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Posted by Krypton on Oct-16-2008 18:18:

First DJ setup ever

What do I need? What can I do with $500? I want to mix cd's. The purpose of this is I want to start making extra money on the side DJing weddings and birthdays, and I've already got a gig for one of my high school friend's wedding. So I need a setup.

Posted by elFreak on Oct-16-2008 18:38:

you need to learn how to use the search function to start.

topic covered ad nauseum.

Posted by bigsnail on Oct-16-2008 18:52:

for weddings an stuff, you might want to think about something laptop based. That way you have your entire music library with you, and its cheaper. and yes, search is your homeboy.

Posted by epdarks on Oct-16-2008 19:39:

here is a nice modest beginner setup

you know, rookie shit

Posted by bigsnail on Oct-16-2008 19:48:

i would bitch slap a baby kitten for that mixer

Posted by teufel-man on Oct-16-2008 20:53:

Re: First DJ setup ever

quote:
Originally posted by Krypton
What do I need? What can I do with $500? I want to mix cd's. The purpose of this is I want to start making extra money on the side DJing weddings and birthdays, and I've already got a gig for one of my high school friend's wedding. So I need a setup.

$500 isnt going to get you anywhere.... basic CDJs are almost 500 each anyways...

btw how did you already get gigs if you havent even started DJing...?

if you have a laptor you might as well just buy a mixing program like traktor or something, its pretty cheap

otherwise I would say 2X CDJ200s, and a basic 2 channel mixer, plus headphones... try to get it used... will still be mroe than $500 unless you find a sweeeeet deal

Posted by Krypton on Oct-16-2008 21:29:

Oh yea...I'm going to buy a laptop. I'm already practicing using Traktor DJ Studio. I tried to look through the tutorials you guys have here, and I didn't find anything on the "first DJ setup". I have a gig because, first, the wedding is 2 years away, second, I offered to do it for free, as long as they paid for my plane ticket. It'll be like a visit to all my friends back in Florida.

Posted by david.michael on Oct-17-2008 02:09:

quote:
Originally posted by Krypton
Oh yea...I'm going to buy a laptop. I'm already practicing using Traktor DJ Studio. I tried to look through the tutorials you guys have here, and I didn't find anything on the "first DJ setup". I have a gig because, first, the wedding is 2 years away, second, I offered to do it for free, as long as they paid for my plane ticket. It'll be like a visit to all my friends back in Florida.

You can DJ a wedding with WinAmp and a microphone.

Posted by tintin11 on Oct-17-2008 04:41:

quote:
Originally posted by bigsnail
i would bitch slap a baby kitten for that mixer

I'd kill that baby kitten for it.

Posted by blacknoizybox on Oct-17-2008 05:12:

i wouldn't look at a baby kitten for that mix0r

...i'd be the baby kitten for a Xone:92/62/464 though

Posted by woscar on Oct-17-2008 05:57:

Re: First DJ setup ever

Posted by elFreak on Oct-17-2008 06:51:

because he is krypton.

my guess is that he is not looking for a setup and just wanted to create a thread.

Posted by TranceOwnsLol on Oct-17-2008 08:16:

DJM 400 + 2 CDJ 200s

Posted by blacknoizybox on Oct-17-2008 09:54:

i thought only the newcomers would ask such questions..
it's a joke thread, ain't it??

Posted by jayxthekoolest on Oct-17-2008 16:27:

Dude, all you need is an iphone and ableton:

http://kobnet.net/~tricil/ableton_iphone.jpg

Posted by Adam420 on Oct-18-2008 00:12:

LOL @ the Xone:4D recommendation? how much is that one like $3000? My God though it's probably the best Midi controller out there. I'd one up you guys and set a fucking sack full of cats on fire for one! I'd also be doing the city a big favor

Posted by Imagin on Oct-18-2008 04:32:

This isnt a cheap hobby by any means. The best thing i can say for you to do is find 2 of the cheapest turntables (your limited to vinal on this one. CD tables are never that low) you can possibly locate and some incredibly bargain basement 2 channel mixer if you wanna try under 500 bucks. They sell a few starter kits that should get you around 500 bucks.

But alas the nagging question is WHAT THE FUCK are you thinking taking a gig without 1 bit of equipment!!?? I really hope you dont hope to hook it up and it instantly click in your head how to perfectly beatmatch to the point everyone is looking at you with a WTF Mate.

Posted by Krypton on Oct-18-2008 05:44:

quote:
Originally posted by Imagin
This isnt a cheap hobby by any means. The best thing i can say for you to do is find 2 of the cheapest turntables (your limited to vinal on this one. CD tables are never that low) you can possibly locate and some incredibly bargain basement 2 channel mixer if you wanna try under 500 bucks. They sell a few starter kits that should get you around 500 bucks.

But alas the nagging question is WHAT THE FUCK are you thinking taking a gig without 1 bit of equipment!!?? I really hope you dont hope to hook it up and it instantly click in your head how to perfectly beatmatch to the point everyone is looking at you with a WTF Mate.

LOL! The gig is in two years m8ate. I've got plenty of time to learn it all.

I'm going to buy a really cheap laptop loaded up with traktor dj studio. 500 watt amp. And some good speakers. I should be fine with that right?

Posted by Adam420 on Oct-18-2008 07:05:

quote:
Originally posted by Krypton
LOL! The gig is in two years m8ate. I've got plenty of time to learn it all.

I'm going to buy a really cheap laptop loaded up with traktor dj studio. 500 watt amp. And some good speakers. I should be fine with that right?

lol it will be so funny when your computer crashes during the wedding. Get a macbook man. not some cheap ass HP laptop.

Posted by Ted Promo on Oct-18-2008 13:36:

Hainz, this thread is like walking into PDD and making a thread like "Obama vs. McCain: Who do you think is better?"

Posted by Cro_Addict on Oct-18-2008 20:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Ted Promo
Hainz, this thread is like walking into PDD and making a thread like "Obama vs. McCain: Who do you think is better?"

haha nice

BTW... I am finally selling my DXM06 that I bought from you

To OP....if interested i have a DXM06 for sale...very decent 2 channel mixer..

Posted by elFreak on Oct-18-2008 21:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Adam420
lol it will be so funny when your computer crashes during the wedding. Get a macbook man. not some cheap ass HP laptop.

if you think macbooks do not crash...think again.

at least they come in nice colours.

Posted by Ted Promo on Oct-18-2008 21:23:

quote:
Originally posted by Cro_Addict
haha nice

BTW... I am finally selling my DXM06 that I bought from you

To OP....if interested i have a DXM06 for sale...very decent 2 channel mixer..

Ah, nice. Good to see it's still making the rounds too. That thing'll be a hand-me-down for a while I hope

Posted by epdarks on Oct-19-2008 02:46:

Look at this.

500 bucks on the dot.

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...9&forumid=53&s=