Need to make a decision by Thursday!!! Help please.

DJ Gear & Hardware Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear
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Need to make a decision by Thursday!!! Help please.

So I have been struggling between the DDJ sx and the NS 7II. I have a little experience with 1200’s and play mostly hip hop. It’s been about 8 plus years since I really got my hands dirty spinning. I checked out both controllers at GC and really like the spinning platters on the NS 7 II. However I can’t justify paying that much for a controller right now. I want to slowly see if I can get into djn again. I have a cousin that djs at a local bar and our mutual friend owns it. i have the opportunity to open up for him and maybe even pick up a couple of nights myself. So I don’t want cheap entry level controller but i don’t think I need the best either. What do you recommend for someone in my situation? I don’t think I will use the 4 decks either. nice to have I’m sure but I’m not there yet. Ohh and I said by Thursday because it’s my birthday and I want to treat myself. Or maybe my girlfriend will pitch in also since its before valentines. :tada:
Thank you in advance for your time and feedback!!!:thumbsup:

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I have never used the NS 7 Mk2 but I can tell you that for what you want I dont think its going to give you anyhting over the DDJ SX. The SX is an amazing controller and is used by many professional DJs. The price tag on the NS7 is too hefty for what you are getting imho.

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I am seriously against making such a big decision over a few days. Read reviews, look for alternatives, sleep it over. Don’t rush into anything, ever.

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Thanks for the reply lemeiux1. I agree. I tested the NS 7 II and I like it but not for $500 more.

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Scalage I have been reading and trying to get as much info as possible. And as I have stated i did get to put my hads briefly on the NS 7 II and DDj sx. I just seem to keep driving myself crazy reading reviews watching videos and trying to make my mind up.

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the DDJ SX is an amazing controller for the price.

it offers everything the NS7 II does, except for rotating platters. Save your wallet ( and your back), get the SX

I don’t even own an SX, i’ve played with both though.

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To clarify my question. I don’t want to spend the money on the NS 7 II so that is out. So my question is should I buy the DDJ sx or Sr since I don’t think I’ll use the 4 decks? My consern with the DDj SR is the usb power. Will I be stuck if my laptop fails? with the sx I would be able to use an ipod or other device to play music if the laptop crashes. Also to make it more confusing are there any other suggestions besides the SR and sx?

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In that case I’m ok with this approach :wink:

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with the SR, you will be screwed if your laptop goes down. the SX can double as a simple 4 channel mixer.

the new Reloop controller is a pretty solid controller. It features RGB Led’s and big Jogwheels.

Right now the SX is going for $789.00 on Proaudiostar.

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even if you dont use 4 decks, the option to is always nice to have in case you change your playing style in the future (which if you are just getting back into it from using tables like I did, you will). Also being able to use it as a stand alone mixer is awesome because it gives you some expandability for the future (like of you wanted to dust off those old tables or add soem CDJ’s).

I would NOT recommend getting the SR if you actually plan to play out and do it into the future because you will end up replacing it and spending another grand when you realize you want the extra 2 decks

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My other concern with DDj sx is that I have been reading that people are having faceplate buckling issues. So is the quality not there?
I will look into the reloop controller. Any others people feel are worth taking a look at?

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are you set on serato? If not have you looked at the S4? I love mine, it handles 4 decks flawlessly and has just about everything anyone could need. Also having the controller made by the oftware company itself has its advantages because it has pretty much the tightest jog wheel integration I’ve seen on a controller.

Just something to think about.

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I’m not 100% certain of this, but I’m fairly sure that if the laptop or Traktor crashes, you’re screwed with the S4 which is something OP mentioned as a concern.

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Thanks guys I really appreciate the info and discussion going on. Another bit of info/ concern I got from a friend that recently used the DDj sx was that it did not have the sound punch as he expected. He was using a set of Pio CDJ 800 and the rane ttm 57 sl. Any info on that part? Is it just that the controller would never be able to put out the same quality of sound as the rane or is it a setting issue?

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XDJ-R1 is considerable option in that price range if you want to go for CDJs (and/or Traktor with MIDI). Just check out some reviews on it or read my latest posts on it. If this is interesting for you and you have some questions left feel free to ask.

A good general advice: If possible buy at a dealer who offers full refund within some days. That way you can try equipment for a longer time and without the pressure of only beeing able to read reviews, but wanting to own it :wink:
A second general advice: Think about buying used gear. I have good experiences buying used instruments and dj gear. Often you get used gear with even some left warranty for half the original price.

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Here in new england if you shop around you can pick up a used pair of CDJ-800MK2’s or CDJ-400’s for about $600 for the pair. Add any mixer to that to begin with (even a $50 mixer will get you started, you can always upgrade it later), and you have a great little CDJ setup. If you want to use a laptop, go get a Serato Box (The SL1 is ~$200 used, give or take a bit).

It’s a cost effective way to get some solid equipment.

Will it be flashy and brand new? No. Will it withstand the test of time? Yes.