Hello Everyone,
I just want to preface this with I've googled and done a bunch of research, but nothing conclusive. I tried searching these forums but can't find a thread for my purposes. Basically I'm getting back into digital DJ'ing. I had a Traktor Kontrol S4 a few years ago that I had to get rid of (long story). At any rate, now I'm buying a setup that I'm keeping forever. At first I wanted the Kontrol S2 MK2, but after seeing the Pioneer DDJ-SR, I'm leaning more that way. The determining factor seems to be Traktor Pro 2 or Serato DJ; the one I want to use will determine the controller.
I'm hearing that Traktor is more geared towards electronic dance stuff and Serato is aimed at hip-hop/everything else. However, Serato DJ seems to have moved itself more inline with Traktor Pro 2 as far as its features.
I primarily spin Drum and Bass, I'm not married to one solution or the other, but I definitely like the build quality of the DDJ-SR. Quality build of the controller is my biggest factor here and Pioneer has always been rock solid. I'm not big on samples, and I don't remix the way you should on a controller. Its more of no room for 2 turntables and a mixer so controller is the best fit. I do like to use FX, Traktor had some nice ones before, and curious how Serato DJ competes.
My main 2 questions are (and I know they're loaded):
What are the big differences between Traktor Pro 2 and Serato DJ?
Since I've settled on the controller, what am I missing out on going Serato DJ instead of Traktor Pro 2?
Thanks in advance, and my apologies if this has been asked 1000 times before and I just added to the clutter.
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