Dayvue
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MemberMy reasons for having gone the DVS route instead of sticking with controllers, not in order:
1) Go to a gig without having to bring a controller/mixer/turntables
2) Learn to dj the original way. Appreciate the creative options that technology allows
3) Actually scratching with a 12″ platter with torque instead of imitating it on CDJs
4) Be able to play actual vinyl (and therefore allowing me to dig for tracks in the bargain section of Vintage vinyl, the nearby record store). Acquire vinyl collection. Feel cool and hipster. Also note that if you shop for funk/soul/r&b, you can nowadays get like 20 songs for $3 or less at a record shop.
5) See DVS feels “better” than a controller. It does.
6) You look cooler using turntables than using a controller.Finally, the advantage of DVS over the NS7/V7/spinning platter things are
1) You can play real vinyl.
2) It is modular, and therefore more compatible when jamming with other people.
3) For me, controllers should be small and light (e.g. VCI 300/380). If you’re going to go big, go big (DVS).
4) if other djs want to use my equipment, tt’s are more versatible and universalMemberWell let’s just say I am glad to be a DJ of the teens of the 21st century!
Back to the OP, I really recommend finding a dj selling off an old DVS setup on CL. These often go for super-cheap and would give you a full setup for the lowest price possible while still allowing you the chance to audition the gear and learn about it from the man/woman who previously used it.
MemberIf I were you, I would probably go for Serato, as this is a great opportunity to learn a new software. Serato boxes
(SL2/3/4) are pretty easy to re-sell if you end up not liking it. If you are looking to simply get a soundcard for DVS (and not to upgrade your cdjs/mixer in the near future), serato is probably a better choice since the GUI and layout are simpler and will allow you to focus more on the mixing/music, since you will not have gajillions of features to play with.MemberChuck van Eekelen, post: 40921, member: 2756 wrote: certainly in the early days (talking 35+ years ago), it was very normal to go through a mountain of stylii a year… 5gram needle pressure and heavy back-spinning and super quick needle dropping … it CAN be killing for any needle.
Needles certainly did get abused a lot more back then! Mine mostly get used with control vinyl, so they just sit in the groove real pretty and don’t get needle dropped to different points in the song. Although 5 grams of weight does seem like a lot of weight. The standard around here is 2.5g at home and 3g at the club.
MemberAre you already djing? If so, what software do you use? If your are thinking about getting started, I recommend starting with a decent controller, not jumping into DVS.
MemberTerry_42, post: 40770, member: 1843 wrote: Heh Chuck I remember the times, glueing stuff on turntables hehe
Indeed the Z2 is a good choice. If that seems a lot of money, be ware that DVS is nothing cheap and the cost of needles, cartridges etc. will easily go up to 500 to 1000 bucks a year (that is if you actually use the gear, if you use it once a month in your bedroom costs will be considerably lower).
Really?? My first set of needles (Shure M44-7s) lasted an entire year, gigging one to two times a week on average…
Memberone thing to add to Terry’s advice; you need on-board mixer effects if you want post-fader effects unless you are using a Rane 61 and up.
MemberIt really depends on where you see your mixing style going. There is no need for Pioneer CDJ 850/900/2000 or Denon SC2900/3900/3700 if you aren’t going to need a nice platter. Remember, there is no increase in functionality in going from a nice controller (i.e. S2) to CDJs unless they are nice CDJs. I always recommend that younger djs who are looking to get more “pro” setups look into turntables and a mixer instead of CDJs and a mixer. You can get a good pair of Technics SL-1200’s for around $600 USD in most places in the US/Canada, and you’ll be able to buy real vinyl and play it when you are just chilling. You also learn to use turntables and can work on scratching if you want. Finally, Rane SL1’s go for 150-200 USD used (very cheap), and Traktor scratch setups aren’t much more expensive.
TL:DR; If you aren’t going to drop the big bucks on CDJs that do more than controllers, get turntables. You will strengthen your skills in beatmatching/scratching/vinyl mixing more on vinyl than with CDJs, and you will probably enjoy it more. A low-end mixer plus tts plus a sound card can be less than $1000 if you do it right, and a lot of places on Craigslist list beginner DVS setups for super cheap.
MemberLundgren, post: 39734, member: 1788 wrote: Mix in and out should not be a problem for you but when you move up and want to to more advanced mixing you´ll be pretty stuck if your not prepared.!
This. CDJ-2000’s read mp3’s, so you can probably fit a good 60-70 320kbps songs on one disc if you want. Or just USB-key it. I really wouldn’t worry about it. Do you know anyone that has CDJ’s (800 or higher) that you could practice on? Those would be roughly equivalent for the kind of set it appears you’ll be doing.
MemberDo you do any tricks or fancy things with looping/cue points/scratching/effects? Or do you mainly mix in then mix out?
MemberAlex Wray, post: 39326, member: 4521 wrote: how much is that in American?
Lol about 30 americans per hour
Memberlol[quote=”how much is that in American?
lol about 30 americans per hour
Memberyou have WAY TOO MANY fonts. Chose one or two and stick with them! Also, do you need all the logos on there? it looks too busy and crammed.
MemberI just got tables last week and started trying to cut doubles of vinyl records. Skipping needles are the bane of my existence right now. Guess I’m going a little heavy-handed.
Memberlol I was like “ooh, WV, must be close” (being from Baltimore).
Then I did a google map search and was like “unnnhhh jk lol”
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