Building a Setup

**BrickScrap** · 08-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Hi all, just a quick query, looking for a spot of advice.

I'm just starting to build my DDJ setup, and currently have a Numark Mixtrack Pro, and an M-Audio Ozone MIDI Keyboard, using Traktor. I'm basically a bit miffed as to what to spend my next £200-£400 on, everything could be useful, but I basically want the most useful piece next.

Been thinking about getting a Maschine, to add a bit more personality to my mixing, but I'm undecided. A mixer would be good, but I have no idea where to start.

Thanks.

**jessevdriel** · 08-16-2012, 12:01 PM

Think about how many decks you would like to mix on, if you would like to be able to play cds/vinyl, or even use timecode some day. Remember : a good mixer is never a bad buy, a good 4 channel mixer gives you a lot of flexibility and room for more creativity, might cost a little more than your budget tho.. Buying a maschine (or basically any no-mixer controller) should be replacing your keyboard i think? Are you happy with the way you mix right now? (Using internal mixing with your mixtrack?)

**Emery** · 08-16-2012, 01:55 PM

Yea save up to get a nice 4 ch mixer would be a good bet for you. It seems you want a modular setup. Once you have the mixer its easy to switch modular controllers in and out depending on your style

**Eliot Han** · 08-16-2012, 02:48 PM

Mixer and Soundcard ... dont forget the external soundcard once you go modular.

**Emery** · 08-16-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Eliot Han

Mixer and Soundcard ... dont forget the external soundcard once you go modular.

ohh good call. I still have never had an external. Ive always had them built into the controller

**jessevdriel** · 08-16-2012, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Emery

ohh good call. I still have never had an external. Ive always had them built into the controller

You can always get one of these babys : http://co.native-instruments.com/ind...hcertified&L=1
Do some math and you will see buying traktor scratch certified will cost you about the same as a mixer + soundcard. Buying my zero4 was my best buy ever, no cable spaghetti for me anymore, just master and booth out

**Emery** · 08-16-2012, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by jessevdriel

You can always get one of these babys : http://co.native-instruments.com/ind...hcertified&L=1

I wish I could buy one of those babys! that does seem to be the way to go, but I assume having a separate sound card would come in handy if you have different setups for different gigs

**jessevdriel** · 08-16-2012, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Emery

I wish I could buy one of those babys! that does seem to be the way to go, but I assume having a separate sound card would come in handy if you have different setups for different gigs

only if you want to change mixer right?

**boarderbas** · 08-17-2012, 04:40 AM

If you plan on taking the 4D to a gig you are in the clear. The 4D is a breeze to set up and has more than ample sound channels to build a very flexible setup (22 channels!)

It allows you to connect anything digital, have some MIDI clock control on the mixer itself AND still leaves room for external hardware effects processors + timecode vinyls too.

I have a flight case for it. It's cheap and good quality.

Here you can buy them second hand for about €900. You can sell your mixtrack pro and maybe even your keyboard...