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Posted on: 01.03.2011 by Edgar Freeze
I know this community is Traktor heavy but wanted to start the discussion. I still play on turntables a lot but I'm not gigging enough solo to justify switching to Traktor. That's not to say I'm dieing to make the switch Scratch Live meets my needs for now.

ITCH is ideal for me becuase I can seamlessly go back and forth to Scratch Live without an issue. This Pioneer is great as a mobile unit because it also feels like a robust DJ unit with controls spread out enough and jog wheels big enough to really get busy CDJ style. So in short, I'm not exactly trading in my technics, but this is the most comfortable controller I've played on by far. Here's my recent demo for ProAudioStar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZtK0aNBfAw
Staci Brionez
11.03.2011
Originally Posted by Tekki
They are updated CDJ400 wheels.

They are supposed to have some borrowed bits of the CDJ2000 jogwheels.
Now im kinda excited
Staci Brionez
09.03.2011
Originally Posted by kure
anyone have any input on the above as far as jog wheels for scratching goes?
assuming simular to cdj400 wheels.
which seems kinda strange given the s4's high protocol midi
Bianca Seiberling
07.03.2011
Originally Posted by Ghostdad
Covering the keyboard is obviously a feature Pioneer wants to show off but I agree at the gig I'd probably leave my laptop out to search for songs in the finder etc.

What kind of crazy out there things should it do? Granted I'm relatively new to the CDJ style layout but being able to pitch tracks plus or minus 100 without having to do some record speed tricks in Serato still blows my mind. Very useful for creative mixes and transitions.

It has a mic input that also feeds to the effects so there are some creative possibilities there for sure.
Hey Ghostdad, in terms of Jog Wheel feel for scratching/ accuracy and just overall feel how would you compare the Vestax VCI-300 Mk2 VS the DDJ-s1....just in terms of Jog wheel feel, i know the Pioneer is superior in effects, sound quailty overall build etc...

but im just talking about the Jogs...whats your opinion?
Random X
03.03.2011
Originally Posted by JesC
I like the DDJ-S1 more than the traktor version. Its gets my seal of approval. I used both at NAMM and felt right at home with the itch unit. 2x CDJ-400 and DJM-400 = DDJ-S1
Getting my mitts on 'em 9th of March! But it's probably gonna be a +1 on the seal.
Maryanne Weatherill
01.03.2011
Originally Posted by JesC
I like the DDJ-S1 more than the traktor version. Its gets my seal of approval. I used both at NAMM and felt right at home with the itch unit. 2x CDJ-400 and DJM-400 = DDJ-S1
Ya. While i haven't seen them in the flesh on videos it looks like the S1 is better built and just inspires more confidence. Id expect for these to sell well.
But can't see any big name Dj's using them at gigs.
Cristian Carmona
01.03.2011
Originally Posted by Ghostdad
Covering the keyboard is obviously a feature Pioneer wants to show off but I agree at the gig I'd probably leave my laptop out to search for songs in the finder etc.

What kind of crazy out there things should it do? Granted I'm relatively new to the CDJ style layout but being able to pitch tracks plus or minus 100 without having to do some record speed tricks in Serato still blows my mind. Very useful for creative mixes and transitions.

It has a mic input that also feeds to the effects so there are some creative possibilities there for sure.
just get a laptop stand and keep the lappy off to the said
Edgar Freeze
01.03.2011		I know this community is Traktor heavy but wanted to start the discussion. I still play on turntables a lot but I'm not gigging enough solo to justify switching to Traktor. That's not to say I'm dieing to make the switch Scratch Live meets my needs for now.

ITCH is ideal for me becuase I can seamlessly go back and forth to Scratch Live without an issue. This Pioneer is great as a mobile unit because it also feels like a robust DJ unit with controls spread out enough and jog wheels big enough to really get busy CDJ style. So in short, I'm not exactly trading in my technics, but this is the most comfortable controller I've played on by far. Here's my recent demo for ProAudioStar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZtK0aNBfAw
Staci Brionez
11.03.2011
Originally Posted by Tekki
They are updated CDJ400 wheels.

They are supposed to have some borrowed bits of the CDJ2000 jogwheels.
Now im kinda excited
Random X
10.03.2011		They are updated CDJ400 wheels.

They are supposed to have some borrowed bits of the CDJ2000 jogwheels.
Staci Brionez
09.03.2011
Originally Posted by kure
anyone have any input on the above as far as jog wheels for scratching goes?
assuming simular to cdj400 wheels.
which seems kinda strange given the s4's high protocol midi
Neville Blackinton
08.03.2011		Awesome video and mini mix. Thanks for sharing!
Bianca Seiberling
07.03.2011		anyone have any input on the above as far as jog wheels for scratching goes?
Bianca Seiberling
07.03.2011
Originally Posted by Ghostdad
Covering the keyboard is obviously a feature Pioneer wants to show off but I agree at the gig I'd probably leave my laptop out to search for songs in the finder etc.

What kind of crazy out there things should it do? Granted I'm relatively new to the CDJ style layout but being able to pitch tracks plus or minus 100 without having to do some record speed tricks in Serato still blows my mind. Very useful for creative mixes and transitions.

It has a mic input that also feeds to the effects so there are some creative possibilities there for sure.
Hey Ghostdad, in terms of Jog Wheel feel for scratching/ accuracy and just overall feel how would you compare the Vestax VCI-300 Mk2 VS the DDJ-s1....just in terms of Jog wheel feel, i know the Pioneer is superior in effects, sound quailty overall build etc...

but im just talking about the Jogs...whats your opinion?
Random X
03.03.2011
Originally Posted by JesC
I like the DDJ-S1 more than the traktor version. Its gets my seal of approval. I used both at NAMM and felt right at home with the itch unit. 2x CDJ-400 and DJM-400 = DDJ-S1
Getting my mitts on 'em 9th of March! But it's probably gonna be a +1 on the seal.
Maryanne Weatherill
01.03.2011
Originally Posted by JesC
I like the DDJ-S1 more than the traktor version. Its gets my seal of approval. I used both at NAMM and felt right at home with the itch unit. 2x CDJ-400 and DJM-400 = DDJ-S1
Ya. While i haven't seen them in the flesh on videos it looks like the S1 is better built and just inspires more confidence. Id expect for these to sell well.
But can't see any big name Dj's using them at gigs.
Random X
01.03.2011		Awesome vid, love the setting of it, while it still focusses on the product!

Thanks for making and sharing man!
Cristian Carmona
01.03.2011
Originally Posted by Ghostdad
Covering the keyboard is obviously a feature Pioneer wants to show off but I agree at the gig I'd probably leave my laptop out to search for songs in the finder etc.

What kind of crazy out there things should it do? Granted I'm relatively new to the CDJ style layout but being able to pitch tracks plus or minus 100 without having to do some record speed tricks in Serato still blows my mind. Very useful for creative mixes and transitions.

It has a mic input that also feeds to the effects so there are some creative possibilities there for sure.
just get a laptop stand and keep the lappy off to the said
Edgar Freeze
01.03.2011		Covering the keyboard is obviously a feature Pioneer wants to show off but I agree at the gig I'd probably leave my laptop out to search for songs in the finder etc.

What kind of crazy out there things should it do? Granted I'm relatively new to the CDJ style layout but being able to pitch tracks plus or minus 100 without having to do some record speed tricks in Serato still blows my mind. Very useful for creative mixes and transitions.

It has a mic input that also feeds to the effects so there are some creative possibilities there for sure.
Cristian Carmona
01.03.2011		I like the DDJ-S1 more than the traktor version. Its gets my seal of approval. I used both at NAMM and felt right at home with the itch unit. 2x CDJ-400 and DJM-400 = DDJ-S1
Maryanne Weatherill
01.03.2011		Ya its a nice controller but covering the keyboard wheres the logic in that??

I want one though for traktor of course:P
Gilma Marchini
01.03.2011		It really does look like a great controller, it's just not geared towards doing as many crazy out there things quickly. For a comfortable controller that's going to feel like real CDJ's it's the best out there. I could easily see someone switching between this thing and CDJ's and a regular basis. It's just a different audience.

That was a pretty ill mix in the video O.o

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