Hello there, your post is kind of contradicting. I don't mean to be a dick, but you don't seem to have much experience or knowledge about mixing. I recommend that you do more research on the subject so you can really understand and make up your mind on what is it really that you want and best suits your needs.

Now, to address your question...If you want a quality DVS, you are not going to be able to buy one for $500, plain and simple. The most basic version of Traktor Scratch sells for about $500 and it only includes the software, the audio interface, and the control vinyl/CDs. You will have to buy the turntables and a mixer or midi controller separately. If you want quality, that can bring your total to almost $1500 if not more.

But like I said, do a lot more research on the subject to see what is available and what will better suit your needs/budget.

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your not going anywhere with 500 dollars

You will definately end up spending more than $500. For turntables you're basically getting ripped off with anything other than Technics. If you're lucky you can get a pair for a bit more than $400.

There's a lot of options for mixers, but you're talking about maybe $200-$400 for a basic mixer. You can get them cheaper, but I don't think it's worth it. I personally have my eye on the Allen and Health Xone 22 which is going for $300 right now.

I terms of DVS systems you can get Traktor Scratch Duo for $350. Traktor Scratch Pro and Serato systems are more in the $500 range.

Realize however that you don't have to do it all at once. Traktor has a mixer built into the program. So you can make a mix with nothing more than the software. From there can add turntables, and finally an external mixer.

Thank you TWD.

Do I need control discs? Is there anything special I have to do to connect the turntables to Traktor?

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Originally posted by Logical Thank you TWD. Do I need control discs? Is there anything special I have to do to connect the turntables to Traktor?

When you buy Traktor/Serato you get the control disks and a DJ interface (soundcard). For instance Traktor Scratch Pro comes with an Audio 8 DJ, and to use Serato you get an SL1. You plug your turntables into the inputs on the audio interface. Your mixer would then connect to the outs on the audio interface.

http://djfizz.purplestink.com/wp-co.../easy_setup.jpg

or

http://www.bananasmusic.com/multimedia/10778/BodyImage/rane-serato-diagram.gif

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for turntables, you're equally good with reloop rp-6000/synq xtrm-1/stanton t.120/akiyama acura/citronic pd45 as with technics. And they're a hell of a lot cheaper (I bought a pair second hand for 300 euro,a new pair can be found for less then the price of 1 new technics). They're internally exactly the same, just different brands and different details (some have line-out, some haven't; some have element included, some haven't,...). I have a pair of synq's, and I can mix perfectly with them.

As for DVS systems, you're also not limited to just traktor and serato. You can just as well go for torq (some people on this forum have torq and are very happy with it), mixvibes (is what I have and works perfect for me), reloop spin (which is basically a rebranded mixvibes with a skin) and probably many others. Another option is to "make" your own DVS, just buy everything separately (for example: djdecks software, esi u46 sound card, and then whichever timecode record you prefer and is supported by the software)

as for mixer, i started with a reloop rmx-30, which is just a basic 3-channel mixer and which did the job perfectly.


Just to say there are many other options available and you should take your time doing some research and picking what fits best with your needs and budget. But for a somewhat decent setup, you'll spend more then $500

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Dear fucking God, you can't possibly be serious, William. Yeah, it's cheap, but that thing looks like it was made out of Legos and rubber. If you're looking for something nice, cheap, and effective, get the VCI-100 or one of its relatives.

Check these out instead:
http://www.vestax.com/v/products/players/

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you can go with this too, the TORQ XPONENT.


http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/TorqXponent.html

Unfortunately what you want to do is not going to be a cheap undertaking.

As has been stated the basic programs to use a time coded disc/record start at around 500 bucks and there is no way to truly cheap out on this. You will also need the laptop/computer to run this. Then you need to get turntables and a mixer.

This is not a cheap hobby by any means. My recommendation is if you want to start DJ'ing and doing it on the cheaper side of things look into getting a basic set of CD turntables and a basic 2 channel mixers and just spin the CDs you own. If you find that you are truly into this hobby then save up and step your equipment up. Past that dont even worry about getting the program. Just stick to spinning what you own now and dive deeper as you progress.

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i understand you're probably not all that educated on what happens in a dj booth, but a little research will do you well

remember, djing isn't about being spoon-fed, you actually have to do some of this on your own

a good place to start would be the djing for dummies book by recess

http://www.recess.co.uk/

check out some of the products mentioned, they all have product websites where you can check out specs and see what is more tailored to your needs once you figure out what it is you're wanting to do

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