So I've got a friend who wants to get into DJing, and I've been encouraging him to start getting into it.
Only problem is he's got a family, and subsequently a budget. Long story short, I think he's trying to get started up, all told, under $100.
Right now he's got a Macbook Pro laptop, and he's got a PC. He's got speakers and whatnot, but what he really needs is the equivalent of:
A hardware controller (like a VCI-100)
A way to cue (external soundcard or built into the controller is fine)
Software
I'm going to lend him my copy of Traktor LE which should be fine, but I'm receptive to other choices.
All he wants to do is bedroom DJ for now and start learning the craft, and maybe later on get some real gear. I think the main things he needs are a couple control platters, elementary EQ, and a crossfader (unless you can think of a clever solution with the mouse) at the least.
Maybe just an external mixer? I'm kind of in the dark on this as well.
Does anyone have any ideas for solutions? I found some cheap ideas from the Hercules low end controllers, but if you guys have figured out anything from the ultra cheap arena, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for reading.
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