DDJ-SX for begineer?

That’s some fantastic advice from Terry.

I followed a similar pattern (Vinyl -> CDJs -> USB -> Controllers) and have always been glad that I learned the basics first.

I do worry when I see posts from beginners thinking about sinking hundreds on a Semi-pro/Pro setup before they’ve even mixed one track. Not only could you get distracted by all the complex functionality and be tempted not to learn core skills, you may also be put off altogether if you can’t make the most of everything straight away.

I’d recommend going basic. By all means pick a software or rough path but start simple and work up. If Serato and Pioneer are your thing, consider the DDJ-SB and then upgrade when you absolutely can’t do any more with it. Most kit has a decent resale value, so you’d get most of it back when you upgrade anyway.

GP

I don’t know what part of the world you are from/in, but in this day and age there are so many companies selling whatever you want and shipping it to you. And if not, any serious company could order something from their wholesaler/distributor. Especially if you go from SX to SR, the company that carries the SX should be able to source the SR from the same supplier for you. If you look at the “where to buy” section of the Reloop site (and you really need to check out the Beatmix 4 that comes (limited time offer) with a FULL version of Serato at a killer price), there are flags in just about any country in the world. So unless you are really living out in the boonies, you should be able to buy and get one delivered.

Sidenote on getting what you need. When I started with a controller, I knew what features I’d be needing for my style of DJ-ing. Which got me the MC6000. It wasn’t the sexiest machine in the world and now considered by many “bells and whistles” DJs as a boring machine. However it still fits my workflow, does all I NEED it to do and the knobs and buttons it’s missing compared to some more recent controllers are things I don;t really miss. I did change software (was on Traktor, moved to Cross) to better accomodate my workflow.

So, nobody can tell you what works best for you, but you. And if you don’t know (yet) because of lack of experience, it’s way wiser as the boys above stated to start small and move up as your skills do.

Greetinx.

The SX is not considered starting small, it is a pro grade controller that DJs have used to play festivals with…

Yes reloop is a trusted quality brand.

If your heart is set on getting an SX then do so, but beware that your learning curve will be something else than with other people and you will need to get creative and learn the basics by ignoring more advanced features of the SX or you will fail.

Thank God I found this. Im from Philippines.aspiring dj,played a little using Numark N4. I have idea but not that expert in terms of djaying. Now i want to buy my own controller.my first i look for is Pioneer ddj sb.but after i saw this certain forum about the difference of sb sr sx. Now Im confused.stated above, as a starter, sx is not recommended.would you rather suggest sr instead rather than sb?
Thanks…

Glad I can be of some help!!