Drum Scratching

[mrshan]

So please enlightened me...

With a budget of $500 usd what's the best gear I can get... if I just need a controller and a turntable ? Do I need to worry about softwares like traktor or serato ? At least while the learning bit... once I graduate the scratching technique I thought I could upgrade my controllers later...what do you think? Or maybe it is wiser to spend on a good controller now and save money in the future

[Patch]

You can learn drum scratching with a single turntable and a mixer, and some records. That's probably do-able for $500.

But - if you want to go the hybrid hardware/software/controller route, the very least you're gonna need is a decent computer, a NI Z2, and a turntable. Not really do-able for $500, I'm afraid, mate...

[mrshan]

Okay... I think I'm going to go with the hybrid controller software route. Computer wise I think I'm ok. I'll get a good i7 processor with good memory and sound card. But then there's the whole software debate... I've often heard traktor works best for scratching. NI Z2 ... just curious what about mix deck combo like traktor S4 & external turntable combo?

[Patch]

Check it out:

[mrshan]

Wow!!!! :-) Awesome tutorial!!! Thank you!

That's exactly what I want to master. Any thoughts on the s4? I'm ready to put some money down...

[mrshan]

I found on traktor forum ...not sure if you guys agree...?

"but a few things to consider;
for hip hop scratching the S4 will be limited in comparison to the Z2
Do you use CDJ's or 1210's? If you need controller jog wheels then the S4 works for you
Do you use a mic at all? The mic settings on the S4 are almost useless and mess things if you also use real vinyl.
If you switch between Vinyl and time code the Z2 will be faster and easier to use
Do you need a booth out? If so the Z2 is better.
How mobile is your set up? S4 does allow 1 box mixing, not so easy with the Z2

These are different tools for different jobs, think about what you are going to be using the most, hip hop or dub step and where are you doing it? How portable do you need to be."

http://www.native-instruments.com/fo...-vs-z2.181136/

[Deejaesnafu]

These guys make great entry level scratch mixers, with some even endorsed by the man himself....http://www.agiprodj.com/dj-tech-dif-...LQEaAsRP8P8HAQ

[grabme]

A Denon Sc2000 controller with DJ Tech mixer with Traktor will suffice. Its exactly what I have any have had no issues with pretty much any type of scratch so far. Get it all SH if you can, especially Traktor.

[mrshan]

Thanks guys... got some more research to do.