What do you think about the stanton SCS.4Dj?
What do you guys think about this controller?
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It’s a cool idea and is an inexpensive device so keep in mind the quality and feel reflects that. It also is very slow to analyze stuff and I generally found it frustrating to use when I tried it.
anything else that is kindof like this? my problem is i have to computer but i want effects to add to my mixes.
IF you have an iPad (and can wait a bit) the new IDJpro looks like it’d be a better choice, quicker analysis, iTunes integration etc…
For a bit more there is the newly announced Gemini CDMP-7000 which looks like a very promising bit of kit
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and use no compuer, how will i use effects like Re-loop and get bpm
looks awful
The layout is a little odd and you need an ipad but I would definitely prefer to use that over the stanton, and djay is pretty decent software already.
You need to decide what you want to use it for first.
If you’re using it to control Traktor there are way better controllers out there.
Or do you want to be able to use it as a media player…
I think its pretty rubbish honestly. At least playing with it at best buy, it was really unintuitive imo. It just responded pretty slow and laggy. I honestly would freak out using it in a real gig.
That setup doesn’t involve a computer, but the CDJs you’re looking at have a Loop In/Out section. Can’t tell if there’s a BPM counter but if there isn’t, that’s one less thing for you to use as a crutch 
Numark Mixdeck would be a better option than that cd in a box thingy and is a lot more future proof as well (use it as a Traktor controller / CD player / iPod , Flash drives etc) ..
Plus has the FX section.
mixdecks have too many glitches. and i only have $520
I think for a beginer dont wanting to use a computer the scs4dj is a great option.
it’s the best you can get for that money with out using a laptop.
if you want to use it as a controller most of the features are useless, vdj now has partnership with stanton so have the most intigration available the problem though is if you use it as a controller for dj software you lose the soundcard as it only works with the on board hardware.
You also lose the screen which if implimented properly could have been treated as an extra lcd to share information from software, unfortunately this didn’t happen so you get a blank screen, so what you are left with is just a dumb controller with minimal controlls, that said you may as well get something better that is a dedicated controller and just use your laptop…
with only 520 to spend you’re very limited in the decks and a mixer department unless you get a mixdeck express or american audio encore thing.
Best bet is a controller.
VCI-300MKII is 499
Twitch is 499
VMS4?
I was going to go rant BUT … decided to be nice 
Have a look at the American Audio Versadeck
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FX, CDJ type layout, midi controller and mixer …
No gimmicks like a tiny waveform but would seem to tick more boxes than the cd in a box (which won’t even play MP3’s).
my friend had one and I tried it out… its incredibly frustrating to use. Laggy as hell and the jog wheels just didnt seem to respond the way they do on my s2 (which I feel is very similar to my 1200’s)
I say avoid it… my friend tried my s2 and exchanged the stanton for the s2 and never looked back.
[quote]my friend had one and I tried it out… its incredibly frustrating to use. Laggy as hell and the jog wheels just didnt seem to respond the way they do on my s2 (which I feel is very similar to my 1200’s)
I say avoid it… my friend tried my s2 and exchanged the stanton for the s2 and never looked back.[/quote]
He doesn’t have a computer.
missed that bit… reloop digital jockey 2 and a netbook, I have bought both off these of eBay… $250 netbook, $150 digital jockey interface edition. Even if you don’t get them that cheap you should still have some spare change from $520.
the DJ2 is built much better than the mixtrack so is worth considering purchasing second hand, the used mixtracks will be raped! I would stay away from them.
He’s going to need to get one IMO I haven’t seen anything stand alone that works well aside from cdj’s or 1200’s. Save up, laptops are dirt cheap and loaded with value. Buy the right gear or you will end up buying twice.