RGAS - Rapid Gear Aquisition Syndrome
RGAS - Rapid Gear Aquisition Syndrome Posted on: 12.04.2011 by Gloria Lemmel Please light one for my bank account. I've spent more since I got into controllerism (the last couple of months) than I have in 3 years. Can someone say Black Card Candidate? I can't. Too broke. I've gone through phases before where I spend large sums at once, but never in this quantity. I got a Kontrol S4, Odyssey Flight Case for the S4, Midi Fighter, Scratch Upgrade for the S4, Fluorescent Orange Control Vinyl, M-Audio Axiom Pro 49, Pro Tools 9, Ableton Suite 8, Novation Launchpad (kind of free from the parents [A Nice Gift I might Add.]), 8GB RAM, 1TB WD Scorpio Blue Hard Drive, Denon HP-1000 Headphones, A Shit Ton of Jasmine Tea (Not Sure Why, but it tastes and smells like...well...amazing.) and Shure SE215 IEMs. Like...What the Hell. What happened to my generally behaved spending habits... I'd assume that I'm also not the only one in this boat either, so along with lighting one for me, pour one for the foreclosed homies. | |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJ
Switching to Serato Scratch Live and going back to basics also. Two turntables (can't make up my mind between the TTX or St-150), a Denon DN-HC1000S SSL controller and a Xone22 mixer. That will be it. Oh, wait, a small portable rotary mixer... |
| Lashay Walchak 02.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by Joshawott
Additionally there is the GAIN program which is and exclusive vendor/GC employee buying program that you must be employed for at least 90 days to take advantage of. There are some STRONG deals to be had on things over there. Software plug-ins at severely discounted rates. Occasionally huge deals on hardware/controller/PA stuff. NI's got some specialty pricing on a few things off that program. As for the vinyl I'm a hustler at heart so I finagled a smoking deal for a friend whom wanted to clear out years worth of his own GAS to get a set of QSC's and a Traktor set-up. I gave him a friends and family discount on the gear he was buying, bought all his stuff at our store and gave him my F1's. In turn I got the vinyl, his MINT 12's, and 10 sets of needles (two Shure on Tech headshells and like 5 sets of Ortofon unibodies and a set of Scratch S on Tech Headshells). He then couldn't get the Traktor rig running on his gaming laptop so he returned the S4 and I bought the F1's back from him cash and he bought a Mac. |
| Florencio Mema 02.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJ Abide
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| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | You really have to trust you ears to be able to use a rotary mixer like that. Something I found on the net awhile back: How to use a rotary mixer by Larry Levan "First you should never max-out your input level pots. Never try to get more overall volume by cranking the individual input level, which will only limit your headroom for blend volume matching. Always use the master level to achieve overall volume levels. Remember the mixer is a pre-amp and it's driving the amplifiers, so the master level pot is the most reliable source for signal to the amps since it stays constant. This will allow you more flexibility when cross mixing between turntables. To get the best sound and to make the mixer work efficiently always use the input level pots between 6 & 8, 8 to10 give |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 18.05.2013 | Not that with VU meters and other stuff? :P |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | Nah, my dream mixer would be THIS |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 18.05.2013 | Yeah, that makes sense. I thought you were saying it was your dream mixer |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | Don't have money for one right now. I'd rather spend more on TTs for now. When I do upgrade mixers it'll be rotary mixer. In the meanwhile I figure the XONE:22 will do me just fine. I don't scratch so I don't need a Rane or anything with the crazy crossfader from hell. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 18.05.2013 | If you're going to settle down with one mixer fo-eva I'd certainly get something a bit nicer. Hell, just use the E&S DJR 400. |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 | What's wrong with a Xone:22? |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 18.05.2013 | xone:22? You can do better than that, surely :P |
| Fannie Ohayre 18.05.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJ
Switching to Serato Scratch Live and going back to basics also. Two turntables (can't make up my mind between the TTX or St-150), a Denon DN-HC1000S SSL controller and a Xone22 mixer. That will be it. Oh, wait, a small portable rotary mixer... |
| Charmaine Tish 09.05.2013 | I am totally with you guys, in the last year: Kaossilator Pro Kaoss pad 3 Korg Monotribe All 3 monotrons MPD 26 LPK 25 LPD 8 Nano Kontrol Maschine S4 Launchpad Laptop Decksavers (for maschine and S4) Maschine Stand + uber stand for laptop! Midi Fighter Spectra KRK KNS-8400 phones KRK Rokit 6 Monitors. Propellerhead Reason 6 Ableton live suite 8 I live in the UK as well, so stuff here probably works out a bit more than in the states. I've been tempted to dump the launchpad and get push. I love finger drumming and the Maschine is getting a bit boring as a performance device, it is, however, a great production tool and the fact it can be used as a plugin for ableton is a big plus. It's a shame you can't do the same with traktor. On a side note, my "addiction" has gotten to the point where my Girlfriend and friends are wondering if I have a problem. Am I the only person who "box hoards" as well? I keep the boxes for a couple of years after purchasing (just in case). My girlfriend keeps moaning about them taking up too much space! |
| Dedra Kreinbring 03.04.2013 | In under a year. Mixtrack Pro (Sold) F1 S2 Lpd8 Ableton Red Waves (Broke) Zomo HD1200 2 Numark TT1650 (Sold) Numark mixer (Sold) 100 Vinyl (Sold) Ableton M Audio 49 Keyboard (Given Free) 2 packs of Chroma Caps Please stop me! (Or give me a little discount as I am eyeing up a MF Spectra) |
| Carlee Pickard 03.04.2013 | It's interesting. A few months ago, or maybe a little longer than that I would've had a whole list of shit I wanted. Even believeing back earlier. Now I have a bunch of cash on hand, and have gone to Guitar Center 3 or 4 times within the last two weeks for different things like Mics, Mixers, Analog Synths, CDJs 2k nexuss, etc. and I literally haven't wanted to actually spend the money on anything like that. The only thing I believe i'm going to go in and buy tomorrow are probably a condenser mic, push, and their production table. But I feel those are all necessities for me. Aside from the push, but since I don't really play keys a push would be nice to have especially to stay in key and all that jazz with less effort. I believe I just hit a point personally where I was like anything I buy after this is just hindering my learning. I have great gear and if I learn how to master and use it, from that point on my production life will be so much easier! |
| Valeri Millstein 02.04.2013 | This thread makes me afraid of my desires... |
| Georgie Lukowiak 02.04.2013 | It happens to all of us! |
| Lashay Walchak 02.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by Joshawott
Additionally there is the GAIN program which is and exclusive vendor/GC employee buying program that you must be employed for at least 90 days to take advantage of. There are some STRONG deals to be had on things over there. Software plug-ins at severely discounted rates. Occasionally huge deals on hardware/controller/PA stuff. NI's got some specialty pricing on a few things off that program. As for the vinyl I'm a hustler at heart so I finagled a smoking deal for a friend whom wanted to clear out years worth of his own GAS to get a set of QSC's and a Traktor set-up. I gave him a friends and family discount on the gear he was buying, bought all his stuff at our store and gave him my F1's. In turn I got the vinyl, his MINT 12's, and 10 sets of needles (two Shure on Tech headshells and like 5 sets of Ortofon unibodies and a set of Scratch S on Tech Headshells). He then couldn't get the Traktor rig running on his gaming laptop so he returned the S4 and I bought the F1's back from him cash and he bought a Mac. |
| Kiyoko Wellisch 02.04.2013 | How did you get that much free vinyl? Ram raiding record stores? :P |
| Jetta Drenzek 02.04.2013 |
Is all I have to say. |
| Florencio Mema 02.04.2013 |
Originally Posted by DJ Abide
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| Lashay Walchak 02.04.2013 | Since last January S2 of DJTT (sold) $CHEAP Mikro controller only off CL $50 Maschine off CL $200 Peavey ProSys12 vintage powered PA off CL (sold) $300 As of November I'm now employed at Guitar Center which has further fueled my spiraling out of control GAS habits S4 on 30th day of employment (required until discount applies) $cheap Technics MKII's off CL $450 (traded for near MINT set) Orotofon Digitrack's $cheap F1 x 2 (traded for vinyl, bought back from same guy) $cheap Skratchy Seal/Bully Breaks $40 EV ELX112P active PA $cheap EV ZXA1-Sub $cheap Also acquired over 1000 vinyls within the last few months which I've spent ZERO on so far. Did buy Ikea Expedit storage for $200 Still have some money to spend at Mac Mini, Korg Zero 8, Ableton 9, Push, uplighting, Flight FX cases for S4/F1 and 1200's, weighted 88 key something w/ MIDI, TMA-1's. |
| Florencio Mema 02.04.2013 | Lol, just discovered this thread. My RGAS has been quite bad. These past two years were filled with: - MF3D (sold) - MF Spectra - OP-1 - Ableton Live 9 Suite - FocusRite VRM Box - Mono EFX Kondensor Bag Recently, I've been focusing on production, so this list may expand to that new Arturia Minilab or an Ableton Push... And that new DJTT bag is tempting... haha |
| Lilliana Perris 21.08.2012 | LOL...I forgot the backpack idea LOG ago. Its a Doctor's case and flight case for me. Both heavy as fuck! |
| Latoria Kavulich 20.08.2012 | sadly the next kit i buy is a bigger backpack for all my shit. |
| Shonda Soulier 20.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by padi_04
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| Emely Metz 20.08.2012 | currently in the accessories/vinyl acquiring syndrome mode :P resuming back my record buying this year since i have a pair of 1210s a decksaver for my mixer building new aluminum dj console Umbrella Corporation custom slipmats & pillow cases used to cover the cdj soon on the list more records! Umbrella Corp wall poster :P yes, i'm a diehard employee |
| Ossie Pooley 19.08.2012 | I've been doing really well with RGAS so far. Partly because I'm not at the stage where I'm getting 100% from my gear
, but mostly because I'm a broke student. Within the next few months, I'll have enough saved up for an S2, X1 and hopefully a MF3D. Bring on the debts! |
| Laurel Litchko 19.08.2012 | apc 40 launchpad ableton live traktor traktor s4 $2500 worth of vinyl records (ahhhem http://www.discogs.com/collection?user=bestlegs) two 1210s allen and heath 4d (sold) djm 900 pioneer studio monitors midifighter classic midifighter 3d (still havent used it) flightcases for TT, mixers, s4 microkorg mpk25 laptop stand s4 stand decksavers for s4, mixer play and display record frames for my signed records ....all in the last two-ish years. its starting to hurt. i'm also planning on getting the new rMBP and whatever new cdj pioneer decides to put out. I CAINT STOP IT |
| Nedra Fresneda 10.07.2012 | A Xone K2 is all I need to ease my GAS for at least another year, buying it with the money left from my s4 sale so no harm done. Shifting again from a traditional dj setup to a much more versatile one. |
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