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  • March 26, 2015 at 2:16 am #2163001
    Solow
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    That’s a pretty big jump! I haven’t mixed 4 decks with hardware before but I would probably try using 3 of them and then start adding in the 4th one

    March 26, 2015 at 9:12 am #2163161
    DJ Vintage
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    Just play around with it to get acquainted with what the necessary buttons do.

    Then set yourself a few goals and write them down. Then just start practicing them til you can do them blindfolded.

    That is about it, really 😀

    And, contrary to popular belief, it does NOT hurt to read the manual! LOL

    March 26, 2015 at 1:49 pm #2163301
    Dom James
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    What’s this manual thing you speak of vintage???

    When I got my Sx2 upgrade from a behrinnger bcd3000, getting to know the layout and my workflow was my main priority, if I were you I’d get use to mixing across 3 decks without any effects or anything like that, slowly put in software effects then move onto flip, sampler etc I barely use the 4th deck i normally just put a jack into it and my phone connected as a back up, even when practising it’s good to be able to activate your rescue plan right?

    Awesome piece of kit though good investment!

    March 28, 2015 at 1:23 am #2164561
    Jackson Ike-Unor
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    Can somebody please help me with connecting the ddj-sx2 with serato software?,
    Ikejay…

    March 28, 2015 at 7:36 am #2164631
    DJ Vintage
    Moderator

    Use a USB cable?

    Come on, really. You know we are a helpful bunch here. But we do appreciate it when someone takes the time to explain a little what the situation is, what is and what isn’t already working and what exactly the question is.

    In the case of the DDJ-SX2, it’s virtually plug and play. So you have to tell us more.

    March 29, 2015 at 8:30 pm #2165081
    Dizzle
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    The DDJ-SX2 Is a great piece of kit! I bought mine just before the new year so that I could have DVS support without my SL3 Box.

    I upgraded from a VCI-380. I kind of miss the pad fx wet/dry offered by the VCI’s pads but otherwise I think the SX2 is perfect for my needs. I started like Dom James suggested, learned my original workflow first (2 decks, short and long mixes with some effects, & Scratching) then started to introduce the additional features. The flip feature is awesome! I like to use it as a programmable array of loops / track editor to remove or extend and rearrange certain sections of the track. I’ve also very rarely used more than 2 decks at a time, however I don’t use sync and play more of an open format style than strictly some genre/sub-genre of house with tight 4×4 drum patterns. I do like the flexibility that having 2 decks for mixing tracks plus a turntable for scratching sound effects and vocals over the music.

    April 11, 2015 at 5:34 pm #2175611
    Dillon Mennie
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    this was such a good investment! thanks for the tips etc. Im really enjoying the flip feature and cant wait to use it in my sets. finally bought some nice monitors to and wow its awesome. i almost feel like its to much for a bedroom dj.

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