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September 22, 2014 at 2:25 pm #2060842
Dom James
ParticipantI’m probably not the most experienced to be giving advice but, I was in a similar position as you, I ended up wanting the SX, and actually found it online at £595 new, As i feel it’s a controller you’re not going to be growing out of at all until new features are released. I’ve eventually ended up with an SX2 on order. and this is the point, with the SX2 now coming out(UK Shipment has been delayed) I imagine once people start upgrading(next couple of months) you’ll see some good second hand SX’s about, so this would help on the price point of view. I guess if you’re already leaning towards 4 Channels because that suits your work flow, getting a 2 channel would just leave you spending more money on a 4 channel at a later date?
September 22, 2014 at 2:58 pm #2060891DJ Vintage
ModeratorWell 600 GBP is about 750 euro, so that would go way over the 600 MAX budget.
You say you like 4 channels because it’s handy when playing with another person. I don’t really get that, maybe you can elaborate on that?
Too bad you want drumpads, otherwise the Denon MC6000 mk2 would tick most of your boxes. DVS, flip and all other current and immediate future Serato features are supported and it now comes with full Serato in the box for a price of 550 euro! 4-channel, built like the proverbial tank. Compact. It does have hot cue/sampler buttons, but they are not performance pads.
Sound quality is great too.September 22, 2014 at 10:57 pm #2061112DJ Plazma
ParticipantI think it would be easier if everyone of the two DJs would have his own 2 channels to load and prepare. Like everyone would have two complete decks, maybe deck a&c and b&d, so that its splittet n half basically. I´m´not the kind of a dj that plays every tune until its end, I like to mix things up with shorter passages – and this may be the situations where this would come in handy. – Atleast thats my way of thinking about it.
The MC6000MK2 looks pretty sharp – no doubt that it packs alot of functions. But I have to admit (without seeing it actually in person!) that it looks quite cramped. I still will look a bit into it and try to find it in one of the local stores to get a glimpse in the actual size and feeling. Thanks for the input!
September 23, 2014 at 10:25 am #2061261Lamid45G
ParticipantNot sure what you mean if two DJ’s would have his own 2 channels to load and prepare,
Most of the gigs I encountered, most of the venue have its own in-house 4 channel mixer to hook up with, so 2 channel controllers its acceptable, maybe a different story if you like to mix and mash up songs live prolly need the extra 2 channelsFor the drum pads part maybe later on you can add to your setup, something like Reloop Neon.
September 24, 2014 at 12:24 am #2061942ParticipantI don’t know if you can “demo” serato really, as it takes a controller to go into “online” mode. I downloaded the Traktor demo last night to have a play and see Traktor in person. Seems to be a full-on Traktor 2 not a limited demo. It works for 30 minutes and then you have to stop and re-open the software, so that’s the DEMO of it. Seems like it gives you access to the whole program though. If you can hold out, I’d say save your cash and go for the SX2 over the original. If buying used you’ll be buying the Serato DJ software unless the seller deactivates the license that came with it, and provides you with that license code. That’s how I understand it to work at lest.
At the budget you listed, and the list of boxes to tick, I’m not sure if there is anything else out that quite fits. Keep us posted….
September 24, 2014 at 8:40 am #2062151Marco Solo
ParticipantI don’t know about the SX, but with the SR the unit itself is the license. I only need to have the SR plugged in for the full Serato DJ to work. My guess is that it’s the same with the SX(2).
September 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm #2062491ParticipantThat could be possible that the actual controller is the license. Funny thing that this is a topic nobody seems to really know.
As for the MC6000MK2 I went to the few local stores but I didnt found it. Luckily I got into dialogue with one of the workers in a musician-store wo appeared to have the MK1 himself. Today I was there again because he was so pleasant that he offered me to see it in person. – And its really unvelieveable how many controls on this small surface are! I can report that it really felt sturdy – but also as my worry was it felt pretty small. I was allowed to have a short demo with it and it wasnt like I really jammed things up … But this may be a problem in wild situations.
On the other hand the also considered S4 is pretty similar in size … So maybe Im just to worried. On the S4 it appears to be more spacious.
So far a decision still is pretty hard as now even another controller entered the competition 😀
Thanks to the guys who already posted hereSeptember 24, 2014 at 5:16 pm #2062521Tuomas Helander
ParticipantIm on my way to get a mc6000 mk2 soon anyway. IMO small size is just a good thing, since there’s rarely a thing called too much free room for your setup.
September 24, 2014 at 6:55 pm #2062581ParticipantI now actually found a thread in the Serato forum stating that there is no need to acticate or disable an license, so to say that the controller is really the license. – Somehow a very cool licensing-system.
Size doesnt matter that much, the local scene seems to appreciate DJs with their own gear as I´ve heard multiple times. Also here in my room I´ve got an entire desk just for the sound-stuff. Small is good for the way to go somewhere, but also I dont think that big would be a problem at all – I´ll just need to get a controllerbag or carryingcase.September 24, 2014 at 7:16 pm #2062641ModeratorThe differences between mk1 and mk2 are (apart from some other things, like an even better soundcard) mainly in the lay-out. I have owned and used the mk1 for almost 3 years and played around with the mk2 and it’s most definitely less cramped.
And from a bang for the buck and indestructability point of view it really can’t be beaten. Especially since it now comes with FULL Serato in the box. It’s also flip, DVS and other future Serato features ready.
September 29, 2014 at 6:36 am #2064611ParticipantSoftwarewise I went to a friend last on sunday – and my leaning towards Serato seem just about right. Im still favoring the SX, but also the MC6000 is still in mind. I hope to make the final decision until wednesday.
A BIG ‘thank you!’ to all that posted here 🙂
September 29, 2014 at 12:13 pm #2064771ParticipantI don’t think you can go wrong with either, but keep in mind that there’s an SX2 coming for I think the same price as the SX. Could be worth the wait.
September 29, 2014 at 3:13 pm #2064842pablo smith
ParticipantIs the numark ns7 ii a good buy? The reviews are saying its a best but i google ns7 ii issues and i saw a couple of issues people run into so i an somewhat confuse need some help
September 29, 2014 at 3:24 pm #2064851ModeratorIsn’t there a mk2? I am guessing most quirks have been removed. People that have one seem to be pretty happy with it. If you like spinning platters and the feeling of real vinyl, I am guessing it’s as close as a controller will ever get.
Anybody have one? Please comment on it.
September 30, 2014 at 9:13 am #2065221ParticipantThere’s a big difference between the ns7 and the ns7 ii. The ii has performance pads on the bottom, and effects controls. The original had neither. It’s rediculously expensive though and very, very big. I don’t think the OP has the budget for it.
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