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Hi guys

I want to start making EDM as a hobbie and really like the look of doing things with a Midi Fighter. I have been looking through what I might need and I know ill need Traktor but will I need a mixer aswell?

A few other questions I need awnsers before i start doing anything is: -
Any beginner stepping stones I should take, e.g "Start by using .... before using.... then move on to..."?
Any tutorials out there I can look at or read up on to get clued up?
What other possible things might I need before I start doing anything?

I want to be able to make the music using samples and tracks and mixing them and also stuff like "Finger drumming/Beat mashing". As I say I am looking into making this my hobby, Im not looking to be the next big thing or anything like I know plenty of people come here looking for im just looking for a satisfying hobby.

Thanks

Marb