Hi there!
I bet there is a topic about this but I couldn't find... Anyway...
I'm a former DJ. Worked with and loved vinyl and cd. After a big break, I'm finding myself with that little feeling that says: "do it, you know you want and love", so i'm deciding to get back to DJing. This time I think I'll go with a Digital DJ setup, tired of carrying cases and stuff... I think the best way to go (at least for me) is with a Digital DJ setup. I don't have much time or money to invest, I'll keep this as something that I love to do and not as an hobbie.
I'm not much into effects. I'm kind of into House/Deep House/Lounge and using some Dj Tools like vocals.
So keeping this in mind... The setup!
Software: Thinking on using Traktor
Controller: I've seen Akai LPD8, got interested! Thinking on using as the main controller for the Traktor. I can even use it for other software!
Audio interface: NI Audio 2 DJ? I will only use two channels mixed on the Mixer. I will have two mixers.
PC/MAC: The big doubt. I used Windows for a long time but decided to migrate to Mac, since then... It's my precious. Anyhow, I have a new Macbook Pro i7 but as it is my work/personal/day-to-day/everything computer, I don't want to use it as part of my dj rig. If I want to produce music I can do on the Macbook Pro that I have but for djing... I don't think so. So, the doubt is... A computer only to djing! Really only! Nothing else! Not even internet! Eheheh. What should I buy? I don't see problem with used laptops. I want to keep it on a budget but a well looking computer (we're performers right?). I don't want it to be outdated in a week of course...
So... what do you think? What do you have to tell me about all this?
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