The Ultimate "Flexible Setup"?

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April 11, 2012 at 9:53 pm #18403

D-Jam
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Look at the mixers. I believe some of them can also be used as the sound interface.

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=traktorready&L=1

Look for the ones that say “TRAKTOR SCRATCH CERTIFIED”. All you have to do then is seek out the timecode.

April 11, 2012 at 9:55 pm #18405

VinnyBlanc
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Numark 4-Trak might work for you.

April 12, 2012 at 12:18 am #18414

Sturzkind
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D-Jam, post: 18501, member: 3 wrote: Look at the mixers. I believe some of them can also be used as the sound interface.

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=traktorready&L=1

Look for the ones that say “TRAKTOR SCRATCH CERTIFIED”. All you have to do then is seek out the timecode.

Thank you D-Jam and Vinny Blanc for your quick responses and suggestions. I didn’t know there was a list of mixers that are Scratch certified (or even that Scratch certified means you don’t need an Audio Interface) 🙂

After looking at the link, I have decided that the Denon X1600 ticks absolutely every box. It’s sturdy, it (obviously) functions as an analogue mixer, and doesn’t need an Audio Interface for use with Traktor Scratch. The only other option is the Allen and Heath Xone 4D but that price is just ridiculous! I can get the Denon from America for £600 ($1000), which is cheaper than the price of an S4 here in England and much, much cheaper than the A+H.

I wonder what the stance is on whether a first set up should be so advanced… Although the X1600 is expensive, it is fantastic value for money given how bloody flexible it is…

Does its mapping “fit” well to Traktor though?

April 12, 2012 at 11:41 am #18436

D-Jam
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The question really comes down to if you need to use timecode. I personally see it now as a luxury. I mean, you have to shell out $500-$1000 for two turntables, more for the needles, and you have to buy the timecode. A $500-$1000 midi control can give you more bang for your buck.

The Denon midi controller IMHO is all you need. I know many love the “mystique” of the DJ on turntables, but more and more I am seeing that sentiment fall into just DJs…as crowds really more see laptops and controllers are the norm. Plus I’m personally a big fan of simple and easy. You show up with your laptop and control, play, and leave. No having to deal with resident DJs who frown on you unhooking their setups to put yours in. Plus you’re also then not a slave to the venue’s gear. One huge reason I got off vinyl was simply because every venue I walked into, the turntables were broken or having problems due to poor maintenance and abuse.

I personally think you should just go midi, learn the ropes, then if you’re making money and decide you want to go timecode, go for it. Even then though I’d tell you to spend the money on a very high end controller like the S4.

You should buy according to your usage needs. Forget about appearances and image.

April 12, 2012 at 3:24 pm #18444

Todd Oddity
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I can speak to both options you are looking at… I use an MC6000 for most of my shows and *love* the unit, but I wanted something a little more flexible for my studio, so I got an X1600 and two SC2000s. It gives me the same workflow that I love on my 6000, but with a full featured (and absolutely beautiful sounding) mixer that I can hook my old CD decks, turntables, Ableton controller, or pretty much anything else I could come up with to…

It’s also given me some unexpected flexibility as I can now just bring one or two of the SC2000’s if I’m working somewhere with a cramped booth but a solid mixer.

All of that said, I agree with D-Jam, turntables are a giant pain in the ass – I haven’t had mine set up in over 5 years now. So really think through what you will want and need and then start shopping based on that.

Good luck!

April 12, 2012 at 4:41 pm #18446

D-Jam
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Only time I’m hooking up my 12’s nowadays is to convert vinyl to digital.

I love even how I have my desk back at home instead of it being taken up with gear all the time.

April 13, 2012 at 4:19 am #18480

Edgard Rivera
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Todd Oddity, post: 18542, member: 1042 wrote: I can speak to both options you are looking at… I use an MC6000 for most of my shows and *love* the unit, but I wanted something a little more flexible for my studio, so I got an X1600 and two SC2000s. It gives me the same workflow that I love on my 6000, but with a full featured (and absolutely beautiful sounding) mixer that I can hook my old CD decks, turntables, Ableton controller, or pretty much anything else I could come up with to…

It’s also given me some unexpected flexibility as I can now just bring one or two of the SC2000’s if I’m working somewhere with a cramped booth but a solid mixer.

All of that said, I agree with D-Jam, turntables are a giant pain in the ass – I haven’t had mine set up in over 5 years now. So really think through what you will want and need and then start shopping based on that.

Good luck!

Just curious but Why invest in the 1600 when you can use the 2000 with the 6000 (this was my set up up until this past week when I order the ns6) total control 4 decks with 4 line fader + individual fx for each deck

April 13, 2012 at 8:39 pm #18514

Todd Oddity
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I wanted a flexible setup with a full featured mixer for my studio. The mixer on the 6000 works well, but it is very basic – no extras at all. The 1600 on the other hand – packed full.

April 14, 2012 at 3:35 am #18533

Edgard Rivera
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Todd Oddity, post: 18612, member: 1042 wrote: I wanted a flexible setup with a full featured mixer for my studio. The mixer on the 6000 works well, but it is very basic – no extras at all. The 1600 on the other hand – packed full.

Thanks.
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