When is it worth going to CDJ-2000s
When is it worth going to CDJ-2000s Posted on: 21.05.2012 by Zonia Provens Realistically when is it worth the investment of purchasing a CDJ-2000 setup? I know it all varies on your needs and wants in DJing, etc... Ive only been back into digital doing for a few months and only doing house parties etc on a Zone DX, i do like it for the mobility and small size, but it leaves me wanting more. I want more control, more effects, just MORE... Going the CDJ route is certainly the most expensive option, but when I do things I like to go all out and give it my all. At my age I have no idea if playing big venues will ever happen, but house parties are a definite and local clubs I hope to get there some day. I play more progressive house, with the occasional dub step tracks. Midi controllers is certainly something I would like to add to my setup as well. But I am looking to get the most out of my gear and have best at my fingertips to learn from. thanks for the tips | |
| Dannielle Dingey 21.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by Richie bula
This is how I look at things... Paid my second hand CDJ2000's 2400 euro, I have them for more then a year and did +10 gigs with them. I take care of my gear and IF I would sell them in 6 - 12 months, I can get 2000 euro easily. That is a 400 euro loss in 18-24 months, now try that with an other piece of gear (not SL's) ? Same goes for my mixer, TT's, ... My real (dj) money pit is records... Btw, buying gear has never hurt my/our bankroll, I have a family and they are always on nr 1. Work hard, buy wise and enjoy your gear...whatever that my be |
| Zonia Provens 21.05.2012 | I must say that was the most educational response I have received. I have played on various other setups, and IMO i feel the CDJ route is where I want to go. Im looking for advice, not an occupy wall street movement about american greed. I have went through 2 setups, which combined probably cost double CDJ 2000s, therefore this time around I would rather do it right. |
| Margareta Malman 21.05.2012 | It's not worth that kind of money EVER and by getting that second mortgage you are only justifying to them that it is ok to charge this much and prob even more on the next release. I swear it's like some of you guys have never been to the store and even tried anything else sometimes. |
| Zonia Provens 21.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by JohnnyDrama
I love controllers, but lets face it, every few months something new and better is out there. Technic 1200s were the hit thing years ago and everyone wanted to be part of that "club" well here we are a decade plus later and some of the best DJs still use them and people are still trying to buy them. Im here trying to learn from my mistakes and others which is why I am looking for advice. I did have some interest in the Gemini 700s but most reviews I read were not all that great, but I will look more into it as the reviews I remember reading were earlier reviews |
| Dannielle Dingey 21.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by space monkey
Doing good research when buying gear is saving me big $$'s, buying second hand is another great option to get expensive gear for cheap. I'm not tempted by new gimmicks anymore and find it strange that people find CDJ's expensive but love to integrate an ipad or a $800 midi controller in their set-up. But that is just me... |
| Branden Wentler 22.05.2012 | Spending that much on a pair of decks just to be part of a club and not in the club is a huge waste IMHO. But no judgements because I have to curb my lust for pretty lights as well. I'd recommend what deevey says or go for the NDX800 from Numark. Same concept, maybe not as refined but will keep you engaged and prepared for the club if/when you make it. Hopefully pioneer will eventually have to start making their gear more reasonable. |
| Zonia Provens 22.05.2012 | Yes I would be pairing it was a DJM 900 as well |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 22.05.2012 |
I want more control, more effects, just MORE...
If you want most of the features of the CDJ's without the high $ could look at the Gemini CDJ700 which was discussed a few threads back - they are only $499 a piece, look pretty damn good with virtually all the bells and whistles (and a few more) thrown in - Of course you could always pair them with your existing DX and use them as midi controllers as well with Traktor would make a pretty decent pairing IMHO if you map the jogs on the DX to Decks / CD and use the CDJ's as A/B, you'd have oodles to play with for about 1k investment (and 2k less than CDJ2000's). |
| Zonia Provens 21.05.2012 | There is not very many hobbies that make you money to pay for it, unless of course you are 1 of the lucky few. My return on investment is just the best music I can play, thats all I want. If Im better off with a VCI-380 or VCI-400 it is what it is. I hate buying sub-par gear that leaves me wanting more and then I end up selling it for half price and just spending money on something else ya know |
| Dannielle Dingey 21.05.2012 | I quit H**kers & blow for a while and pow...hello bankroll ;p On a more serious note, it just depends how bad you want them. In no way I make enough with dj-ing to earn back the investment...but I don't care, I buy cdj's another guy likes motorbikes or camera's. |
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