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$100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:22 pm
by SMOR3S
Here are a few I have looked at.. I don't need something like a Traktor S2 or S4, and if I do looping, or sampling I'll prob use my Akai as a dedicated controller for that... Also I won't need a DJ Controller with a built in soundcard, cause I will just use my Scarlett 2i2...
Numark MixTrack:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Numark-MixT ... 1545208.gc (I could prob get it for $80 on Craigslist.)
HERCULES DJ CONSOLE MK4:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/In-Store-Us ... 2849227.gc (I can use my AKai for Effects, since it doesn't have a bank of knobs like the MixTrack.)
Hercules DJ Control Air:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Hercules-DJ ... 2286310.gc
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:15 pm
by Brothulhu
Remember the 2i2 only has 1 output so no cueing
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:22 pm
by Attila
I'd still say that for midi dj controllers, the S2 should be the absolute baseline of what you should consider.
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:17 pm
by SMOR3S
Brothulhu wrote:Remember the 2i2 only has 1 output so no cueing
Couldn't I do 1/4" from the back to RCA, into a DI, then into the PA?, and then 1/4" from the headphone in on the front, to my headphones? I don't see why that wouldn't work, cause the sound would be traveling into both, but if worse came to worse, I could setup a virtual audio cable line maybe...
Attila wrote:I'd still say that for midi dj controllers, the S2 should be the absolute baseline of what you should consider.
I do agree... I might be able to find a S2 for $400 on Craigslist...
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:24 pm
by Brothulhu
SMOR3S wrote:Brothulhu wrote:Remember the 2i2 only has 1 output so no cueing
Couldn't I do 1/4" from the back to RCA, into a DI, then into the PA?, and then 1/4" from the headphone in on the front, to my headphones? I don't see why that wouldn't work, cause the sound would be traveling into both, but if worse came to worse, I could setup a virtual audio cable line maybe...
I have no idea what that means. You can use your headphone port on your laptop for Cueing and the 2i2 for the PA I think
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:39 pm
by SMOR3S
Brothulhu wrote:SMOR3S wrote:Brothulhu wrote:Remember the 2i2 only has 1 output so no cueing
Couldn't I do 1/4" from the back to RCA, into a DI, then into the PA?, and then 1/4" from the headphone in on the front, to my headphones? I don't see why that wouldn't work, cause the sound would be traveling into both, but if worse came to worse, I could setup a virtual audio cable line maybe...
I have no idea what that means. You can use your headphone port on your laptop for Cueing and the 2i2 for the PA I think
See: Headphone port on front, and monitor out on back... So I could do 1/4" from the back to a DI Box, and then to the PA, and still cue from the front headphone jack.. Haven't tested it since, I don't have monitors, but I might pick up a cheap stereo receiver for my speakers, just as a test...

Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:45 pm
by Brothulhu
They both send the exact same signal so no unless you want everyone to hear you beatmatching on the PA
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:48 pm
by SMOR3S
Brothulhu wrote:They both send the exact same signal so no unless you want everyone to hear you beatmatching on the PA
LOOOOOOL! That would suck hahaha!
Looks like I am going to have to go with a S2 then :3
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:06 am
by __________
Lidl has what you're looking for mate
Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:09 am
by Sexual_Chocolate
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Re: $100-$200 DJ Controllers
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:59 pm
by Gewze
£10 Bag wrote:Lidl has what you're looking for mate
