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Best DJ Midi Controllers On The Market

  • 21-02-2011 5:02pm
    #1
    Numb.Muzik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭


    So i have just posted my CDJ kit up for sale : http://www.adverts.ie/459595

    This is a big step for me have always swore by using decks for DJing but but with college coming closer and the need for a laptop for school work im thinking about going laptop

    My previous set up consisted of :3X CDJ 400s + MX-1400 DSP 5 channel mixer and what my future plan for my new set up is :15' Macbook pro i5 2.66 GHZ + a midi controller

    I know what laptop Im looking for but need your help with a controller

    I have residency in a local club and also a mobile DJ so i need somthing that would suite both + mic ports for mobile DJing

    My thoughts so far are :

    Ableton APC40 (perfect for clubs but not very suited for mobile gigs)
    apc40_17.jpg

    Pioneer DDJ-S1 (not on the market very long cant find any proper reviews)
    Pioneer-DDJ-S1-SeratoITCH.jpg

    Traktor Kontrol S4
    s4_comp.png
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Comments

  • #2
    Tinie
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    Have a look at the vestax vci 300 or 100. The VCI 300 has a built in soundcard, the 100 does not. They are very sturdy and reliable pieces of kit. Im selling the VCI 100 at the moment also in my ads:

    http://www.adverts.ie/other-music-instruments-equipment/vestax-vci-100-behringer-bcd2000-audio-2-dj-soundcard-15-laptop-w-traktor-pro/459601


  • #3
    Numb.Muzik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Numb.Muzik


    Tinie wrote: »
    Have a look at the vestax vci 300 or 100. The VCI 300 has a built in soundcard, the 100 does not. They are very sturdy and reliable pieces of kit. Im selling the VCI 100 at the moment also in my ads:

    http://www.adverts.ie/other-music-instruments-equipment/vestax-vci-100-behringer-bcd2000-audio-2-dj-soundcard-15-laptop-w-traktor-pro/459601

    thanks for the reply il look into them now


  • #4
    garthv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭garthv


    The S4 would probably be your best all rounder


  • #5
    Numb.Muzik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Numb.Muzik


    garthv wrote: »
    The S4 would probably be your best all rounder

    looked into it further and im 100% with the S4 now
    pioneer unit is two over priced in my opinion


  • #6
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    AA VMS4 is nice, but the sound quality has been questioned.


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  • #7
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭scott.s


    Numb.Muzik wrote: »
    looked into it further and im 100% with the S4 now

    New version of Traktor being released on April 1st too, and S4 owners get a free upgrade to it


  • #8
    Cormacp6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60 ✭✭Cormacp6


    I would go for the s4 Seems to be the best all rounder for you.


  • #9
    eco2live
    Closed Accounts Posts: 494 ✭✭eco2live


    I have the S4. I love it. You wont look back. You should get the case with it also and i have the same laptop as you said and its rock solid. Not a hitch since I got them. Does everything and free Traktor pro 2 coming.


  • #10
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,793 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    Seriously, the s4 will be too big to
    Lug around to clubs all the time!

    Get yourself and vestax vci-100 and an external soundcard! Great little controller!


  • #11
    Numb.Muzik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Numb.Muzik


    eeloe wrote: »
    Seriously, the s4 will be too big to
    Lug around to clubs all the time!

    Get yourself and vestax vci-100 and an external soundcard! Great little controller!

    The s4 is not much bigger than a regular laptop + going from lugging around 3 CDJS 5 channel mixer + back pack , its a huge difference


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  • #12
    scott.s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭scott.s


    Numb.Muzik wrote: »
    The s4 is not much bigger than a regular laptop

    How big is your laptop?!? :eek:

    comparison: my s4 and 15 inch laptop on the right

    http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/73912_1575037210732_1079623360_1570753_7235813_n.jpg


  • #13
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,793 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    Numb.Muzik wrote: »
    The s4 is not much bigger than a regular laptop + going from lugging around 3 CDJS 5 channel mixer + back pack , its a huge difference

    But from a "having to find space" in a dj booth perspective, the s4 is huge!


  • #14
    Numb.Muzik
    Closed Accounts Posts: 92 ✭✭Numb.Muzik


    eeloe wrote: »
    But from a "having to find space" in a dj booth perspective, the s4 is huge!

    i find the S4 being a comfortable size , when things get too small they become hard to use , S4 stands out hugely compaired to the others ant with a free upgrade to the new traktor best bang for your buck


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