Good evening y'all, hope you guys are doing alright. First post on the forums, so howdy!
I'd like some input on a set up I am considering investing in. Please forgive my lack of knowledge if I say anything contradictory or stupid, I tried doing as much research as I could on my own. (Although I have been awake 48 hours...) I'll break this long post into sections so you guys don't have to read my sappy backstory if you don't want to.
TLDR Version
I have a Numark NS7, that uses Serato Itch. I am a beginner. I am worried about using the NS7 outside my bedroom(size, weight, integration). From what I see, Traktor allows one to be more creative than Itch does. I am worried about not knowing what vinyl is like, and although I don't know what style I'll stick to, I want to have the capability of using a two table set up reliably if needed, and be able to know the difference between vinyl and controller. Considering selling the NS7 and investing in an S4, a turntable, and the scratch upgrade that was released last month, for a set up similar to this gentleman:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/g2UK9nAyR5A
Wondering if anyone has some input for me regarding this.
Background...
I'm a total novice when it comes to DJ'ing. I originally picked up the Vestax Spin a lil' while back just to mess with, and my friend was throwing a party in the coming week. For fun I decided to try and DJ it, and it was pretty intoxicating. I didn't have people dancing madly or anything like that, but occasional cheering/oohing/ahhing about the tracks I played and the sequence I did them in made me feel awesome, and I got a lot of great feedback from that party. I somehow some months later bought a Numark NS7 from a buddy that just didn't use it anymore. Sadly my job kept me away from it for a long time. Now I have another party to DJ and I'm trying to get back in to it and really pick up on the techniques and skills behind it.
Desired Set Up
Replacing Numark NS7 with Itch software with:
Traktor Kontrol S4
Traktor Kontrol S4 Scratch Upgrade
Stanton T.62B Turntable: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Stanton-...08-i1427532.gc
I already have:
MacBook Pro 13" - 2.4Ghz intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3 RAM
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Speakers (General use)
Sony Home Theater System (500W, circa 2002, have NS7's hooked up to 'em)
My thinking behind this...
What I really like about the NS7 are the moving platters, and Itch is a cool, simple program to use with the NS7. I have never used a real turntable before, and I figured an NS7 was a cool way of getting some of that experience without buying actual records, and with less maintenance. Plus it was much cheaper than getting two turntables and a mixer for me at the time. My fears regarding the NS7 are that it may not be something I could reliably use in a club setting due to its size and weight, and I'm not sure how it would jive with a club set up. I took it to a small house party and it was kind of crazy to lug around. I also feel strange that I haven't touched an actual turntable before, and someone I may be able to start DJ'ing with primarily uses vinyl in his club set up.
I feel if I am to take this seriously I should be versatile, which is why I'm considering the S4, the scratch upgrade, and a standard turntable to use the timecoded vinyl with. I'm not exactly pushing Itch's boundaries, but Traktor seems like a much more advanced software that is more open and customizable. Granted that seems to up its learning curve quite a bit, but I feel it just has more features I could use. The sampler, the effects, etc. (For effects right now, I have to purchase a 200 dollar add-on, the NSFX) The S4 will be much easier to lug around than the NS7 as well. In my eyes I'll be getting accustomed to actual turntables, the traktor software, and controllerism, allowing me to work in any environment. (if I ever get out the bedroom)
Any input you all have is greatly appreciated. Again forgive me if I'm missing any pieces to the puzzle, and ask me anything you like if you need more info!
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