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Posted by nate735 on Dec-06-2003 20:27:

What to add to my DJ setup ??

Im in the market for something new to add to my dj setup in my house. I currently have:
- Technics SL1200
- Pioneer DJM 500
- Final Scratch
- Pioneer HDJ1000 (headphones)
I'm looking at cd players. I was thinking of the Pioneer CDJ 1000mk2 cd players. They look great. Any other upgrades i should consider ?

Posted by DeleriuM2K on Dec-06-2003 20:54:

either a solid pair of headphones (if you dont already have) or CD decks, or both

I just picked up a pair of CDJ800's yesterday, man Im in love with these things. amazing

their a lot cheaper than the 1000mk2s, fewer features, etc... pretty much does everything I need to do perfectly

loop, scratch amazingly, 0.05% pitch steps, great peice of machinery
wayyyy cheaper than the 1000MK2s, check it out

www.pioneerprodj.com

Posted by nate735 on Dec-06-2003 21:02:

quote:
Originally posted by DeleriuM2K
either a solid pair of headphones (if you dont already have) or CD decks, or both

I just picked up a pair of CDJ800's yesterday, man Im in love with these things. amazing

their a lot cheaper than the 1000mk2s, fewer features, etc... pretty much does everything I need to do perfectly

loop, scratch amazingly, 0.05% pitch steps, great peice of machinery
wayyyy cheaper than the 1000MK2s, check it out

www.pioneerprodj.com

I'll check out those cdj 800's. The thing is i can get the CDJ1000 MK2 on ebay for $850.00, which is a great price. I already have good headphones (Pioneer HDJ1000) Thanks for the responce.

Posted by DannyO on Dec-06-2003 23:47:

Well you seem to have pretty much everything that a DJ needs, so either get the CD deck, or go all out and buy a club.

Posted by YellowG555 on Dec-07-2003 01:17:

or get final scratch.

Posted by `pr0digy on Dec-07-2003 01:20:

quote:
Originally posted by YellowG555
or get final scratch.

LoL, read the original post next time first

My suggestion: buy some new tunes... Can never have enough

Posted by auujay on Dec-07-2003 06:46:

You have a good DJ setup. I would say buy better sound equipment (amp, speakers, sub whatever).

Posted by abnorm on Dec-07-2003 08:09:

or buy some headphones and final scratch

Just kidding... Do you have good monitor speakers yet?

Posted by nate735 on Dec-07-2003 08:47:

I have Gemini monitors, they suck ass. But there real cheap 80.00. I think im gonna go for the cdj1000, then get new monitors.

Posted by borron on Dec-07-2003 13:13:

There is a lot to add!

Pioneer EFX-500 - this allows you to control the FX much better than the unit integrated in the DJM.

Redsound C-loop - Easy to use Dj sampler, small learning curve, great results!

M-audio BX5 monitors - i have them, they are amazing for mixing, although not very good for production (lack a bit in the low end)

Pioneer CDJ1000MK2, Denon S5000 - great cd players... but if you have Final Scratch, why buy them? Just rip the cd's to your portable, wav quality!

Posted by nate735 on Dec-07-2003 15:19:

quote:
Originally posted by borron
There is a lot to add!
Redsound C-loop - Easy to use Dj sampler, small learning curve, great results!

Pioneer CDJ1000MK2, Denon S5000 - great cd players... but if you have Final Scratch, why buy them? Just rip the cd's to your portable, wav quality!

FS is great, but a friend of mine has the cdj1000 and that jog dial is amazing !! It has reverse, loops effects. Very fun to use.

The C-loop thing looks real cool. I want to try it out in person though. Thanks for the responce.

Posted by Rememberence_ on Dec-07-2003 18:04:

addicted

VINYLS

Posted by nate735 on Dec-07-2003 18:05:

Re: addicted

quote:
Originally posted by Rememberence_
VINYLS

1500 and counting

Posted by Toufas on Dec-07-2003 18:32:

get one cdj and one fx thingie

Posted by chesco on Dec-07-2003 19:47:

cycloops sampler.

Posted by GQMr2 on Dec-17-2003 23:35:

hey i'm too lazy to read...did anyone say final scratch yet?

Posted by brian on Dec-18-2003 23:53:

Re: What to add to my DJ setup ??

quote:
Originally posted by nate735
I'm looking at cd players. I was thinking of the Pioneer CDJ 1000mk2 cd players. They look great.

They are wonderful. Go for it.

Posted by Inertia on Dec-19-2003 00:03:

quote:
Originally posted by GQMr2
hey i'm too lazy to read...did anyone say final scratch yet?

gotta get this out my system already....

HE'S FREAKIN GOT FINAL SCRATCH ALREADY

Posted by Nemesis44 on Dec-19-2003 16:40:

Get yourself a spot at a local club (If you don't already) and put your skills to good use. Get accustomed to performing your mixes for people in club environments and then start thinking about how you can take yourself to the next level.

Cheers
Nem

Posted by RIP_Technics on Dec-27-2003 22:12:

before i get my balls chewed off i know he has Final Scratch

How about FS 1.1 if you dont already have that version. Much better than FS 1.0x - more features, better interface and most importantly more stable and less prone to crashs.

and now i know im gonna get my balls chewed for this one...

2 x Numark TTX1

Posted by Nemesis44 on Dec-28-2003 01:51:

He he,

If I had the choice I would probably sell Final Scratch and buy new vinyl.

Cheers
Nem