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    This is the last time I will bump my thread. I am down to two devices for sure after talking to other friends of mine... including two friends who are not even dj tech people... but they understand my following situation.

    The Vestax TR-1. I can find it (on eBay) for $500 including shipping, but possibly will incur customs charges when crossing the boarder. For a 2 deck controller (4 through channel switch on each bank) I really love it's layout. But with no internal sound card, I will require my own. I do have a M-Audi Fast Track Pro... so that would work... but is one more device needed to keep.

    The Traktor S4. About $989 plus taxes... It's $941 via DJTT store, but I'm afraid of customs charges. It has 3 main advantages that almost make the price worth while:

    1) includes full version of Traktor Pro. I'm sure I'd upgrade the Traktor LE, if I picked the TR-1. This is a cost value difference.
    2) includes a built in sound card... no need for a secondary device when going out to gigs... can sell my external sound card, as I won't have use for it any more.
    3) 4 deck control... and right out of the box 100% amazing compatibility with Traktor.

    DJTT users... please help me. Should I save money and get the TR-1, and hopefully be happy with it... or do you think I will later wish I just got the "all-in-one" S4?

    Thanks.
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    I still feel both of those options are a bit overboard when you could get er done for like 200 bucks :S

    If you're gonna go big might as well get the S4 I say, if you're on a budget, then shop like you're on one: $150 Soundcard, couple hund for a controller like that uce, or akai pad, and traktor or mixvibes or something.

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    I think you've got your mind set on the S4 anyway. If you can spend it it's definitely the best option. But beware of the current audio issues a lot of Windows users are experiencing. Might be a good idea to keep your current audio card until those are solved. (Which I'm sure they definitely will.)
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    Dont look past the Denon DN-MC6000

    Integration with traktor, and VDJ(although you obviously don't do that)

    Integrated sound card.

    4 decks of control w/dual layer platter controls.

    A REAL analogue mixer inside, so you can mix regular audio sources such as TT's or CDJ with ought the USB plugged in.


    You can not do that on the S4 as it is a midi controller with a sound card, not a mixer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by djfil007 View Post
    ...in the mid 90's using Virtual Turntables (Carrot Innovations).
    man i thought i was the only person to ever use that program! blast from the past!!

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    have you considered/heard about the reloop digital jockey 3 due out in a couple of months? 4 deck, in built soundcard

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFmP...layer_embedded

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    I'm in love with the Denon dn-mc6000. It's the rival to the S4 and (arguably) better (to some!) in many ways. It's $100 cheaper, steel chassis, stand alone mixer, not really having a lot of the computer issues that S4 users are having. Search this forum about the mc6000. I've asked a lot about it and now I'm saving up for it. The top 3 right now would have to be s4, mc6000, and (supposedly) the upcoming Reloop 3 (although the Reloop company itself seems to be lacking in terms of customer service, etc). And then if you want extremely high end, Allen & Heath's DX is the obvious all in one choice. I think you need to do more research buddy! Don't think that the S4 is the end all of all controllers. It is def amazing piece of hardware, but if you're going to spend money, make sure you have looked at ALL of your possible options.

    Going with the pads is another idea too as others have said. The Akai MPD 24/32 or even Akai APC 40 are sweeet controllers. Get a a mixer with those and you've got yourself a sweet setup. You really have to ask yourself if you want separate pieces, if you want an all-in-one, etc. Good luck !

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    The Reloop 3 does look nice... but I think I'm near that impatient "I want it now" mode.

    I'm sorry to say I'm looking well past the Denon, because of personal experience/preference against all that is Denon DJ equipment.

    I know I want the S4... and I know I "could afford" the S4... but I'm afraid I might overpay on something that I may not end up getting the full value from

    Thanks again for everyone's feedback.

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    Quote Originally Posted by josh@firestorm View Post
    have you considered/heard about the reloop digital jockey 3 due out in a couple of months? 4 deck, in built soundcard

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxFmP...layer_embedded
    +1

    I was just about to post this!!!

    Definitely worth thinking about in my opinion!!!
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