Whats best for Dubstep the NS6 or the NS7?
Whats best for Dubstep the NS6 or the NS7? Posted on: 28.01.2012 by Margarete Brondum I've been saving up money to get one but I'm not sure which will fit Dubstep the most, it looks like the NS6 has a lot more effects and features then the NS7. But I seen people making Dubstep with the NS7 and its just as good as the NS6, one of the reasons I am stuck between the two is that the NS6 is smaller and compact and the NS7 has the turning wheels so its like its really playing and it seems like it would help out a lot with scratching and the timing and accuracy of doing it. But the NS6's fancy lights and about 3 times more buttons and sliders seems like it would fit... Btw to clear this up I am a noob at this, I worked with FL Studio and made my own and was hoping they could help me and even if not I still want them for mixing songs to. Thanks for reading | |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Ozie Harrall 14.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Gamer12m
If you wanna make music why not spend that $1,300 you've saved to buy a DAW, Midi controller, some monitors, and possibly even a nice desk or chair? |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Darius Goralski 23.02.2012 | At this time two years ago, I was stepping behind vinyl for my first experience with even listening to two songs at the same time, much less manipulating an audiences musical journey... But I knew, I just knew I wanted to earn the right to be called a DJ. At around that same time, Numark had released the NS7FX bundle, and in my haste I became obsessed with owning it as my first set-up. I thought about it so much and envisioned myself using it - so much so that I had dreams about it. I was so eager to begin learning, I downloaded Serato's ITCH and learned to load a song with the mouse and keyboard and create and manipulate loops. That was the extent of what I could do with no controller, but that was all I needed to keep the fire alive. Fast forward a year and a half to November 2011 and I finally found myself purchasing my first set-up. I had already spent months seeing people frown upon users of Virtual DJ, so I opted to start with DJ Intro instead. I taught myself to beatmatch, cue, throw, cut, transform scratch, loop like vinyl, and keep my audience happy when I trainwrecked. It's been four months since then, and I'm still learning. I started recording my sessions two weeks ago... after three months of consistent practice, research, youtube watching, and girlfriend's opinions. After listening to my first recording, I realized I had come a long way, but still had a long way to go. That's good, though, because as much as I've learned to do, I still haven't brought out my set-up's full potential, because I've still yet to master all I can with the basics. Sure, I'm good... But I'm only as good as my skills have made me, and I personally feel I have progressed as far and as fast as I did because the controller I got was not overwhelming with features that didn't matter to me as a beginner. Once I master the basics and max out my abilities with the limitations of my current set-up, I'll know when it's time to upgrade to the NS6 that I now drool over, because it will feel like I've outgrown the glove that seems to fit so well right now. Until then, My $250 Numark Mixtrack Pro is perfect for my current venture. my $0.02, since the OP's story seems to be identical to how mine starts. |
| Evelyn Navarijo 14.02.2012 | I believe there's some confusion to what the OP actually wants to do, not to mention if OP themselves are sure about what a DJ does. @OP To clarify, a DJ does not *make* music, producers make music using a so-called Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Ableton, Reason or FL Studio. A DJ on the other hand plays records, and blendsthem together to provide one "seamless" mix of tunes that sound good together. |
| Erich Vallabhaneni 14.02.2012 | I 5000th agree on the start off with something cheaper than either NS6-7. If you get the NS7 and end up hating DJ'ing then thats gonna be a huge waste of money and a huge waste of space. I started out with just a mixtrack and an Audio 2 and i stuck with that for a year and a half till I got the hang of the basics before you work into other things. If you can't rock a party with a basic controller then you wont be able to on a high end one. I say if you should look into two tables a mixer and some dicers if you wanna go crazy with it, but thats just me. |
| Ozie Harrall 14.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Gamer12m
If you wanna make music why not spend that $1,300 you've saved to buy a DAW, Midi controller, some monitors, and possibly even a nice desk or chair? |
| Tyron Birden 14.02.2012 | They don't even have floor models you can LOOK at? Ridiculous. I would honestly step back before making this decision and try to understand what you want out of your gear and how you intend to use it. The NS7 is really nice to look at, but how does scratching (which can be done jogwheels for the most part) tie into the genre you want to mix? I guess what I'm saying is an all-in-one package isn't the only solution; the beauty of controllers these days is they can all work with each other, so I don't recommend buying one of the most expensive controllers on the market unless you know exactly why it costs so much. I own a Mixtrack (not even the Mixtrack Pro), and I don't regret buying a low end controller to start. I would also consider finalizing your decision and purchasing online. Check the Buy/Sell community and eBay and see if you can get a better deal. |
| Odis Stirewalt 13.02.2012 | why not making the fun and suggest him cdj2000 + db4 just because its completely wayne if he spend 200 |
| Evelyn Navarijo 13.02.2012 | I'd say the NS6... It makes the most Dubstep-like noises when you hit it with a hammer. |
| Trista Karle 12.02.2012 | Ns6 is nice was torn between ns7 or ns6 being an old school vinyl dj I was litterly undecided for over a year an being in same boat as local music store refuses to bring either in without you committing to buying first made me even more torn. In the end I choose the ns6 not because I ever decided. Was a matter of being able to get a ns6 for 400 in mint condition. Have no complaints besides itch feeling like a old vb program but being that it works and works great I can not complain. Used traktor for over 10 years so itch is different for me but get the job done and at the end of the day that's all you need Sent from my jailbroken iPhone |
| Christel Croak 12.02.2012 | Firstly, as a lot of others said, I'd also suggest going for a cheaper controller starting out and seeing if DJ'ing is what you really enjoy, because it is a very expensive hobby. I can tell you from experience I started out with a Numark Mixtrack and an Audio 2 and that lasted me for a solid year before I upgraded because I realized I needed more than 2 decks for what I wanted to do. But if you're set on in and just need an opinion between the NS6 and the NS7, it'd be good to also consider whether or not you're going to be taking it to shows. The NS6 is a portable controller, and the NS7 is heavy and bulky. If you're going to be doing mobile shows (bdays, weddings etc.) this should be factored, because it just adds to the list of things you're bringing with you to the show, and the time you'll need to set up and take down. Portability is the sole reason why I sold my turntables and DJM mixer, because in the end the crowd doesn't really care what you're using, it's what you can do with it. My opinion is to go with the NS6, because it gives you the ability to expand into 4 deck mixing if that's what you want to do. And I believe that besides the motorized platters, the NS7 doesn't offer much for its price. |
| Clinton Voran 10.02.2012 | I am completely oblivious to the point of the topic. We're talking about mixing dubsetp right? All you need is a standard mixer and two deck control to mix. Heck, you can get Traktor or Virtual DJ and just use the keyboard on the computer if you really wanted to (with some sort of audio interface that gives you two outputs of course, one for the mix and one for the cue). |
| Johnetta Olewine 09.02.2012 | You're right. Only the numark ns6 can be used to play dubstep. Get that. |
| Ossie Pooley 09.02.2012 | Wait. You want to buy a NS6 or NS7 and you're still starting out DJing? Get a cheap, beginner controller and learn the basics. The worst thing to do is spend a grand on something you might not enjoy or see through. |
| Julissa Serrone 09.02.2012 | Get the NS7 if you plan on scratching. I had one and it was awesome. If not get the NS6. I'd get the NS6 and call it day. If you invest in a some solid gear you won't be looking to sell and upgrade anytime soon. |
| Jeramy Akinola 09.02.2012 | Who said the Mixtrack Pro is not worth it? Trust me, its worth it, don't go spending $1000 like crazy, buy something cheap, not something "challenging" if youre just starting. That's just my opinion. |
| Yong Aptekar 09.02.2012 | Are you wanting to mix dubstep, or make dubstep? |
| Viviana Tarno 28.01.2012 |
Originally Posted by tekki
I still go there occasionally, just to play around with stuff. It's seriously the best way to choose gear |
| Random X 28.01.2012 | Ah, I hear some Feedback in that one. |
| Viviana Tarno 28.01.2012 |
Originally Posted by Gamer12m
but OT: different controllers are made for different workflows. So not everything may just suit you. The NS6 and NS7 are clearly designed for different purposes, so choosing between those is a matter of preference as well. So don't fool yourself by just looking at some pictures and decide on which has the prettiest lights or whatever, but make sure you can somewhere actually try things out. And when playing with it, you'll know when you've found the right controller |
| Margarete Brondum 28.01.2012 |
Originally Posted by no_rex4u
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| Chandra Lean 28.01.2012 | where do you live? have you tried the Kontrol S4, or the VCI 400? even a twitch or something. there are a lot of options, Numark is not the only brand. |
| Margarete Brondum 28.01.2012 |
Originally Posted by no_rex4u
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| Chandra Lean 28.01.2012 | you would be just mixing, get whatever is cheaper. go try out a bunch of controllers before buying one. |
| Margarete Brondum 28.01.2012 | Sorry! I just read that post, stating to put post like this in General. umm is there a way I can move this over to General? |
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