX/Behringer BCD3000 + Audio 2 (optional)

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Originally Posted by atabo

Have used traktor for 3 years now, play only with it in clubs in paris, it's a software that can take you from newbie to semi pro.

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how come only semi pro?? theres a fair few "pro's" that use this and technically once you play out and recieve money from doing so it makes it a "profession" .... eg a professional dj

Twitch hands down if I were in your shoes. Has soundcard built in, good price, runs serato software. Win all around.

Digital Jockey 2 (controller edition) + Audio 2 Dj.

Thats what i got, and i'm loving it :) It doesnt seem too popular on this forum but it sure is on others.