What should be my next addition?
Hello all,
I am a beginner DJ and my setup only consists of a S2, a pair of HDJ500’s, and a set of M-Audio speakers. Learning the ropes and just messing around a lot at home for now.
What should be my next addition to accompany my S2…IYO? or have i already went in the wrong direction?
midifighter 
You’ve got enough stuff for a beginner DJ matey. I reckon you should buy more stuff when:
(1) you’re no longer a beginner
(2) you’ve decided for yourself what stuff you need to buy to take it to the next level
You’ll need to achieve (1) before you can achieve (2) and you’ll only know you’ve achieved (1) when you achieve (2)!
What you’ll get here is a load of people telling you what stuff they like. Which is fine, but it may not be the best thing for you.
Here’s a counter argument; there are plenty of very skilled and knowledgeable DJs who go out and earn a living with just 2 decks and a mixer with EQs. Not even FX. Your S2 does all of this and more. So with this in mind; have you reached the limits of what you can do?
If you don’t know what you want and why you want it then you dont need any new gear.
Truth. Don’t get so caught up in the toys. Focus more on finding good, original music. THAT’S where youshould be spending the bulk of your money.
And expand your musical tastes. Listen to everything and enjoy it all (screw the peer pressure). Your own style will emerge and the toy list will reflect it.
Word to what everyone else has said. Spend money on tunes, there’s little else you need. If you really feel like you have room to advance, but don’t know what gear would be best for you, don’t get gear. Business cards maybe? put gas in the car and drive around, cold front some clubs for gigs? spend your resources wisely!
/endthread. great reply.
pair of technics !
always nice to have a pair of turntables
great headphones btw!
you’ll know when the time is right
If you don’t know what you’re still missing you got everything you need, I think.
If you want to expand your capabilities on one of the following areas think of buying these pieces of gear:
Scratching–> Traktor Scratch Pro + Turntables
Nice backspins+ special sound FX (+ a bit of scratching) → Traktor Scratch Pro + CDJ
Playing with samples → Sample packs and maybe an F1
Expanding on the FX area → Kontrol X1 or Midi Fighter
Enjoying your music → new tunes and maybe some major speakers
Being more satisfied → Practice and enjoy. Learning by doing. Try and error. Practice makes perfect!
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Are we still talking about equipment? and I mean “equipment” not… oh, nevermind.
I agree with what some others have said; MUSIC!!!
Don’t get me wrong I love gear but really if you don’t now what you want or need and are just itching to buy something for the sake of it you probably don’t need it.
Music. I’m got similar levels of gear and and a beginner, my next addition will be a cdj
Multi-purpose advice FTW 