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Topic: Turntables vs. Controllers

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I have spent the last 2 months doing research, research, and more research. There is so many different options for an entry point into DJing it is overwhelming...I have no idea of what to buy. There is conflicting information for all products across the web...

I know for certain that I want to use software, so it is either a TCV setup or a controller setup.

From a local shop I can get a setup of two Numark TT200's and a cheap mixer for $400.00. Then I would buy some vinyls and practice beatmatching, scratching, and other techniques. When I have saved up enough money - I will buy Virtual Vinyl

OR

I will buy an All-In-One controller, either the Vestax Spin, Herculues RMX, or the VCI-100.

How do turntables compare to controllers? Is there any noticeable differences? What gives you more freedom to be creative? Are turntables really a dying art? Are controllers the future?

Look forward to hearing what you all have to say :)
 
Posted Mon 03 May 10 @ 6:45 pm
depends on what u wanna do eventually.

if u wanna stick to mobile gigs and rather use something handy and easy to carry, go for the controllers. rmx would be a good option to start off with.

if u wanna eventually spin at clubs and learn how to scratch n stuff (like u say u wanna), i highly suggest in investing in a dvs.

i personally started off with the rmx when i first started djing, when i was ready to move on to a dvs, i got tts and then used my rmx with my dvs and now i use it as a whole, check out my profile for info and pics on my setup.

hope this helps.
 
Thanks i appreciate your opinion. I am interested in turntablism...and also controllerism.

I want to DJ on the radio and the club, as well as record my own mixes. Music is my passion and I would mix it for free all day lol.
 
What gives you more freedom to be creative with your mixes? From what I have learned I feel like a controller will let me push the limits and beyond, or am i wrong?
 
You could always go for the best of both worlds (although its a bit expensive!)

What you do is you use your Hercules RMX controller as your mixer, plug your 2 TT into it, and you can obviously use either real vinyl or TCV, the RMX will still function as both a mixer and controller on the fly!

I'd guess that probably would give you the most options, especially if you fancied some old school vinyl beat-matching! It's what I pretty much use at the moment, and it works awesome.

If you have any questions, drop us a line!
 
TCV/CD = Dead (in my opinion)

HID/Midi is the way to go.
While they are not perfect yet
they are getting very good.

For Example:

Pioneer CDJ 2000
Denon DNS 3700
Numark NS7

.............
 
Good point, imagine how good the controllers are going to be in 5 years! I think controllerism is the future.

Is Virtual DJ going to have anything that can compete with the Bridge from Serato? The Bridge makes it almost worth learning Itch & Ableton inside and out.
 
If you don already have a vinyl collection theres not much need for turntables. If you get turntables and a mixer you will also need a soundcard. I think for your needs you might be better off buying a controller that has a built in soundcard.


this http://www.djbooth.net/images/dj-equipment/vms4.jpg

seems like a pretty good starting place
 
I appreciate all your help. I think I am going to go with the vci 100 or the Hercules RMX. I really like the fact that I can add on TCV to the RMX. My only question is - if I buy the Pro program, then choose to add turntables in the future - do I have to buy Virtual Vinyl? or could I just buy the soundcard and the chords and be in business?

Also, with the Bridge coming out for Ableton, is there anything planned by VDJ to keep up?
 
if u have the rmx, u dont need the virtual vinyl box, since the rmx has a bult in soundcard in it, once u get the pro, u can use the dvs option in it.
 
Time codes is not dead. DJ software was created for this... To hook up your existing equipment (Example.. Turntables & CD players.). Now.. New technology is controllers. Its for those that dont like using Turntables. Another thing that many get confused... A turntablist is someone like Qbert, SHortee Etc.. Not DJ Skribble.. Skribble scrtatches but hes not a turntablist. Many good djs that scratch are not turntablist.

If like scratching and want to take it to the next level, Get a pair of technics 1200's. If you want to learn how to scratch but nothing crazy..
My Top picks are

1 Denon 3700's.
2 The Numark NS7

I wont but buy the Pioneer CDJ 2000's.. They are meant more for the Blending DJ playing dance, techno, Trance.
 
I want to do scratching, but I also want to do remixing.

Think DJ AM, remixes like Girl Talk (I realize I will need other software for that). DJ Rafik is also dirty. And Benny Benassi.

 
dvs is what u need homie
 
Thanks for giving me a clearer understanding! Appreciate it...
 
fshaz wrote :
DJ Rafik is also dirty.


He uses Turntables.............................Timecodes that is...................
 
I know what he uses lol i'm not blind
 


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