Graomi
OK Fine people, I know there is a whole slew of posts about controllers but I just need a little nudging in the right direction.
I have DJ'd for over 25 years, 20 of which were with vinyl. Five years ago I switched to digital DJing, missing out the whole CD thing completely....CDJ's???? no idea lol
Anyway intially just used my pc then bought a hercules mk2 (crossfader gave up) and currently using Hercules RMX (Crossfader has given up aswell). I play mainly clubs and bars and am just starting to get my name know around my adopted home of Cyprus. I need a new controller with the following:
2 channels only required but 4 would be fine
I dont use CD's or timecodes
I dont scratch
I want a good selection of mappable buttons and knobs
Something robust (Preferably with a crossfader that i can replace)
Internal soundcard so all I need is the controller and my laptop
Good quality sound
Portable enough that I would be able to take it on a plane.
Mic channel not required but OK if there is one.
I find the jog wheels on the rmx suitable for my needs
I had been looking at the American Audio VMS4 but it seems to have a whole bunch of negative comments both here and on the AA forum, especially about the sound. although I imagine I would nearly always be plugging into an analogue mixer of some description.
Money wise I was hoping not to have to spend more than €500 but I may be able to stretch a little further (Although will have to lie to the wife about the price!!)
So given this fairly lengthy description, anyone got any suggestions?
Cheers folks
John
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I have DJ'd for over 25 years, 20 of which were with vinyl. Five years ago I switched to digital DJing, missing out the whole CD thing completely....CDJ's???? no idea lol
Anyway intially just used my pc then bought a hercules mk2 (crossfader gave up) and currently using Hercules RMX (Crossfader has given up aswell). I play mainly clubs and bars and am just starting to get my name know around my adopted home of Cyprus. I need a new controller with the following:
2 channels only required but 4 would be fine
I dont use CD's or timecodes
I dont scratch
I want a good selection of mappable buttons and knobs
Something robust (Preferably with a crossfader that i can replace)
Internal soundcard so all I need is the controller and my laptop
Good quality sound
Portable enough that I would be able to take it on a plane.
Mic channel not required but OK if there is one.
I find the jog wheels on the rmx suitable for my needs
I had been looking at the American Audio VMS4 but it seems to have a whole bunch of negative comments both here and on the AA forum, especially about the sound. although I imagine I would nearly always be plugging into an analogue mixer of some description.
Money wise I was hoping not to have to spend more than €500 but I may be able to stretch a little further (Although will have to lie to the wife about the price!!)
So given this fairly lengthy description, anyone got any suggestions?
Cheers folks
John
xx
Inviato Fri 12 Aug 11 @ 1:20 pm
jbart19
Take what I am going to say with a grain of salt because I am not familiar with pricing at European locations but according to my currency converter 500 euros is currently about $715 USD
For that price you might be able to find a Denon DN-MC6000 on sale which is considered by many to be one of the best controllers with VDJ. I have seen them b-stock units for around $700 USD.
For that price you might be able to find a Denon DN-MC6000 on sale which is considered by many to be one of the best controllers with VDJ. I have seen them b-stock units for around $700 USD.
Inviato Fri 12 Aug 11 @ 5:59 pm
davesouligne
Maybe check out the Denon DN-MC6000. I have been using it for a few weeks, and i am very happy with it. It is built solid, has a small form factor and awesome jog wheels (imo). If i had one complaint, it would be the placement of the pitch control. Hope this helps. HAHA I was too slow, also what he said ^^
Inviato Fri 12 Aug 11 @ 6:06 pm
djtyme209
numark ns7 and or ns6
Inviato Fri 12 Aug 11 @ 8:48 pm
Bren F
Denon MC6000 sounds like what you want.
Inviato Fri 12 Aug 11 @ 9:07 pm
Graomi
thanks folks,
yeah i think the denon is the one.
does anyone know if the crossfader is replacable as i seem to have a knack of breaking them!
john
yeah i think the denon is the one.
does anyone know if the crossfader is replacable as i seem to have a knack of breaking them!
john
Inviato Sun 14 Aug 11 @ 7:12 am
JoeyKJ
Yes, Yes, Yes it is replaceable...
Good Luck,
Joey...
Good Luck,
Joey...
Inviato Sun 14 Aug 11 @ 9:53 am