Hybrid Setup

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Originally Posted by KRU2000

well, the research has been done; my main inclination are the allen and heath products but just thought those subjective opinions might give me a better perspective on the matter. Would it be a bad idea to get the korg zero 4? I have one available at a comfortable price in my town but it has been discontinued and I cant find out the reason why

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I didn't have any issues with mine BUT sold it mainly bc I was afraid it would not be compatible much longer. FireWire IMO is not a great source for dj type interface.

Forgot about the SC2000, it's a great little controller.

The play/cue buttons aren't the greatest, but you got everything you need with the pitch fader and nice big jog wheel.

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Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50

Forgot about the SC2000, it's a great little controller.

The play/cue buttons aren't the greatest, but you got everything you need with the pitch fader and nice big jog wheel.

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I've read that people were having issues with the play/cue buttons but I've had no problems with mine (knock wood) and I bring them with me to gigs a lot. I have just bought a hard carrying case for them so I don't knock em around so much but they've been rock solid for me so far.

I would guess that they are complaining about the feel rather than faults.

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Originally Posted by makar1

I would guess that they are complaining about the feel rather than faults.

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No. Switches under play, cue & hotcue buttons get missaligned/bad so buttons no longer work correctly. Denon clearly has issues with switches, seen several MC6000 units with this problem also. Other than that, great unit and I would still recommend it ;)

I think they've fixed it though on the newer models. Not too many complaints witht he MC3000.

As far as mixers go I would get a DJM 900 if I were you.

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Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50

I think they've fixed it though on the newer models. Not too many complaints witht he MC3000.

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True. :glare:

DJM850 for sure. Pro / will find in a lot of clubs... if not then a DJM900 or 800 will be there. Add CDJs in the future if you want

X1 mkII - You can beat match manually but if you're using traktor it looks v intuitive. I got the X1mkI and that with my DJM900 is my favourite controller way of mixing. (turntables stil being my favourite)

Launchpad / Maschine mkII

Traktor - Remix decks for live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21hjIcL6ZcU

Ableton to produce (i personally use Logic)

Thank you all for your input. Most times, the forums are the only way to validate information in reviews, walkthroughs, etc. I had a bit of luck this past two weeks in my search and got a great deal on pioneer gear. I bought the DJM900nx with a couple of cdjs 1000mk3 from a kid for 1500dollars, apparently he bought the gear to learn and never got around it...my guess is he needed crack money! Anyways, I guess Ill play with this for a couple of weeks and try to get my hands on one of them denons in person and see if the switch is worth it. Ill keep you posted.