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Is it a bad idea to use a controller like Numark Total Controller or Vestax VCI or whatever its called in a club, real club setting? Or does the choice fall on the individual DJ?

 

I ask because a dude that has DJ'd for me at a past event said he wouldn't be in a major club using a Numark Total Controller. Let me know what you think.

DJs using controllers run into this a lot. Clubs Do not want to wast time on your setup unless your are headlining. You might have DJs before and after your set and with an external controller might replace a CDJ or turntable channel. Sometimes there is just no room for your controller. This is one reason I use software that can use a controller or time coded media. I use Traktor with Xponent and the time coded media if needed.

He should be ready for any situation. There are many other situations, setups for performers but I am sure that is not what your are talking about...

-Lars

lars_brimmer wrote: DJs using controllers run into this a lot. Clubs Do not want to wast time on your setup unless your are headlining. You might have DJs before and after your set and with an external controller might replace a CDJ or turntable channel. Sometimes there is just no room for your controller. This is one reason I use software that can use a controller or time coded media. I use Traktor with Xponent and the time coded media if needed. He should be ready for any situation. There are many other situations, setups for performers but I am sure that is not what your are talking about... -Lars

 

So your not saying that quality wise its a bad idea but set up wise I should simply be able to adapt to any situation? I can dig that. I never thought about that. When I was talking this DJ and he was saying that to "be pro" I need to get "turn tables and whatever" I took it from him that there was some how a lack in quality in mix. So thats why I pose the question. But what you said makes perfect sense. Unless I am playing at a place that doesn't already have a permanant DJ set  it will be a issue moving around other DJ's. Good insight homie.

Quality in the build? or sound quality? I guess he has a point. The build quality of a DJM600 is way better than that of the Numark Total Controller. As far as sound quality you cant beat a high bit rate track. Although some say that the characteristics of vinyl sound better then a mp3 but you can fix that with some VSTs.

Well I am fixed on using a controller. Not into the turn tables really. That was something back in the day to me. I move with the technology. I don't plan on using such a company controller but to get my feet wet again its all I am going to use.

 

 

As far as a high bit rate track, my tracks are 320KBPS. That is great.

RozzvilleMansion wrote: Well I am fixed on using a controller. Not into the turn tables really. That was something back in the day to me. I move with the technology. I don't plan on using such a company controller but to get my feet wet again its all I am going to use.

Try out the B-52 Prodigy. The B-52 Prodigy FX is great and all but the first one is better for your money. Less effects but great for DJ'ing.  

Dev wrote: RozzvilleMansion wrote: Well I am fixed on using a controller. Not into the turn tables really. That was something back in the day to me. I move with the technology. I don't plan on using such a company controller but to get my feet wet again its all I am going to use.     Try out the B-52 Prodigy. The B-52 Prodigy FX is great and all but the first one is better for your money. Less effects but great for DJ'ing.

 

I will go and check that out now. I am still fixed on  my Numark total control but I know after about 6 months of using it I will upgrade. But for now doing my live broadcast and some events out here it will do the job. But yeah I am going to check out that B-52.

Ok here is the deal, Numark total control is my pick, but just for now. I will upgrade to the Vestax VCI 100. The worse of all the controllers that I saw is the Behringer BCD 3000 and 2000. The wheels only jog and not scratch. Thats crap. The wheels are to small, thats crap and it just isn't that attractive. One plus that the Behringer product has over most other controllers is the built in audio interface for pluging into your PA system and usb into the computer right out the box. With numark and others you have to buy products like the DJ IO. Why not have it all in one. Why charge me another $80 bucks for $20 worth of work. Slap that shit together in the next model, make it in multiple colors with a wider box and just slighly bigger wheels.

when it comes to djing I think you stick to the format you like & are used too , most of my mates are vynil junkies but I went for pioneer cd & denon mixer as long as you can produce the desired sound what does it matter.............. but you gotta admit vynil does have a unique tone I've had this debate with many dj's digital does not sound as good as vynil. digital is just to crisp

souljacker wrote: when it comes to djing I think you stick to the format you like & are used too , most of my mates are vynil junkies but I went for pioneer cd & denon mixer as long as you can produce the desired sound what does it matter.............. but you gotta admit vynil does have a unique tone I've had this debate with many dj's digital does not sound as good as vynil. digital is just to crisp

 

You know what Souljacker your right. I oftern get into this conversation like this one about what tracking software is best or what producing software is best but the bottom line is whatever works best for each individual is what that person should use.

 

I wanted the Numark total control but I didn't really dig it to much. I'm now going to get the Numark Omni controller then upgrade to a VCI-300.