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How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:18 am
by WCTPro
Hey guys, so I have a great computer, have Logic Pro and I've been producing for a while, but now I want to get into DJing
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Unfortunately I only have about 400 USD to spend.... Could you please recommend the necessary gear and software please. Keep if cheap if possible...
But I don't want anything too cheap as I want it to last for a while.. Thanks a bunch!
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:24 am
by Sexual_Chocolate
first of all, 9/10 times going cheap is gonna equal having shit equipment.
and second, it depends what medium you want to use, vinyl? cds? digital?
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:25 am
by ehbes
just get virtual dj
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:26 am
by DJSpekt
i picked up 2 NDX400s and an M2 mixer for about 500 :/ the 2 NDXs where 200 each
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:30 am
by WCTPro
Yeah I know, just don't see much cash coming in... and sorry digital.
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:31 am
by ehbes
ehbrums1 wrote:just get virtual dj
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:31 am
by Sexual_Chocolate
ehbrums1 wrote:ehbrums1 wrote:just get virtual dj
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:35 am
by WCTPro
bassin y0 FACE wrote:i picked up 2 NDX400s and an M2 mixer for about 500 :/ the 2 NDXs where 200 each
Thanks you happy with them?
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:42 am
by WCTPro
Anyone else have any ideas other than virtual DJ :p? (no offence
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:43 am
by WCTPro
What about something like this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control ... &A=details Input please, thanks
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Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:45 am
by Sexual_Chocolate
do you ever intend on playing in a club? if you do, i would suggest against buying a controller.
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:50 am
by ehbes
nah fuck that just get this and your boys iPod
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:12 am
by Func
^ no reloads though
Honestly don't think you can buy a complete setup for under $400. Soooooo......
Nevalo wrote:ehbrums1 wrote:ehbrums1 wrote:just get virtual dj
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:30 am
by WCTPro
Nevalo wrote:do you ever intend on playing in a club? if you do, i would suggest against buying a controller.
Aha I see, what would you recommend? Sorry for all my questions, noob to DJing... Thanks
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:39 am
by Sexual_Chocolate
better to ask questions then to go around knowing nothing haha
ok, if you wanna play in clubs and want to play digitally then i would suggest spending abit of cash and getting traktor or serato.
then on top of that, i would get either a decent pair of cdj800s OR a decent pair of techniques.
if thats too expensive, then just get one of the last 2 suggestions & either play vinyl or cds.
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:15 am
by Hircine
aren't there any all in one itch controllers for that price?
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:23 am
by WCTPro
Nevalo wrote:better to ask questions then to go around knowing nothing haha
ok, if you wanna play in clubs and want to play digitally then i would suggest spending abit of cash and getting traktor or serato.
then on top of that, i would get either a decent pair of cdj800s OR a decent pair of techniques.
if thats too expensive, then just get one of the last 2 suggestions & either play vinyl or cds.
Yeah thanks, just out of curiosity why wouldn't the one I posted above be any good? Thanks a bunch
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:04 pm
by Alistairr
ebay
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:18 pm
by DJSpekt
WCTPro wrote:bassin y0 FACE wrote:i picked up 2 NDX400s and an M2 mixer for about 500 :/ the 2 NDXs where 200 each
Thanks you happy with them?
yea definitely... only wish i had gotten a better mixer but oh well... i wanted CDJ800s but couldnt justify spending so much on something that ive never done before.
Re: How to start as a DJ for under 400$?
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:27 pm
by Zambezi
Buy Mixtrack Pro for $225
http://www.numark.com/product/mixtrackpro/
Spend remaining $175 on hookers.