I’ve been saving up money to get one but I’m not sure which will fit Dubstep the most, it looks like the NS6 has a lot more effects and features then the NS7. But I seen people making Dubstep with the NS7 and its just as good as the NS6, one of the reasons I am stuck between the two is that the NS6 is smaller and compact and the NS7 has the turning wheels so its like its really playing and it seems like it would help out a lot with scratching and the timing and accuracy of doing it. But the NS6’s fancy lights and about 3 times more buttons and sliders seems like it would fit… Btw to clear this up I am a noob at this, I worked with FL Studio and made my own and was hoping they could help me and even if not I still want them for mixing songs to. Thanks for reading
The NS6 is around $1,000 and the NS7 is around $1,300. My friend told me to get the Numark Pro Mixer for $200 but its made of plastic and not many features on it, I want something challenging if I’m going to spend money on it might as well get one that’s worth it and that will give me something to look forward to learning, I’m just not sure of the two that would fit me. My local Musicians Shop wont let anyone try them out cause they said they’re too expensive to just let random people mess with them.
I have never owned or tried any of them lol, I was suggest Numark since I am completely new to pretty much everything in the DJ world. I can play Guitar and Drums but I never touched a DJ board, or mixer or anything along them lines. I am going to see about going to clubs and asking for a hand in lessons and pay them for it of course for helping me. I’m working with $7.298 dollars I’ve saved up in the past 7 or almost 8 months now. I didn’t know what to expect on price ranges so I just saved up that much just incase. Btw thanks for helping me
How stupid is that. There’s this chain of music gear stores in the Netherlands where practically everything is touchable (and you may even play with it if you want to). You can’t believe how much gear they sell, just because people are allowed to fool around with it for a bit!
but OT: different controllers are made for different workflows. So not everything may just suit you. The NS6 and NS7 are clearly designed for different purposes, so choosing between those is a matter of preference as well. So don’t fool yourself by just looking at some pictures and decide on which has the prettiest lights or whatever, but make sure you can somewhere actually try things out. And when playing with it, you’ll know when you’ve found the right controller
Yeah, absolutely love that store. Bought my monitors there as well, after hours of extensive listening to all sorts of alternatives. Guys must’ve gone mad because of me
I still go there occasionally, just to play around with stuff. It’s seriously the best way to choose gear
Who said the Mixtrack Pro is not worth it? Trust me, its worth it, don’t go spending $1000 like crazy, buy something cheap, not something “challenging” if youre just starting. That’s just my opinion.
I am completely oblivious to the point of the topic. We’re talking about mixing dubsetp right? All you need is a standard mixer and two deck control to mix. Heck, you can get Traktor or Virtual DJ and just use the keyboard on the computer if you really wanted to (with some sort of audio interface that gives you two outputs of course, one for the mix and one for the cue).
Firstly, as a lot of others said, I’d also suggest going for a cheaper controller starting out and seeing if DJ’ing is what you really enjoy, because it is a very expensive hobby. I can tell you from experience I started out with a Numark Mixtrack and an Audio 2 and that lasted me for a solid year before I upgraded because I realized I needed more than 2 decks for what I wanted to do.
But if you’re set on in and just need an opinion between the NS6 and the NS7, it’d be good to also consider whether or not you’re going to be taking it to shows. The NS6 is a portable controller, and the NS7 is heavy and bulky. If you’re going to be doing mobile shows (bdays, weddings etc.) this should be factored, because it just adds to the list of things you’re bringing with you to the show, and the time you’ll need to set up and take down. Portability is the sole reason why I sold my turntables and DJM mixer, because in the end the crowd doesn’t really care what you’re using, it’s what you can do with it.
My opinion is to go with the NS6, because it gives you the ability to expand into 4 deck mixing if that’s what you want to do. And I think that besides the motorized platters, the NS7 doesn’t offer much for its price.
Ns6 is nice was torn between ns7 or ns6 being an old school vinyl dj I was litterly undecided for over a year an being in same boat as local music store refuses to bring either in without you committing to buying first made me even more torn.
In the end I choose the ns6 not because I ever decided. Was a matter of being able to get a ns6 for 400 in mint condition.
Have no complaints besides itch feeling like a old vb program but being that it works and works great I can not complain. Used traktor for over 10 years so itch is different for me but get the job done and at the end of the day that’s all you need
why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200€ or 5000€ to learn cueing, phrasing and beatmatching? not? okay, then we stay friendly ^^
They don’t even have floor models you can LOOK at? Ridiculous.
I would honestly step back before making this decision and try to understand what you want out of your gear and how you intend to use it. The NS7 is really nice to look at, but how does scratching (which can be done jogwheels for the most part) tie into the genre you want to mix?
I guess what I’m saying is an all-in-one package isn’t the only solution; the beauty of controllers these days is they can all work with each other, so I don’t recommend buying one of the most expensive controllers on the market unless you know exactly why it costs so much. I own a Mixtrack (not even the Mixtrack Pro), and I don’t regret buying a low end controller to start.
I would also consider finalizing your decision and purchasing online. Check the Buy/Sell forum and eBay and see if you can get a better deal.
