Starting Set Up Beginner DJ

**fullenglishpint** · 07-21-2011, 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by Cybertrash

It all depends on what you want to do. "Classic" mixing, or balls-to-the-wall, button mashing controllerism? The twitch (and ITCH) seems to be more geared towarsd controllerism, whereas for example the Mixtrack is a more "normal" setup, geared towards classic mixing.

Now, if you're a beginner, I'd say, start out with "normal" mixing, and once again, for the beginner bedroom DJ, the Mixtrack Pro is good value for money. The Twitch seems like an awesome piece of hardware, but I'm not sure if a beginner can justify the price.

The twitch is significantly cheaper than the S4 for a comparable package (controller, built in sound card, software) and ITCH is a much simpler interface and easier to get your head around.

And lots of beginners have gone for the S4 because it's an all in one package.

The mixtrack is fine for what it is, but it's a beginner controller. At some point you'll most likely decide you want to upgrade.

**Pinkypott** · 07-21-2011, 05:12 AM

I played my first gig the other night after nearly a year playing in the bedroom. Big learnings!
1. My laptop & Traktor crashed for the first time ever! (you need to supplement all the devices with more power, not just from a USB port. what ever controller you end up buying, it's a good idea to havea seperate power supply)
2. Thank god I had a good soundcard....NI Audio4 DJ was great.
3. My controller worked superbly, VCI 100, but will tell you that after a yar with it, I have now outgrown it, and want a controller with 4 seperate channels/faders....Contrary to what people tell you. If you're committed to to DJing it will pay to buy the best controller you can.
Hope this helps.

**Dj Noriddim** · 07-21-2011, 10:01 AM

Thanks guys I'm going to wait for the twitch in the mean time i'm going to get the midi fighter or maybe even the pro and wait out the twitch which I read should be out in july sometime maybe august I hope soon.

Thanks guys and I see your point I would have to upgrade later and so it does not make sense to cheap out and waste money on cheap products only to end up buying the great ones later.

But what about the VCI 100 arcade

**MrPopinjay** · 07-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Dude you can't DJ with the midifighter alone. You need either a mixer or a controller that can take the place of a mixer.

The VCI arcade is basically the last generation of the Twitch. Small, well built, fader fx, hittable button things, etcetc. It's also outdated, has less support and costs a fuck load more. What's the advantage supposed to be?

**fullenglishpint** · 07-21-2011, 10:08 AM

Agreed. The VCI is great and I certainly won't be getting rid of mine, but as far as I'm concerned the Twitch is basically the next generation. Its features trump the VCI, with the exception of the DJTT support.