DJing Going digital

[raoul]

So I just my mind mind after a while....i 've been djin for the last 3 months with cdjs (not mine so no traktor scratch for me) but i think i can get a lot more of control with traktor. What kind of midi controller do you recommend me, i was checking out the M-audio torq xponent (i ve read in torq and traktor forums and apparently is now fully supported by traktor) Im planning to mix in my house with friends in small parties, nothing big (dont have the time). Also do i need to get a mixer with that, i think the torq xponent doesnt need one. Any other controller in your minds? Also my budget is around 700$. Thanks in advance guys.

[raoul]

Re: Going digital

I forgot, already have a laptop dual core 2ghz,2gb ram, no problem there. Do i need a external soundcard with 2 outputs or the xponent midi controller does the job . No fancy things for me, Im starting so i just want to really learn about track selection,effects, beatmatching (well traktor does that job i think), so i would use that time to focus into other things..just like richie said..haha.

[FiFrota]

Re: Going digital

probably you want tthis:

http://www.vestax.com/v/products/players/vci-300.html

[jeffrey collins]

Re: Going digital

screw that Vestax shit...you want good controllers, I highly reccommend getting the A&H 1:d

http://www.allen-heath.com/UK/DisplayProduct.asp?pview=72

you can buy two of them for the $700 you have and you'll have ten times the controlling of the vestax machine. Just check out what Hawtin does with them here...

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=hawtintips1&L=1&ftu=2116968236392b8

They are absolutely amazing for controlling. Been thinking of getting some for me, but it might look funny me dragging an imac to my gig's.

[Steve Graham]

Re: Going digital

lol.. come on mate, Vestax does make very good equipment.. they're mixers are some of the best out there

[lilsensa]

Re: Going digital

^^Word up..I still use one of these...LOL No joke.



First mixer I ever bought...Still use it...I can't afford a nice mixer....Besides, it's not the mixer, it's the dj.

[jeffrey collins]

Re: Going digital

and a dj is only as good as their equipment too. I know V makes some good mixers. But when It comes to controllers I really don't think it gets much better than the 1d for low cost and high creativity.

[kassios]

Re: Going digital

^^Word up..I still use one of these...LOL No joke.



First mixer I ever bought...Still use it...I can't afford a nice mixer....Besides, it's not the mixer, it's the dj.

That's a solid nice mixer.....i've got the pcv -275 for more than 5 years and still using it .....this is the merest mixer .... no more no less not planning to use effects on recordings so im sticking with these untill i can afford for some A&H

[Shpira]

Re: Going digital

I have used the VCI 100 with traktor and to be honest I thought it was much better than all the rest I have tried as for 1d I really cant say as I haven't used it. . .
But for anyone beginning the VCI will be more than enough IMO

[Aleks_B]

Re: Going digital

^^Word up..I still use one of these...LOL No joke.



First mixer I ever bought...Still use it...I can't afford a nice mixer....Besides, it's not the mixer, it's the dj.

Noice! Thats the mixer i have been rockin for the last 5 years now!! Solid piece of gear. The pre-amps *may even be better than the DJM-800!!!