Grant

Both look like solid choices and actually are virtually exactly the same. It’s really more about preference on where you want the big buttons and stuff.

I would REALLY wait for the Reloop Beatmix 4 to come out and priced at 299 euro’s for a sweet controller + serato included is really a great steal.

I’ll reply more because I have to head out.

-DJ Klusk

Hi, depends on what route that you want to go (digital or analogue). Digital seems to be more cost friendly, and there’s some great information on here already (search button) because these questions have been asked before.

However, as for me, I’m still using just a laptop with VDJ and some DJ Phones. I’ve purchased the little 9 dollar course from here and it gives you a nice little head start on DJ, but mainly it’s just the absolute basics. From a starting out point I’d really recommend picking up the DJ Buyer’s Guide on here (sorry too lazy to link the links, plus at work atm) and take a look at all your options to choose from.

One of the main things that’s been hammered into me from here is that it really doesn’t matter what hardware you choose to use if certain criteria’s are made and that’s 2 sources of music, a mixer, and ultimately a Pitch adjuster. As long as those three criteria are met, you can learn to dj. I’d start with manual beatmatching first and then after that move onto learning about Bars, Phrases, and learning your songs. That way you can set up your cue points and loops accordingly along with providing a good mix.

As for sound, go with an Active PA system, otherwise you’ll blow the regular house speakers at a party…or so I’ve heard =p

On a side note, if you’re really going to do some hip-hop, it has been recommended to get into a bit of scratching as well and there’s certain controllers that are good but obviously vinyl is king too.

Hopefully I was able to provide you with somewhat of an answer on where to start.

-DJ Klusk

Yeah, I was unable to get the masterclass today…i’ll get it in the future…The Reloop Beatmix 4 Will be on the horizon though.

I thought the class was a set of videos but you’re still treating it as a course that goes from semester to semester?
I’ll be signing up for it if I at least have a weeks cushion (provided everyone doesn’t go crazy).

All I can say is…wish me luck guys.

-DJ Klusk

Remember that there’s the new MasterClass that’s being offered and you can do it at your own pace 😉
I’ve yet to purchase into the program and that I will when I can.

The beauty of PC’s….once set up and properly maintained (scheduled maintenance) runs as smooth if not smoother then apples and at the fraction of the cost…although I admit that apples design is pretty top notch…but just get an ASUS or a Samsung to counter that :p