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Trones
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 Posted - 2013/11/13 : 06:02:13
Hey im new to DJing, but my music library is huge, (about 200gb) across genres as different as possible, but primarily i want to play HHC/hardstyle and maybe throw in some punk and house.
I want to know what is the best setup for this genre so I am least restricted. I plan to do everything digital and even throw in my own loops from FL studio.
As far as Serato vs Ableton i can always try both and others, but when i comes to actual hardware i do not want a setup that is going to limit my creativity.
I appreciate all responses, I just need a place to start.
Thank You.
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DJ_FunDaBounce
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Posted - 2013/11/13 : 14:40:36
Hey there. even though I use traktor on turntables with a vestax battle mixer (i.e not as digital as could be for this day and age), I suggest you check this website out:
http://www.digitaldjtips.com/
it's not genre specific but I've found it to have very well written reviews and stuff.
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djchexmixer
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Joined: Apr, 2006
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Posted - 2013/11/13 : 17:14:05
I've used Traktor with S4 and I have no problem at all throwing in loops and being very creative.
For me there was definitely a learning curve, but once you are comfortable with the hardware/software, it is a lot of fun. I used to use a VCI-300 and that was limiting. Sure it also had cue points, but it only worked with two decks (though they did change this later with a sample interface but it was a bit clunky).
Traktor's interface is clean, easy, and getting 4 decks going is definitely do-able. I threw in a Midi Fighter with my setup and hot damn it is a lot of fun (though you can probably get another other midi controller). It's nice to have another controller you can program for what you specifically want to do. A controller that is small and compact.
You want to throw in your own loops. There is a mapping at the Midi Fighter website for just this. The top 4 buttons switch decks, the next 4 are play/stop/cue/fade out. The bottom 8 are all cue points. With 8 cue points you'll be slicing up that loop live in all sorts of crazy ways. It's a lot of fun.
I have not used Ableton however... so I can't compare it to Traktor.
Ignore my reply... -.- I meant to hit edit. I get Serato/Traktor confused.
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djchexmixer
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Posted - 2013/11/13 : 19:27:04
quote:
Originally posted by djchexmixer:
I've used Traktor with an S4 and I have no problem at all throwing in loops and being very creative.
For me there was definitely a learning curve, but once you are comfortable with the hardware/software, it is a lot of fun. I used to use a VCI-300 and that was limiting. Sure it also had cue points, but it only worked with two decks (though they did change this later with a sample interface but it was a bit clunky).
Traktor's interface is clean, easy, and getting 4 decks going is definitely do-able. I threw in a Midi Fighter with my setup and hot damn it is a lot of fun (though you can probably get another other midi controller). It's nice to have another controller you can program for what you specifically want to do. A controller that is small and compact.
You want to throw in your own loops. There is a mapping at the Midi Fighter website for just this. The top 4 buttons switch decks, the next 4 are play/stop/cue/fade out. The bottom 8 are all cue points. With 8 cue points you'll be slicing up that loop live in all sorts of crazy ways. It's a lot of fun.
I have not used Ableton however... so I can't compare it to Serato.
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My songs and mixes:
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Happy Dance Fusion Vol. 2:
https://soundcloud.com/dj-cruelcore-neo/happy-dance-fusion-vol-2
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Trones
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United States
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Joined: Jun, 2013
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Posted - 2013/11/14 : 08:31:19
Thanks guys. Now its just a matter of how much to spend, but hopefully I'll be up and running soon!
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