Numark Mixdeck - Taking it to the Next level

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Numark Mixdeck - Taking it to the Next level

I’ve been using my Numark Mixdeck for about 8months now and have succesfully DJed numerous weddings, sweet 16s, school functions, clubs, and what not. I have liked all the features EXCEPT…

That when it comes to using Traktor (version that came with it) the performance really does not stand out. Only 4 louzy effects, no hot cues, no samples… I can only do the basic mixing which I don’t like.

I am about to DJ some clubs in college and want to upgrade to some different software or extrnal controller to improve the mixing capabilities

Have any suggestions? I really don’t want to spend another $400 on a different program but am just wondering what in the world I can do?

Thanks for your help

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upgrade to traktor pro,get a kontrol X1 & an audio 2 and your good to go
if your dj’ing clubs you can use there mixer and save for one your own
and for parties,weddings etc… just use the mixtrack till you can upgrade again.

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Yeah what he said!! Sounds to me like you are using Traktor LE which is going to be limited as it’s just to give you a sniff of what the full fat version can do. Upgrade to Traktor pro and you’ll be laughing!! Actually I think there is someone inthe buy/sell forum selling Traktor pro 1.2.7.

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I did upgrade to Pro a few months ago but ended up returning it. I didn’t feel it added very many effects for my $200. I had a hard time getting all the controls to work right too so maybe that had something to do with it.

Usually Traktor Pro would be a huge upgrade to controllers, but from what I have researched when it comes to the MixDeck it really doesn’t make a big difference…
True or not?

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i paid 50 bucks for my traktor pro from someone on here…go look…it will change your game…

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Same here. I got my upgrade from here and it cost £40. And how many effects would one person need? Never used the mixdeck bit Traktor pro compliments most controllers to be fair. What exactly are you looking for?

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the mixdeck has a built in mixer/soundcard. Getting an audio 2 or another soundcard wouldnt really HELP unless you want to use time code. When i had mine, i remapped the back and mode button to allow me to juggle 8 cue points. I would remapp the eject button from “START TRACK OVER” to filter off. Change the pant knob to key knob.

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  • The Mixdeck Pro has a sound card. Not the regular Mixdeck
  • The Audio 2 is not used for timecode, the 4,6,8 and 10 are.
  • If he has a Mixdeck + X1 and wants to play in a club he’s gonna need a soundcard to plug into the house mixer to use with just the X1.

Yes. The mixdeck would work MUCH better with Traktor PRO if you remap it. It would have much more functionality than the LE version.

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I am simply looking for more mixing functions available. I have never like being at clubs next to other DJs and they had crazy cool effects, hot cues and what not while I was limited to what I could do on the Mixdeck.

I feel as though the mixdeck has many amazing functions, effects, scratching features, etc for CDs but when it comes to Midi mode it honestly doesn’t, maybe just my opinion? :open_mouth:

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just forget the software and burn all your music to cds :slight_smile:

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you are getting the MIXTRACK and MIXDECK confused. the mixdeck is 2 CD players and a mixer squished together.

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won’t you be able to remap your controller with a better version of traktor?..i thought that was one of the perks…

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aaahhhhh…yes. The squished together one. Gotcha.

oops :roll_eyes:

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And that is what I am wondering. I know you can remap it (someone said they remapped the pan control to jumping between cue points).

I am wondering what controls people have remapped to make it better? Any suggestions on remaping some controls?

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i run two budget controllers…a hercules and an x-session pro…i have too many knobs and sliders…

i am sure someone will chime in…

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i was in the same boat as you, i sold my mixdeck for 500$ and got a kontrol x1, an lpd8 and a numark stealth. best decision of my life.

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Besides having about 15more effects, what other advantages do upgrading to Traktor Pro have on the mixdeck?

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4 decks, advanced effects mode

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No don’t do that. You’ll have a very very VERY (can’t stress Very enough) Hard time! It’s a pain to flip through all of your cds. Take advantage of TP. having all you music lined up. You can search BPM and track name and just load it into the deck you prefer within seconds. Then you have more time to look at the crowd and see if they’re liking the music. You also can “mix” more effectively.

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I’d rather have the mixdeck than the numark stealth lpd8 and X1. Jussain. And you basically lost 100 dollars