essentially been used to regular 2 x 1210s with gemini mixer, nothing spectacular, however would like to ‘modernize’
question is - if one was to get hold of a stanton, say, djc4 or a Kontrol S2 unit, would i be able to connect 2 x turntables and use timecoded vinyl, or would i still have to buy a rane interface separately?
as i said, apologies if question is too too obvious, but would appreciate any thoughts.
[QUOTE]Yes you would still have to use the SSL interface. With TSP however you can use the S2 without a separate soundcard.
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You mean the S4 surely? the S2 doesn’t have audio inputs for the 1210’s
S4 + Traktor DVS and ditch the Gemini mixer if you don’t mind the needing the computer on all the time.
The Stanton DJC.4 will work as a standalone mixer but you’ll need to upgrade to VDJ pro for DVS (or use mixxx)
TBH I think the S4 is a better option OR wait until the new Native instruments mixer thingy is revealed in a few days, I’m guessing it might just be perfect for you.
I bought the S4 to hook my 1210s up to but haven’t because I don’t want to have to use a computer to play my records. That might change if I get around to upgrading to TSP though.
I bought the S4 to hook my 1210s up to but haven’t because I don’t want to have to use a computer to play my records. That might change if I get around to upgrading to TSP though.
I’m not making any judgements about this new mixer these guys are talking about, except it’s going to cost a LOT more than they are thinking. Definitely upwards of $1200. This is also superfluous, you don’t need a controller unless you want to do stuff with cue points and such. And even then, it’s much easier to set up and cheaper to just get a small controller that only has the controls you need.
All you need to spin timecode is a SCRATCH CERTIFIED sound card. Some mixers have them built in, so does the S4 controller. The best AND cheapest way to switch to timecode is to just buy a stand alone soundcard. You can keep using your Gemini mixer and just buy a Scratch A6 for timecode, for $300. This system is MUCH better for setting up at gigs. You don’t need to bring anything but needles, your records, your little Scratch A6, and your laptop.
Not the S2 You can however use the DJC.4 for timecode with VDJ, MIXXX, Mixvibes, Deckadance and I’m sure a few other softwares, just not with Traktor or Serato, the DJC.4 is also a standalone mixer so no-need for a computer always hooked in.
Speculation - under $800 is my guess with a 4ch to come in the future*
djc.4 is not a standalone mixer. when running thru it will only play input 1 and there is a gain knob and main volume knob for any kind of mixing. this is the reason i purchased this but finding out you can only mix in dvs applications. unless some one figured this thing out please help ive put hours of research in this and thats all it does as a standalone mixer.
Personally I think all this talk of controllers is silly. I think the best way for this chap to get a bit more digital with his setup is just for him to get serato or traktor scratch and use his existing mixer.
i agree, tsp2 with audio 6 is onl $299 now…you can’t beat that. If you don’t like all the wires you can always solder into your mixer like i did with my 07pro…session in/out is perfect for sample section of traktor. S4 is always an option if you wanna use both but if your laptop stops you are screwed without a backup crate of records
if this is still avail in a couple weeks I may get it and put a serato box in it and just upgrade the crossfader, so i’ll have a traktor and serato mixer…if you google serato inside mixer the 1st link is tutorial on how to do it with this tascam mixer…here’s the url:
