Pro dj controller
Pro dj controller Posted on: 30.04.2012 by Elvia Sweatt Hi guys,I need help about pro dj controller. I narrowed my choice to Reloop Jockey 3 ME or Vestax VCI-300 MKII with VFX-1. My doubts about RJ3 ME are his inaccurate jogs but on the other hand isn't VCI-300 MKII too old. I play house and rnb music. What do you believe, could RJ3 ME get the job done whatever music is playing or would you go with VCI-300 MKII with VFX-1 ? Generally speaking, beside my doubts, which one would you pick ? Thanks ! | |
| Elvia Sweatt 01.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
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| Sylvia Greener 30.04.2012 |
Originally Posted by soundinmotiondj
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| Elvia Sweatt 30.04.2012 | Hi guys, I need help about pro dj controller. I narrowed my choice to Reloop Jockey 3 ME or Vestax VCI-300 MKII with VFX-1. My doubts about RJ3 ME are his inaccurate jogs but on the other hand isn't VCI-300 MKII too old. I play house and rnb music. What do you believe, could RJ3 ME get the job done whatever music is playing or would you go with VCI-300 MKII with VFX-1 ? Generally speaking, beside my doubts, which one would you pick ? Thanks ! |
| Faustino Stringfellow 01.05.2012 | i echo the other posts ....SOFTWARE is the main influence for buying hardware. TRAKTOR - NI hardware SERATO - RANE/Vestax VDJ - anything clockwork and made from bellybutton fluff then onto MUSIC style .... are you 2 or 4 deck, pre or post effects. You need to believe more before jumping in, it's a BIG decision and can easily cost a lot of money when you change your mind. I have several complete systems now, and settled on the S4 for EDM, and AUDIO8DJ plus TT's for house, soul, funk, R&B (not rnb). If you are playing in clubs, maybe an Audio4 / Audio6 (two decks) or Audio 8 / Audio 10 (four decks) would be the right solution. Timecode is easy to use, ultimately satisfying (turn off sync and beatmatch oldschool) and very portable. |
| Elvia Sweatt 01.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
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| Elvia Sweatt 01.05.2012 | Budget. RJ3 and VCI-300 MKII with VFX-1 are in the same price range while S4 isn't. Which solution would you pick ? |
| Jonathan Chiuchiolo 01.05.2012 | can't comment on traktor intigration, but the build quality of the dj3 is fantastic and much better than the S2. In VDJ it operates flawlessy with native support, you just need to use the registry tool to change the "default scratch latency" for tight performance... the only little thing I don't love about it is the led rings are a little hard to see unless you are positioned well above the device, but it's not really a problem just something that could have been designed a little better. With the reloop you also get a 4in soundcard so you can use timecodes in vdj, there is also an analog mixer in there... |
| Sylvia Greener 30.04.2012 |
Originally Posted by soundinmotiondj
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| Layne Koop 30.04.2012 | I would go for the S2 + <other_side_controller>. Where the "side controller" could be a midifighter, or Kontrol F1 or X1....depending on what kind of workflow you believe you might be using. The S4 looks awesome...but for the $$$...I would stretch to get the VCI-400 EGE. |
| Sylvia Greener 30.04.2012 | I'd go with the S4 either (I own one and it's all you need!). You'll get the full version of the number one DJing software and a controller that covers almost any important function of this software + gives you great jogwheels. If you won't need additional two sample decks for samples you could rather go with the S2 and save a lot of money (but loosing the ability to connect some CDJs or turntables)! Why seem inaccurate jogwheels important to you: Do you intend to scratch a lot?! Could imagine this if you would like to DJ hiphop music but house music+ excessive scratching?! Maybe you should let us know why you narrowed your choice to these two controllers. |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 30.04.2012 | Inaccuracy's with the jogs will IMHO make FA difference depending on your mixing style. With that budget I'd honestly probably go for an S4 though at least you get the full version of traktor + option to upgrade to timecode. What made you "narrow your choice" to these units in the first place ? |
| Tatum Ansaldo 30.04.2012 | Are you aware that those 2 controllers are designed for completely different software? Software is just as important as the hardware, I believe you need to do a bit more research before making your decision. |
| Doug Bieling 30.04.2012 | What's brought you to them two units? Why not an s4? Why not a Numark 4trak? Why not an S2 even? |
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