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  • May 21, 2012 at 9:53 am #1004730
    LemonGrassHead
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    … I’m referring the Denon MC3000 for the controller w/ jog wheels. Which has more features and is more fun to use?

    May 21, 2012 at 11:33 am #1004733
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    You are comparing apples to oranges.
    It totally depends on what you want to do.
    If you want to scratch, well the touchstrip will not get you into scratch heaven, but then the jogs on an MC3000 are also not the holy grail.
    The Denon is catered towards Traktor, the twitch is for Itch.
    You need to decide on your software first and what you want to do as a DJ (which genre, which type of DJ, ….)
    If you have not decided yet or are unable (as to lacking in experience) than try the software test versions first without a controller and try to wrap your head around the software part first.

    May 21, 2012 at 12:33 pm #1004734
    LemonGrassHead
    Member

    Terry_42, post: 20590, member: 1843 wrote: You are comparing apples to oranges.
    It totally depends on what you want to do.
    If you want to scratch, well the touchstrip will not get you into scratch heaven, but then the jogs on an MC3000 are also not the holy grail.
    The Denon is catered towards Traktor, the twitch is for Itch.
    You need to decide on your software first and what you want to do as a DJ (which genre, which type of DJ, ….)
    If you have not decided yet or are unable (as to lacking in experience) than try the software test versions first without a controller and try to wrap your head around the software part first.

    I realized that I was really not into scratching so I decided to buy the Novation Twitch. Do I need an amp for my headphones upon using Twitch?

    May 21, 2012 at 12:42 pm #1004736
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    So you decide you are not into scratching and hence go for the Itch Software, simply buying the twitch?
    IMHO bad choice, did you think about controllerism, if you need to apply effects on jogs later, pitch bend on jogs etc. etc. etc. and even if Itch is the software for you?

    No you do not need an amp, you seriously need to check out Phil’s guides though.

    May 21, 2012 at 12:45 pm #1004737
    LemonGrassHead
    Member

    Terry_42, post: 20593, member: 1843 wrote: So you decide you are not into scratching and hence go for the Itch Software, simply buying the twitch?
    IMHO bad choice, did you think about controllerism, if you need to apply effects on jogs later, pitch bend on jogs etc. etc. etc. and even if Itch is the software for you?

    No you do not need an amp, you seriously need to check out Phil’s guides though.

    Can you link Phil’s guide to me? Thank you!

    May 21, 2012 at 12:47 pm #1004738
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    http://www.digitaldjtips.com/learn-to-dj-free/

    http://www.digitaldjtips.com/what-dj-controller/

    May 21, 2012 at 12:50 pm #1004739
    LemonGrassHead
    Member

    Thank you very much for your time and effort 😀

    May 21, 2012 at 1:02 pm #1004740
    VinnyBlanc
    Participant

    Lemon there is nothing wrong with The Novation Twitch or Serato Itch. I’m not sure what Terry is talking about. Let me know if you have any questions with Serato Itch…

    To be honest…I think this is the setup that Phil (who has reveiewed all the controllers) actually uses….

    May 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm #1004766
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    VinnyBlanc, post: 20597, member: 737 wrote: Lemon there is nothing wrong with The Novation Twitch or Serato Itch. I’m not sure what Terry is talking about. Let me know if you have any questions with Serato Itch…

    To be honest…I think this is the setup that Phil (who has reveiewed all the controllers) actually uses….

    There is nothing wrong with the Twitch or Itch, I totally agree Vinny. However you have to agree that the style of controller is not for everyone and from what I am reading from our friend LemonGrass he is not yet decided what he wants to get from a controller and surely you need to decide this before choosing a controller at all. He may even come to the conclusion that the Twitch is best for him, but then he will have no second thoughts.

    May 21, 2012 at 7:03 pm #1004767
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    VinnyBlanc, post: 20597, member: 737 wrote: Lemon there is nothing wrong with The Novation Twitch or Serato Itch. I’m not sure what Terry is talking about. Let me know if you have any questions with Serato Itch…

    To be honest…I think this is the setup that Phil (who has reveiewed all the controllers) actually uses….

    There is nothing wrong with the Twitch or Itch, I totally agree Vinny. However you have to agree that the style of controller is not for everyone and from what I am reading from our friend LemonGrass he is not yet decided what he wants to get from a controller and surely you need to decide this before choosing a controller at all. He may even come to the conclusion that the Twitch is best for him, but then he will have no second thoughts.

    May 21, 2012 at 7:28 pm #1004769
    D-Jam
    Participant

    I think if scratching is needed, then invest the money on whatever controller Phil says is ideal for it.

    For me, I like jogwheels simply because it’s what I’m used to.

    May 22, 2012 at 8:51 am #1004786
    LemonGrassHead
    Member

    Terry_42, post: 20624, member: 1843 wrote: There is nothing wrong with the Twitch or Itch, I totally agree Vinny. However you have to agree that the style of controller is not for everyone and from what I am reading from our friend LemonGrass he is not yet decided what he wants to get from a controller and surely you need to decide this before choosing a controller at all. He may even come to the conclusion that the Twitch is best for him, but then he will have no second thoughts.

    I’m a DJ that’s looking for new ways to mix music, I just don’t like to mix music all the time with standard ways. I like it with more possibilities on changing how music feels and sounds. I know what I want from a controller, ALLOT OF EFFECTS! 😀 So what do you think should I get? I have a lot to choose from problem is couldn’t make up my mind.

    June 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm #1006494
    Jake Robinson
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    if you want a lot off effects, itch may not be ideal, to tell you the truth. sure, the effects in there aren’t awful, but traktor just blows them out of the water, in my opinion. serato has twelve, and traktor has countless numbers, plus all the possible combinations and settups. of course, it is possible to map that twitch to traktor, which ive actually been looking at myself.

    March 24, 2013 at 10:54 pm #38294
    DJFricks
    Member

    Im also torn between Twitch and MC3000, Think the only swaying points towards the Twitch is the ease of use of effects and the many bright colours lol But Denon for quality and future use with Traktor Pro tho The Traktor software looks very complex to me compared to say VDJ and that is what is putting me off the Denon, tho i guess its just practice and starting afresh with new software, Ive been used to VDJ Free Home for months without the need of a controller and got by nicely tho haedphones and controller will improved the mixes, ive spent the best part of two weeks searching and researching the net for a controller to suit me and my budget , I like a lot of deep house,tech house and minimal so not sure if the twitch would be the right tool but sounds and looks easy to set up..Aaaaargh !! Now im confused and torn between the two again lol

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