Affordable Setup for Serato
Affordable Setup for Serato Posted on: 12.11.2010 by Laurie Hoerauf Hi, I'm just getting into DJing, coming from producing/engineering side of music. I've been learning from a DJ in my area, learning/researching online, and I believe it's time to get some gears for my setup. I'm hoping to do this professionally in the long run, but at the same time, somewhat limited in budget (around $1000) as I'm just starting out.I've tried VDJ, Traktor, and Serato, and decided to go for SSL or Itch due to their user-friendliness. But on the other side, they seem to have the least amount of options available for the setup (especially affordable ones). I'm considering either buying Xone Dx for all-in-one solution, or getting a SSL setup with SL1 (which I can get for $300 used), and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for affordable setup for SSL. I'll be mainly doing Top40/EDM, planning on not using any vinyl/cds as sources for music - so it seemed somewhat pointless/expensive to get CDJs. I've seen DDM 4000 as good affordable mixer, maybe used with Denon DN-SC2000. Also I'm wondering if it's possible to use SL1 + something like VCI 100 MK2 at all. I'd really appreciate anyone's input, | |
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| Laurie Hoerauf 12.11.2010 | Hi, I'm just getting into DJing, coming from producing/engineering side of music. I've been learning from a DJ in my area, learning/researching online, and I believe it's time to get some gears for my setup. I'm hoping to do this professionally in the long run, but at the same time, somewhat limited in budget (around $1000) as I'm just starting out. I've tried VDJ, Traktor, and Serato, and decided to go for SSL or Itch due to their user-friendliness. But on the other side, they seem to have the least amount of options available for the setup (especially affordable ones). I'm considering either buying Xone Dx for all-in-one solution, or getting a SSL setup with SL1 (which I can get for $300 used), and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for affordable setup for SSL. I'll be mainly doing Top40/EDM, planning on not using any vinyl/cds as sources for music - so it seemed somewhat pointless/expensive to get CDJs. I've seen DDM 4000 as good affordable mixer, maybe used with Denon DN-SC2000. Also I'm wondering if it's possible to use SL1 + something like VCI 100 MK2 at all. I'd really appreciate anyone's input, |
| Laurie Hoerauf 12.11.2010 | I appreciate all your answers. So for the money, everyone seems to recommend S4 with Traktor, one thing that kills me about it is that it doesn't have stacked/colored waveforms, and interface of the software seems complicated. From those who use Traktor, is there any inconvenience from not having stacked waveforms/how do you deal with it? Is there any feature Traktor offers that aids you in some other way, or do you just DJ without visual aids? One thing I really liked about SSL/Itch is that it is very user friendly, but I wouldn't mind spending some time into the software if I'd be able to DJ with it better in the long run. On the other side, I'm believeing maybe I should get a used VCI-300 and wait to see what happens at the NAMM, as I could possibly have more options with Live, which I'm comfortable with... Only reason I was looking into SSL was due to more features than Itch, I wonder if Itch could get more features next year.. After some thought and more researching I believe I'm in the middle between Itch with hopes for future and Traktor.. and slowly starting to believe maybe S4 would be better since I know what's there as to Itch that I can only speculate. |
| Enrique Silversmith 13.11.2010 | this is my opinion..... why would u use serato if your not going to spin TT? if you going to use a controller then go with traktor. i have 2 technics 1200m3d serato sl1 and a vestax pmc 07 mixer. i spin the same music as you but also scratch. serato is great for scratching and using TT. it is very basic and really handle scratching well. but thats why the program is so basic theres only so much u can do with an interface that is for a turntable. even using a cdj u would get more benefit from using traktor. u should jump over to djcommunity s.com too and have a talk. i spent 300 on used sl1 500 for a pair of technics used 300 on a mixer if u can save another 100 and get a 300 price range mixer would be better and over time ull end up spending another 200 on needles if u get shure m44-7 and new control vinyl if u like the vinyl and the feel of the absolute control then get some TT (and ull have room to scratch if u ever get around to it) another downfall about TT is that most clubs use cdj.... so unless u wanna lug around ur gear ur going to learn how to use a cdj too. which isent hard if u learn on TT u can pretty much dj on anything. imo if u just want to mix music get a controller or cdj |
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| Leeanna Ayla 12.11.2010 | If your set on Serato you could get that $300 SL1 and set of used Technics for $500, that gives you $200 left to get a mixer and if your patient you could probably find decks, mixer and coffin for the left over $700. What about the NS7. It's just a tad over your budget, but a nice all in one solution. I will point out that I've seen quite a few guys that had the NS7 switching to the S4 though. |
| Tatum Ansaldo 12.11.2010 | If you're going down the Serato route I'd get an all in one solution like the VCI-300. And if the VCI-300 is where you head, I'd suggest you turn around, have a believe, then buy a Traktor Kontrol S4. So much more to play with and all included in the price (software, hardware, soundcard). |
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