Reply to on the fence about my next investment

so currently im just using live 9 and a 49key midi controller by m-audio and my laptop to do productions, im fairly novice, and want to advance further with some new hard ware. i feel like i should be getting an apc40 because im so adjusted to ableton live, but am concerned that i will miss out on the 'art' of djing if i take that rout... keeping in mind im primarly concerned about having a good time producing music i enjoy and doing sound design witch i love to do.

some other thoughts that have been bouncing around are...

MPK25- i feel like my creative proccess would flow better having pats and the assignable knobs available, it would also help me learn more real time creativity. its also reasonable portable and i go to LOTS of festivals and always feel the most inspired right afer a see a show but never have any gear with my to play with.

s4- start learning how to actually mix and be able to play shows, knowing how to mix on other gear if i did have an apc with me for whatever reason. the only downside is im a broke-ish college kid and dont wanna drop thst kinda money.

start buying a mixer and turn table and slowly accumulate a set up

..or maybe im just over believeing this, and should just get something and start jammming out!!

thanks