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| Veldrid |
I am looking to start DJing. I decided I am definitly going to go with the Technic 1200's but I am still undecided as to what mixer I should get. My friend tells me his friend at college has a KAOSS pad and that I should get one of those because they are awesome. I wanted to know everyones opinion on the Numark EM-360. He is a list of the specs: KAOSS PAD, Sixty "effects programs", Sampler (5 seconds at 48 kHz), MIDI compatibility, Real-time effects processing, X-Y pad, Separate parameter controls, Hold switch to lock in settings.
I would just like to know everyones thoughts on the KAOSS pad and Numark products in general. Also feel free to recommend any mixers to me, I am looking to spend $300-$500 US Dollars. |
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| Veldrid |
Got a little more info on the EM-260
Mixer features:
4 line-2 phono-1 mic input
Front panel mic input with bass treble talkover control
Master and record outputs
Crossfader with hamster switch - curve adjustment and fader start
Split/bend headphone cueing with 1/4 and 1/8 inputs
Bass middle treble EQ with kill on every channel
PFL meter
Kaoss Pad features:
Sixty "effects programs"
Sampler (5 seconds at 48KHz)
Midi compatability
Real - time effects processing
X-Y pad
Separate parameter controls
Hold switch to lock in settings
100% digital processing on all inputs
Now lets hear your opinions |
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| skywarp |
If you're just starting out, a simple straightforward mixer would be a lot better. The KAOSS pad with the effects would just distract you from learning how to mix properly. I would suggest a Vestax PMC170 as a decent beginner mixer ... Also, Numark isn't really famous for using quality components in their mixers, so you should take that into consideration.
peace |
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| Veldrid |
| Well how neccessary is it that I use the KAOSS pad at first. I mean can't I learn the basics and then gradually work my way into the KAOSS pad? |
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| dj alonzo |
Here's a list of mixers for you to consider:
Roland DJ1000 - very good sound quality, built very well and comfortable, awesome filter effect, MIDI sync capabalitys, very reliable, durable, 350$-400$.
Red Infader - Great sound quality, digital mixer, awesome EQ(-85db!), 3 crossfaders(one for the mids, one for the lows and one for the hi's), effect loop, 400$-450$.
Vestax PMC-270a - very good sound quality, 3 channels, effect loop, split cue, isolators, 350$-400$.
Pioneer DJM-300 - very good and crisp sound, fader start control, BPM counters, split cue, 325$-375$.
Ecler SMAC pro20 - Great sound, built very well and comfortable, very good faders, great croosfader, very nice EQ, reliable, durable, 250$-300$.
Ecler SMAC pro30 - Great sound, built very well and comfortable, very good faders, great crossfader, very nice EQ, reliable and durable, 3 channels, effect loop, 300$-350$.
Ecler SMAC pro40 - Great sound, built very very well, very good faders, great crossfader, very nice EQ, 4 channels, effect loop, very reliable and durable, 350$-450$.
Denon DN-X800 - Very very good sound, total effect control, effect loop, fader start control, VCA faders, really nice EQ, built well, durable, digital mixer, 500$-550$.
Behringer DX-1000 - really great sound, effect loop, nice EQ, great faders, great croosfader, effect loop, very good headphones amp, 5 channels + mic, kill switches, 400$-450$. |
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| Cosmo K |
The KAOSS pad is probably the niftiest thing ever produced for DJ's during a live performance in your regular club...
...it's really funky if you have a steady hand, but if you're just starting out, I would probably drop the KAOSS pad. As said, it distracts you *A LOT* if you're just gonna start learning to mix.
I don't see a good trance DJ using the KAOSS pad either, unless he's fooling around with the home crowd at his local club.
It's great for studio use, tho... :D
Go for something like the Pioneer DJM-300. A nice two channel mixer is all you need. |
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| dj alonzo |
| The Roland DJ-1000 is better... also two channel mixer. |
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