Right so after careful concideration I have decided to add some cdj’s to my collection (already own stanton str8-150’s). I did consider going for a controller (and there is still a slight chance I might) but I just wanted to have a way off adding more music to my collection and try a few different genres ( all except dubstep )
At first I was just going to buy any cdj but after researching it is clear to see that the pioneer range is certainly the better make to purchase but at the same time one of the most costly!
The cdj’s I was considering were the 350 & the 400 and I appreciate the 400 is the older deck but how does this compair to the the 350. The leap in price (second hand value) is considerable between the two decks
350 costing £650+ and the 400 coming in around the £400-450 mark!
Is there much difference between the decks or would I still be getting an adequate deck in the 400.
Anybody had the privellage to use either of the decks?
I appreciate some may say save up and get the best pioneer deck going but all I am is a conservatory dj playing for my own enjoyment and occasionally with friends at bbqs or house party’s so really can’t see the point in spending mega coin on equipment. But at the same time my friends are recognised local dj’s so with me becoming more familiar with cdj’s this may give me the opportunity to maybe get out there and have a chance to play at a local venue!
anyway. i played on both of them for a bit and can’t remember much… they did what they were supposed to do
what i gathered from reading on the internet, people were complaining about jog wheels getting stuck or something liek that on the 400s and overall build quality of the 350s.
the question is: what do you need the CDJs for? because i think that for 650 quid you could find some used 1000 mk3s in good condition which would be a lot better choice IF you don’t need that USB/Midi stuff.
The cdj400 has the jet/flanger FXs which the 350 hasn´t anymore. But the 350 can play from usb sticks, is rekordbox compatible and can be used as midi controller AND sound interface!
The 350 looks more plastic but the feeling of 350 and 400 are comparable. But they don´t feel as good like their big brothers (900/2000).
I prefer the 350 over the 400! And I didn´t regret that i bought the newer version instead of the old/discontinued cdj400.
Cheers for info people, managed to get hold of some from someone local and hopefully will be getting hold of them this weekend at the earliest.
And amazingly the person I’m buying off spotted my post on here and realised it was me buying them from him!
