Which CDJ Is Right For Me?

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Which CDJ Is Right For Me?

Hi.

I’ve been looking around for a few days now for a new set up.
So far, i’ve decided that I’m going to stick with traktor, and i’m going to get an S4 so that I can control it completely.
However, i have also decided that I want 4 separate CDJs to control each deck. The two little platters on the S4 won’t be enough for me because I want 4, not 2, and they’re very small.

So, best case scenario, I want 4 Pioneer CDJ 900s.
Unfortunately, that is very expensive!

What CDJs should I get that don’t cost as much? Also, slip mode is very nice.

OR, are there any midi CDJs that really aren’t CDJs? If that makes sense.
I don’t really need to play songs off them, or CDs. I just need them to control the deck.

For example, the DJ Tech CDJ 101 is simply a platter… that’s it.
http://www.djtechpro.com/product_detail.asp?cate_id=63&subcate_id=135&product_id=539

I have two of those now and well… they’re god awful. BUT I do like the idea of them only being used only as a platter. I just wish it had a bit more, was bigger, and didn’t suck.

I’d like something with loop controls on it, slip mode, and hot cues.
It can be just a regular CDJ or a “not CDJ”.
If possible, nothing over $1000. But if you think something is really perfect for me and over $1000, let me know.

Any recommendations?

PS: Here’s just a random question, is there anyway to use slip mode on a CDJ that doesn’t have the option built in? Maybe something in Traktor? Any way at all to do it?

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Cdj 850’s are just under a thousand dollars go with them

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There’s no slip mode for CDJ850.

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Denon dn-sc2000? Slip mode’s pretty much exclusive to the CDJ-900 afaik.

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Yeah! I really like the Denon! But it’s really small, so i’d like something bigger.
I don’t think i’ll be able to get slip mode while using traktor anyway, it wouldn’t work right.

I wish Traktor itself had a “slip mode” effect or something.

Anyway, i think i like the dc-sc2000 bit, but keep recommending things.

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Refurb 900s. $900 a deck from Pioneer.

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i really recommend the Denon SC2000, a great midi controller is somebody doesn’t want to pay 900$ for a CDJ just to use them for Traktor

and no, slip mode is also avilable on the Denon SC 2900 (if you can wait for it to become available)

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Eks Otus? They’re oldschool, but you can find them pretty cheap online.

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I’m confused. Are we talking about CD players or controllers?

I thought all the Denon players had slip before Pioneers, only they called it “Dump”?

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I don’t NEED CD player, but that would work for me.
I’m looking for a controller to take the place of CDJs.

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What about the Synq dmc-1000, it got slip mode, hotcues and it’s full midi mappable. The price is arround €450, the build quality is very good.

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Looks alright. Looks a little old and boxy though, and i’m not really a fan of the buttons.

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Gemini CDJ700 perhaps ? .. Midi, Media player, slip mode, quantize, CDJ style/size jogs, soundcard

Actually pretty much all the features of the CDJ2k except for Rekordbox and a smaller screen and under $500 each.

250×250 10.5 KB

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PERFECT. exactly what i was looking for!

Thanks! I’m getting these!

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Consider the Gemini CDJ 650. They are the “little brother of the CDJ 700”. I am thinking of picking up a pair myself. Mostly all the same features, USB, CD, MIDI etc…no touchscreen and smaller platter, but cheaper!

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  • No slip Mode
  • Slower to Load
  • No Transpose Function!!! (about time its on a CDJ!).
  • No Touchscreen (I know its a Gimmick really).
  • Lack of Bigger/Better wheel with LCD indicators and Resistance control

All the above feature are well worth the extra $100 bucks for the 700 I’d think ?

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Agreed. But the OP wanted 4 CDJs with MIDI to use with Traktor…so that is a minimum of $400 extra for the 700s over the 650s. If they are using them with timecode CDs to control Traktor, then that becomes a bigger issue, but for just MIDI/HID inTraktor, they might give him a lesser expensive option that is also more compact as they want 4 decks.

But all other things being equal, the 700s are nicer and maybe a better value long-term anyway.

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what about the new Denon 2900, has slip mode too

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Here’s a question for someone out there…

What happens when if use slip mode with DVS ?

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that looks like it has a smaller platter, no hot cues, and is more expensive than the gemini cdj700
why would i prefer that?