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Planning to learn Dj and mixing, I have tried to play around with Vdj and I have grown to like it. Easy access to hot cues and effects would be best for my type of controller, scratching would be best too. Hmm which controller would be recommended? My budget is about $500 USD. I may be learning some scratching too. Heard that the Numark mixtrack pro has a sensitive jog wheel and is also good for professional Djs even though it is cheaper.
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I will tell you this - if you actually want to scratch buy turntables. Controllers and mixers are for mixing
Thanks for the pointer, yup I have actually researched on this, but still unsure what to go with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Emery
My mixtrack seems a bit plasticcy and the fader posts are very easy to bend, especially the pitch ones. Can't fault it's performance or sound output though. If you want to take it out and want it to last get something more expensive. Its pretty bulky too, wouldn't recommend it unless you're really on a budget.
I have a mixtrack and i would say imho..
Its very good at what it does but as with anything you buy... buy the best you can afford and there are better controllers out there.
As for scratching.... Yes the mixtrack can be used to scratch IF you can scratch, but for learning im afraid emery is right! use turntables.
Actually troopa you're right, I've seen shiftee scratch on an S4 better than a lot of actual scratch DJ's can on Turntables (way better than me). To learn you really should use turntables, but If you are already REALLY good you can scratch on controllers
Hmm good point, I guess it's better to learn scratching via turntables first. Hmm I'm actually considering the traktor s2, what are the advantages of it over mixtrack pro? Heard that the s2 is a step up from the mixtrack pro.
s2 is a leap above the mixtrack pro.
the software it comes with, traktor, would also be better for scratching and since the s2 is made for it it's very tightly integrated so it will be on point.
still plastic, but a more solid build imo
and lots of different mappings to choose from as its such a popular controller
S2 is a step up in the sense that it is designed with traktor in mind. However you stated you are using vdj so I would suggest trying traktor before buying the S2 to see how you get on?
Do you have any dj shops local you could see if they have any controllers on display.
I would say check out the Stanton DJC4. Plenty of buttons and knobs and the jogs aren't to bad either. From my own experience though most controllers that aren't made for Traktor are pretty shitty when it comes to scratching. Yes you can adjust this or that but it just never quit seems good enough. So I would say if your gonna be using Traktor then buy a certified Traktor controller but if your going to be mainly using VDJ any controller will do as long as you have the FULL PRO version so you can download the registry tool and tweak your jogs. I use VDJ and every controller I've had (even the Mixtrack ) I've used the registry tool and had better results then with Traktor. Again this is my experience with Traktor and controllers......
Does the traktor S2 work well with other softwares too? Checked out the DJC4, it is indeed a neat hardware.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundinsurgent712
Nope dont think there are any shops that displays the gigs, there's one but they sell only pioneerDj products.Quote:
Originally Posted by troopa
Just did a couple more research on the Stanton DJC.4, hmm it certainly has a lot more features than the S2 but does it have a sensitive jog wheel compared to the traktor? Also, is the integrated audio interface in the DJC. 4 comparable to the S2 in terms of sound quality? What about midi latencies and control responsiveness?
the s2 is going to be better for scratching if you're into that for sure.
but it only works with traktor as it is specifically made for traktor
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Hmm I agree, but the traktor s2 lacks the extra controls and also the aux inputs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jay Nebra
Read in this article that the denon has lags making it difficult for scratchingQuote:
Originally Posted by Nikefutbolero
http://djworx.com/review-denon-mc-30...-controller/2/
Let's be real, if someone wants to learn to scratch, they're not going to go for a controller.Quote:
Originally Posted by lws803
Recently sold my S2 as I've moved to CDJs.
Would highly recommend, does exactly what you want it to do with tight loop/effect integration.
Used mine for UK festivals during the summer, and i didn't exactly take care of it (left it out in the rain once!) but it held up well apart from some minor flaking of the paint on the buttons.
Fair point, in fact, I may consider getting a dj controller and 2 turntables to form a 4 deck setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nikefutbolero
Hmm a cdj is kinda above my budget right now, I've heard one cdj can costs up to thousands and to create a setup with 2 of those would cost really too much as for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanie