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CDJ option that best matches the Traktor Pro 2 software features on it mapping.
Posted on: 16.05.2012 by Shanel Batch
Hey, what's good DJTT community!! question for you? what is the best CDJ out in the market which mapping will work best with Traktor Pro 2 software. I have the S4 and a Maschine Mikro on my set up but I'm looking to branch out to build disaster recovery option for live performance gig. Plus I'm not much of a scratcher but I would love that the CDJ is as good as Turntable are at scratching goes. Please let me know what you believe. Just DJing for the last 3 years.
Terresa Ranganathan
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by dj_marv
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
Good question.
Technically, you can achieve the same results with MIDI or HID when implemented correctly by hardware and software. Analog Timecode is very accurate and one of the first control systems of years past, but its limited and costly to replace needles and vinyl. The SC3900 offers Hybrid mode and combines the best of both worlds, MIDI control of all buttons and knobs and scratch control with the platter using internal DSP timecode.
Darren Teboe
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by dj_marv
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
My opinion would be don't take advice on a certain product from a community member who has chosen to identify themselves with the name of said product.
Francene Klimmek
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by DENON
As a DJ for the last 30-years, I would not recommend buying analog turntables for DVS in this day and age based on your needs.

You were right on track with looking at the Flagship Denon DJ SC3900's.
They offer you the exact classic analog feel with a modern touch of digital features.
-Plays CDs/MP3 discs
-Plays from USB/HDD devices
-MIDI contoller and they output DVS timecode for Traktor1 or 2 and Scratch Live without the disc! (no needles or timecode vinyl expense, ever)
-They can be Linked with each other or up to 4 decks with a LAN router that shares your single USB device of music
-Comes with PC/MAC Engine application to manage your USB files
-Works with iPad for wireless control using Engine for iPad

$999 each, but check dealer for best price
All the best.
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
Francene Klimmek
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by shr3dder
Yeah I personally prefer control CDs to trying to use a mapping, especially if it's a CDJ2000 or something top of the line, it has most of the features you'll need, and the ones it doesn't use a mouse/X1

Anyway's 1200s are easy to find second hand, and if you don't like second hand the Stanton st150s are as good, even better in a few peoples opinions (I've never used them extensively but I know a few DJs who swear by them)
Yup ST 150s are built like tanks with enough Torque to plough a field with.

@ Ls4life, I use the CDJ900 with Serato Scratch Live because of its HID abilities. Dunno if the Traktor 2.5 has finally brought HID support to the Pioneer CDJs. Regular midi control sucks with Traktor tbh.
So if you gotta get a CDJ then you ll have to use the timecode CDs.
HID is super tight. Even Virtual DJ Pro 7 has HID support for the Pioneer CDJs.
Terresa Ranganathan
25.05.2012
Originally Posted by Ls4life
Thank you for the Reply, so with that being said which one of the few you mention have a closer feeling to a Turntable. Money is an issue but I will rather pay more and buy ones than have to buy twice. I heard some good things about the denon sc3900.Thanks
As a DJ for the last 30-years, I would not recommend buying analog turntables for DVS in this day and age based on your needs.

You were right on track with looking at the Flagship Denon DJ SC3900's.
They offer you the exact classic analog feel with a modern touch of digital features.
-Plays CDs/MP3 discs
-Plays from USB/HDD devices
-MIDI contoller and they output DVS timecode for Traktor1 or 2 and Scratch Live without the disc! (no needles or timecode vinyl expense, ever)
-They can be Linked with each other or up to 4 decks with a LAN router that shares your single USB device of music
-Comes with PC/MAC Engine application to manage your USB files
-Works with iPad for wireless control using Engine for iPad

$999 each, but check dealer for best price
All the best.
Ara Tima
21.05.2012
Originally Posted by Ls4life
Thanks to all of you. I will try the turntable. Since I already use the Kontrol S4, I believe I'll get that true DJ feeling once I play around with the turntable and bring them together.
Good choice.
If you can mix on turntables you can mix on anything.
Shanel Batch
21.05.2012
Originally Posted by Zanzibar
If you're looking at Pioneer as a brand, all the new series CDJ's come with standard MIDI control in which you can map it out to your Traktor. I've used the 850, 900 and 2000 with Traktor 2 before and found they perform just as good. Personally I would recommend the CDJ-850 since it is one of the lower costing of the three. You can find different TSI (Traktor MIDI) files for the player so if your not comfortable or want to change from the default you can find what other people have mapped to it or you can do it yourself. The last CDJ is the CDJ-350, I believe it is just as MIDI capable as the rest, the only advantage to this one is that the player itself is not too much money and is relatively small if you have space issues. Other than that, I find the new Pioneer CDJ series to be a good investment for what you're looking to do.

Thank you for the Reply, so with that being said which one of the few you mention have a closer feeling to a Turntable. Money is an issue but I will rather pay more and buy ones than have to buy twice. I heard some good things about the denon sc3900.Thanks
Shanel Batch
16.05.2012		Hey, what's good DJTT community!! question for you? what is the best CDJ out in the market which mapping will work best with Traktor Pro 2 software. I have the S4 and a Maschine Mikro on my set up but I'm looking to branch out to build disaster recovery option for live performance gig. Plus I'm not much of a scratcher but I would love that the CDJ is as good as Turntable are at scratching goes. Please let me know what you believe. Just DJing for the last 3 years.
Terresa Ranganathan
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by dj_marv
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
Good question.
Technically, you can achieve the same results with MIDI or HID when implemented correctly by hardware and software. Analog Timecode is very accurate and one of the first control systems of years past, but its limited and costly to replace needles and vinyl. The SC3900 offers Hybrid mode and combines the best of both worlds, MIDI control of all buttons and knobs and scratch control with the platter using internal DSP timecode.
Darren Teboe
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by dj_marv
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
My opinion would be don't take advice on a certain product from a community member who has chosen to identify themselves with the name of said product.
Francene Klimmek
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by DENON
As a DJ for the last 30-years, I would not recommend buying analog turntables for DVS in this day and age based on your needs.

You were right on track with looking at the Flagship Denon DJ SC3900's.
They offer you the exact classic analog feel with a modern touch of digital features.
-Plays CDs/MP3 discs
-Plays from USB/HDD devices
-MIDI contoller and they output DVS timecode for Traktor1 or 2 and Scratch Live without the disc! (no needles or timecode vinyl expense, ever)
-They can be Linked with each other or up to 4 decks with a LAN router that shares your single USB device of music
-Comes with PC/MAC Engine application to manage your USB files
-Works with iPad for wireless control using Engine for iPad

$999 each, but check dealer for best price
All the best.
In your opinion which is better Time Code or Advanced HID?
Francene Klimmek
26.05.2012
Originally Posted by shr3dder
Yeah I personally prefer control CDs to trying to use a mapping, especially if it's a CDJ2000 or something top of the line, it has most of the features you'll need, and the ones it doesn't use a mouse/X1

Anyway's 1200s are easy to find second hand, and if you don't like second hand the Stanton st150s are as good, even better in a few peoples opinions (I've never used them extensively but I know a few DJs who swear by them)
Yup ST 150s are built like tanks with enough Torque to plough a field with.

@ Ls4life, I use the CDJ900 with Serato Scratch Live because of its HID abilities. Dunno if the Traktor 2.5 has finally brought HID support to the Pioneer CDJs. Regular midi control sucks with Traktor tbh.
So if you gotta get a CDJ then you ll have to use the timecode CDs.
HID is super tight. Even Virtual DJ Pro 7 has HID support for the Pioneer CDJs.
Tatum Untiedt
26.05.2012		Your 30 year DJ career should probably come to an end. You're useless on these community s as you just find a way to make denon products fit anyones needs, you're literally one step above a spambot.
Terresa Ranganathan
25.05.2012
Originally Posted by Ls4life
Thank you for the Reply, so with that being said which one of the few you mention have a closer feeling to a Turntable. Money is an issue but I will rather pay more and buy ones than have to buy twice. I heard some good things about the denon sc3900.Thanks
As a DJ for the last 30-years, I would not recommend buying analog turntables for DVS in this day and age based on your needs.

You were right on track with looking at the Flagship Denon DJ SC3900's.
They offer you the exact classic analog feel with a modern touch of digital features.
-Plays CDs/MP3 discs
-Plays from USB/HDD devices
-MIDI contoller and they output DVS timecode for Traktor1 or 2 and Scratch Live without the disc! (no needles or timecode vinyl expense, ever)
-They can be Linked with each other or up to 4 decks with a LAN router that shares your single USB device of music
-Comes with PC/MAC Engine application to manage your USB files
-Works with iPad for wireless control using Engine for iPad

$999 each, but check dealer for best price
All the best.
Ara Tima
21.05.2012
Originally Posted by Ls4life
Thanks to all of you. I will try the turntable. Since I already use the Kontrol S4, I believe I'll get that true DJ feeling once I play around with the turntable and bring them together.
Good choice.
If you can mix on turntables you can mix on anything.
Shanel Batch
21.05.2012		Thanks to all of you. I will try the turntable. Since I already use the Kontrol S4, I believe I'll get that true DJ feeling once I play around with the turntable and bring them together.
Ara Tima
21.05.2012		Personally I prefer the 1200s over the 150s, but that's just down to the fact I've used 1200s for years and years, the 150s have waaaay more features and a motor that's as good as the 1200 but they don't have the proven longevity yet...

The differences between the MK2s and MK5s are pretty minimal (minus the 20 odd years between release)
The main differences off the top of my head are the power switch, 0% pitch click and the globe being replaced by an LED.... Don't quote me though, a quick Google should list off all the differences.
Shanel Batch
21.05.2012		Is there a serious difference between the Tehnic 1200mk2 and the MK5. or will you go with a str8-150.
Ara Tima
21.05.2012		Yeah I personally prefer control CDs to trying to use a mapping, especially if it's a CDJ2000 or something top of the line, it has most of the features you'll need, and the ones it doesn't use a mouse/X1

Anyway's 1200s are easy to find second hand, and if you don't like second hand the Stanton st150s are as good, even better in a few peoples opinions (I've never used them extensively but I know a few DJs who swear by them)
Nedra Fresneda
21.05.2012		Techs turntables being discontinued doesn't mean you can grab a pair and rock them for years, either new or second hand. Replacement parts can be bought with no hassles. The term DVS applies both for vynil and cd btw.
Shanel Batch
21.05.2012		I like that idea but thought that CDJ will be the next best thing since turntable were being discontinue. I actually use a S4 but I feel as if some thing other than experience is missing. I also thought that CDJ will also allow me to control some features of the software without buying more controller.
Ara Tima
21.05.2012		Why not go a DVS setup? Takes a lot of the stress away with setup and mappings, plus it's easily transferred over to a club environment.
Shanel Batch
21.05.2012
Originally Posted by Zanzibar
If you're looking at Pioneer as a brand, all the new series CDJ's come with standard MIDI control in which you can map it out to your Traktor. I've used the 850, 900 and 2000 with Traktor 2 before and found they perform just as good. Personally I would recommend the CDJ-850 since it is one of the lower costing of the three. You can find different TSI (Traktor MIDI) files for the player so if your not comfortable or want to change from the default you can find what other people have mapped to it or you can do it yourself. The last CDJ is the CDJ-350, I believe it is just as MIDI capable as the rest, the only advantage to this one is that the player itself is not too much money and is relatively small if you have space issues. Other than that, I find the new Pioneer CDJ series to be a good investment for what you're looking to do.

Thank you for the Reply, so with that being said which one of the few you mention have a closer feeling to a Turntable. Money is an issue but I will rather pay more and buy ones than have to buy twice. I heard some good things about the denon sc3900.Thanks
Carman Kopacek
21.05.2012		If you're looking at Pioneer as a brand, all the new series CDJ's come with standard MIDI control in which you can map it out to your Traktor. I've used the 850, 900 and 2000 with Traktor 2 before and found they perform just as good. Personally I would recommend the CDJ-850 since it is one of the lower costing of the three. You can find different TSI (Traktor MIDI) files for the player so if your not comfortable or want to change from the default you can find what other people have mapped to it or you can do it yourself. The last CDJ is the CDJ-350, I believe it is just as MIDI capable as the rest, the only advantage to this one is that the player itself is not too much money and is relatively small if you have space issues. Other than that, I find the new Pioneer CDJ series to be a good investment for what you're looking to do.

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