DJ Controller, I should choose 1 of the Controllers, help please.

[photojojo]

S4 comes with the software which would be an extra $200 in the US so I'm sure that more than makes up for the difference.

[michaeldunne109]

To be honest i wouldnt use the cd functions that often. But any time i have they work perfect. The usb inputs have also worked flawlessly to date Like i said i use it for my mobile gigs. But this is what i like and dislike

*You can see the system im running on in my sig below....

Like:
- soundcard is very good over big and small sound systems (iv used it on everything from small speakers to large festival type rigs)

- 'lag' between controller and laptop is un-noticeable.

- the pre-maped functions in my opinion are very good. They included everything from sync to going threw your libary.

- Intergration with Traktor is excellent the setup wizard is a great tool to get everything working in seconds. Not minutes like the vci can take.

- The aux in's/ out are handy.

-Having the mixer section separated from the software side of things is great just incase everything goes wrong. Touch wood.

- The mixdeck is also very reliable iv had drink spilt on mine and it hasnt caused traktor to crash or freeze in the time i have it (which is about 7 months)

- Overall ease of use is what i like and short setup time.

Dislikes:
- First off with the newest update of Traktor the pitch bend functions of the outer edge of the jog wheel don't work when scratch is active (they did in earlier versions)

-The new ipod touches (ones with cameras) dont seem to work with the inbuilt ipod dock.

*I do believe the above could be fixed with a firmware update. Which quiet frankly im too lazy to do.

This is all that comes to mind right now. But to be honest like i said i use the mixdeck for things like weddings, birthday/ kids parties, top40/ chart nightclubs and everyother gig a mobile dj could encounter.
For my own sets like messing around at home i prefer the vci it allows me to be more creative. If you have the $$$$$$ id go with the s4 mate to be honest.

Like i said any inquires you have don hesitate to ask

[michaeldunne109]

S4 comes with the software which would be an extra $200 in the US so I'm sure that more than makes up for the difference.

+1 if you don't have Traktor already you might want to take this into consideration.

[DJTu]

@michaeldunne109 thank you very much bro for your replies and information about mixdeck they will really help me choosing the device..

And another question (i think you are bored )) ) you said that if you have the $, you'd go with the s4..

Why ? what are the 3 or 5 main reasons to choose S4 not the Mixdeck ? (don't think about the software program comes with s4)

And why vci-100 gives more creativity to you than the mixdeck does ?

And when you are comparing the two gears(mixdeck-s4) are there BIG differences between them when mixing?

[michaeldunne109]

@michaeldunne109 thank you very much bro for your replies and information about mixdeck they will really help me choosing the device..

And another question (i think you are bored )) ) you said that if you have the $, you'd go with the s4..

Why ? what are the 3 or 5 main reasons to choose S4 not the Mixdeck ? (don't think about the software program comes with s4)

And why vci-100 gives more creativity to you than the mixdeck does ?

And when you are comparing the two gears(mixdeck-s4) are there BIG differences between them when mixing?

Forgot to mention i dont have an s4 But with the s4 you just have more control over your music (from what i can see) i.e mixing 4 decks, sample banks, cue points ect. Same can be said about the vci.

While the mixdeck has fx control it isn't anything like the s4 or vci. They control the tiny'est aspect of fx while the mixdeck really only gives you wet dry options and has no control over cue points.

The only use of buttons i get on the mixdeck are:

-Looping (Dedicated buttons for 2bar, 4bar, 8bar size)
Also has a loop roll feature which makes use of the lowest size in traktor 1/30 of a bar i think, to a 32 bar loop)

-Scroll (the mixdeck allows you to scroll threw your tracks with a fat ass knob:P

Overall The mixdeck is perfect for me because at mobile gigs i dont do much fx or cue juggling. I like it for these gigs because it has its own high quality soundcard takes almost no setup time compared to what the vci takes. It has a front mounted high quality microphone input (i use a microphone alot at mobile gigs). and its rugged as f**k six months on the road after a couple of bashes and its still soldiering on

Creativity: I supose the simple reason im more creative with the vci is because it has more features i.e more control for loops, cue points, fx the mixdeck could never match up to the vci in terms of control.

Big difference when mixing?? I basically only loop and beatmatch on the mixdeck because of the nature of the gigs i do. So its perfect for that.
Havent used my vci out of the bedroom but its a pleasure to use. One thing i do prefer about the mixdeck is its larger general footprint and larger jog wheels.

It really boils down to personal preference bud They both serve the purpose of what i bought them for.

Mixdeck: Mobile gigs (i.e weddings, parties ect)

vci: mashing Various forms of music together.

Hope im answering your questions like i said keep firing

[DJTu]

Yes, after this message i think i gave my decision I'll go for S4, because it has many advantages as I see.. And I think it's a pro equipment..

The only advantage of mixdeck is that I can use my CD's with it..

[DJTu]

Another question

Today I bought Creative T3 2.1 Speaker and X.Fi Surround 5.1 PRO External Sound Card.. Can I use these things with Traktor directly ?

[michaeldunne109]

Another question

Today I bought Creative T3 2.1 Speaker and X.Fi Surround 5.1 PRO External Sound Card.. Can I use these things with Traktor directly ?

Well if your buying an s4 i dont see why you would need an external soundcard.

Also i don't have any experience with those sound cards but the speakers should be fine just use a mini jack to phono to go from the s4 output into the 'aux in' on the speakers.

Heres a picture of the lead their quiet cheap:

http://www.google.ie/imgres?imgurl=h...ed=0CBkQ9QEwAQ

[DJTu]

Mike really you are like a help-angel to me )) thank you very much again.. But i didn't understand something, can't i use my external sound card with traktor?

You can see my sound car in this link

http://www.newlaunches.com/entry_ima...-5.1-Pro-1.jpg

[DJZILCH]

if the ddj-t1 comes with full version of traktor pro then it'd be sweet

but having to pay $149 (or something) to upgrade to traktor pro 2 when it comes out is kinda sh1t

S4 owners get free TP2 upgrade wheeeeeee