evaider Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Just wondering the bad points, and also how much you would pay.No smart arse replys please, im just starting and am wanting to know. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEAR-NEW-Num ... 500wt_1413 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Gday mate. You won't get smart arse replies around here, its a good community, unlike alot of the other DJ forums.As for that setup I don't know alot about the mixdeck, but from looking at it, it is an all-in-one system - one that has mixer and platters built in, and you just plug an iPod into it and away you go. I would steer clear of these, as they are generally a lower quality unit. If your looking for a cheap start in DJing and can't afford cd players and a mixer, consider a midi controller. These are similar to what you posted above, however you plug the unit into a computer with a usb cable, and it controls DJ software running on the computer. This is the cheap and easy way to get into Djing. As for myself, I learnt on a Numark Mixtrack Pro - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Numark-Mixtr ... 35b3ffb28bThis was a good little unit to learn on and get the basics down before i progressed onto some more advanced equipment. There are many other midi controller units, this is just one that I have usedHope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 No smart arse replys please, im just starting and am wanting to know. lol poor guy must of posted on ITMyea man, just ask your questions about anything and you'll get help, not trollingwelcome to ADJF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaider Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks for getting back so quickly. Yeah I've been looking at similar units as those but for the pricing of that i might go it.I've posted on many other sites not related to djing and no first post has ever gone down too well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 You should get all the help you need for anything here brahHope you stick around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 lol poor guy must of posted on ITMHahahaha, so true. Most forums are full of wankers who hate newbies. Anyway, yer for the price of the mixtrack pro you won't be dissappointed, has traktor bundled which is alot better software then Virtual DJ (which most entry level controllers come with). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobberz Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Start a thread here to introduce yourself man viewforum.php?f=5Good luck deciding on a set-up, there are a lot of all-in-on controllers on the market so be sure to check them all out and see what best suits your needs and budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SourceRaver Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Mmm...depends where you want to end up as a Dj.The unit you pictured it more of a 'traditional' Dj set up with two integrated CDJs and a mixer. In order to mix on one of these you will need to learn to beat mix (ie match the bpm track with the one thats already playing). Its a skill that takes a lot of practice but it relatively easy to learn (probably why its on sale after two weeks).The second set up is a digital Dj system where the software will do the beatmatching for you (ie 'sync'). You can start mixing straight out of the box (but will still need to learn some other very important skills).If you know in your heart Dj'ing is for you, get the first system (or better still, save your money and buy some better CDJs and a mixer). If your not really sure, go the second set up and see how you go. It will get you up and running and you can always upgrade later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 At that price, I'd say you're better off with cdj200's and 2 channel mixer of some sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaider Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Not even worth going near this?The Cdj400's are great but finding a set in my price range is unbelievably hard.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dj-Mixing-Se ... 500wt_1413 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Ahh the dreaded mdex...I would stay away from this unit as well, again due to the quality issues this unit has. Soldios owns one of these, but ended up upgrading. If he sees this he will be able to tell you more about it than i can though.For the price range your looking at it i'd say your better off either going with a midi controller, or if the budget can allow, maybe squeeze out a pair of cheap cdjs and a mixer. But this also depends on how serious you want to take it (or think you will). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattus123 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 evaider, whats your budget? do you need speakers aswell?the more detialed you are with your requirements, the better answer everyone here will be able to give u also..welcome to ADJF!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaider Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Ahh the dreaded mdex... i thought that could of been the case!Well my budget will be $1000 max, thats Without speakers i'd be able to get around them later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolDios Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Ok, the mdexIts fairly sturdy (as far as plastic goes) and it does the basics, but don't expect any more than that.There alright for house party's, but thats pushing it, it also has pitch issues so beat matching with it is near impossible.It seems like a good all in one, but it is one of the most basic controllers on the market. I wish I had decided on a mixtrack pro instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurk6r Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Ahh the dreaded mdex... i thought that could of been the case!Well my budget will be $1000 max, thats Without speakers i'd be able to get around them later on.If you can make it $1100, get the Traktor S4.YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO UPGRADE CONTROLLERS EVER AGAIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyIlliterate Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I found my DDJ S1 for $950 on ebay a month ago and have been having a ball ever since...Also the layout of it is exactly the same as they use in most of the clubs just a little smaller, which gives you the relief of knowing that if you get really good at it your halfway there... since its a midi controller, everything is in one neat package..all you need is a laptop, or any computer for that matter, bought a few little extras that converted the plug in the back of the ddj to go to my computer speakers for a about 20 bucks and i was ready to go... great kit to let you hit the ground running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaider Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 What about the CDJ350s and 400s?Theyll be pushing my budget but i might be able to squeeze them in..Everyone raves about the Cdj's not to sure about the lower end models though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 cdj 350s or 400s are an excellent starting point, a fair few people on here use them i'm pretty sure.They are the same layout to the higher end models, with smaller jogs, smaller screens and lack some of the higher end features. However very sufficient to get some skills up on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suby Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 the 350's are great, so good to learn on and like mitch said same set up as the high end models. I just sold mine recently for around 1500 but you can get sets much cheaper than that now second hand.. also the sickest feature on the 350 mixer is the ability to record your mixes straight to usb (pretty sure Gandy has said about this 1,000,000,000,000 times already) ha but seriously its a great feature that no other pioneer mixer has. you won go wrong with either the 350's or 400's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaider Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 ended up getting the 350s!havent picked them up yet but im happy with the decision.Got them for $1300. With mixer, case, few other things, only 4 months old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 wise decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 thats a really good deal dude, get practising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattus123 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 good job mate, i recon thats the better way to goyou'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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