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Pioneer DDJ-s1 or Denon MC-6000?

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  • June 29, 2012 at 7:58 am #1006891
    Todd Oddity
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    I can only comment on the Denon unit, but after using Denon products from the 90’s through to the present, I found the workflow on the 6000 to be immediately familiar and it took me all of 5 minutes to adjust.

    June 29, 2012 at 12:18 pm #1006902
    Steelo
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    Both units will be easy enough to use. The Pioneer stuff has their classic “pro” design that is about as straight forward as it gets and would have a reasonably similar feel to a CDJ + mixer combo. Not saying to definitely go with the Pioneer setup but just thought I’d add my 2 cents.

    June 29, 2012 at 5:54 pm #1006924
    djsubculture@gmail.com
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    I say it depends on what DJ program you are going to use.

    June 30, 2012 at 5:44 am #1006941
    AthensDJ
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    is the mc-3000 a considerable choice or not?

    June 30, 2012 at 6:53 am #1006943
    djsubculture@gmail.com
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    AthensDJ, post: 22929, member: 2555 wrote: is the mc-3000 a considerable choice or not?

    See above answer. ^^^^

    June 30, 2012 at 4:39 pm #1006966
    AthensDJ
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    djsubculture, post: 22932, member: 156 wrote: See above answer. ^^^^

    so which software do you think will be easier for me to use? Someone who has never worked with a controller. I ve heard serato is a better choice for noobs. But going serato prolly means that i wont be able to use the laptop that i just bought (hp G6 w/dual amd processors).They say serato and amd processors dont match.

    another question: If i go controller, does that mean i need two laptops (one being for back-up?)

    all of a sudden getting a regular pair of Pio or denon decks seems the “right” choice..
    a collegue at a gig the other night was telling me that he upgraded his gear with decks (once again) instead of a controller. I really dont know what i should do. But one thing i do know. I want a smaller/lighter flightcase to carry, no more cd’s to burn and no more labeling of cd’s either.

    now if a client wants 50 songs played at their wedding or party, i gotta burn them on a cd, label the cd, etc. And if they add a coupla songs last minute, i gotta burn another cd. But i m thinking with a controller, you just make a folder with all the tunes and when the gig is done, you erase the folder and you re done

    June 30, 2012 at 5:53 pm #1006969
    djsubculture@gmail.com
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    AthensDJ, post: 22956, member: 2555 wrote: so which software do you think will be easier for me to use? Someone who has never worked with a controller. I ve heard serato is a better choice for noobs. But going serato prolly means that i wont be able to use the laptop that i just bought (hp G6 w/dual amd processors).They say serato and amd processors dont match.

    Depends on your workflow.

    another question: If i go controller, does that mean i need two laptops (one being for back-up?)

    No, just back your music up onto another drive.

    all of a sudden getting a regular pair of Pio or denon decks seems the “right” choice..
    a collegue at a gig the other night was telling me that he upgraded his gear with decks (once again) instead of a controller. I really dont know what i should do. But one thing i do know. I want a smaller/lighter flightcase to carry, no more cd’s to burn and no more labeling of cd’s either.

    now if a client wants 50 songs played at their wedding or party, i gotta burn them on a cd, label the cd, etc. And if they add a coupla songs last minute, i gotta burn another cd. But i m thinking with a controller, you just make a folder with all the tunes and when the gig is done, you erase the folder and you re done

    Another option would be to get a pair of media players. Then all you would need to do would be have a couple of HDDs or thumbdrives.
    Now that I think about it, Denon does have a rack mount media player too.

    June 30, 2012 at 8:23 pm #1006973
    Kevin Williams
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    I love my Denon 6000! Super sturdy, pro built controller. It can be used as a stand alone mixer and has enough inputs / outputs for every occasion. The two mic inputs would also be handy for the wedding speaches.Must add in the price of buying traktor thou. I agree with the other posts that your first decision needs to be about software because the controller only pushes the software buttons. Why don’t you go to your local dj store and try out the equipment? Also Read the dj tips 2012 controller guide. I over thought it, took 8 months to make a decision, then bought the Denon which was my first choice from the start.

    July 1, 2012 at 5:13 am #1006983
    AthensDJ
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    djsubculture, post: 22959, member: 156 wrote:

    No, just back your music up onto another drive..

    So if the HD of the pc crashes, the software can access the tracks from an external drive right? Can you also plug a back up drive (through usb) straight to the controller without the need for a pc? (in an emergency situation that your pc wont restart)

    July 1, 2012 at 7:43 pm #1007007
    djsubculture@gmail.com
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    AthensDJ, post: 22973, member: 2555 wrote: So if the HD of the pc crashes, the software can access the tracks from an external drive right?

    I was speaking of backing up your music files.
    If your HDD crashes the software won’t run.

    Can you also plug a back up drive (through usb) straight to the controller without the need for a pc? (in an emergency situation that your pc wont restart)

    The controller is just that. A controller. It’s there to give you tactile control of the software. I won’t do anything without the program.

    July 2, 2012 at 12:03 am #1007013
    synthet1c
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    ^that’s not exactly true… the denon can operate as a standalone analogue mixer so if your computer crashes you could plug in cd players/turntables or even an iphone/ipad to keep the music going while you reboot your laptop.

    I wouldn’t buy a pioneer controller as they don’t feel great to use, your better off with a reloop terminal 4, NS6/4track or VCI-400

    July 2, 2012 at 5:47 am #1007037
    djsubculture@gmail.com
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    synthet1c, post: 23003, member: 1107 wrote: ^that’s not exactly true… the denon can operate as a standalone analogue mixer so if your computer crashes you could plug in cd players/turntables or even an iphone/ipad to keep the music going while you reboot your laptop.

    I was speaking of controllers in general.

    July 2, 2012 at 7:07 am #1007038
    Terry_42
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    synthet1c, post: 23003, member: 1107 wrote: ^that’s not exactly true… the denon can operate as a standalone analogue mixer so if your computer crashes you could plug in cd players/turntables or even an iphone/ipad to keep the music going while you reboot your laptop.

    I wouldn’t buy a pioneer controller as they don’t feel great to use, your better off with a reloop terminal 4, NS6/4track or VCI-400

    I second that opinion.

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