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I tried to start cheap with my setup and now I just have to deal with headaches and except that i wasted more money then if I had got decent equipment to start with.

I got 2 Numark Axis 4's and a numark 1050 mixer. The axis 4's are absolutly terrible. After having them for about 30 days one of them freezes and crashes all the time which I didn't even think possible for a device like that. This is the major one of my frustrations but theres a ton more.

Anyway, moral of the story, get decent equipment from the get-go, the extra money will be worth it.

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Originally posted by aBigWreck I tried to start cheap with my setup and now I just have to deal with headaches and except that i wasted more money then if I had got decent equipment to start with. I got 2 Numark Axis 4's and a numark 1050 mixer. The axis 4's are absolutly terrible. After having them for about 30 days one of them freezes and crashes all the time which I didn't even think possible for a device like that. This is the major one of my frustrations but theres a ton more. Anyway, moral of the story, get decent equipment from the get-go, the extra money will be worth it.

thats what everyone says, but i dunno.I gotmyself some stanton t.60 TT's and they are considered cheap but the pitch blend worx perfectly, and so does everything else. Torque is bad, but nothing that some wax paper can't fix.

I use a Numark dual player, a CDN88, it was about 300 quid ($600usd or so) and apart from looking shit as dual decks do, it's actually very good. Only downside is the 0.1% pitch increment, so you have to get it as close as you can then use the jog wheel a fair bit. Then I use a numark dxm01 mixer, which is just a good and sturdy no frills 2 channel jobbie. So all in all I'd say thats about 400 pounds/800 dollars.

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Originally posted by Ted Promo Another thread that has been covered numerous amounts of time. Use the search people, it's really not that hard. 2x Pioneer cdj 200's 1x Numark DXM 06 if you're spinning cds. Fuck all if I know about vinyl.

+1

this is the best starter setup imo. the bare minimum... if you can't afford this setup, i reccomend saving up for it.

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Originally posted by discobiscuit +1 this is the best starter setup imo. the bare minimum... if you can't afford this setup, i reccomend saving up for it.

Goddamit. If I only knew that when I bought mine.

Omer

Hey.Im planning to get some gear.
Cdj 200s and a Numark 500FX mixer.
Im a bedroom Dj and mostly play progressive/trance.

I also have an option to get the Cdj800mk2,but for that il need to ditch the Djm 400 and get a cheaper mixer and also ill have to sell my Behringer BCD3000 Midi controller.and also ill have to postpone my plans of getting a vinyl deck.

So i was wondering what is a better setup

CDJ800mk2 + some cheap mixer.

or

Cdj200+Numrk 500FX+bcd3000+stanton turntable.

Please advice me on what setup should i go for.

Thanks

I guess the cheapest "setting" is a pirated copy of traktor and some mp3s off limewire!


but that would be shameful

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Originally posted by greenlight_in CDJ800mk2 + some cheap mixer. or Cdj200+Numrk 500FX+bcd3000+stanton turntable.

Where does the DJM-400 fit in?

I have 800's, and they're pretty nice. The only main difference you have with the 800 is the larger platter and vinyl emulation. Since you're spinning progressive/trance, you could get by with the 200's just fine. The 200's also have 0.02% pitch steps (when playing audio CDs), and have some built-in effects. They also have that nice blue glow. =)

I think 200's + good mixer (DJM-400 is pretty good, I suppose) is a solid start. You can always expand later on.

Plus, it's good to get some skill first then expand onto more equipment. Also, a bad mixer will still make good decks sound bad, so keep that in mind.

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Originally posted by AnomalyConcept Where does the DJM-400 fit in? I have 800's, and they're pretty nice. The only main difference you have with the 800 is the larger platter and vinyl emulation. Since you're spinning progressive/trance, you could get by with the 200's just fine. The 200's also have 0.02% pitch steps (when playing audio CDs), and have some built-in effects. They also have that nice blue glow. =) I think 200's + good mixer (DJM-400 is pretty good, I suppose) is a solid start. You can always expand later on. Plus, it's good to get some skill first then expand onto more equipment. Also, a bad mixer will still make good decks sound bad, so keep that in mind.

Thanks for the reply mate.
The thing is that i want to buy a 3-4 channel mixer ,and since the Djm400 is a 2 channel mixer,it doesnt interest me.

What good 3-4 channel mixer could i get for the price of a DJM400?

so I just wanted to continue this post, instead of making a totally new one, seeing as some people may find it annoying having xx different posts about the subject.

So Im as new to DJing as an elephant is to swimming. Which means literally translated I have no idea. So If any of you guys could tell me f.ex. what CDJ means and what kind of equipment you would recommend for someone who never even touched a vinyl, that would be great!

Alright, cheers,
coreano

2x Pioneer cdj 200's
1x Numark DXM 06


Is this still a great starters set up? I recently purchased a Macbook pro. So, I was wondering if I should still jump at this set up? What's a good program to use for my laptop?

Native Instruments Traktor

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Originally posted by Transfusion Native Instruments Traktor

Serato is not the killerapp anymore?
Will I still need the Pioneer and Numark setup? With my laptop and Traktor?

Traktor Pro is in my opinion much better than serato. If I were you I'd buy an A&H Xone:1D and traktor and a basic mixer = killer setup.

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Originally posted by Transfusion Traktor Pro is in my opinion much better than serato. If I were you I'd buy an A&H Xone:1D and traktor and a basic mixer = killer setup.

Numark DXM06
A&H Xone 1D
Traktor Pro

Looks like this is going to be my setup.

Before you decide on what to buy, I recommend you decide whether you want to mix on a laptop or CDJs.

that Numark is a POS. You will upgrade. You are throwing away 200$ US.

Try going used or saving your cash if you are actually looking into a mixer.

Or some sort of 2/4 chan external sound card? Traktor def needs that btw. The 1D by the specs is just a midi controller. The 2D on the other hand is both (internal soundcard and midi controller). Still leaves you needing a mixer. Denon X100?

http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/dn-x100.php

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Originally posted by Rebel Brown Before you decide on what to buy, I recommend you decide whether you want to mix on a laptop or CDJs.

I think I would rather mix on a laptop since it's less expensive than a cdj setup. What would be easier for a beginner?

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Originally posted by jpgrdnr that Numark is a POS. You will upgrade. You are throwing away 200$ US. Try going used or saving your cash if you are actually looking into a mixer. Or some sort of 2/4 chan external sound card? Traktor def needs that btw. The 1D by the specs is just a midi controller. The 2D on the other hand is both (internal soundcard and midi controller). Still leaves you needing a mixer. Denon X100? http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/dn-x100.php

So, I'm better getting a 2d since it's a 2in 1 and it will be a less expensive setup. I like that mixer. Looks like I'm going to need a mixer recommadition.

All i'll say is take your time. You seem to jumping from one idea to the next.

Also the 2D costs a hell of a lot more than the 1D and any other mixer that has been suggested (EG DXM 06)

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Originally posted by n3lly All i'll say is take your time. You seem to jumping from one idea to the next. Also the 2D costs a hell of a lot more than the 1D and any other mixer that has been suggested (EG DXM 06)

I tend to get excited about things a little too quickly.

and /w the price of the 2d ~700$ I don't think it even comes with any software (you would think Traktor 3 LE or something similar). Can someone confirm? So in addition to the controller you need to buy Traktor for 220 US. Plus a mixer. And headphones.

The Audio 8 DJ would be cheaper because it actually comes with software, LE. ~450 US. plus a mixer and phones.

Its bloody scary when a decent setup cannot be had for under ~1000$.

LOL so true. I just bought my 800mk2s for ~1000 @ guitar center and technically i dont even have a mixer yet. Im borrowing my friends DJM-400 and everythings been great. I just hope he doesnt ask me for them anytime soon.

Has anyone used the ecler nuo4 or nuo5? I was thinking about getting one of those mixers once i have to give back this djm-400. Ive read great things about it but user fedback > reviews.

Hercules DJ Console RMX, a computer, and some headphones.

The future of dj'ing.....

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Originally posted by The Drow Goddamit. If I only knew that when I bought mine. Omer

No offence, but this was mentioned like 20 times.

Also the CDJ200 isn't that good, I really hate the way the platter handels.

Finally, call me a purist, but if +/- 10% either way isn't enough to beatmatch your records with, then they really won't go together anyway.

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