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  • #17209
    Pär Hessler
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    Just a clarification, no affence ment by it but just so you get a grip of things:

    Traktor is the name of a DJ software not gear!
    Native Instruments is the company that makes the software called Traktor
    and they also make the hardware you mentioned.
    Native Instruments is often shortened to NI……

    NI has a pricedrop on the S2 until 31/3 after that it will be more expencive.
    So if you think about getting an S2 you better do it NOW!

    IMO the Denon MC3000 is a better choice because it has a bit better quality and
    is smaller + have some more functions. But until 31/3 it is more expensive…..

    #17212
    Xor
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    DJ Hessler, post: 17293, member: 537 wrote: Just a clarification, no affence ment by it but just so you get a grip of things:

    Traktor is the name of a DJ software not gear!
    Native Instruments is the company that makes the software called Traktor
    and they also make the hardware you mentioned.
    Native Instruments is often shortened to NI……

    NI has a pricedrop on the S2 until 31/3 after that it will be more expencive.
    So if you think about getting an S2 you better do it NOW!

    IMO the Denon MC3000 is a better choice because it has a bit better quality and
    is smaller + have some more functions. But until 31/3 it is more expensive…..

    Actually, the products are called, to give them their full titles, Traktor Kontrol S2, F1, X1 and they link into the Traktor software. Amazingly, I also know who makes these products.

    To be as pedantic as you however, the words are “offence” and “expensive”.

    Thanks for the advice on the pricing of the S2 though. If I miss out on the discount, can I effectively DJ with a laptop and the X1 and F1?

    #17217

    If the S2 is still on the table, I’d seriously consider limiting your extra purchases to either the X1 or the F1. That’s already a lot of power if you’re starting out, so I’d keep it simple if you have the option.

    Take advantage of the S2 deal, and hold off on the X1 and F1 entirely until you feel like what you WANT to do is limited by what your existing can or can’t do. Once all the basics are down and you want a nice FX unit, pick up the X1. Want to launch clips all day? It’s time to get the F1.

    You’d be surprised on how much you’ll be able to get done on an S2 alone. It’s a complete system that can rock out without any add-ons.

    #17225
    VinnyBlanc
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    XOR,

    Hessler was just trying to help. While we are on the subject of nit-picking though… The Mixtrack Pro is not a “mixer” it is a controller. You would have a heck of a time trying to input two devices and “mix” them using this hardware.

    For the record, any controller that is compatible with Traktor (very vague) is “traktor gear” as you define it.

    To answer your question on buying/building modularly… I would go S2>F2>F2 or S2>F2>X1 depending on what you will be utilizing it for.

    #17276
    Xor
    Member

    I wanted to apologise to DJ Hessler if I came over as a bit of an ass!

    We share the same birthday too ^^.

    Definitely ordering the S2 or Denon MC3000 (when i find out a UK retailer) next weekend!

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