defmd's aka DJ MAD's Setup I finally finalized my setup... at least for now:
MBP 15" i7 @ 2,66MHz 4GB Ram
2x Pioneer CDJ2000
Pioneer DJM900
NI Kontrol S4
NI Kontrol X1
NI Kontrol F1
NI Machine
2x Genelec 8040a
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Gigi Weese
03.01.2013 |
Originally Posted by MWagner
hey you know there's a very famous dubstep dj called DJ Madd already, or at least, as famous as you can get in dubstep while staying true to the deeper, old school style.
Nice setup, btw. looks great.
No not really aware there was... already have this name for 30 years :-)
There are multiple MAD's worldwide but I didn't feel like changing my name after such a long time. I am in the Netherlands and play in a totally different scene. I play mainly urban & Latin so I doubt anyone will mistake me for a DJ within the dubstep scene. I did google him after your comment and he has an impressive giglist. |
Gigi Weese
02.01.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJLiteral
Tight
Thanks |
Gigi Weese
30.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by stevohill
Ironically, the CDJ/DJM setup with Serato is exactly what I learned to mix. It was a buddies setup, but my current roommate at the time introduced me to Traktor and I've never turned back. I picked up an S4, and now an F1, but I still lust after the tactile feeling of the CDJ setup. Your current setup is what I'd like mine to evolve to eventually, slowly but surely...
I thought I could do without the Pioneer Gear and in an ideal world it is not really a problem. This is what my S4 + X1 setup looked like:
And this was the full setup together with the sold CDJ 1000 + DJM 800 setup:
The problem was that this works great if you have lots of space but the S4 + Laptop takes up too much space in a cramped DJ booth and as a standalone device I am missing the Booth option as well as that you can't use it as a standalone mixer.
I often have to do sets of 1 hour and move on to the next location. It is much easier to simply use rekordbox and play of sticks. So in order to keep my skills up at both ways of playing (with and without Traktor) I bought another CDJ and DJM combination. It is just a different way of mixing for me. I find myself playing much more with effects when using Traktor then with the CDJ's
Originally Posted by rafiq
Great setup, love the workflow you're usin. Do you find yourself using the jog effects on the S4 more or the old fashioned way with the F1/X1?
With the current setup I either use the S4 or the X1 for effects. The X1 is setup with the DJTT gratification mapping in midi mode. The S4 is used with Scamo's effect mapping which I love as well. The problem is that I don't use them both at the same time as I have not taken the time yet to setup some dedicated buttons to swith effects or to setup a slot on scamo's mapping with the gratification effects. I really have to remap the S4 to my purpose which I will do eventually when I have the time.
You are referring to the Old fashioned way which for me is the CDJ / DJM combo :-). I use the CDJ's in advanced hid mode to control most of the basic functions and use the F1 dedicated for Cue Point triggering and manually controlling FX slots 1 and 2.
This mix below is done with Traktor (mixed live without the S4 but with the X1 and F1, edited afterwards to shorten the mix). It is just a different way of mixing then using strictly CDJ's and a DJM.
https://soundcloud.com/michael-dawso...-2012-mixed-by
Originally Posted by VirtualLogic
What is the thing behind the f1?
That's a Tascam US-122 MKII soundcard which is connected to my normal windows PC and 2x 24 inch monitors. I usually hook up Machine to my windows PC as it much relaxter to sit on a chair behind a desk then to stand behind the DJ gear controlling Maschine. That's also why machine is setup on the right side as I just pick it up and put it on the other desk. The Tascam has Midi IN/OUT as well as XLR line ins. Just a nice versatile soundcard. |
Wilbert Kulczak
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by defmd
I had a 2x CDJ1000 MK3 + DJM 800 setup, switched to the S4 and x1 briefly and eventually bought the CDJ2000's and DJM 900 as I love to switch between mixing with sticks and Traktor.
Ironically, the CDJ/DJM setup with Serato is exactly what I learned to mix. It was a buddies setup, but my current roommate at the time introduced me to Traktor and I've never turned back. I picked up an S4, and now an F1, but I still lust after the tactile feeling of the CDJ setup. Your current setup is what I'd like mine to evolve to eventually, slowly but surely... |
Gigi Weese
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by sicnarf033
where did you get that wonderful long table? ive been looking around and ikea doesnt have anything that big. unfortunately, that is the only furniture store in my area that will get me the most bang for my cheap buck. but im willing to venture out where i can find a inexpensive big table.
This is really one of the cheapest large table made and I love it. It's the bottom frame of an old wooden bunkbed and I placed a large tabletop over it. I only had to buy the tabletop which is nothing but a large piece of quality wood you can buy in any shop :-)
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Vikki Jeannoel
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by defmd
The sound is incredible and to be honest I don't know why some are willing to spend over 4500 Euros on CDJ's and a DJM but are not investing on the output and get some decent monitors. I bought the pair of 8040's second hand for 900 Euros which was a great deal. I am pretty sure I can resell them if I want to upgrade without losing much money on them.
fair enough man! I'm hoping to get a pair of 8040's or some adam a7x's soon |
Gigi Weese
03.01.2013 |
Originally Posted by MWagner
hey you know there's a very famous dubstep dj called DJ Madd already, or at least, as famous as you can get in dubstep while staying true to the deeper, old school style.
Nice setup, btw. looks great.
No not really aware there was... already have this name for 30 years :-)
There are multiple MAD's worldwide but I didn't feel like changing my name after such a long time. I am in the Netherlands and play in a totally different scene. I play mainly urban & Latin so I doubt anyone will mistake me for a DJ within the dubstep scene. I did google him after your comment and he has an impressive giglist. |
Werner Bile
02.01.2013 | hey you know there's a very famous dubstep dj called DJ Madd already, or at least, as famous as you can get in dubstep while staying true to the deeper, old school style.
Nice setup, btw. looks great. |
Gigi Weese
02.01.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJLiteral
Tight
Thanks |
Gigi Weese
30.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by stevohill
Ironically, the CDJ/DJM setup with Serato is exactly what I learned to mix. It was a buddies setup, but my current roommate at the time introduced me to Traktor and I've never turned back. I picked up an S4, and now an F1, but I still lust after the tactile feeling of the CDJ setup. Your current setup is what I'd like mine to evolve to eventually, slowly but surely...
I thought I could do without the Pioneer Gear and in an ideal world it is not really a problem. This is what my S4 + X1 setup looked like:
And this was the full setup together with the sold CDJ 1000 + DJM 800 setup:
The problem was that this works great if you have lots of space but the S4 + Laptop takes up too much space in a cramped DJ booth and as a standalone device I am missing the Booth option as well as that you can't use it as a standalone mixer.
I often have to do sets of 1 hour and move on to the next location. It is much easier to simply use rekordbox and play of sticks. So in order to keep my skills up at both ways of playing (with and without Traktor) I bought another CDJ and DJM combination. It is just a different way of mixing for me. I find myself playing much more with effects when using Traktor then with the CDJ's
Originally Posted by rafiq
Great setup, love the workflow you're usin. Do you find yourself using the jog effects on the S4 more or the old fashioned way with the F1/X1?
With the current setup I either use the S4 or the X1 for effects. The X1 is setup with the DJTT gratification mapping in midi mode. The S4 is used with Scamo's effect mapping which I love as well. The problem is that I don't use them both at the same time as I have not taken the time yet to setup some dedicated buttons to swith effects or to setup a slot on scamo's mapping with the gratification effects. I really have to remap the S4 to my purpose which I will do eventually when I have the time.
You are referring to the Old fashioned way which for me is the CDJ / DJM combo :-). I use the CDJ's in advanced hid mode to control most of the basic functions and use the F1 dedicated for Cue Point triggering and manually controlling FX slots 1 and 2.
This mix below is done with Traktor (mixed live without the S4 but with the X1 and F1, edited afterwards to shorten the mix). It is just a different way of mixing then using strictly CDJ's and a DJM.
https://soundcloud.com/michael-dawso...-2012-mixed-by
Originally Posted by VirtualLogic
What is the thing behind the f1?
That's a Tascam US-122 MKII soundcard which is connected to my normal windows PC and 2x 24 inch monitors. I usually hook up Machine to my windows PC as it much relaxter to sit on a chair behind a desk then to stand behind the DJ gear controlling Maschine. That's also why machine is setup on the right side as I just pick it up and put it on the other desk. The Tascam has Midi IN/OUT as well as XLR line ins. Just a nice versatile soundcard. |
Kelvin Ogdon
30.12.2012 | Tight |
Mira Sabia
30.12.2012 | Great setup, love the workflow you're usin. Do you find yourself using the jog effects on the S4 more or the old fashioned way with the F1/X1? |
Marva Cupid
30.12.2012 | What is the thing behind the f1? |
Wilbert Kulczak
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by defmd
I had a 2x CDJ1000 MK3 + DJM 800 setup, switched to the S4 and x1 briefly and eventually bought the CDJ2000's and DJM 900 as I love to switch between mixing with sticks and Traktor.
Ironically, the CDJ/DJM setup with Serato is exactly what I learned to mix. It was a buddies setup, but my current roommate at the time introduced me to Traktor and I've never turned back. I picked up an S4, and now an F1, but I still lust after the tactile feeling of the CDJ setup. Your current setup is what I'd like mine to evolve to eventually, slowly but surely... |
Gigi Weese
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by sicnarf033
where did you get that wonderful long table? ive been looking around and ikea doesnt have anything that big. unfortunately, that is the only furniture store in my area that will get me the most bang for my cheap buck. but im willing to venture out where i can find a inexpensive big table.
This is really one of the cheapest large table made and I love it. It's the bottom frame of an old wooden bunkbed and I placed a large tabletop over it. I only had to buy the tabletop which is nothing but a large piece of quality wood you can buy in any shop :-)
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Vikki Jeannoel
27.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by defmd
The sound is incredible and to be honest I don't know why some are willing to spend over 4500 Euros on CDJ's and a DJM but are not investing on the output and get some decent monitors. I bought the pair of 8040's second hand for 900 Euros which was a great deal. I am pretty sure I can resell them if I want to upgrade without losing much money on them.
fair enough man! I'm hoping to get a pair of 8040's or some adam a7x's soon |
Delfina Suedmeyer
26.12.2012 | where did you get that wonderful long table? ive been looking around and ikea doesnt have anything that big. unfortunately, that is the only furniture store in my area that will get me the most bang for my cheap buck. but im willing to venture out where i can find a inexpensive big table. |
Gigi Weese
25.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by lucasmanning
jeez ... you got 8040s just for DJing ?
The sound is incredible and to be honest I don't know why some are willing to spend over 4500 Euros on CDJ's and a DJM but are not investing on the output and get some decent monitors. I bought the pair of 8040's second hand for 900 Euros which was a great deal. I am pretty sure I can resell them if I want to upgrade without losing much money on them. |
Vikki Jeannoel
24.12.2012 | jeez ... you got 8040s just for DJing ? |
Osvaldo Newhall
21.12.2012 | Love the speakers man! |
Gigi Weese
19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Volpe
nice and clean man! how do you mix? 2 decks from traktor and 2 with the cdjs? or 4 deck traktor with timecode? (doesnt look like the in the picture)
also props for putting the x1 sideways
In addition I control deck 3 and 4 from the S4 (in case needed). |
Gigi Weese
19.12.2012 | In the club I only bring my laptop and the X1 and F1. This is mainly my setup @home to produce mixes.
Originally Posted by Volpe
nice and clean man! how do you mix? 2 decks from traktor and 2 with the cdjs? or 4 deck traktor with timecode? (doesnt look like the in the picture)
also props for putting the x1 sideways
it's a 4 deck setup, 2 main decks and 2 minimized but I hardly use the 3rd or 4th deck. Still experimenting with the remix decks.
Originally Posted by dsquareddan
any reason why you have one of the led rings on the cdj2000 turned off but not on the other?
It's actually the CDJ 2000's in advanced HID, the right deck was paused when taking the picture. In general I barely look at the laptop screen and at the club I even have it half way closed down.
Originally Posted by Liambo
Looking great! I'm curious as to why you have a S4 and a CDJ/DJM setup? Just fancy a change now and then or did you start with one and advance to the other?
I had a 2x CDJ1000 MK3 + DJM 800 setup, switched to the S4 and x1 briefly and eventually bought the CDJ2000's and DJM 900 as I love to switch between mixing with sticks and Traktor.
I love using the CDJ's in advanced HID mode with an additional customized mapping; Flux is mapped to the direction button, I also have visual indicators mapped for Sync and Active Loop. The S4 is setup with Scamo's mapping to only control effects with the jogwheels and I use Ean's Preperation Mapping on it. I mainly use the X1 for effects and I have the gratification mapped in Midi mode (check my Urban soundcloud mix, mainly done with the gratification mapping). The F1 is setup to the user mode and I control the cue points with it as well as FX Slots 1 and 2. |
Kandi Odom
19.12.2012 | Ohh wowwwww!!!!!!! |
Palma Hanslip
19.12.2012 | Looking great! I'm curious as to why you have a S4 and a CDJ/DJM setup? Just fancy a change now and then or did you start with one and advance to the other? |
Preston Oya
19.12.2012 | any reason why you have one of the led rings on the cdj2000 turned off but not on the other? |
Margaretta Hebenstreit
19.12.2012 | nice and clean man! how do you mix? 2 decks from traktor and 2 with the cdjs? or 4 deck traktor with timecode? (doesnt look like the in the picture)
also props for putting the x1 sideways |
