Recommending a bag for my gear I'm on the look out for a bag for my gear. I sold my old setup and I'm in the process of upgrading my setup. I looking for recommendations of bags that might fit all of this.
Kontrol S4/VCI-400 SE
Laptop
MF3D
Kontrol F1(in case)
Maschine
Audio 6/8 soundcard
CD Wallet
Headphones
Wires
External HDD
Flashlight
2 x 16Gb USB(latest firmware, DJTT emergancy DJ kit and a large selection of tracks)
I know the flashlight and USB's don't take up much room but would like for the bag to have a nice size pocket where I could put them along with a sharpie, business cards and other small miscellaneous items so that they're easy to find. I can pick up a used DJTT Mono Kontroller bag for about |
Isabelle Inscore
27.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by guiltyblade
personally I have the mono bag for my s2 and its quite a tight fit. I have my S2, 17" macbook pro, x1, cables, CD wallet, power strip, headphones, etc. It fits but you will have to do some jamming to get it all in. Def no machine.
Is it the DJTT mono bag your talking about. If so than ya there's no hope I'm fitting a Maschine in there with the rest of my gear |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by rjc
Yeah, the dividers in the main compartment are all velcro/adjustable too, so you should be able to re-adjust it to fit all your gear. The side pockets are big enough to fit external cards, and you could probably fit your MF3D in the front compartment if you wanted too. It's got a slightly less dense version of the main compartments padding, but is still fairly robust.
I have no idea if you are going to be able to take it in overhead. It's a VERY big bag, and I have no idea what the dimensions for hand luggage is (I haven't flown in years). I'd see if you can find one to take a look at to judge.
That's sounds great. I like to keep my gear well protected. I just found info about it on a site that sells it and it stats that it is suitable for hand luggage. Woohoo |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by rjc
I'm rocking a Magma Gig Bag 25 ( http://magma-bags.com/produkte/multi...gig-bag-e.php3), and I believe it would be big enough to fit all your gear... Well, I say that, it's HUGE.
I was able to fit my S4, laptop, X1, Maschine, headphones and still had PLENTY of room left over. If you can find one nearby, I'd recommend giving it a go.
Picked mine up for a bit under $110 Australian Dollars.
I checked this bag out before but didn't believe it would be big enough. It sounds perfect if you could fit all that in there. Did you fit all this into the main compartment? I took a look at it and I could fit my external and soundcard into both of the side pockets and my small miscellaneous items such as USBs, flashlight etc into the smaller front zip pocket. If you got all your stuff into the main compartment and still had plenty of space left over then I should prob fit a MF3D in there too. Is the bag compact enough to take as hand luggage on a plane? |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by P4ULSON
use a pelican hard shell roll along it'll fit as a carry on and the thing is damn bulletproof. Don't forget your needles and battle records you never know who's gonna hit you up lol
That thing is an absolute tank. There ain't no gear getting damaged in that thing. The needles and and battle records are for later down the line. I've never had turntables but I want to get them to use as time codes. Due to the fact that I'm emigrating next year when I graduate I'm trying to keep my gear small enough so that I can take it with me. Don't want the hassle of trying to sell turntables before I leave. They will have to wait till I get setup in my new home next year. Definitely want to invest in them and learn how to use them though |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
I want one so bad. I can't wait to get creative with one. I'm dying to get back DJing as I can't do anything at the moment without any gear. Kinda missing my old pioneer 350 setup now as I really want to mix. Gotta be patient though and wait for good deals on used gear to come up if I want to afford everything I want to get. The main things I want at the moment are the F1, the maschine and still unsure whether I want the S4 or the VCI-400. I'm not in too much of a rush to get the MF3D. I can get that later down the line when I have more funds if needs be. I remember coming across that site once before but couldn't remember the name of it. Thanks for the reminder
No problem man! Good luck! |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
I love it. I'm always finding new and creative uses for it.
I mostly use it for adding samples, loops, and FX to my sets. I don't really make "songs" out of the loops though.
I get my Remix Sets from NI and http://remixdeckset.com
Sometimes I make my own though..
I want one so bad. I can't wait to get creative with one. I'm dying to get back DJing as I can't do anything at the moment without any gear. Kinda missing my old pioneer 350 setup now as I really want to mix. Gotta be patient though and wait for good deals on used gear to come up if I want to afford everything I want to get. The main things I want at the moment are the F1, the maschine and still unsure whether I want the S4 or the VCI-400. I'm not in too much of a rush to get the MF3D. I can get that later down the line when I have more funds if needs be. I remember coming across that site once before but couldn't remember the name of it. Thanks for the reminder |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
How do you find the F1. Like I said I'm just after selling my gear and I'm in the process of upgrading so I haven't bought much yet. Trying to find good deals on second hand stuff so I can afford the whole lot. I def plan on getting the F1 though. How good is it and where do you find remix sets to download or do you make them yourself?
I love it. I'm always finding new and creative uses for it.
I mostly use it for adding samples, loops, and FX to my sets. I don't really make "songs" out of the loops though.
I get my Remix Sets from NI and http://remixdeckset.com
Sometimes I make my own though.. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
All I know is I'm perfectly happy with my S4 + F1.
How do you find the F1. Like I said I'm just after selling my gear and I'm in the process of upgrading so I haven't bought much yet. Trying to find good deals on second hand stuff so I can afford the whole lot. I def plan on getting the F1 though. How good is it and where do you find remix sets to download or do you make them yourself? |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
Honestly I was of the same opinion as you until recently in another thread I was informed that you could turn off the motion control on the MF3D. I could never see myself waving the thing around. It does however give me the option of being able to control another remix deck in Deck C if needs be.
I don't know. All I know is I'm perfectly happy with my S4 + F1. I don't see myself using anything else. Except maybe a maschine in the near future.
All the midifighters just don't have that "professional" look to me. I'm a mobile DJ though so maybe it's different. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the MF3D at all. Seems toy-ish and unnecessary (imo) I don't believe I could take anyone waving that thing around in the air during a gig seriously.
Honestly I was of the same opinion as you until recently in another thread I was informed that you could turn off the motion control on the MF3D. I could never see myself waving the thing around. It does however give me the option of being able to control another remix deck in Deck C if needs be. |
Isabelle Inscore
27.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by guiltyblade
personally I have the mono bag for my s2 and its quite a tight fit. I have my S2, 17" macbook pro, x1, cables, CD wallet, power strip, headphones, etc. It fits but you will have to do some jamming to get it all in. Def no machine.
Is it the DJTT mono bag your talking about. If so than ya there's no hope I'm fitting a Maschine in there with the rest of my gear |
Alla Bluemke
28.08.2012 | personally I have the mono bag for my s2 and its quite a tight fit. I have my S2, 17" macbook pro, x1, cables, CD wallet, power strip, headphones, etc. It fits but you will have to do some jamming to get it all in. Def no machine. |
Elizabet Sledz
26.08.2012 | Glad I could help |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by rjc
Yeah, the dividers in the main compartment are all velcro/adjustable too, so you should be able to re-adjust it to fit all your gear. The side pockets are big enough to fit external cards, and you could probably fit your MF3D in the front compartment if you wanted too. It's got a slightly less dense version of the main compartments padding, but is still fairly robust.
I have no idea if you are going to be able to take it in overhead. It's a VERY big bag, and I have no idea what the dimensions for hand luggage is (I haven't flown in years). I'd see if you can find one to take a look at to judge.
That's sounds great. I like to keep my gear well protected. I just found info about it on a site that sells it and it stats that it is suitable for hand luggage. Woohoo |
Elizabet Sledz
26.08.2012 | Yeah, the dividers in the main compartment are all velcro/adjustable too, so you should be able to re-adjust it to fit all your gear. The side pockets are big enough to fit external cards, and you could probably fit your MF3D in the front compartment if you wanted too. It's got a slightly less dense version of the main compartments padding, but is still fairly robust.
I have no idea if you are going to be able to take it in overhead. It's a VERY big bag, and I have no idea what the dimensions for hand luggage is (I haven't flown in years). I'd see if you can find one to take a look at to judge. |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 | I just googled it and found some nice pics of it opened up with gear in it and it looks just about big enough to hold everything |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by rjc
I'm rocking a Magma Gig Bag 25 ( http://magma-bags.com/produkte/multi...gig-bag-e.php3), and I believe it would be big enough to fit all your gear... Well, I say that, it's HUGE.
I was able to fit my S4, laptop, X1, Maschine, headphones and still had PLENTY of room left over. If you can find one nearby, I'd recommend giving it a go.
Picked mine up for a bit under $110 Australian Dollars.
I checked this bag out before but didn't believe it would be big enough. It sounds perfect if you could fit all that in there. Did you fit all this into the main compartment? I took a look at it and I could fit my external and soundcard into both of the side pockets and my small miscellaneous items such as USBs, flashlight etc into the smaller front zip pocket. If you got all your stuff into the main compartment and still had plenty of space left over then I should prob fit a MF3D in there too. Is the bag compact enough to take as hand luggage on a plane? |
Elizabet Sledz
26.08.2012 | I'm rocking a Magma Gig Bag 25 (http://magma-bags.com/produkte/multi...gig-bag-e.php3), and I believe it would be big enough to fit all your gear... Well, I say that, it's HUGE.
I was able to fit my S4, laptop, X1, Maschine, headphones and still had PLENTY of room left over. If you can find one nearby, I'd recommend giving it a go.
Picked mine up for a bit under $110 Australian Dollars. |
Isabelle Inscore
26.08.2012 | I believe I'm gonna just have to go with putting the maschine into the laptop holder and carry my laptop separately in it's laptop bag. I'll just have to work something out when I fly. Thanks for the input so far guys. If anyone knows of any other bags please let me know. I want to have a few options to compare in size and price |
Khadijah Bucker
26.08.2012 | gator g club control will fit the S4 laptop and all cables etc. ive got one and its ace |
Erica Charvet
26.08.2012 | You're asking a lot for a single bag. Here is the one I currently use: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Musicians-Ge...item1e704e3fbd
You MAY be able to fit all of that in there. I have filled it with my S4, two 15" laptops, an x1, wires, and headphones before. If you run something along the size of a 13" laptop, I believe it's very do-able.
Also very heavy... I got a small laptop bag to help redistribute the weight through two bags. Much more manageable that way. I believe you're better off with two bags... Just claim one is your "personal item." |
Ossie Pooley
25.08.2012 | The Pelican is a beast. It's also quite expensive and heavy. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by P4ULSON
use a pelican hard shell roll along it'll fit as a carry on and the thing is damn bulletproof. Don't forget your needles and battle records you never know who's gonna hit you up lol
That thing is an absolute tank. There ain't no gear getting damaged in that thing. The needles and and battle records are for later down the line. I've never had turntables but I want to get them to use as time codes. Due to the fact that I'm emigrating next year when I graduate I'm trying to keep my gear small enough so that I can take it with me. Don't want the hassle of trying to sell turntables before I leave. They will have to wait till I get setup in my new home next year. Definitely want to invest in them and learn how to use them though |
Arnulfo Morten
25.08.2012 | use a pelican hard shell roll along it'll fit as a carry on and the thing is damn bulletproof. Don't forget your needles and battle records you never know who's gonna hit you up lol |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
I want one so bad. I can't wait to get creative with one. I'm dying to get back DJing as I can't do anything at the moment without any gear. Kinda missing my old pioneer 350 setup now as I really want to mix. Gotta be patient though and wait for good deals on used gear to come up if I want to afford everything I want to get. The main things I want at the moment are the F1, the maschine and still unsure whether I want the S4 or the VCI-400. I'm not in too much of a rush to get the MF3D. I can get that later down the line when I have more funds if needs be. I remember coming across that site once before but couldn't remember the name of it. Thanks for the reminder
No problem man! Good luck! |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
I love it. I'm always finding new and creative uses for it.
I mostly use it for adding samples, loops, and FX to my sets. I don't really make "songs" out of the loops though.
I get my Remix Sets from NI and http://remixdeckset.com
Sometimes I make my own though..
I want one so bad. I can't wait to get creative with one. I'm dying to get back DJing as I can't do anything at the moment without any gear. Kinda missing my old pioneer 350 setup now as I really want to mix. Gotta be patient though and wait for good deals on used gear to come up if I want to afford everything I want to get. The main things I want at the moment are the F1, the maschine and still unsure whether I want the S4 or the VCI-400. I'm not in too much of a rush to get the MF3D. I can get that later down the line when I have more funds if needs be. I remember coming across that site once before but couldn't remember the name of it. Thanks for the reminder |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
How do you find the F1. Like I said I'm just after selling my gear and I'm in the process of upgrading so I haven't bought much yet. Trying to find good deals on second hand stuff so I can afford the whole lot. I def plan on getting the F1 though. How good is it and where do you find remix sets to download or do you make them yourself?
I love it. I'm always finding new and creative uses for it.
I mostly use it for adding samples, loops, and FX to my sets. I don't really make "songs" out of the loops though.
I get my Remix Sets from NI and http://remixdeckset.com
Sometimes I make my own though.. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
All I know is I'm perfectly happy with my S4 + F1.
How do you find the F1. Like I said I'm just after selling my gear and I'm in the process of upgrading so I haven't bought much yet. Trying to find good deals on second hand stuff so I can afford the whole lot. I def plan on getting the F1 though. How good is it and where do you find remix sets to download or do you make them yourself? |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
Honestly I was of the same opinion as you until recently in another thread I was informed that you could turn off the motion control on the MF3D. I could never see myself waving the thing around. It does however give me the option of being able to control another remix deck in Deck C if needs be.
I don't know. All I know is I'm perfectly happy with my S4 + F1. I don't see myself using anything else. Except maybe a maschine in the near future.
All the midifighters just don't have that "professional" look to me. I'm a mobile DJ though so maybe it's different. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the MF3D at all. Seems toy-ish and unnecessary (imo) I don't believe I could take anyone waving that thing around in the air during a gig seriously.
Honestly I was of the same opinion as you until recently in another thread I was informed that you could turn off the motion control on the MF3D. I could never see myself waving the thing around. It does however give me the option of being able to control another remix deck in Deck C if needs be. |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
What would you leave out. Interested to hear peoples opinions on the setup also. The way I plan to use it is controlling decks A and B with the S4/VCI-400. I would use the maschine as a live input in deck C. Not really sure how this works or how you bridge it with Ableton, or if it's pretty much the same thing. Will look into it more if I do decide to get it. Would use the F1 to control the remix deck on deck D. Plan on using the MF3D to control effects etc. I know I could use the MF3D to control the remix deck also but would prefer to keep that solely for effects, cue points, looping etc.
Everything else is in there for backup purposes. If I go into a DJ booth that has cdj 1000's I'll need the soundcard to use Traktor. Need the cd's in case the laptop crashes in this situation. Need the USB's in case I go into a Booth that has cdj 850/900/2000 and the external so that I always have my full collection of music just so that I'm prepared for any situation. Everything else there is pretty much essential ie. laptop, flashlight, wires, headphones
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the MF3D at all. Seems toy-ish and unnecessary (imo) I don't believe I could take anyone waving that thing around in the air during a gig seriously. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
I see that. But yes. I would go with it. Maybe consider shortening your list to make room for machine? There are a few things I would definitely not pick over maschine in there.
What would you leave out. Interested to hear peoples opinions on the setup also. The way I plan to use it is controlling decks A and B with the S4/VCI-400. I would use the maschine as a live input in deck C. Not really sure how this works or how you bridge it with Ableton, or if it's pretty much the same thing. Will look into it more if I do decide to get it. Would use the F1 to control the remix deck on deck D. Plan on using the MF3D to control effects etc. I know I could use the MF3D to control the remix deck also but would prefer to keep that solely for effects, cue points, looping etc.
Everything else is in there for backup purposes. If I go into a DJ booth that has cdj 1000's I'll need the soundcard to use Traktor. Need the cd's in case the laptop crashes in this situation. Need the USB's in case I go into a Booth that has cdj 850/900/2000 and the external so that I always have my full collection of music just so that I'm prepared for any situation. Everything else there is pretty much essential ie. laptop, flashlight, wires, headphones |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by booters
That's the one I was talking about in my first post that I can get off a guy for €80. They really look sturdy and I could probably fit everything except the Maschine in there.
I see that. But yes. I would go with it. Maybe consider shortening your list to make room for machine? There are a few things I would definitely not pick over maschine in there. |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
That's the one I was talking about in my first post that I can get off a guy for €80. They really look sturdy and I could probably fit everything except the Maschine in there. |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 | Probably the closest you'll get. http://store.djranking
s.com/mono-s4-bag.html |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by ksandvik
Yes, this is a lot of gear! And it's not good to stuff too much into a single bag. Most likely you need two bags. I would not go with an S4 flight bag, big, heavy, expensive (no wonder many are re-sold...) But if you need to fly a lot and have two bags with you to the plane, a flight bag seems to be a must.
I'm hoping someone knows of a bag that can hold all of this comfortably as I don't want to stuff too much in and have the gear getting damaged or the bag breaking. I won't be travelling much but I am emigrating next year when I finish college so I'm looking ahead. I would prefer to be able to take all my gear on board with me and not have to store it in my luggage that will get thrown around carelessly when be loaded and unloaded a few times during my journey |
Isabelle Inscore
25.08.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJKyleHughes
That's a lot of gear for a single bag. Why not get an S4 Flight case for your s4 and then put everything else into a nice medium sized backpack?
Ya it's quite a bit for one bag alright. To be honest I kinda want to avoid getting the S4 flightcase if possible as I believe it will be easier to carry around in the backpack. I haven't got all this gear yet as I'm in the process of upgrading so I don't even know if I'll end up getting it all. I mightn't get the Maschine in the end. I know most of the XL bags will prob hold the rest of the gear but I'd like to be prepared in case I do get the Maschine. I don't even know is there a bag big enough to hold all this. |
Celine Surico
25.08.2012 | Yes, this is a lot of gear! And it's not good to stuff too much into a single bag. Most likely you need two bags. I would not go with an S4 flight bag, big, heavy, expensive (no wonder many are re-sold...) But if you need to fly a lot and have two bags with you to the plane, a flight bag seems to be a must. |
Noriko Lebowitz
25.08.2012 | That's a lot of gear for a single bag. Why not get an S4 Flight case for your s4 and then put everything else into a nice medium sized backpack? |
