Hey guys,
I’m getting ready to start playing out and need to buy a controller as I have nothing. Also I decided on a controller as my weapon of choice, so please do not recomend anything but.
The problem lies financially.
I would love to pick up the S4 but cannot afford it for awhile, but I can spring for the S2.
I am also just starting out DJing so I don’t know if I’d use the 4 decks until I get a handle on 2 decks.
So is the S2 good enough or should I wait?
Thanks
Wow!
Does no one have any input on this?
This site has really gone down hill.
you could go for the s2 but the Hercules model i forget which one but it is a solid controller which is much cheaper(you can find a model for around 300 on Guitarcenter.com). But, personally I swear by products from NI.
Since your starting out usually a cheaper model will have everything you need.
Also would you consider a time coded system like Traktor Scratch Duo/Pro 2 or Serato Scratch Live? They use a laptop plus decks which gives a much similar feel to a dj controller.
Happy Hunting!
My advice would be to buy something cheap/secondhand from eBay have a play with it and see how you get on. Then you can sell it on again for a similar value and upgrade if you want to become the next guetta :w00t:
HAHA,
Thanks guys. I was starting to feel left out.
I mean, I know its been awhile since I’ve been on here, but Damn! LOL
@ Mr. Mallam
Thanks for the video.
It actually made me think not to get the S2 now.
What I want to get into eventually is controllerism more so than DJing.
SInce I’m in engineering the concept of completely moding a system out and getting into crazy mappings and stuff really caught my attention.
However, due to the fact that I only work part time and no one seems willing to just hand me money I am limited to getting the S2. I have decided on going with it and if I feel that I out grow it I’ll worry about it at that point.
@ Walshyyy, I appreciate your feedback as well, but if I went with another product other than the tracktor ones, then I would still have to buy the software (because I am dead set on getting tracktor pro 2) so this would put me back up at the price of the tracktor controllers.
@ Mussi: Thanks for your input too bro. I looked on ebay, but the prices were about the same as they are in the store, but the big difference for me is that through the store I can make 3 payments, which really helps me out in my current financial situation.
Well, I’m ordering the S2 now. I’ll let you guys know how I make out with it.
Thanks again for your help