Robsta Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Hi guys, I've decided to buy a setup. My max budget is about $1000 (if you can suggest something a lot better for a little extra it's no biggie). The music I wish to play/mix is Rap/Hip-Hop and Dubstep(high priority) but at the same time not something too specialized that I wont be able to doodle in other genres.What mixers you would recommend, turntables, etc.Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Quote
lloydc Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 buy traktor scratch pro while its still cheap, then hunt for a few cheap turntables and a mixer. Quote
Jaz Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 It depends...Do you want CD Turntables?Vinyl Turntables? or do you want to run Controllers with software such as Virtual DJ, Serato, Traktor etc....? Quote
Robsta Posted November 29, 2010 Author Posted November 29, 2010 I actually have no idea. Maybe something to hook up to the computer. Quote
lloydc Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 I actually have no idea. Maybe something to hook up to the computer.traktor... seriously!its $350 at the moment Quote
eggssell Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 hey mate based on your genres id say go turntables, and as above get traktor scratch pro, unless you have access to shyte loads of vinyl or are willing to spend bigg on shyte loads of vinyl.TSP is on sale right now till dec, you can order online for $350 but its a month and counting wait; or go to a retail store and get it for $400 (one of the retailers are also doing $400 on ebay, or they were).i guess prob is that only leaves you with $600. so unless you got some chev luck you may struggle to find a turnie set for that much. especially with technics hysteria driving 1200 prices up, which has in turn pushed people out of that market into the super OEM market which is now driving their prices up. Quote
eggssell Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 oh and in terms of recommendations for turnies, given your price value i'd say techs are out so look to second hand super OEMs. These actually have higher torque than the Techs and offer straight arm so are preferred by some turntablists. some actually also offer bells and whistles which you wont use:Stanton ST-120; STR-120; ST-150; STR-150American Audio HTD4.5Citronic PD45Omnitronic DD5250Reloop RP6000i have the ST-150's which are great but are not cheap. a few peeps here have also rated the HTD4.5. Quote
Funky_Steve Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Or if you can pick up a Traktor Kontrol S4 it comes with the Traktor software, all for around the $1k mark. Could be a good place to start and then you could look at CDJs or turntables further down the track if you want to. Quote
lloydc Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Or if you can pick up a Traktor Kontrol S4 it comes with the Traktor software, all for around the $1k mark. Could be a good place to start and then you could look at CDJs or turntables further down the track if you want to.good thinking 99!forgot about this new little toy. Quote
Robsta Posted November 30, 2010 Author Posted November 30, 2010 Does Traktor come with anything other than the software?I have the software (pirated heh). Quote
Jaz Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Does Traktor come with anything other than the software?I have the software (pirated heh).then all you need is a cheap midi controller for it and you've got a basic set up Quote
Funky_Steve Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 and a soundcard (unless it's built into the midi controller) Quote
Jaz Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 oh yehp, forgot about that ^ just buy 1 with the soundcard built in, most decent midi's come with 1 now Quote
Robsta Posted November 30, 2010 Author Posted November 30, 2010 Hmm there seems to be three types of midi controllers. A keyboard, a mixer type thing with the knobs and such and a mixer with a turntable. Quote
lloydc Posted November 30, 2010 Posted November 30, 2010 Hmm there seems to be three types of midi controllers. A keyboard, a mixer type thing with the knobs and such and a mixer with a turntable.by turn table, do you mean jogwheels? Quote
Robsta Posted November 30, 2010 Author Posted November 30, 2010 Hmm there seems to be three types of midi controllers. A keyboard, a mixer type thing with the knobs and such and a mixer with a turntable.by turn table, do you mean jogwheels?Yeah, not a fully fledged turntable sorry.EDIT: Also what's a good pair of headphones? I have a friend that works at audiophile in Melbourne so I can get Grado (da bess) headphones for dirt cheap. Or if there's something better or more DJ orientated. And I think I will get the S4 Kontrol in the end. Quote
Robsta Posted December 13, 2010 Author Posted December 13, 2010 Decided to get the S4 Sorry for the double post. Quote
Jaz Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Nice choice, after a few weeks using it chuck a review up for us and as for the headphones, many members including myself are using the Allen & Heath xone XD53 headphones, awesome set of cans, 1 of the best currently on the market in our opinions Quote
Robsta Posted December 19, 2010 Author Posted December 19, 2010 Lame, it's sold out everywhere. Quote
Robsta Posted December 20, 2010 Author Posted December 20, 2010 Everywhere I can get from google. If you can find a place that's not could you link me. Quote
Jaz Posted December 20, 2010 Posted December 20, 2010 We All use these siteswww.StoreDJ.com (Highly Recommended) www.DJwarehouse.comwww.lightsounds.com.authose would easily be the main 3 i think, other then Ebay Quote
Robsta Posted December 20, 2010 Author Posted December 20, 2010 I swear StoreDJ didn't have them in stock a few days ago. O.oThanks a bunch bro! Quote
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