Summary: I'm a beginner, and I'm looking to invest ~$400 in new gear. Should I pick a controller or go with a cheap Numark turntables + timecode setup with Traktor?
I'm a bedroom DJ looking to take things a little more seriously, but having fun at the same time. I have a day job that I'm planning to stick with, so DJing would be really more of a hobby, perhaps spinning at some house parties here and there mostly. I don't anticipate getting paid for gigs ever, so I'm a little hesitant in plunking down a lot of $$$ for expensive gear.
I've owned a Numark Total Control for about 4 years now, and I do mess around with it from time to time, but overall its a toy, so I'm thinking of upgrading my gear. I had a chance to play around with some 1200s and I absolutely loved mixing on vinyl - it was so much more fun and interactive than turning the jog wheels of my TC! So now, I need advice from you guys on whether I should pick up some turntables.
I spin trance/progressive house, and some occasional house music, nothing too fancy like scratching/cue-point juggling etc, so I don't *need* the specific features that either platform will offer. My main goal is to have fun.
I've been eyeing the Numark DJ in a box setup for $130:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NUMARK-DJ-IN...ht_3774wt_1048
I could pair this up with a used Audio 8 DJ + timecode vinyls for about $250 for a total cost of $380
I do love the awesome routines that Ean puts up, so I'm also interested in controllers. I've been eyeing the new Behringer modular controllers - it seems like I can get a pretty versatile setup for about $300-$400.
The question is - what would you guys recommend? Is it too late in the game to get turntables?
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