What to buy?

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What to buy?

Hey guys,
I have been thinking on buying my first dj hardware, I am in doubt between an s2 controller or a Numark M6 + Audio 2 + Kontrol X1
I want to use traktor but i don’t want to close yet the possibility to learn Djing in CDJ’s and stuff like that.
So what u think?!

Thanks a lot, hope u can help me

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Kind of in the same boat as you. I’m looking at the S2 right now, but a lot of people have been telling me to get a mixer and CDJs.

Honestly, I think it really doesn’t matter what you get, just so long as you’re comfortable with it.

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I absolutely agree but you know, the thing is that in the future I want to be djing at clubs so I would like to know which would be the best investiment right now so in the future I could upgrade my djing hardware.

Thank for the feedback, let’s hope some other people help us

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The club scene is in a flux. Pioneer CDJs everywhere but people bring in laptops for Traktor and HID integration, their own controllers, Maschines, LaunchPad/Abletons, Akai APC-40s and so on and so on… And if Pioneers, the clubs have them installed.

Also, investing in decent Pioneer CDJs + mixer, expect to pay 2k or so all together, or more. S2 is a better alternative if all you need is to bring a laptop and controller to gigs. And if some thinks S2/S4s are toys, tell that to Porter Robinson that is doing very-very lucrative gigs in Las Vegas.

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What about this set: 2 Rellop Contour Controller Edition + Audio 2 + Numark M6

What do u think?!

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If you go that way get the reloop interface edition(has soundcard) and controller edition. You won’t need the audio 2 then. It’s more controller territory as opposed to cdj. If you want cdj style go for the denon DNS2000’s, very close to cdj’ s.

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so with a Reloop interface edition and a controller edition I can actually control 4 decks? and I just need to plug the controller to my pc so I have sound card even for my mixer?

Sorry for this kind of questions but I’m starting on Djing,
and i’m loving this site btw I really learned a lot

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So if i get a numark M6 + Reloop contour IE can I control 4 decks? the other problem is the software, to update from Traktor LE to traktor pro (4 decks) how can I do that? and how much it costs?

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Chances are if you get an all encompassing multi-deck modular super setup, that you will soon be drowning in features and functions that you can’t use. Just get a nice all in one controller, an s2 or s4 would probably suit you better than trying to put together a modular system. And besides, it’s not the gear you practice on thats going to give you the skills to mix in a club, it’s your style and technique that you need to build. If you learn to mix on a controller without using sync, you will be just fine on cdjs.

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i have to agree with Culture_Shock, modular setups are cool, but to start with an s2 would be awesome.

there is no traktor le anymore so you might get a free upgrade to tpro2. the soundcard from the contour plugs into your mixer, sorted. :wink:

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Guys, i would suggest picking up the S2 for a start, it falls into the “all in one” category. Later on depending on how serious you want to get, you can add some modular controllers such as the X1’s or F1’s, a soundcard such as the Audio 6 if you wish to mix externally. Don’t feel like you need to drop 2 grand in one pop, these things take time :slight_smile:

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Some news, i’m gonna buy the kontrol s2, now I wanna know what you think I should had to that controller, maybe a rellop controller edition? or a Maschine, or a maschine Mikro, or any other stuff you think it’s nice.

Thanks

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Ive got an s2 and am planning an f1 early next year, was toying with the idea of a maschine variant but ive deceided upon an f1.