I’m on the look out for a bag for my gear. I sold my old setup and I’m in the process of upgrading my setup. I looking for recommendations of bags that might fit all of this.
Kontrol S4/VCI-400 SE
Laptop
MF3D
Kontrol F1(in case)
Maschine
Audio 6/8 soundcard
CD Wallet
Headphones
Wires
External HDD
Flashlight
2 x 16Gb USB(latest firmware, DJTT emergancy DJ kit and a large selection of tracks)
I know the flashlight and USB’s don’t take up much room but would like for the bag to have a nice size pocket where I could put them along with a sharpie, business cards and other small miscellaneous items so that they’re easy to find. I can pick up a used DJTT Mono Kontroller bag for about €80. They look to be a great quality bag and prob would hold everything there apart from the Maschine and have a large zip pocket so for that price it seems like the obvious choice but I’m just wondering is there a bag out there that will hold everything including the maschine and not be ready to burst open. I would be more interested in a backpack rather than a shoulder bag for comfort purposes but that ain’t really a major issue. Willing to look at either. The only thing I really need is for the bag to be compact enough so I could take it on as hand luggage on a plane.
Yes, this is a lot of gear! And it’s not good to stuff too much into a single bag. Most likely you need two bags. I would not go with an S4 flight bag, big, heavy, expensive (no wonder many are re-sold…) But if you need to fly a lot and have two bags with you to the plane, a flight bag seems to be a must.
Ya it’s quite a bit for one bag alright. To be honest I kinda want to avoid getting the S4 flightcase if possible as I think it will be easier to carry around in the backpack. I haven’t got all this gear yet as I’m in the process of upgrading so I don’t even know if I’ll end up getting it all. I mightn’t get the Maschine in the end. I know most of the XL bags will prob hold the rest of the gear but I’d like to be prepared in case I do get the Maschine. I don’t even know is there a bag big enough to hold all this.
I’m hoping someone knows of a bag that can hold all of this comfortably as I don’t want to stuff too much in and have the gear getting damaged or the bag breaking. I won’t be travelling much but I am emigrating next year when I finish college so I’m looking ahead. I would prefer to be able to take all my gear on board with me and not have to store it in my luggage that will get thrown around carelessly when be loaded and unloaded a few times during my journey
That’s the one I was talking about in my first post that I can get off a guy for €80. They really look sturdy and I could probably fit everything except the Maschine in there.
I see that. But yes. I would go with it. Maybe consider shortening your list to make room for machine? There are a few things I would definitely not pick over maschine in there.
What would you leave out. Interested to hear peoples opinions on the setup also. The way I plan to use it is controlling decks A and B with the S4/VCI-400. I would use the maschine as a live input in deck C. Not really sure how this works or how you bridge it with Ableton, or if it’s pretty much the same thing. Will look into it more if I do decide to get it. Would use the F1 to control the remix deck on deck D. Plan on using the MF3D to control effects etc. I know I could use the MF3D to control the remix deck also but would prefer to keep that solely for effects, cue points, looping etc.
Everything else is in there for backup purposes. If I go into a DJ booth that has cdj 1000’s I’ll need the soundcard to use Traktor. Need the cd’s in case the laptop crashes in this situation. Need the USB’s in case I go into a Booth that has cdj 850/900/2000 and the external so that I always have my full collection of music just so that I’m prepared for any situation. Everything else there is pretty much essential ie. laptop, flashlight, wires, headphones
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of the MF3D at all. Seems toy-ish and unnecessary (imo) I don’t think I could take anyone waving that thing around in the air during a gig seriously.
Honestly I was of the same opinion as you until recently in another thread I was informed that you could turn off the motion control on the MF3D. I could never see myself waving the thing around. It does however give me the option of being able to control another remix deck in Deck C if needs be.
How do you find the F1. Like I said I’m just after selling my gear and I’m in the process of upgrading so I haven’t bought much yet. Trying to find good deals on second hand stuff so I can afford the whole lot. I def plan on getting the F1 though. How good is it and where do you find remix sets to download or do you make them yourself?
I love it. I’m always finding new and creative uses for it.
I mostly use it for adding samples, loops, and FX to my sets. I don’t really make “songs” out of the loops though.
I want one so bad. I can’t wait to get creative with one. I’m dying to get back DJing as I can’t do anything at the moment without any gear. Kinda missing my old pioneer 350 setup now as I really want to mix. Gotta be patient though and wait for good deals on used gear to come up if I want to afford everything I want to get. The main things I want at the moment are the F1, the maschine and still unsure whether I want the S4 or the VCI-400. I’m not in too much of a rush to get the MF3D. I can get that later down the line when I have more funds if needs be. I remember coming across that site once before but couldn’t remember the name of it. Thanks for the reminder
use a pelican hard shell roll along it’ll fit as a carry on and the thing is damn bulletproof. Don’t forget your needles and battle records you never know who’s gonna hit you up lol
That thing is an absolute tank. There ain’t no gear getting damaged in that thing. The needles and and battle records are for later down the line. I’ve never had turntables but I want to get them to use as time codes. Due to the fact that I’m emigrating next year when I graduate I’m trying to keep my gear small enough so that I can take it with me. Don’t want the hassle of trying to sell turntables before I leave. They will have to wait till I get setup in my new home next year. Definitely want to invest in them and learn how to use them though
You MAY be able to fit all of that in there. I have filled it with my S4, two 15" laptops, an x1, wires, and headphones before. If you run something along the size of a 13" laptop, I think it’s very do-able.
Also very heavy… I got a small laptop bag to help redistribute the weight through two bags. Much more manageable that way. I think you’re better off with two bags… Just claim one is your “personal item.”
