Why DJs choose Midi controllers poll

[nicoga3000]

ummm i own a hercules rmx (370) and pirated vdj pro (free)

so I dont see what your talking about. were not all ean golden/NI fanboys and buy whatever were told to.

I do it for fun.


I think bragging about how much you spend on gear is a poor attitude.

I'm glad you're happy to talk about how you own pirated VDJ software. That's always worthy of a high-five.

Also, no need to be hostile. And DeepPeeps, your comment was a bit one-sided. There are a lot of things that are subjective in your post. You don't NEED a MBP. Most people own a computer/laptop already. You don't NEED a MF or a padKontrol. If you buy an S4, TP is included.

Realistically, you could "get into DJ'ing" for probably sub-$300 if you wanted. If you find yourself enjoying, go ahead and spend some green on a nicer controller, but it is absolutely not necessary to "go big or go home".

[buddha131]

I think that bragging about software piracy and cheap gear implies that you have no respect whatsoever for the craft, the tools, the people who make it possible, or the people who do it.

I think that's a much worse attitude than admitting that doing something right still costs money.

If I get a warn/ban for this, too damn bad. But you are the reason people in the industry hate controller DJs. Congratulations. You make life harder for all of us.

lol u mad bro

but seriously how am i damaging the "craft" and angering people in the "industry" by messing around in my own room.

why would you get a ban? are you not expressing how you feel without curse words?
God i wish djforums was back online

[nicoga3000]

lol u mad bro

but seriously how am i damaging the "craft" and angering people in the "industry" by messing around in my own room.

why would you get a ban? are you not expressing how you feel without curse words?
God i wish djforums was back online

There's more to this "craft" and "industry" (sarcastic quotes by you, not me) than I think you're giving credit to. But your immature response and poor typing skills don't give you much credibility either.

Regarding your comment on DJF - it was NOT the superior community (in my opinion, they are/were both very solid and helpful groups), and saying something like, "God i wish djforums was back online" doesn't make you seem like the "cool kid". In fact, it really hurts your reputation more.

Point being, pirating DJ software isn't something to brag about, responding with things like "were not all ean golden/NI fanboys and buy whatever were told to" is neither proper nor merited, and if you have problems with the community here, go ahead and stop posting - nobody is asking you to participate.

[LXJ]

Price =(

[photojojo]

We do not condone piracy on here and any talk of piracy will usually get you harassed by most members. Now back on topic please before this escalates into a flame war.

[mostapha]

Can I use a professional flamethrower, or do I have to build one out of PVC and drunken inspiration?

[riotto]

I originally wanted a controller mainly due to price and ease ( I used to rely on the sync button ). But I stay with midi controllers simply because it seems the way of the future. I rarely see vinyl used in the clubs I go to anymore, and even devices like the CDJ 2,000 are taking influence from controllers ( Waveform display, BPM counters ).

Midi Controllers offer the best balance of portability, ease of use, creativity, aswell as configuration options per $ compared to vinyl and cd. Also, they are perfect for beginners who want to learn how to DJ but may not want such an expensive investment in CDJ's.

[buddha131]

There's more to this "craft" and "industry" (sarcastic quotes by you, not me) than I think you're giving credit to. But your immature response and poor typing skills don't give you much credibility either. your complaining about me, not what i was saying

In fact, it really hurts your reputation more. like i care about my..ONLINE REPUTATION! god forbid some bedroom dj says something people dont like !

Point being, pirating DJ software isn't something to brag about, responding with things like "were not all ean golden/NI fanboys and buy whatever were told to" is neither proper nor merited, and if you have problems with the community here, go ahead and stop posting - nobody is asking you to participate. Okay.

on topic...one message to people starting out, you don't need to buy many expensive things because people here or anywhere suggest it. i made that mistake and it cost me serious $$$, so forgive me if i seem a bit militant against the crowd that suggests that one ought to buy naitive instuments and midifighter products. it gets into the minds of the naiive and before you know it, total beginners are going to drop 1000s of dollars on stuff so they can mix one song to the other. THATS what i mean, its just "industry", if you want to call it that, i mean NI is no GE, and mixing other peoples songs, wow, art! and this is coming from someone who djs purely because i enjoy it. im not on the outside looking in saying that..
My main point is: telling beginners to buy expensive crap to blend one song to the other just blows my mind. I dont like it, and it has personally cost me a lot of money. so im trying to save others the same trouble

oh and about the DJF thing... he was afraid of being banned just for presenting an argument to me that was coherent, respectful (as far as you can on the web ), and didnt curse.

so really, i just stated my opinion, and addressed issues that people here have with my opinions. i used no curse words and tried to be respectful.. please dont ban me lol

[nicoga3000]

Your reputation in an online community does matter - DJ Dennis from DJF would agree.

On topic, I don't think that anyone is pressing people to spend thousands of dollars on NI stuff. Really, the community is great at working with people's budgets. Controllers are a special breed, though - there are SO many affordable options, and if you ask, people will tell. Give a budget of $250 and you'll get your best options.

If you start talking CDJ's, Pioneer is pretty much THE brand (according to everyone online at least!). These run a pretty penny, so that's why [I would guess] a lot of people start on the controller side. Once you're more comfortable with what you're doing, you can make the decision as to if you want to drop $1000+ for "better" gear.

Being a classical musician helps - I played classical and jazz trombone for 12 years and I can tell you that cost is usually in line with quality in that market. The training and experience with music is invaluable. But in the DJ market to which we're referring to, cost is NOT the only factor in quality.

[MrPopinjay]

I'm pretty sure mostapha didn't say shit about what beginners should get. He was comparing the two setups he would get for himself...

Your entire point is unrelated and you were rather rude, calling mostapha a fanboy, accusing him of bragging when he was being perfectly on topic and saying he has a bad attitude.