Hi Jesse, from someone who is new to DJing but I have a lot of gigs under my belt including wedding, hayrides, backyard parties, clubs, and different genres and crowds, I actually have an S2. It was well worth the cost, and has not failed me one time. I am on a budget as well, but it is true that once you get a good piece of gear its one less thing to worry about. I had never used traktor and now I am looking forward to learning how to use features I never thought I would need and adding to my setup with my S2 as my main piece. It gives so much room to grow.
