Hiya folks,
I am about to get a completely new setup, and this is what I have in mind:
I plan on hooking up 1210s (as soon as I can afford them lol) to a mixer, and doing a lot of scratching. I know how to beatmatch with vinyl/cdjs, but have no scratching experience(but I want to learn!), which is why I really need help from you experienced turntablists on this one. Also, I am a huge Traktor fanboy, and want to have as much control over the software as possible. To me, it seems like two (well 3 if you include the DJM 900, which really isn't tightly integrated with Traktor, a key feature for me, costs a shitload more, and I would have to buy a lot of other equipment in order to control Traktor) options stand out:
DJM-T1
Pros:
Booth output.
Smaller than the S4, so better for scratching?
Better faders.
Better sound quality.
More sturdy construction.
Cons:
No dedicated knobs for filters.
Controls only 2 decks (I sometimes find myself using 3).
Can't map all of my hotcues and sample decks.
No control over loop recorder.
Kontrol S4
Pros:
Can do everything that Traktor offers, the epitome of vertical integration in today's DJing world.
Cons:
Not as sturdy as the T1.
Larger, not as good for scratching?
No booth output.
Shitty crossfader.
So, if I get an S4, I'll for sure buy an Innobender(Guitar Center Warranties still apply if you install this, booyah!) so I could have a xfader worthy of scratching.
If I get a DJM T-1, I want to buy something that will give me control over another deck and control over the loop recorder(I don't know what though, thoughts and recommendations please?), and I will definitely pick up an F1.
Also, if you have any other suggestions on alternate gear, I would be more than glad to hear them.
Thanks in advance for your guidance folks, this community just makes me
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