Hey everyone, I’m Wade. I’m 15- and I’ve been a DJ since age 13. I’ve only used the Hercules MP3 DJ Controller, and I’ve grown out of it over the years.
I am looking to create a cheap setup (>$500) that I can use with Traktor Pro. I’ve looked into the VCI-100 SE but with the recent article about the MKII version and how old the VCI-100 is I’m having second thoughts about that purchase. Another option I thought about was the American Audio VMS4.
Another question I have is about audio cards, I have a Griffin iMic which I use for hooking up my Dr. Dre Beats Studio to my Macbook 15". Would it be wise to purchase another audio card?
I’ll be DJing Highschool Dances of around ≈200 people.
If I was doing this on a budget I would be looking in the sale forum on here and looking to buy a used VCI-100 from someone who recently upgraded to an S4. I would also recommend a better sound card. Chances are some folks will be selling their Audio 2 also. At a minimum I would aim for a Maya44.
I think the price tag of the new MKII is too much for what your getting, plus the support this site gives the VCI-100 (especially if you can land one that has been updgraded to 1.3 or 1.4 firmware) your going to get a proven piece of gear with some awesome mappings.
The VMS4 is nothing special man. 4 decks are cool and all, but I would trust a VCI-100 that is proven over that one. I think most folks on this site are going to advise a VCI-100SE and Audio 2 sound card. It just works man.
There’s a review of the VMS4 on the blog, make of it what you will. I’ve heard the sound card is nothing special. VCI-100 SE + Audio2 is a great combo, don’t worry about the fact that it’s been around for a while, it’s proven to be a solid piece of gear and the newer competitors don’t have much over it in terms of technology.
