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Posted by xCxStylex on Sep-13-2009 06:41:

Going all digital (help/advice for a newb)

I'm looking for a control system that I can use with a computer/laptop.

http://www.idjnow.com/StoreModules/...goryID=--DeID=0

Is this any good or is it a POS? I'm just a bedroom dj who'd like to start mixing and recording them again. If it's a POS, can anyone suggest anything? (under 500)

I have 2 technics mk5s, 2 pioneer CDJ 100s, and a pioneer CDJ 1000 MKII, but I never touch my stuff anymore. Could I get something that would let me use the CDJs as a controller?

Sorry, I'm sure this question has been asked 1234123 times. I don't even know what to search for.

Posted by n3lly on Sep-13-2009 11:56:

Vestax VCI 100 is quite good

Sell your 1000 if you're not using it. You wont get any good midi functions (if any>?) off it.

Posted by PutBoy on Sep-13-2009 13:42:

I have the Total Control, it's good for what you're going to use it for. I'm happy with it anyways.

Posted by MSZ on Sep-13-2009 19:24:

ur crazy man

Posted by bigherm on Sep-13-2009 19:26:

Torq Exponent aint too bad either. works like a champ for me.

Posted by archaudio on Sep-14-2009 00:32:

The Xponent is pretty solid as far as controllers go.

Posted by Doza on Sep-14-2009 02:13:

With gear like yours I personally wouldn't even bother switching to digital. But i guess you have your reasons so it's fine.

Posted by Adam420 on Sep-14-2009 23:54:

Posted by lenazi on Sep-15-2009 14:48:

Posted by DJ Simo on Sep-15-2009 16:04:

I agree with the poster above. Get the Korg Zero 8. They're selling for around $800-$900 NEW on Ebay, from legit audio equipment vendors. If you want to go completely digital this is your best bet. You can pay a little less and get something else but this is a REAL piece of equipment with an 8 channel sound card, plenty of midi control, etc. This with Ableton live = more than you'll need for a while. If you have more money I would suggest a Xone 92 with 2 1d's and a motu ultralite, or a 1d and a 2d. This setup will run you close to $2g's though...

Btw, i've owned the Zero 8, Xone 3d and 4d, djm800 (with separate controllers). My favorite was the 3d/4d due to build quality and layout, and sound, but once again this is the most expensive setup.... The Zero 8 comes in 2nd place for me. The only thing I didn't like was the sharp digital sound and lack of buttons. I don't like the button banks.... Other than that it was a cool mixer, and now that they're super cheap it's a no brainer.

Posted by lenazi on Sep-15-2009 16:07:

the zero8 could have a better integrated soundcard imo, but i still think it is very win.

Posted by Omega_Blue on Sep-15-2009 18:21:

i'll buy your tech12's if you're looking to sell them at a fair price

Posted by xCxStylex on Sep-16-2009 02:17:

Thanks, but I'm not looking for traktor or ableton :[

The Torq XPonent seems like exactly what I want and falls within my budget.

Posted by MSZ on Sep-16-2009 02:28:

luckily you get these bundled with the xponent

Posted by lenazi on Sep-16-2009 14:25:

torq sucks.

Posted by supersaw abuse on Sep-16-2009 14:37:

quote:
Originally posted by Adam420

this is really the only option. if you're a student you can get a nice discount on traktor pro at academic software stores, or otherwise the retail version is about $600.

Posted by lenazi on Sep-16-2009 14:41:

umm serato?

Posted by Ryan0751 on Sep-16-2009 15:43:

Sell the CDJ's, keep the 1200's. Buy Traktor Scratch Pro and a couple of Stanton SCS.3D's to control all your loops and effects and alternatively substitute for the decks when you need to travel.

Be happy.

I don't know if I could go "all digital" all the time, without having a real mixer and decks. Blech. But it's up to you

Posted by archaudio on Sep-16-2009 19:00:

quote:
Originally posted by lenazi
torq sucks.

What is specifically wrong with Torq?

Posted by lenazi on Sep-16-2009 20:29:

choppy interface and i just did not like it at all.

Posted by Tony Morello on Sep-16-2009 20:49:

quote:
Originally posted by lenazi
choppy interface and i just did not like it at all.

and have you seen their controller?

Posted by lenazi on Sep-16-2009 20:52:

it wouldn't be funny if it was not so true lol.

Posted by djsaekone on Sep-16-2009 21:01:

quote:
Originally posted by Tony Morello
and have you seen their controller?

I want a pair of these for xmas

Posted by bas on Sep-17-2009 05:38:

When you buys Traktor a majority of the cost is going toward the Audio8 DJ box (about $400), but Native Instruments now offers the Audio2 and Audio4 soundcards for Traktor instead of just the Audio8. The Audio2 and Audio4 have less inputs/outputs (2 and 4 vs 8, respectively) and are a fraction of the cost.

Posted by DjWoody on Sep-17-2009 05:56:

What Bas said . The Traktor Duo is less than $400.

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