Should I start with S4

**tyfurious** · 04-05-2011, 10:55 PM

The new Novation Twitch looks 100x cooler than a S4 if you ask me.

**Coldfuzion** · 04-05-2011, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by tyfurious

The new Novation Twitch looks 100x cooler than a S4 if you ask me.

Thing is, you have to take into account what you are using the respective controllers for, what genre you're playing, and what your style is like.

Edited: Didn't realize you were speaking strictly on looks.

**m00n** · 04-05-2011, 11:08 PM

I think its a better choice then my first setup.. Numark "CD DJ in a box" = lolzzz

**DarioJ** · 04-05-2011, 11:16 PM

Questions I asked myself 6 months ago was "is this a hobby, or a passion? just for fun or do I want to create music/mixes?" this helped me set my budget.

I quickly learned that mixing isn't just the ability to "controlling every function". To make great music/mixes there is a lot to it (more then I even wanted there to be) lol. Word of advice if I can give you any, before you make your purchase... obsessively research and read. A lot of the other members on this board give great advice. While it is a great hobby, it gets addictive and expensive.

6 months into it and $2,000 later I finally have a setup I feel comfortable with..... for now

. GL to ya!

**tyfurious** · 04-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Coldfuzion

Thing is, you have to take into account what you are using the respective controllers for, what genre you're playing, and what your style is like.

Edited: Didn't realize you were speaking strictly on looks.

Oh yea, I think the S4 will be a much sturdier and reliable controller, no less the ability the use inputs. But, on that note, if I was thinking for myself I would say the Twitch is a better controller, but then again that is just for me and my style

**skz** · 04-05-2011, 11:25 PM

Wow that's interesting ! I know that people that start are getting addicted very fast. I mean i got a job that gives me plenty of time to do things, i really want to get into it. Thank you for all of your advice

**skz** · 04-05-2011, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Coldfuzion

Thing is, you have to take into account what you are using the respective controllers for, what genre you're playing, and what your style is like.

Edited: Didn't realize you were speaking strictly on looks.

I would like to be able to mix hip hop beat tracks with some cool and weird effects. House and techno music are annoying after a couple of hours

**killerfanatics** · 04-05-2011, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by skz

Can i go with a Numark controller that worth approx. 200$ ? or i will want to upgrade as soon as i control every functions ?

When I first started, I was just using the keyboard with VDJ. The more I learned, the more I wanted to do, and the more I needed free hands. So I bought the Numark Total Control. I think that thing is great. Has helped me a lot and I've learned a lot more now since I've had it, but honestly, now I need more buttons/knobs because there is more that I want to do. I'm eventually going to get the S4, but if you dont have the money to drop on it right now, buy something a little cheaper. I bought my TC on eBay for $100. Bought the NI Audio 2 from best buy ($100), and got some Sony headphones ($50). I spent around $250-270 (taxes), and I like my setup, a lot. It helped get me started, but now I wish I had more. It's a process I guess.