Hello! I am new & Gear questions

I am from Europe,

What part? (just curious)

First of all, I must say that the only experiences I have with DJ-ing is VirtualDJ… The one thing that I really have is love for music…and that is what matters in the first place, right?

Exactly. Picking your “weapon of choice” is about personal preference. VDJ is a solid software and you should not worry if it’s not Traktor, Serato, or Rekordbox.

Money is not that big of a problem (thanks to my massive savings in the last years), but I would still rather buy a little bit cheaper at first.

Smart. Don’t blow the farm on high-end until you’re comfortable DJing and thus feel you need to upgrade.

My thougths are that I need:
-controller (maybe even CD Players, but I would go for a cheaper version)
-laptop (yes, I don`t have it yet…shame on me)
-headphones
-speakers
-probably full version of Virtual DJ Software

CD players I’d only suggest if you plan on playing CDs. If you’re planning on spinning digital files, then don’t bother.

With speakers, I’d tell you to get some studio monitors for now. Buy a PA system if you decide to be a mobile DJ.

1. http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html Should I go for the last one? VIRTUALDJ 8 PLUS “CONTROLLER”. 99$, only one payment, constant free updates,…

I looked a the comparison (http://www.virtualdj.com/products/virtualdj/comparison.html), and I would say to make sure you buy a supported controller. That version will ONLY work on “supported controllers”, which means you can’t map it to work on anything “unsupported”.

2. Is Numark generally a good brand for controllers? Mixtrack Pro 2 or Mixtrack 2 (that is the same as Mixtrack II, right?)

Numark should be decent. Mixtrack Pro gets plenty of love here, and it’s on the list of supported controllers.

3. Is Numark HF150 good (headphones)for a beginner?

No idea. Only article on the site I found is an announcement from BPM – http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/09/bpm-2014-numark-hf150-hf325-hf350-headphones/

4. I probably need a decent laptop? For like 500 euros?

Read the recent article on buying a Windows Laptop (http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2015/07/5-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-windows-pc-for-djing/). I’d tell you to spend 600-800 euros and make sure it’s solid hardware, and a clean install of Windows.

5. Cables are with the equipments, right?

USB…probably. Audio? Probably not. They’re not expensive though.

6. Is this a decent site to buy stuff? https://www.decks.co.uk

No idea. Maybe someone here can chime in.

A few thoughts for you…

Which Virtual is for you? Controller versions kind of replaced LE versions. They only work with one specific model of controller and that’s it. Forever. Get another controller? Have to buy it again. Want access to features not on your controller. Tough luck.

Personally, if Virtual is your weapon of choice I’d save up the cash and buy it. Depending what controller you end up getting there could be discounts on the full version. The full version works with everything without limitations, so once you buy it you have it for life regardless of hardware.

Now, if that is too rich for your blood or you aren’t sure how committed to the cause you are, subscribe. It’s a monthly fee and you get the full unlimited version for as long as you keep on renewing. Just remember, that doesn’t come off the purchase price later – so if after a month or two you are hooked, still better to buy it. Wait too long and you’ll end up paying for it twice over by accident!