Vestax Spin/Typhoon vs Numark Total Package

[Ashigari]

think i'll get the Numark package with the TC, I/O soundcard, traktor LE and some headphones...400 CHF in switzerland which is pretty much the cheapest i can get and still have a decent starter setup, i'll use stormeagles mapping for the TC.

later on i can still upgrade if i need/want something else and in the worst case i replace the TC with a VCI-100 SE and have lost like 240 CHF...

[bartboy]

I really like the VCI-100 from what I have seen for it but for the main reason of this site and such an active development of the Mapping and the updates to the controller. I mean if it wasn't for Stormeagle providing a starting point for my TC I could still be trying to map it to this day. I love his mapping I have changed quite a few things by this point and plan to change a whole lot more but that's just because my needs are different. But I hope it works out great for you I can honestly say I think your going the right route here. Cheers.

[fellis]

hey, I got the Total Control Package about a year and a half ago and have loved it. Heres some pros and cons:

Cons:

• No touch sensitive jog wheels (not a massive issue but can be annoying)
• Comes with fairly dodgy headphones, so you may want to look into another pair
• After about a year and a half of fairly frequent bedroom DJ use (ie three or so hours a week), two of the buttons have started to give me shifty performance and sometimes don't work when pressed, but this could be a USB cable issue....)

Pros:

• Despite the plastic build of the unit, the endless effects knobs actually feel really nice. Generally the knobs and sliders are pretty nice too (better than some CDJ's ive felt before)
• Comes with a soundcard which is really useful. The sound card gives you the capability to do up to four deck internal mixing and up to two decks external mixing. Also has a microphone through input with volume control.
• Cheap for what you get!
• Comes with Traktor LE which means you get a cheap upgrade to Traktor Pro when you're ready.
• Nice and small and portable.

It's actually a pretty good unit for what you pay for. By the time it starts breaking down beyond use, I think you'd be ready to get another unit anyway. I'm currently working on a mapping for the TC which will include all the usual features plus hotcues, beatmashing buttons, effects presets, filter control etc.

Good luck!

[pilmat]

I personally would go with the Vestax Spin/Typhoon, but for those interested, Moog Audio here in Montreal is clearing out their TCs:
http://www.moogaudio.com/numark-tota...65b4f0d2f3146f

Yes, shipping may be a bit more to the States, but with the Canadian dollar as low as it is right now, this is a steal.

I would call them to see how many they have in stock.

Phil.

[No Left Turn]

Given just these 2 options, I would recommend the Typhoon over the Total Control, however... if you just save a little more money, you could just get a VCI-100SE. The extra functionality, plus the DJTT mapping will make it totally worth it.