new kid on the block

[junior]

hey,

im new to the scene however had a passion for djing for quite a while. dont have any decks however been reading non-stop about reviews on what is good and what is not. the main things that i have picked is when buying, u want to save that little bit extra so instead of buying really cheap basic decks, spend a little more and that way as u improve u wont need to upgrade as often, do u agree with this?

also im looking at getting a set up for no more then $3000. the two options im thinking about is either 2 x CDJ400 & DJM 400 or 2 x CDJ800mk2 & korg km202. i want something that i can play around with effects and learn to scratch with yet produce sweet beats. wat is ur opinion? wats decent for up to $3000

cheers

[Buck_Choi]

if you want to scratch you would want to go turntables. and since in this day and age you would need to use DVS something like serato or traktor.

[ChevChelios]

If you want cdjs and you want to scratch, go with 800s, 400 platters are way too tiny, but yeah ideally turntables would be best for scratching.

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produce seet beats

You dont do that on decks

Welcome to ADJF

[Buck_Choi]

in the sale section of this forum people selling pair of technics 1200's for about 1200-1400. pretty good deal and then get serato, and some random mixer. and you would be good to go. if you have a decent laptop/computer, for the serato to work with

[junior]

Ok, thanks for the advice however I think I want cd players instead of turntables, just is easier to self teach and not have to worry about vinyls, needles and other bits n pieces. Is that correct? As for scratching, well not majorly important to me as beat matching and remixing with effects etc. Opinions?

[LabRat]

like the guys said above, if you wanna scratch then DEFS get turnies. as for needles... not a huge problem. i got thru a set of needles every 6 months and i work them HARD...

[junior]

i think ill start with cdj400s and then expand and get vinyls shortly after when the next cash inflow comes. mixers, djm400 or korg km 402. opinions?

[LabRat]

because im a Korg boy, i say Korg

[Cupe]

make sure you have a geez at all the mixer reviews in the The Gear section

[Skank]

this is the most popular thread in beginers turntable and cdj