Looking for a setup (beginner)

[mostapha]

the S2 looks great, but would it be worth it to spend a few more hundred to get the S4?

Not at all, certainly not for a beginner.

If you're not completely proficient at mixing with 2 decks, there's no reason to even pretend to try 4. If I wanted to mix with a controller, I'd go for the S2, and I just sold a modular traktor setup to go to something that is–in many ways–even simpler. Couldn't be happier (unless I could actually afford CDJ2ks).

[NJkilla7]

Not at all, certainly not for a beginner.

If you're not completely proficient at mixing with 2 decks, there's no reason to even pretend to try 4. If I wanted to mix with a controller, I'd go for the S2, and I just sold a modular traktor setup to go to something that is–in many ways–even simpler. Couldn't be happier (unless I could actually afford CDJ2ks).

Yeah, that's what I figured. Okay, I'll take your guys opinions; S2 it is.

LAST QUESTION!- So I'm bound to buy the S2... any other recommended hardware that I should purchase as well? I need a little guidance haha

[Dj Samurai]

Midi Fighter classic & if you wanna pimp your s2 go to http://www.styleflip.com/

[keeb]

Kontrol X1. You can remap it to have access to filters and better sample deck control/effects control/etc. since the S2 is slightly lacking in those departments. Don't forget a decent pair of speakers as well. I'd recommend something along the lines of the KRK Rokit 6 G2 (or the JBL2325 which I have and love), but do your research. A speaker in that range will give you great sound, will serve well for small house parties, and will futureproof you if you decide to get into production. Keep in mind when you're shopping that these are priced individually, not for a pair; they run about $3-400 for a pair. I'd get a decent set of speakers like those first over another controller. Also, don't forget about headphones. Do your research on DJ cans - you're going to spend another $1-200 there. Now of course you can skimp out on the speakers and the cans, but it sounds like you see the wisdom of buying right the first time instead of buying cheap.

[DJ Sunshine]

Alright thanks for the advice guys, looks like everyone has a positive reaction with the S2 as well as the S4. But I think with this sale, the S2 is the best buy for the buck. Also, what about the Mixtrack Pro? How would you compare that in quality compared to the S2?

The Mixtrack Pro isn't anywhere on the same level in terms of build quality and features. My little brother began on a Mixtrack Pro with VirtualDJ and he outgrew it very quickly and went up to the S2 with an LPD8 Pad Controller for sample deck control. NI just dropped the price of the S2, so there's really no excuse to go with the Mixtrack Pro if you have the money.

[guiltyblade]

I'd say right now stick with the s2 and see how it feel and understand it before blowing all this money on other things. Try the s2 get some decent cans and learn that thing first. Then conisder a f1 or a midifighter or whatever.

Hell I have cdj 2000s and a djm 700 and im still thinking about getting an s2 as a mobile rig.

[MaxOne]

I just bought an S2... couldn't help myself, that deal is mega!

And I got Tratktor Scratch Pro, an Audio 10, a DJM800, an X1 and a pair of Technics 1200s

Just been having a play on it and it's wicked for what it is. Perfect mobile 2 deck all in one set up.

Love it

[mostapha]

Sony MDR-V6 if you haven't decided on headphones. Other than the sticker (which is red instead of blue and says digital instead of professional…as if there could be anything digital in headphones*) they're identical to MDR-7506 and are plenty fine DJ cans and will serve you well if you ever get into production. They're good enough for Sasha and they cost like $60.

And get a backup drive for your computer if you don't have one already. At least one.


*Disclaimer: I realize that noise-cancellation circuitry is probably digital. Those atrocities don't count as headphones and should never have been invented, so I pretend they don't exist.