I heard this one can do for a long time, which I’m actually looking for. I don’t know anything about controller or any other hardwares. But since this could include the other hardwares in a device, I think it’s worth the money spent. (I know this ain’t cheap), and I am gonna learn while progressing with a device I guess?
All what I have now is a Macbook Pro and the Serato software in it. So this could help me begin my journey.
I am now in a very pleasant mood with EDM so I am not gonna live it for just a while.
Ignore this guy above me. Totally worth the investment. The jog wheels feel like pioneer cdj jog wheels (even though they are much smaller) which will set you up if you ever have to play on club standard. You have the DVS upgrade capability if you want to learn timecode vinyl later on. You can buy it in 3 easy payments without a credit check at americanmusical.com . In short, buy the SX2 man.
If you havent mixed at all I wouldnt reccomend getting a controller that has everything and more lol.
It has secondary functions by double tapping buttons and whatnot. Id get a mixtrack or something cheaper and smaller to learn and see if its your thing.
Lol cdjs are nothing like using the sx besides the smoothness of the jogs. Thats it.
I have an SX at home and gig out on cdj’s. TBH, its the exact same response as the cdj on its most sensitive. Scratching is different, but thats about it.
Thanks for the responses dudes. I am sure it’s a good machine to start with. I just need more reviews and details before deciding the purchase. As I mentioned before, I am a total beginner. So the additional functions won’t really be necessary for the moment as I am just gonna hit the main functions.
Any references on where I can learn doing it? I wish to play on a club/party standard in 6-12 months.
do you think it worths my investment? i know a grand is a big price to pay. but i am willing to give it a shot as long as i would be relying on it for couple of years. is dj hardware something that will last for long or are they gonna be replaced by the recent release soon?
I don’t know if it’s worth it to you. That’s up to you. It was worth it to me to buy a v1 the day it came out. It felt a lot like having pioneer CDJs and a mixer…it was just a bit weirder to carry around (but lighter) and required the laptop. After I got sick of spinning that way, I used it as just a mixer for a while.
If you want to spin on CDJs, that is the cheapest and easiest way to get into that way of working, and it has more capabilities. The only downside is that it requires a laptop (or another source) to actually play music. That may or may not be a downside to you. I think it’s great at what it is.
As for your other question…it depends even more on you.
I have an SX (not SX2). I never really looked at the differences because it did what I wanted it to do, and it’s still in fine shape (apart from my cats chewing on some of the knobs). My turntables are…idk…15 years old. I know people that are using SL-1100 turntables that haven’t been built since the '70s.
Once you get into quality gear, the general trend is that yes, it will last…maybe not 40+ years like some of the old stuff, but at least a few. If you’re the kind of person who constantly chases updates, it’s expensive 'cuz you keep buying new stuff. It’s also annoying that things come out more often than they used to, so used prices sometimes aren’t as stable. But something new doesn’t mean yours is worthless.
Take the Pioneer CDJs. There have basically been 3 big changes to them. The CDJ-1000 being generally higher-quality than what came before it with very good scratching performance…in 2001. Since then, they’ve added the ability to play off USB devices, zoomable/good screens that actually show the waveform, and ethernet connections that allow them to share USB/network sources and sync.
3 important changes in almost 14 years.
Today, I wouldn’t buy a CDJ-1000 because the 3 advances that are in the 2000nxs are good if you can afford it. But it’s not often that those big changes come about.
Hmm, I will take a note about that. But since CDJs are often called the “classic” way, then I’d rather give a shot for all-in-one controller more. I like doing everything more practical, but I’m not saying too simple. I want something reliable and of course easy to travel with. I concern about the CDJ 2000NXS, and since I’m a total beginner, can you explain more about the CDJs compared to the DJ controller like DDJ-SX? I want to know more, and I would be happy if you don’t bother explaining it.
As a beginner, the big difference is that one requires a laptop and the other doesn’t, and CDJs cost a LOT more money.
As you get better, the computer-based setups offer more options if you choose to use them.
Actually DJing on controllers like the SX/SX2/SZ, etc. feels a lot like DJing on CDJs and a mixer, except that the waveform, browser, and information views are on the laptop as opposed to the player and they can do more (more hot cues, easier looping, more effects and tricks, etc.).
There are a lot of people (not so many on DJTT) who will make fun of you for using a controller as opposed to CDJs…but it was only a few years ago that CDJs were toys made for people who couldn’t handle vinyl, or so some people thought.
They really aren’t all that different.
Pretty much any modern gear is capable enough for you to learn how to be a good DJ using it, and none of it is any better than anything else at making that (getting good) easier or harder. The gear doesn’t really matter that much until you get into exhibitionism performances that are closer to hip hop scratch routines than DJing.
Use whatever blows your hair back. And if you’re worried about not liking something, buy used…so you (probably) won’t lose as much when/if you decide to sell it.
If I were starting today, I’d lean towards the DDJ-SR or XDJ-R1, and I’d choose between them based entirely on whether or not I wanted to have a laptop sitting in front of me while I was playing.
I actually would definitely take the CDJs rather than controller. It actually offers a better DJ-ing experience, but since I am a beginner, price does matter a lot. And spending four grand for musical purposes sounds really crazy. Meanwhile the SX2 offers it for only 1000bucks, with a different way for sure. Mostapha, do you think that DDJ-SX2 is worted for a long run?
How do you know CDJ’s offer a better dj experience? Have you played with them? Or do you just assume it because a few people on the internet told you? I personally consider going from controllers to CDJ’s a step down. Even though they are much more expensive.
i wasnt trying to say that it gives a better shot for me. but since the controller is an all in one device, it is not so original as the CDJs. i also heard that DJs mostly prefer the CDJs over the controller, thats why most clubs prepare the CDJs. if i had the choice to pick, i wouldnt choose the instant device, i like the original better
Sorry mate, but you have absolutely no clue what you’re talking about. The gear is not what it’s all about. You can do fantastic routines on a cheap Numark controller, no problem. Your skills are what’s important and you get those through practising the basics on a level that’s just on the difficult side. Not on the “oh my god, I’m going to die” side or by emulating what superstar X does. When you started cycling, you started on a tricycle, not on a Ridley racing bike that’s used at the olympics.
dude, i understand. of course skill is everything, but sometimes, your tool matters too. say you cant run like a porsche with a kia. i know that i should invest to the cheaper one first. but shouldnt i consider buying a good hardware for a longer run? lets say i enjoy doing this and i will need the deeper options more, the feature is already there.it can support me as a beginner or intermediate right? well thats just my opinion though mate.
You’re supposed to buy twice. You see, at the beginning you don’t know what playing style you will end up with. You could end up liking DVS, an S8, a Maschine, or even a mixer with just an X1 and an F1 or K2. You have no way of knowing at this moment.
And you indeed need to look at quality, that’s why nobody here advised a Hercules DJ Control Instinct for instance. Even though it has all the features on paper, it’s crap. The Numark has good build quality for the price (check out the video series Ellaskins did on trying to break it) and plenty of features to keep you busy for a very long time. Then, when you have the basics down you’re ready to make your battle plans and get serious.
