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I also played around with one at best buy, its ok, it looks nice and compact but I personally think it is way more fun to have a laptop by your side, once you master the transitions you can play with sample decks which makes it so much more fun.
If you want basic DJ features and nice compact look, this is a nice piece of equipment for that
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i do have a computer now...well kindof.... its a netbook. ive played around with virtual dj on it but i dont know if it will be glitchy.
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Upgrade your Ram to 2gb minimum, stick XP on it instead of Windows 7
Xponant, Mixtrack pro or if you still have the $520 to splash out.
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43984
its been sold alreddy
Well I'm sure there'll be others .. and you have many more options now anyhow :) ..
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keybo...duction-system
Includes Torq2 software FREE!!! (which is very freaking nice! - in many ways better than traktor) - so a really good deal!
Or wait for a S/H S2, a new VMS4.1, Numark N4 etc etc ...
Personally I'd go with the Xponant as its a decent piece of kit, legit 4 and decent pro DJ software (not lite version).
Now you have a computer - only you can decide what kind of DJ you want to be, turntables, button pusher, club, mobile, bedroom etc..... and then what kind of controller you want.
i have a scs4 and i love it. I have used it for 6 hour sets an it worked perfectly. l like the fact, that i dont have to carry a laptop. i dont look back to traktor.
i dont know why but for some reason i get the feeling that you are a paid person to go spread good word about the SCS :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Lordzion
but i want something that just incase my laptop crashes i could still mix with loop ,re-loop, some effects etc..
Dude honestly your choices are limited in any DECENT gear with the budget you set.
You can:
A) Get something like a mix deck for CD/MIDI/MP3 Playback.
B) Get the SCS or American Audio Versadeck.
C) Get an "OK" controller like the VMS4.1 which will work as a mixer standalone, you can plug your iPod into in case you crash.
C) Go With a fully computer based rig and worry about a better laptop later when you have the money (like most people on here).
D) Go with CHEAP cd players and CHEAP mixer and expect to replace them or grow out of them real soon.
E) Wait until you have the cash to invest in proper controller / proper laptop / proper mixer and proper software and do it right first time.
I think its time you started doing some research on your own, your budget is limited, however your criteria is not clearly defined
What are you currently using to make your mixes ?
What style are you into ?
Do you even need platters ?
Do you need MP3 playback ?
How much experience do you have ?
Where do you intend playing ?
How long do you need it to last ?
Can you afford to upgrade when you outgrow the rig ?
Do you want to beatmatch manually ?
Do you beatmatch at all ?
Im using my Home Computer and my cousins NS6Quote:
Originally Posted by deevey
Electro House, Dubstep (but mostly mixing music)
Not necesserely but it would be nice to have
I dont know what mp3 playback is
Beginner (5months of basics)
Parties
a long while (i havent saved up like this in a while)
probably not
no auto meatmatch is a must
no i dont
mmmm..... meatmatch grghhhrggh :p