Should I start with S4

**DvlsAdvct** · 04-05-2011, 04:09 PM

The VCI-100 Arcade edition is the same price as an open box S4, and you'd need to buy a sound card as well.

**MaxOne** · 04-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by photojojo

I think S4 was tailor made for beginners. If you don't like it you can sell the whole package later on.

This.

If you can afford it. What you loose in the resale would probably be about as much as traktor pro on its own...

You could download the traktor pro demo to get a taste of it though. If you like that then take the plunge

**BradCee** · 04-05-2011, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by MaxOne

You could download the traktor pro demo to get a taste of it though. If you like that then take the plunge

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**PeteWoods** · 04-05-2011, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by MaxOne

You could download the traktor pro demo to get a taste of it though. If you like that then take the plunge

or download something like Mixxx to get the feel without the whole 'demo' stopping after a half hour

**skz** · 04-05-2011, 05:27 PM

I used the 30 minutes , its pretty decent , but seriously i need a controller :P , imo there's no way of having fun without a hardware.

**Coldfuzion** · 04-05-2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by skz

I used the 30 minutes , its pretty decent , but seriously i need a controller :P , imo there's no way of having fun without a hardware.

This is what it boils down to for me. Are you sure you're really interested in DJing? If you are, then just make the investment and buy an S4. If you're still on the fence, go down to Guitar Center and mess around with different MIDI controllers.

Also with the new Novation controller coming out that may be a better choice for you if you don't play hip hop and don't really want to scratch. It's far cheaper (almost 50% off) and honestly doesn't look too shabby aside from the jog wheels not being there.

It's a large investment, but in the end it's worth it. Just a heads up, this addiction is a huge money hungry never ending pit. I started DJing in October, and I have spent over $4,000 on DJ / production equipment.