Blackie Lox's Setup

Blackie Lox's Setup
Posted on: 04.06.2012 by Ester Favaloro
Was interested in DJing from a young age (around 11 years old) but obviously didn't have money to buy turntables/records, so I ended up using the original PCDJ software.

Was fed up of using the keyboard and mouse to crossfade, so I ended up spending $99 on a Radio Shack Mixer when I was about 15 (1999).

Bought my first set of used Technics 1200's in 2002. Also grabbed a pair of Sony MDR-V700DJ headphones.

Later I upgraded my mixer to an American Audio Q3433-SX. Then bought my first set of CD decks to match it (American Audio Velocity). Added a Boss SP-303 Dr. Sample for triggering one-shots.

After that I sold my Velocity and upgraded to a pair of Denon DN-S5000's when they were released. LOVED those decks.

Picked up a Serato SL-1 in 2005 so i could start using vinyl with MP3's (as I hated burning and labeling CD's).

My American Audio Mixer was starting to crap out on me so I picked up a Behringer DJX 700 (just for home use, as it had HORRIBLE sound quality when hooked up to big systems).

I then traded in my pair of Denon DN-S5000's for a Denon DN-HS5500, to use as a third MP3 deck.
When the SP-6 sample player was added to Serato Scratch Live, I decided to sell my Boss sampler. I used the money to put toward a Denon DN-HC4500, as I've always wanted a midi controller for Scratch Live.

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I then gained an interest in video mixing, so I purchased the VSL upgrade and replaced my Behringer mixer with a Denon DN-X500 so that I can use the X-control fader function to crossfade videos. Also picked up some KRK Rockit 5's and 10s Subwoofer since the home theatre system I was using wasn't cutting it.

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When the Denon DN-S3700's were released, I tested them out at a local gear store and instantly fell in love again. Wanted to trade in my DN-HS5500, but nobody would take it as it was a quickly discontinued product Nonetheless, I saved money and bought a pair . My Tech 12's were safely tucked away in their cases, as I had no space for them (but would NEVER sell them).

I also wanted to get into production, so I bought Ableton Live 8 and an M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI keyboard. One of my friend's was selling some acoustic foam for cheap so I grabbed that as well.

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Ester Favaloro
25.09.2013
Added a swivel desk mount for my laptop and LCD monitor

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Ester Favaloro
16.09.2013
Made a few upgrades over the past few months. I still need to add a flat screen mount to the DJ desk and then I'll look into getting a new studio desk.

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Ester Favaloro
08.01.2013
Found a GREAT deal on a brand new Denon DN-X1700 mixer so I traded in my X-500/HC-4500 combo and paid the difference for it (sold the case to a friend prior to that).

So now my setup looks like this for the time being:
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I'm most likely going to change to a 4 deck setup with the X1700 as the main hub, and leave the MC-6000 controller as a standalone unit, but I'm waiting until I get another controller for the TT's. Was believeing about getting dicers but I believe the DN-HC1000S will be better for me, as I like to have independent buttons/knobs with some sort of text explaining what each button does. Gonna try a Touch OSC (iPad) setup first and see if I like it though.
Ester Favaloro
06.11.2012
Just traded my unused Denon DN-HS5500 for an F1 and some cash.

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Ester Favaloro
30.07.2012
So after owning my Technics for 11 years, I finally decided to purchase a set of matching slipmats (as opposed to freebies). These Butter Rugs were the best $22 I've spent in a long time. Also moved some gear around. Serato is on the left with the CD players and Traktor is on the right with the vinyl.
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Ester Favaloro
25.09.2013
Added a swivel desk mount for my laptop and LCD monitor

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Chung Rosaro
18.09.2013
No prob. Sweet setups man.
Ester Favaloro
18.09.2013
thanks Eugguy, I believe I fixed it now
Chung Rosaro
17.09.2013
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Ester Favaloro
16.09.2013
Made a few upgrades over the past few months. I still need to add a flat screen mount to the DJ desk and then I'll look into getting a new studio desk.

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Ester Favaloro
08.01.2013
PCDJ was a great alternative for us poor students!
Federico Vilas
09.01.2013
I started on vinyl and couldn't afford to but records in college so I used the original PCDJ RED alongside my vinyl setup...love that program, plus, when room was an issue I rocked pcdj, laptop, mixer and headphones
Ester Favaloro
08.01.2013
Found a GREAT deal on a brand new Denon DN-X1700 mixer so I traded in my X-500/HC-4500 combo and paid the difference for it (sold the case to a friend prior to that).

So now my setup looks like this for the time being:
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I'm most likely going to change to a 4 deck setup with the X1700 as the main hub, and leave the MC-6000 controller as a standalone unit, but I'm waiting until I get another controller for the TT's. Was believeing about getting dicers but I believe the DN-HC1000S will be better for me, as I like to have independent buttons/knobs with some sort of text explaining what each button does. Gonna try a Touch OSC (iPad) setup first and see if I like it though.
Erich Vallabhaneni
08.11.2012
awesome setup mate! Im with MyUser, a couple that spin together stay together!
Ester Favaloro
06.11.2012
Just traded my unused Denon DN-HS5500 for an F1 and some cash.

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Ester Favaloro
30.07.2012
So after owning my Technics for 11 years, I finally decided to purchase a set of matching slipmats (as opposed to freebies). These Butter Rugs were the best $22 I've spent in a long time. Also moved some gear around. Serato is on the left with the CD players and Traktor is on the right with the vinyl.
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Stanley Topoleski
22.07.2012
coolest gf evar!!!! i remember teaching my ladyfriend how to spin during one of my gigs
Geri Jarra
22.07.2012
Originally Posted by Coldfuzion
So fucking jealous of a gf that spins. I need to find me one of those.
craigslist.. slightly used, but works fine
Carlee Pickard
22.07.2012
So fucking jealous of a gf that spins. I need to find me one of those.
Angele Shekhtman
20.07.2012
Originally Posted by BlackieLox
Because my aunt needed it back in her freezer to store her food properly!
That must have been your biggest crowd pleaser, also the phone book is useful when you put it on top the record to make it stop especially when you don't have a start/stop button
Ester Favaloro
20.07.2012
Originally Posted by IVIrhyde
You have a a very nice setup but that laptop stand in your last picture blew me away, Why did you get rid of that thing?
Because my aunt needed it back in her freezer to store her food properly!
Angele Shekhtman
20.07.2012
You have a a very nice setup but that laptop stand in your last picture blew me away, Why did you get rid of that thing?
Ester Favaloro
19.07.2012
Thanks. At some point in time I will do another Ikea hack for my turntables as opposed to the fold-out tables that they're on right now. I need more space to incorporate my iPad into the mix (mainly to control ableton live effects).
Osvaldo Newhall
11.07.2012
I like your room. Nice gear too!
Federico Bernadino
11.07.2012
Double Nice!
Ester Favaloro
10.07.2012
Life is good at the moment. Would be better if I had a 27" iMac and some bass traps though! (In due time...)
Rena Estabrook
09.07.2012
Nice. Life must be good.
Nereida Jasnoch
09.07.2012
Dat roomtreatment. I am jelly. Very jelly.

And a gf that spins ? sign me up !!!
Ester Favaloro
04.07.2012
This was when I had the lovely Denon DN-S5000's. Was running Serato 1.4 on a Mac Mini G4.
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This was when I got my Denon DN-x500 mixer to hook up with my HC-4500 controller. My custom case was on order at this time.
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Ester Favaloro
04.07.2012
Here's some clips of me and the gf mixing on 2 sets. I'm using Traktor Scratch Pro while she's on Serato Scratch Live. Fun times






Enoch Steenhoven
05.06.2012
nice vybz man!! hope it gets airplay in Trinidad for the 2k13 season!
Ester Favaloro
03.06.2012
Originally Posted by antics
nice!!! feeling the DN-S3700/MC6000 setup noticed the trini flag too...keep reppin hard!!
Dun know! Have to represent for the entire Caribbean! I recently produced my first soca riddim and it's getting heavy rotation on Barbados radio right now. Take a listen here:



As for upgrading to an actual Maschine, I won't bother anytime soon as I only use iMaschine for one shot samples, not production. And I do love Denon products, because they offer much more features than pioneer for half the price, and I like using real spinning platters as opposed to an emulation.
Jona Slon
03.06.2012
You love denon hey haha nice setup man
Enoch Steenhoven
03.06.2012
nice!!! feeling the DN-S3700/MC6000 setup noticed the trini flag too...keep reppin hard!!
Sylvia Greener
04.06.2012
Looks awesome!
What's your next step? Trading in the IMaschine App for a real Maschine?^^
Ester Favaloro
04.06.2012
In Jan 2012 I moved in with my girlfriend (who also DJ's ) and she owns a Denon DN-MC6000, Rane Serato SL-1 and Denon DN-HP1000 headphones (and I'm glad, because my Sony Headphones literally fell apart). No need for 2 SL-1's in the household, so I sold mine and bought a Traktor Audio 10, as I've always praised Traktor for it's customization abilities and it's more feature-rich than Scratch Live. Picked up an iPad2 for multipurpose use (iMaschine, TouchAble, TouchOSC). I also bought her an M-Audio Keystation-88 for her birthday as she's a classical pianist.

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Put up the rest of my foam and bought a keyboard stand. Here are the most recent photos (taken this morning):

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