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Should I wait?
Posted on: 08.02.2013 by Yon Gigler
So I've got a deposit down on a DDJ-SX and have done for some time now. I've been told it will be sometime in March before the shop get them in.

I was also looking at the VCi-400 before laying my deposit down. So my question is should I continue to wait for the DDJ-SX or will the VCi-400 be just as good (or better). Thoughts from people who have tried both would be greatly appreciated.
Yon Gigler
12.02.2013
Originally Posted by Morior
The DDJ-T1 is dropping in price, last I looked it was cheaper than the S4. I believe its a great piece of kit. Very solid, well built, nice and big so your not hitting the wrong buttons, jog wheels are considered by many to be better than the S4 (never tried the S4 myself) All the functionality you would need. although I do use an extra controller for mapping all the hotcues and control of the other 2 FX decks, but i believe you would have the same limtations on the S4. (Which most consider the industry standard for Traktor and I cant believe of many things the S4 can do that the DDJ-t1 can't) has a similar layout to the CDJ's so has an extra coolness factor to it. All in all I believe its a great, underrated (mainly I believe becasue of anti-pioneer bias) and now getting cheaper controller which even for using 4 decks works briliiantly.

I had looked at the T1 a while back but the integration that the SX has with Serato is winning me over.
Yon Gigler
12.02.2013
Originally Posted by M.Beijer
The buildquality of the SX is actually really good. Knobs is (i believe, correct me if im wrong) the same as on the djm 900/850.
However they feel really good, play/cue buttons feels nice (important for me who have a certain "style" of playing).
It's that really nice clicky response of the buttons. Faders feels like on the better pio mixers. Jogs are small but alot better than cdj 400/350.
if i were using serato i would get it no doubt.
This is what I was hoping for thanks.
Judi Sissel
11.02.2013
Originally Posted by hesitant
I sold my cdj2000s and djm900 to free up some cash. I'm purchasing just for fun and home use only.
Gotcha... Well, whatever you decided - enjoy it!
Yon Gigler
11.02.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
Just wondering why you are purchasing either piece of gear ? Is it for mobility? Fun?
I sold my cdj2000s and djm900 to free up some cash. I'm purchasing just for fun and home use only.
Yon Gigler
10.02.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
I find the iorny of your question and community name amusing. GL w/ your decision
I'm like this with most decisions so thought this would be the appropriate name for me
Yon Gigler
08.02.2013		So I've got a deposit down on a DDJ-SX and have done for some time now. I've been told it will be sometime in March before the shop get them in.

I was also looking at the VCi-400 before laying my deposit down. So my question is should I continue to wait for the DDJ-SX or will the VCi-400 be just as good (or better). Thoughts from people who have tried both would be greatly appreciated.
Yon Gigler
12.02.2013
Originally Posted by Morior
The DDJ-T1 is dropping in price, last I looked it was cheaper than the S4. I believe its a great piece of kit. Very solid, well built, nice and big so your not hitting the wrong buttons, jog wheels are considered by many to be better than the S4 (never tried the S4 myself) All the functionality you would need. although I do use an extra controller for mapping all the hotcues and control of the other 2 FX decks, but i believe you would have the same limtations on the S4. (Which most consider the industry standard for Traktor and I cant believe of many things the S4 can do that the DDJ-t1 can't) has a similar layout to the CDJ's so has an extra coolness factor to it. All in all I believe its a great, underrated (mainly I believe becasue of anti-pioneer bias) and now getting cheaper controller which even for using 4 decks works briliiantly.

I had looked at the T1 a while back but the integration that the SX has with Serato is winning me over.
Yon Gigler
12.02.2013
Originally Posted by M.Beijer
The buildquality of the SX is actually really good. Knobs is (i believe, correct me if im wrong) the same as on the djm 900/850.
However they feel really good, play/cue buttons feels nice (important for me who have a certain "style" of playing).
It's that really nice clicky response of the buttons. Faders feels like on the better pio mixers. Jogs are small but alot better than cdj 400/350.
if i were using serato i would get it no doubt.
This is what I was hoping for thanks.
Judi Sissel
11.02.2013
Originally Posted by hesitant
I sold my cdj2000s and djm900 to free up some cash. I'm purchasing just for fun and home use only.
Gotcha... Well, whatever you decided - enjoy it!
Vaughn Malbon
11.02.2013		The DDJ-T1 is dropping in price, last I looked it was cheaper than the S4. I believe its a great piece of kit. Very solid, well built, nice and big so your not hitting the wrong buttons, jog wheels are considered by many to be better than the S4 (never tried the S4 myself) All the functionality you would need. although I do use an extra controller for mapping all the hotcues and control of the other 2 FX decks, but i believe you would have the same limtations on the S4. (Which most consider the industry standard for Traktor and I cant believe of many things the S4 can do that the DDJ-t1 can't) has a similar layout to the CDJ's so has an extra coolness factor to it. All in all I believe its a great, underrated (mainly I believe becasue of anti-pioneer bias) and now getting cheaper controller which even for using 4 decks works briliiantly.
Mimi Mahaffee
11.02.2013		The buildquality of the SX is actually really good. Knobs is (i believe, correct me if im wrong) the same as on the djm 900/850.
However they feel really good, play/cue buttons feels nice (important for me who have a certain "style" of playing).
It's that really nice clicky response of the buttons. Faders feels like on the better pio mixers. Jogs are small but alot better than cdj 400/350.
if i were using serato i would get it no doubt.
Yon Gigler
11.02.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
Just wondering why you are purchasing either piece of gear ? Is it for mobility? Fun?
I sold my cdj2000s and djm900 to free up some cash. I'm purchasing just for fun and home use only.
Judi Sissel
10.02.2013		Just wondering why you are purchasing either piece of gear ? Is it for mobility? Fun?
Yon Gigler
10.02.2013		On the Serato website it says Winter 2013 before it's available for the the vci400. Not wishing to wait that long.
Yon Gigler
10.02.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
I find the iorny of your question and community name amusing. GL w/ your decision
I'm like this with most decisions so thought this would be the appropriate name for me
Rochel Papillion
09.02.2013		well vci 400 will support serato soon too. The only downside prob that you have to pay separate price for the software since it is not bundled with the 400
Nedra Fresneda
09.02.2013		^lol

I agree with the meh VCI jog resolution. Depending on your style this would matter or not.
Judi Sissel
09.02.2013		I find the iorny of your question and community name amusing. GL w/ your decision
Yon Gigler
08.02.2013		Thanks Nicky. Yeah I believe I'm going to wait for the Pio just to be on the safe side.
Janyce Henningson
08.02.2013		I'd say the Pio.
I had a VCI 400 and it ws really good - build quality was excellent, sound card was fine - but the jog mapping in Traktor is just the same as any other controller except NI's own.
The vid's of the DDJ-SX using Serato look amazing - I haven't tried one though so can't say for sure but it's the one I'd choose.
Yon Gigler
08.02.2013		Thanks man. Well I don't really have a strong preference with software as I have Traktor Pro already but used Serato with my Twitch when I owned one. Both have their plus and negative points. Damn decisions.
Barton Rigazio
08.02.2013		I believe it depends on your choice of software. Serato? Go for sx. Traktor? Go for vci or NI. The controllers are always made with a particular software in mind and I believe that makes a difference. Sure you can midi map to your preference but I always want the best that will max me out on the software. Good luck man!

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